Cosma Visions Oracle

Cosma Visions Oracle - 79 cards in which the minor arcana form one landscape

Most oracle decks count 44 or 45 cards. This one has 79. The reason is not more symbolism, but a different choice: James R. Eads designed the minor arcana so they form panoramic scenes when you lay them side by side.

The Cosma Visions Oracle focuses on the journey of the soul through cycles of rebirth and transformation. No hard instructions, but images that leave room for contemplation. The cards have labradorite blue edges that shift in the light.

What you see when you place the cards next to each other

The structure resembles tarot: major arcana, four sets of minor arcana. The difference lies in the execution. Each set of minor arcana forms a continuous landscape. Lay the cards in the right order side by side and you see one scene in which figures, backgrounds and skies flow into each other.

The style is post-impressionist, with plenty of colour and movement. The imagery revolves around soul journeys, transitions between life and death, and the idea that everything is interconnected. The matte finish keeps the cards comfortable in your hand.

How this deck relates to traditional tarot

This is not a classic tarot deck. The structure resembles tarot, but the emphasis is on introspection and spiritual transformation. You do not get fixed meanings. Instead, Eads writes in the guidebook about themes, symbolism and how the cards relate to each other.

The guidebook runs to 100 pages. There are no spreads, but there are detailed descriptions for each card and explanations of the panoramic structure of the minor arcana. That makes the deck accessible to beginners, provided you do not expect a fixed system.

Lay out the cards from one set of minor arcana in a row and see what happens. The landscape unfolds, and the relationships between the cards become visible in a way that text cannot convey.

About James R. Eads

James R. Eads is an illustrator and creator of the Prisma Visions Tarot, a deck that also works with continuous panoramas. His style is characterised by colourful, dreamlike images that make spiritual concepts visual without locking them down.

Cosma Visions Oracle is his second major card deck and follows the same philosophy: images that invite reflection, not conclusions.

Specifications

• Number of cards: 79
• Card size: 70 x 120 mm
• Finish: matte UV varnish, labradorite blue edges
• Guidebook: 100 pages, English
• Packaging: flip-top clamshell box with holographic foil accents
• Language: English
• Creator: James R. Eads

Questions we often get

Can I use this deck if I have never worked with tarot before?
Yes. The guidebook explains the symbolism for each card and describes how the panoramas work. There are no spreads included, so you decide for yourself how to lay the cards.

Why do the edges have that blue colour?
The labradorite blue edges give a lustre that shifts in the light, similar to the mineral labradorite. It is an aesthetic choice that suits the spiritual tone of the deck.