Eight Coins' Astrology Oracle

Eight Coins' Astrology Oracle - hand-painted astrological oracle with black gilded edges

An astrological oracle that translates the core of a birth chart into cards: planets, zodiac signs, houses and moon phases. Not as a study tool, but as a daily instrument to see which cosmic energy is at play.

Elian-James Showell, who works under the name Eight, has painted 41 cards in a style you will recognise if you know her tattoo work: sharp lines, clear forms, no excess. Each image was created in a meditative state and digitally refined. The black gilded edges give the deck a finished, luxurious appearance.

What you see on the cards

The cards show archetypal images of all twelve zodiac signs, the planets, the twelve astrological houses and the different moon phases. The style is graphic and precise. Showell comes from architecture, and it shows: everything is correct in terms of composition and balance.

The images are modern without falling into slick digital aesthetics. Her background as a tattoo artist ensures that every line has a function. Nothing is there for decoration.

Who this deck works for

The deck is built for daily use. Pull a card as a 'cosmic weather report': which planetary energy is playing today, in which house is it located, what is the moon doing. You can also lay it beside a tarot spread to add astrological context.

The guidebook runs to 132 pages and explains all concepts. You do not need to know astrology to understand this deck. Everything is explained step by step: what each zodiac sign means, how the houses work, what influence a planet has.

Pull a card every morning to see which planetary energy is dominant that day. After a week you start to recognise patterns in how those energies manifest in your life.

About Elian-James Showell

Elian-James Showell lives in Missoula, Montana, and works under the name Eight. She studied architecture and has worked for years as a tattoo artist. Her spiritual practice is woven into her work: the cards are not only visually strong, they are also made from a deep engagement with the subject.

Her style combines the precision of architectural design with the symbolism of tattoo art. The result feels both contemporary and classical.

Specifications

• Number of cards: 41
• Card size: 76 × 127 mm
• Finish: black gilded edges
• Guidebook: full-colour, 132 pages
• Language: English
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems Inc.
• Cardstock quality: sturdy, suitable for intensive use
• Artist: Elian-James Showell (Eight)

Questions we often get

Do I need to know astrology to use this deck?
No. The guidebook explains all terms: what each zodiac sign means, how the houses work, what role the planets play. It is a complete textbook in pocket format.

How do I combine this oracle with my tarot cards?
Pull a card from this deck after your tarot spread to see which astrological influence is at play. Or use the moon phases to indicate timing: when something begins, when something closes.