€ 15,50
A reproduction of a 19th-century Italian oracle with 52 cards depicting everyday events and human relationships. Simple symbolism, direct to read.
No major arcana, no esoteric complications. Just 52 cards that tell you what is at play.
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This is not tarot. The Gypsy Oracle Cards work with their own system of 52 cards. No major arcana, no court cards like you know from the Rider-Waite. This is a reproduction of a nineteenth-century Italian oracle, also known as Sibilla della Zingara.
The illustrations are straightforward: a scene, a title, a meaning. Each card carries a name that tells you immediately what it is about. Hope. Betrayal. Joy. What you see is what you get.
The imagery is historical. Nineteenth-century clothing, classical interiors, recognizable outdoor scenes. The colour palette is nostalgic, with lots of beige, ochre and muted tones.
The cards show everyday events: people in conversation, social gatherings, work, farewell, homecoming. The symbolism is not abstract. You see what is there.
Each card has a title in Italian, which strengthens the historical feel. The multilingual guidebook gives meanings in five languages, including English, French and Spanish.
This deck is designed to give quick answers to concrete questions. The messages are direct. Many people use it for daily card draws or small spreads about relationships and social dynamics.
The cards shuffle easily. The format is compact, 66 x 96 mm, with a smooth finish. They feel sturdy and hold up to daily use.
Draw a card without a question and notice what the image brings up before you open the guidebook. The pictures often speak for themselves.
Lo Scarabeo published this deck as part of their historical collection. The original maker is unknown. This oracle comes from a collective tradition within Italian cartomancy culture.
Lo Scarabeo is known for careful reproductions of old cards. The print is clear, the colours are stable, and the box protects the deck well.
What is the difference between this deck and tarot?
This oracle follows its own system of 52 cards. No major arcana, no court cards like pentacles or wands. The focus is on everyday events and human relationships, not on spiritual or psychological archetypes.
In what language are the cards and the guidebook?
The cards have Italian titles. The guidebook is multilingual, with explanations in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian.
| Auteur | Lo Scarabeo |
| ISBN | 9780999149300 |
| Taal | English |
| Uitgeverij | Lo Scarabeo |
| SKU | 2027-EX155 |
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