In Dreams Oracle - dream symbolism in four elements
Dreams are full of images that are hard to translate. This deck tries to bridge that gap. In Dreams Oracle by Boris Indrikov turns dream themes into forty cards, plus a joker.
The cards are divided into four groups that follow the natural elements. Each group has its own colour palette and atmosphere. That system helps you connect a drawn card to a specific area of life or theme.
What you see on the cards
The style is surrealist. Flowing forms, dreamlike landscapes, figures that do not quite belong anywhere. Indrikov combines this with art nouveau lines: graceful, symmetrical, almost decorative.
The colours shift per element. Some cards work with soft tones, others with sharp contrasts. Everything is hand-illustrated, no computer work. That gives the images an organic texture.
The 56-page guidebook describes each card with a short interpretation and often a quote. No long stories, but enough to give direction.
How this deck works in practice
Many people use it to interpret a dream that stays with them. You note down the dream, pull a card, and see where the two meet. Sometimes the card fits directly, sometimes it highlights a different angle.
The deck also works without dream notes. The images are strong enough to read on their own. The art stimulates the imagination and evokes associations you do not easily reach rationally.
Pull a card right after waking, before your head gets too full. Place it next to your dream notes and see where the overlap is.
About Boris Indrikov
Boris Indrikov is a Russian artist from Moscow. His work is classified as fantastic realism, a movement that combines surrealist imagery with technical precision. He often uses mythological and psychological themes.
Indrikov works with oil paint, chalk and digital techniques. For this deck he chose a compositional approach that suits the nature of dreams: images that seem logical but do not quite add up.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 41 (40 plus joker)
- Card size: 76 x 127 mm
- Guidebook: 56 pages, English
- Card language: English
- Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781646710645
- Artist: Boris Indrikov
- Finish: matte cardstock, sturdy
Questions we often get
How is this different from a tarot deck?
This is not tarot. It does not follow the fixed structure of 78 cards with arcana. It is a free oracle system of 41 cards, grouped around four elements. You lay it out however you want.
Do I need to remember my dreams to use this deck?
No. The symbolism stands on its own and works without dream notes. It helps if you dream regularly or keep a dream journal, but it is not required.
