Manara Erotic Oracle - erotic art with astrological and energetic interpretation
Not all decks sidestep sexuality. This one places it at the centre of the reading. The art comes from Milo Manara, the Italian graphic artist whose erotic illustrations are exhibited worldwide. The text comes from Elsa Khaptnukovski, who connects each of the 35 cards to a planet or sign from astrology and to one of the seven chakras.
The result is not a classic oracle deck. The combination of explicit imagery, astrological symbolism and energetic references makes this a tool focused on love, passion and relationships in all their complexity.
What you see on the cards
Manara's drawing style is refined and recognisable. The cards show human bodies in different poses, without concealment. Each image carries symbolism from Western astrology and refers visually to a specific chakra.
The cards are large (100 x 133 mm), which keeps the details visible. The guidebook explains for each card which astrological energy and which energetic centre are activated, and how you can apply that information in a reading.
How you work with it
This deck is designed for readings about love, desire, relationships and personal transformation. The chakra references provide insight into where energy flows or stagnates. The astrological layer places the question in a broader cosmic framework.
The guidebook by Khaptnukovski offers extensive interpretations. She writes clearly and assumes you want to be open to what the card shows, literally and figuratively.
Draw a card when you need insight into a relationship. Look at the chakra reference: it shows at which energetic level the connection is taking place.
Who this works for
This deck asks for openness. The images are explicit. Those who have no objection to that and are interested in the connection between sexuality and spirituality will find here a tool that does not separate the two.
You do not need to be an experienced astrologer. The guidebook explains the basics. It does help if you already have some experience with oracle cards, because this deck contains no fixed spreads or basic instructions on how to build a reading.
About Milo Manara and Elsa Khaptnukovski
Milo Manara is a giant in the European comics world. He has exhibited his erotic work worldwide and has collaborated with creators such as Neil Gaiman and Alejandro Jodorowsky. His style is instantly recognisable: lines that flow smoothly, emotion visible in every gesture.
Elsa Khaptnukovski wrote the texts and interpretations for this deck. She specialises in astrology and esoteric systems and has provided text for several oracle decks.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 35
- Card size: 100 x 133 mm
- Guidebook: English instruction booklet
- Author of texts: Elsa Khaptnukovski
- Illustrator: Milo Manara
- Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9780738770789
Questions we often get
What does the chakra reference add to a reading?
Each card refers to one of the seven chakras. That provides insight into where energy is located in the body and how that energy behaves in the situation you are asking about. It is an extra layer alongside the astrological interpretation.
Are the images in this deck explicit?
Yes. Manara's work is direct and shows human intimacy without concealment. The deck is intended for an adult audience open to this visual language.