Night Fairies Oracle - 36 cards with night fairies by Paolo Barbieri
Where many fairy decks focus on woodland beings or flower sprites, this oracle chooses a darker register. Paolo Barbieri's night fairies move between starlight and shadow, surrounded by moons, crystals and cosmic symbols.
The deck contains 36 cards and was developed by Paolo Barbieri, known for his fantasy illustrations, together with Rachel Paul, who wrote the divination texts. The result is visually rich and focused on a specific atmosphere: nocturnal magic, intuition and the subtle rather than the sunny.
What you see on the cards
Barbieri works with saturated colours and a great deal of detail. Each fairy has her own expression, clothing style and environment. Backgrounds are often filled with constellations, full moons or dark forests.
The imagery is fantasy figures in the classic sense: no abstract shapes, but recognisable bodies, faces and attributes. That makes the cards immediately readable, even without text.
The format is compact, 100 x 135 mm, which is practical for daily use. The cards are sturdy enough to shuffle regularly without wearing out quickly.
How you work with it
The guidebook contains brief descriptions for each card, with emphasis on the symbolism and the message the fairy brings. Because this is an oracle deck, you can interpret the cards freely. There is no fixed structure as in tarot.
Many users draw a card in the evening or in low light, to align with the nocturnal theme. That is not a requirement, but it does match the atmosphere Barbieri creates.
Draw a card just before sleep and place it beside your bed. The images are strong enough to work through your dreams.
About Paolo Barbieri and Rachel Paul
Paolo Barbieri is an Italian illustrator who has been creating fantasy artworks for card games, books and oracles for decades. His style is detail-rich and figurative, with emphasis on expression and atmosphere.
Rachel Paul wrote the accompanying texts and brought her knowledge of divination and fairy mythology. She translated Barbieri's images into workable oracle messages.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 36
- Card size: 100 x 135 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9780738774015
- Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
- Weight: 266 g
- Box dimensions: 100 x 33 x 135 mm
- Illustrator: Paolo Barbieri
- Author: Rachel Paul
Questions we often get
What is the difference between this oracle and a tarot deck?
This is an oracle deck of 36 cards with no fixed structure. Tarot has 78 cards divided into Major and Minor Arcana. Oracle cards are freer in use and interpretation.
Is this deck suitable for someone who has never used oracle cards?
Yes. The illustrations are clear enough to read something from without prior knowledge. The guidebook supports with brief descriptions for each card.
