Otherworld Oracle

Otherworld Oracle - 36 cards with beings from folklore

Celtic folklore speaks of the 'otherworld': a realm that exists beside our own, populated by beings you do not see but can sense. Elves, nature spirits, places where the veil is thin. Sandra Caputo has drawn that world in 36 oracle cards.

Her style is soft and dreamlike. Warm colours, plenty of light, flowers and trees that feel almost tangible. The beings she draws are not distant fantasy figures, but creatures you might encounter on a walk if you pay attention.

What you see on the cards

Each card shows a being or a place. No symbols, no abstract shapes. Simply the inhabitant of the otherworld, as Caputo sees it. The colours are emotionally rich. Lots of green, blue, pink and gold. The imagery is detailed without becoming overwhelming.

The guidebook gives a meaning and a story for each card. That story tells you who the being is, where it belongs and what it can teach you. Over time you build up a picture of the world these cards speak of.

Three recurring themes

The cards focus on the wisdom of nature, guidance in relationships and life path, and transitional moments. The latter are important in folklore: the time between day and night, between seasons, between what was and what is coming. Moments when the veil between worlds grows thin.

Many cards refer to the cycle of nature. That makes them well suited for use around seasonal changes.

Draw a card in the morning, read the story and carry that image with you on a walk. Notice what catches your attention in nature.

How you work with it

The Otherworld Oracle is designed for daily reflection. Draw a card, read the meaning and the story, and see where it touches you that day. The guidebook gives enough information to understand each card, even if you have never worked with oracle cards before.

The cards are also suitable to take outside. Draw a card beforehand and see if you recognise the theme in what you see during your walk. That combination of card and nature works surprisingly well.

About Sandra Caputo

Sandra Caputo is an artist who works in the spiritual realm. She created the Otherworld Oracle to connect people with the wisdom of nature spirits and beings from folklore. Both the drawings and the stories in the guidebook come from her hand.

Specifications

• Author / Illustrator: Sandra Caputo
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications / Lo Scarabeo
• ISBN: 9780738778723
• Number of cards: 36
• Language: English
• Weight: 315 g
• Card dimensions: 100 x 140 mm

Questions we often get

What is the difference between this oracle and a tarot deck?
This is an oracle card set with 36 cards. Each card stands on its own and shows a being or place from folklore. There is no fixed structure like the Major or Minor Arcana in tarot. You work with the cards intuitively, not according to a system.

Do I need to know folklore to work with these cards?
No. The guidebook gives the story behind each being and its meaning. You need no prior knowledge. The stories are clearly written and form part of the experience.