€ 21,95
Forty gemstones given faces, personalities and a voice. Artist Maxine Gadd draws Amethyst, Emerald and Moonstone as enchanting beings that speak to you directly.
A deck that makes the abstract power of crystals tangible.
Gemstones do not speak in words. They vibrate, they work, they radiate. But what if you gave them a face, a gaze, a personality?
That is exactly what Maxine Gadd does in the Precious Gems Oracle. Amethyst becomes a being with eyes that radiate calm. Emerald gets a face that grows from leaves and green light. Moonstone stares at you from a dreamy mist.
The deck has 40 cards, each devoted to a different gemstone. The style is magical realist, softly drawn, with subtle gloss accents on the matte cardstock that give the cards just that bit of extra light.
Each gemstone carries its own energy. The deck translates that energy into image and text. Not in technical terms, but in poetic prompts that help you understand what the stone wants to show you.
The guidebook is written by Leela J. Williams, a spiritual teacher with a background in the metaphysical workings of crystals. For each stone she describes the themes, adds affirmations and gives small rituals. No long esoteric treatises, but practical applications.
You can use this deck as you would any oracle: draw a card for direction, do a spread for more complex questions. But you can also place it next to physical crystals to see which stone works best for you at any given time.
The cards are 90 x 128 mm, a handy size. The images fill the entire card, no border, no titles on the front. The back has a pattern of crystal lines in soft colours.
The paper feels sturdy, thick enough to shuffle easily without bending. The matte finish prevents your fingers from slipping. The gloss accents are not everywhere, but in specific places in the illustration, usually where there is light or crystal.
Place the card you draw for a day in a spot where you see it regularly. The image alone acts as an anchor for the energy of that stone.
Maxine Gadd is an Australian artist known for her magical realist style. She works extensively with fantasy elements and knows how to draw characters that feel both human and otherworldly.
Leela J. Williams writes about spirituality and has years of practice as a teacher. Her texts for this deck are clear and accessible, without lapsing into vague language.
Do I need prior experience with gemstones to use this deck?
No. The guidebook explains what each stone represents and how to work with it. The images are powerful enough to understand what the card wants to say even without prior knowledge.
Can I use this deck alongside physical crystals?
Yes. Many people use it to determine which stone to work with at any given time. The card provides the direction, the physical stone amplifies the energy.
| Auteur | Maxine Gadd |
| ISBN | 9781925538519 |
| Uitgeverij | |
| Taal | English |
| SKU | 1652-DB095 |
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