Queen of the Sun Oracle - solar cycles, mythology and seasons in 44 cards
Stacey Demarco's Queen of the Moon Oracle has built a wide following around the world. This deck is the other half: the same framework, a completely different energy. The sun is the subject here, not as a loose metaphor but as a concrete phenomenon with its own cycles, forces, and mythological figures stretching back thousands of years.
The illustrations come from Kinga Britschgi, a Hungarian-American artist who works in digital collage. She layers photography, classical painting and light effects into images that feel both contemporary and ancient. Solar flares, eclipses and seasonal transitions each get their own visual identity.
What the cards show
The 44 cards fall into four groups. The first follows solar cycles and seasons: sunrise, the solstices, the equinoxes and the Celtic Wheel of the Year. The second covers astronomical phenomena, with solar flares, eclipses, sunspots and solar storms used as imagery for transformation and sudden change.
The third group gathers solar deities from different traditions: Ra, Surya, Amaterasu, Helios and Sekhmet each appear on their own cards. The fourth focuses on fire and vitality as themes in themselves, covering expression, boundary-setting and personal energy.
How the guidebook works
The 120-page guidebook is written by Demarco herself. She explains the mythological background for each card, so prior knowledge of the figures is not required. The texts focus on manifestation, leadership, action and energy management. Those who already own the Queen of the Moon Oracle can use both guidebooks together for a complete picture of inner and outer forces.
Draw one card from this deck for the action you want to take today, and one from the Queen of the Moon Oracle for what is happening underneath. Using them together gives more than either deck does on its own.
About Stacey Demarco and Kinga Britschgi
Stacey Demarco is an Australian author known as 'The Modern Witch'. She writes about ancient nature religions from a practical perspective and has previously created decks including Goddesses and Sirens and the Queen of the Moon Oracle. Her strength is making mythological and natural knowledge accessible without diluting it.
Kinga Britschgi is a digital artist with Hungarian roots based in the United States. Her collages combine classical imagery with modern photography and light effects. In this deck she translates solar physics into visuals that feel equally scientific and mythological.
Specifications
- Author: Stacey Demarco
- Illustrator: Kinga Britschgi
- Publisher: Rockpool Publishing
- ISBN: 9781922786722
- Number of cards: 44
- Guidebook: 120 pages, English
- Card dimensions: 90 x 128 mm
- Box dimensions: approx. 100 x 32 x 140 mm
- Weight: approx. 370 g
- Language: English
- Finish: Matte finish, sturdy box
Questions we often get
Do I need the Queen of the Moon Oracle to use this deck?
No. This deck works completely on its own. The guidebook provides all the background you need, including explanations of the mythological figures. The Moon Oracle is a natural companion for those who want to work both sides, but it is not a requirement.
What language are the cards and guidebook in?
Everything is in English. The card names are printed in English, and the 120-page guidebook is written entirely in English by Stacey Demarco.
