The Sacred Cycles Oracle - rhythms of moon, body and seasons
Oracle decks about cycles are plentiful. What sets this one apart is the explicit choice to place menstrual cycles, moon phases and seasons side by side as equally valuable rhythms. It is not a deck about one system, but about the patterns all those cycles share.
Jill Pyle, co-founder of Goddess Provisions, worked with Em Dewey, creator of Garden of the Moon and specialist in cyclical living. The illustrations are by Jessica White, who deliberately chose to show diverse bodies and skin tones. You see this on nearly every card.
What you see on the cards
The imagery is warm and figurative. People in different shapes and sizes, surrounded by plants, water, moons. The colours are rich but not overwhelming. Lots of green, soft orange, deep blue.
Each card carries a title that names a phase or quality. The guidebook describes the meaning per card and offers suggestions for reflection. The texts are accessible and focus on recognition, not abstract philosophical work.
How it works in practice
The deck invites you to pull a card daily and attune yourself to the rhythm of the moment. At a full moon you pull a different card than at a new moon, and that card asks for different attention.
The guidebook does not give fixed spreads, but it does provide guidance for use per season or moon phase. This makes the deck suitable for people just starting with oracle work, but also for those who have been working with cycles longer and seek a new perspective.
Pull a card at the start of your cycle and keep it visible on your desk. Look at the card briefly each day and notice how the meaning shifts as your body changes.
About Jill Pyle, Em Dewey and Jessica White
Jill Pyle founded Goddess Provisions, a subscription service for spiritual and wellness products. Em Dewey writes and speaks about cyclical living and previously created Garden of the Moon, an online platform about menstrual cycles and moon phases.
Jessica White, the artist behind the illustrations, uses her work to broaden representation. She paints bodies as they truly exist, with variation in form, colour and expression.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 50
- Card size: 69 x 119 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781401966775
- Publisher: Hay House Inc.
- Includes: comprehensive guidebook with card descriptions and reflection questions
- Illustrator: Jessica White (Jayanti)
- Authors: Jill Pyle and Em Dewey
Questions we often get
Is this deck only usable for people with a menstrual cycle?
No. While the menstrual cycle is one of the themes, the cards equally address moon phases, seasons and natural patterns everyone knows. The guidebook offers an entry point for each rhythm.
How inclusive are the illustrations concretely?
You see people with different skin tones, body types and ages. This is not incidental but consistent throughout the entire deck. It is a deliberate choice by the illustrator and visible on nearly every card.
