€ 26,95
Twenty-two cards with quotations from the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle, designed to combine logic and intuition. This oracle uses the deductive method of Holmes applied to personal questions.
A small, focused deck for those who like sharp quotations and Victorian atmosphere.
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Oracle cards based on a literary character are a risk. They stand or fall by how well the source translates into workable quotations. This deck takes twenty-two statements by and about Sherlock Holmes and uses them as orientation points for intuitive readings.
It is published by Ibiza Tarot, a studio that focuses on compact thematic oracles. The set contains only cards, no guidebook. The quotations are in English and function as standalone messages.
Each card shows an illustration in sepia and grey tones with a Victorian touch. Think silhouettes of Baker Street, misty streets, magnifying glasses, pipes, gas lamps. The imagery is symbolic, not directly based on stories from the canon.
The quotations appear at the top or bottom of the card. Some come directly from Holmes himself, others are observations by Watson or other characters. The sentences are short and sharply worded, which fits the atmosphere of deduction.
This is a small oracle. With twenty-two cards you have less variety than with a full tarot deck, but more focus. It works well as a daily draw or as a compass for a question you cannot solve.
The Holmes method revolves around facts and elimination. The cards follow that line: they point you to what you already know but do not want to see, or they emphasize a detail you overlooked. No long stories, just a direction.
Draw a card and ask yourself: what fact am I ignoring in this situation? The quotations force you to look sharply.
This deck is designed for people who know and recognize Holmes. If you have not read the stories, part of the context is missing. The quotations remain workable, but the layer of recognition falls away.
The format is compact (70 x 120 mm), slightly smaller than standard tarot cards. That makes it easy to carry, but less suitable for extensive table spreads. This is a deck for focused questions.
Ibiza Tarot is a publisher that produces small, thematic oracles. Their sets are compact, affordable and focused on a specific subject or character. They do not make traditional tarots, but work with quotations, affirmations and thematic imagery.
Do I need to know the Sherlock Holmes stories to use this deck?
No, but it helps. The quotations function on their own, but if you recognize the context they gain more depth. Without that background it remains a workable oracle, but less rich.
Does this include a guidebook?
No. The cards contain only quotations and illustrations. How you use them is up to you. This is an oracle for those who already know how a card reading works.
| Taal | English |
| ISBN | 602835478452 |
| SKU | 1206-ITL2367 |
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