Wild Dreams Animal Oracle - 44 animal cards for dream work and intuition
Animals in dreams behave differently than in waking life. They show up as messengers, mirrors, sometimes as warnings. Kelly Sullivan Walden combines her work as a dream expert with the symbolism of the animal kingdom in this oracle.
The deck consists of 44 cards, each devoted to an animal or mythical creature. The illustrations are created by Lisa Desimini and show the animals in vivid colours with gold and purple accents. The cards have silver-edged borders and a glossy finish. They come in a hardcover box with a separate organza storage bag and a 132-page full-colour guidebook.
What you will find in the guidebook
Each card gets its own chapter. Walden describes the symbolism of the animal, what it means when it appears in your dream, and how to translate the message into your waking life. The texts are practical and inviting.
In addition to the card descriptions, there are rituals and exercises to consciously work with the energy of a specific animal. This can involve meditation, but also concrete actions you carry out the next day. The guidebook assumes no prior knowledge and explains how to draw a card and what to do with it.
Draw a card just before going to sleep and ask the animal to appear in your dream. Place the card beside your bed and write down what you remember immediately after waking.
How the deck feels in your hands
The cards are sturdy and measure 82 x 139 mm, slightly narrower than standard tarot cards. The glossy finish and silver edges make them feel smooth. They shuffle easily, but the format and coating can make them a bit slippery if you have small hands.
The organza bag is a practical addition if you want to take the deck with you or store it separately. The box itself has a magnetic closure and offers enough space for cards, book and bag together.
About Kelly Sullivan Walden
Kelly Sullivan Walden calls herself Doctor Dream. She has been working as a dream coach and author for over 25 years and lives in Taos, New Mexico. Her focus is on translating dream symbols into usable insights for daily life. This deck is her first oracle and connects to her earlier books on dream interpretation.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 44
- Card size: 82 x 139 mm
- Box size: 125 x 170 x 35 mm
- Card finish: glossy with silver edges
- Guidebook: 132 pages, full-colour
- Storage bag: organza drawstring bag included
- Language: English
- Author: Kelly Sullivan Walden
- Illustrator: Lisa Desimini
- Publisher: Blue Angel Publishing
- ISBN: 9780738778303
- Weight: 589 g
Questions we often get
Do I need to remember my dreams to work with this deck?
No. You can also use the cards during the day as a daily draw or for questions that have nothing to do with dreams. The dream aspect is an extra layer, not a requirement.
How is this different from a standard animal oracle?
The focus is on the relationship between dream and waking life. The guidebook provides for each animal both the symbolism in dreams and the meaning in a card reading, and shows how the two are connected.
