Wing, Hoof and Paw: An Animal Companion Oracle - 44 animal guides with purple foil edges
Animals as spiritual messengers. The idea is ancient, but this deck gives it a contemporary form through vivid digital illustrations and a personal tone in the texts.
Wing, Hoof and Paw: An Animal Companion Oracle is created by Angi Sullins, who wrote the texts, and Stephanie Roberts, who illustrated the animals. It contains 44 cards, each featuring one animal as the central figure. The purple foil edges give the deck a luxurious feel.
What you see on the cards
The colours are saturated, the style is digital. Each animal stands central in a composition with abstract or symbolic elements in the background. The imagery is accessible and inviting, not dark or heavy.
Each card shows the name of the animal. The 108-page guidebook describes both the strength and the shadow side of each creature. The latter is less common in animal oracles and makes the deck suitable for nuanced readings.
How you work with it
You can pull a daily card, but the guidebook offers enough depth for more extensive readings. The texts invite self-reflection. They are poetic without becoming vague.
The deck works well as a companion to tarot readings. The animal energy brings an instinctive, earthy layer that makes abstract meanings more concrete.
Pull a card before sleep and notice which quality of that animal comes forward the next day. The shadow side in the description often reveals what you prefer to avoid.
About Angi Sullins
Angi Sullins, known worldwide as 'The Muse', lives and works in Taos, New Mexico. She creates art, films and books that invite people to see their lives as a modern fairy tale. Her approach is personal and poetic, and you hear it reflected in the card texts.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 44
- Language: English
- Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
- Weight: 340 g
- Card size: 70 x 120 mm
- Finish: Purple foil edges
- Packaging: Magnetic box with organza storage pouch
- Guidebook: 108 pages, illustrated
- Author: Angi Sullins
- Illustrator: Stephanie Roberts
Questions we often get
How does this deck differ from other animal oracles?
The guidebook describes both the strength and shadow side of each animal. This makes readings more nuanced than oracles that only mention positive qualities.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. The animals are recognisable, the guidebook is extensive and the texts are clear. At the same time, the symbolic layer offers enough to engage advanced readers.