Karen Mahony, Alex Ukolov
Magic Realist Press, 2008
I bought this deck from Amazon in 2010 as part of my graduation gift to myself. I bought four decks - one for each year of university and hard work.
I love Victorian art and I especially like JJ Grandville, so this deck was a no brainer for me. I am not a huge oracle person, but I do have a few and I like the ones I have. This is one of those decks that goes better with tea in a vintage tea service.
The artwork is expressive and the flower lore that is discussed in the book fits nicely with the images. I like the softness of the images. The card stock is typical for MRP (meaning it is among the best). At first, I was terrified of bending and ripping the cards, but they are deceptively strong. They feel fragile, but are quite tough. The size is a bit larger, but with the detail of the artwork, this is necessary.
As a reading deck, I find that it gets personal. During the week I spent with it, I was ill with a sinus infection and on antibiotics for some time. Every day, the deck told me how sick I was and as the week ended, it told me I was getting better. I am not used to such a personal response from my decks! Readings for others have also been a bit personal, to the point of prying, in my opinion. And a little bossy. I normally don't anthropomorphize my decks, but this one really makes me think of an older busy-body Victorian lady, gossiping over tea and biscuits. Maybe a small port now and then...
Rating: Keeper+
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