Sonia Choquette
Hay House, 2004
I received this little gem from an Aeclectic Tarot member as a gift for the Christmas/Yule/Midwinter Exchange. She had also made a lovely little spiced tea mix, but the bag had come unsealed during mailing. The result is that the cards were covered in cinnamon, instant tea, and other spices.
And this brings us to the card stock. Not surprisingly, the cards were a bit sticky. But a dampened cloth soon had the stickiness wiped away. The cards were left with a lovely spicy odor which exists to this day. The cards are durable and laminated, but not stiff. They are rather large, more square than rectangular. The colors are very vibrant.It is a 52-card oracle. Each card is numbered and then has an affirmation (I guess those are affirmations?) on each one. The art work is very simple and colorful and actually very pleasing. I had my doubts about these cards, but a few readings had me sending those doubts on their way!
As a reading deck, it is quite expressive. The cards are full of images that evoke a variety of responses. I thought the number and the little quotes on each one would be overwhelming, but they aren't really an issue. Not even distracting.
Rating: Keeper+
