The Faery Forest is a 45-card oracle deck drawing on faery-lore and the natural world, with lavish, sensual artwork by Maxine Gadd and guidance written by author Lucy Cavendish. It's built for readers who want a nature-rooted, image-led deck for quiet reflection.
Quick facts
| Deck |
The Faery Forest: An Oracle of the Wild Green World |
| Type |
Oracle (45 cards) |
| Artist |
Maxine Gadd |
| Author |
Lucy Cavendish |
| Guidebook |
136-page illustrated guidebook, included |
| Best for |
Nature- and faery-lore-themed reflection |
About the deck
The Faery Forest brings together goddesses, faeries, witches, and wise ones drawn from Green World folklore, with each card meant as an invitation to slow down and listen rather than a literal message. If nature symbolism resonates with you, it pairs naturally with other oracle decks or a divination practice. The deck's large cast of figures — goddesses, gods, faeries, and wise ones — means each pull tends to open up a slightly different angle on the same underlying question.
How to use it
Draw a card for daily reflection or to sit with a specific question, treating each image as a prompt for insight rather than a fixed answer. The guidebook offers a starting point for interpreting each card.
Care & cleansing
Keep the deck dry and out of direct sunlight, store it in its box between uses, and handle the cards gently to protect the artwork.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Faery Forest and how many cards does it include?
It's a 45-card oracle deck inspired by faery-lore and the natural world, featuring artwork by Maxine Gadd with guidance written by author Lucy Cavendish.
Is a guidebook included?
Yes, a 136-page illustrated guidebook is included to help interpret each card's imagery and themes.
Is this deck beginner-friendly?
Yes. Oracle decks like this one are open-ended and approachable, and the guidebook walks new readers through each card.
How do I use or read this deck?
Draw a card for daily reflection or to explore a question, treating each image as a prompt for insight. It's a tool for self-guidance, not a fortune-telling guarantee.
How do I cleanse or care for the deck?
Keep the deck dry and out of direct sunlight, store it in its box between uses, and handle the cards gently.
What pairs well with this deck?
Other nature- or faery-themed oracle decks, journals for reflection, and books on divination.
