RavenOfSummer Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 I came across this deck by change and was totally floored...I never knew Nigel Jackson did a Celtic Oracle! I had only been familiar with his Rumi Tarot, Medieval Enchantment, and Rune Cards. I love his art so was excited to see he did another deck. Unfortunately I believe it's long out of print. I actually cannot find much information at all about the deck! Does anyone have this one? What's it like to work with? Any info is appreciated, since seriously there is almost no info online at all that I can find. Pretty sure I want this one, although I'm sure it will take me a long time to find one...
AJ-ish/Sharyn Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 many times the hunt is part of the fun I passed on this one because I found all the celtic oracles I'd had weren't very workable for me. not much help :) I do have Pennick's rune book, most of which I really like.
PathWalker Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 25 cards - size 8 x 12 cm - backs beautiful but not reversible. 20 of the cards are linked with Ogham symbols, five are not. Card titles: The Birch Tree - Beth Lady of the Unicorn - Luis The World Tree - Nion The Wondrous head - Fearn The Hawk of May - Saille The Flower Maiden - Huath The Oak King - Duir The Green Knight - Tinne The Nuts of Wisdom - Coll The Island of Apples - Quert The Harvest Wine - Muin The Ivy Bush - Gort The Wild Hunt - Ngetal The Increaser of Secrets - Straif The Daughter of the Bones - Ruis The White Roebuck The Lapwing - Ailim The Queen of the East - Onn The Summer Queen - Ur The Queen of the West - Eadha The Weaving Sisters - Iodho The Sword of Nuada The Spear of Lugh The Cauldron of the Dagda The Stone of Destiny If you're familiar with Celtic myth you'll have an understanding of some of those links already. I find the artwork slightly foggy or soft-focused, but not so as to stop me liking it. I think you have to spend a bit of time with to either learn some of the given meanings or be able to place your own meanings on it. Happy to answer any other questions if I can PathWalker
RavenOfSummer Posted February 3, 2018 Author Posted February 3, 2018 many times the hunt is part of the fun Haha, true :) I do have Pennick's rune book, most of which I really like. I'll have to check that out! 25 cards - size 8 x 12 cm - backs beautiful but not reversible. 20 of the cards are linked with Ogham symbols, five are not. Card titles: The Birch Tree - Beth Lady of the Unicorn - Luis The World Tree - Nion The Wondrous head - Fearn The Hawk of May - Saille The Flower Maiden - Huath The Oak King - Duir The Green Knight - Tinne The Nuts of Wisdom - Coll The Island of Apples - Quert The Harvest Wine - Muin The Ivy Bush - Gort The Wild Hunt - Ngetal The Increaser of Secrets - Straif The Daughter of the Bones - Ruis The White Roebuck The Lapwing - Ailim The Queen of the East - Onn The Summer Queen - Ur The Queen of the West - Eadha The Weaving Sisters - Iodho The Sword of Nuada The Spear of Lugh The Cauldron of the Dagda The Stone of Destiny If you're familiar with Celtic myth you'll have an understanding of some of those links already. I find the artwork slightly foggy or soft-focused, but not so as to stop me liking it. I think you have to spend a bit of time with to either learn some of the given meanings or be able to place your own meanings on it. Happy to answer any other questions if I can PathWalker Thank you SO MUCH PathWalker! That is incredibly helpful. I am really interested in this one. How is the book that goes with it?
PathWalker Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 The book is informative, perhaps a little bit 'dry' in comparison to modern tarot-type books. They're not trying to be your friend, just pass on info, you know? Plenty of background info if you're new to Celtic myths or runes, and some nice layouts and that kind of thing at the back. I'd certainly want to have the book as well as the cards :)
RavenOfSummer Posted February 4, 2018 Author Posted February 4, 2018 The book is informative, perhaps a little bit 'dry' in comparison to modern tarot-type books. They're not trying to be your friend, just pass on info, you know? Plenty of background info if you're new to Celtic myths or runes, and some nice layouts and that kind of thing at the back. I'd certainly want to have the book as well as the cards :) That is great to know. Thanks PathWalker, I've added this one to my wish list! Hopefully I will find one, or it will find me, eventually :D
Flaxen Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 Don't you just hate it when you see a deck you really like and find it's OOP? *wishing I hadn't looked at this thread* ;D
RavenOfSummer Posted February 4, 2018 Author Posted February 4, 2018 Don't you just hate it when you see a deck you really like and find it's OOP? *wishing I hadn't looked at this thread* ;D Hahaha, YES!! It happens more often than I'd like ;D
PathWalker Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 Glad is was helpful - good luck with your search. I I see one here I'll grab it :) (not likely but hey, just helping keep the dream alive)
RavenOfSummer Posted February 5, 2018 Author Posted February 5, 2018 Glad is was helpful - good luck with your search. I I see one here I'll grab it :) (not likely but hey, just helping keep the dream alive) That is so kind PathWalker! Thank you for looking out for me, I really appreciate it <3
PathWalker Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 did a charity shop sweep today with a friend, but found Aura Soma tarot instead - you never know what you'll ind here :)
RavenOfSummer Posted February 7, 2018 Author Posted February 7, 2018 did a charity shop sweep today with a friend, but found Aura Soma tarot instead - you never know what you'll ind here :) Ahh how cool! That is one thing I miss about living in the UK and Ireland- the best charity shops! Thank you again for looking out for me <3
lau Posted January 11, 2020 Posted January 11, 2020 On 2/3/2018 at 9:08 AM, RavenOfSummer said: I came across this deck by change and was totally floored...I never knew Nigel Jackson did a Celtic Oracle! I had only been familiar with his Rumi Tarot, Medieval Enchantment, and Rune Cards. I love his art so was excited to see he did another deck. Unfortunately I believe it's long out of print. I actually cannot find much information at all about the deck! Does anyone have this one? What's it like to work with? Any info is appreciated, since seriously there is almost no info online at all that I can find. Pretty sure I want this one, although I'm sure it will take me a long time to find one... THE BEST CARDS I HAVE EVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BOND WITH AND WORK WITH. LOST SOME CARDs- been looking for them ever since. The best cards ever.
ilweran Posted March 5, 2020 Posted March 5, 2020 Many years ago I contacted the publishers (Capall Bann I think?) and they could provide a black and white version - printed on normal card and with no back, but they were only a couple of £. I have them, keep thinking of colouring them in... If you're looking for them second hand, make sure you're getting the cards and book and not just the book.
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