Woodland Wardens: 52-Card Oracle Deck & Guidebook

The deck has a matte finish and large cards that are loud to shuffle. At first I really disliked it, but now I’m a big fan. I feels really satisfying and tactile, like shuffling ASMR. The card stock is pretty thin for such large cards, so BE CAREFUL if you riffle shuffle - the first times I tried I almost bent some cards in half! I don’t riffle it at all now, but it’s fine because I find it so enjoyable to shuffle overhand.The color palette is very muted, which I also initially disliked because I expected something more vibrant, but I came to enjoy that as well once I got used to it. It’s a similar palette to the Centennial edition of the RWS, which is the version I use, and the two decks pair well together. Roux also makes some references to RWS with her numbering and symbolism, so this is a great choice if you’re already familiar with tarot but new to oracle decks (as I am). Overall, it was a deck that grew on me quickly. I was underwhelmed at first, but now I absolutely love it. The combination of an animal, a plant and a key word gives you a lot to draw from, and the key words are succinct and well-chosen. The descriptions in the guidebook are short enough to be a fun and quick read for daily draws, but offer enough info to be a good starting point for your own interpretations. I love that they include both upright and reversed meanings (I don’t read reversals, but I view upright and reversed as the “light/shadow” aspects of each card), as well as question prompts for journaling or reflection. It’s definitely the best guidebook I’ve seen for its content and brevity - it makes the deck easy to get to know and a joy to use.For a mass produced deck I’d say the cards are reasonable quality, the artwork is gorgeous and the vibes are immaculate. As with any deck, there are some cards I absolutely love and some I don’t vibe with as much (at least initially). But the quality of the illustrations is remarkably consistent, and the deck feels like a rich and complete world. I was surprised by how quickly I connected with this deck.

I just got these in the mail today and I’m already so attached to this deck. The artwork is so enchanting and beautiful. My favorite thing about this deck and the corresponding book is the overall feeling of warmth in the messaging- one thing that turned me off from a pretty popular oracle deck was the sort of brusque descriptions which made certain cards feel quite negative. The card meanings in the booklet invoke thought, and prompt you to turn inwards and reflect. I like that it places the trust in the readers hands to make sense of what is coming out in the cards. Jessica also did a wonderful job of making the cards intuitive and simple to understand on their own if you don’t have the booklet handy.The cards are quite large if you have smaller hands but, not enough to be a deterrent. I can still comfortably shuffle them. I’ve seen mention of the cards being thin, and while they’re not as thick as some oracle cards, they’re not flimsy by any means. They seem durable and the card stock is very nice. That being said, I will shuffle them flat because I want to keep them looking nice.Long story short, this deck is lovely and I highly recommend it! Especially great for anyone just starting out!

I have really grown to love this deck of cards. The lamination is high-quality, the cards are thick and fit comfortably in the hand without bending. The images are sharp and vibrant, making it enjoyable to examine the details. Overall, it’s a very pleasant and convenient deck to work with.

These are so sweet and gorgeous!! Easy to shuffle for a newbie like me. The card descriptions in the booklet are so well articulated. It explains the meanings behind the card design choices, and has advice for upright and reverse positions. These speak to me. 🌿 also I found out there are matching tarot cards available to pre-order!! 👀 Super excited for that.

So this is my first ever oracle deck and I'm very pleased with it. The art is absolutely gorgeous. As someone who is fascinated by animals and nature I really connected to these cards and use them for journaling and mindfulness almost daily. The little guidebook is especially useful for someone who's never used cards like this before. Also, shipping was really fast so that was nice :)The only downside, is that the cards are a little big for my smaller hands lmao, which makes them a little hard to shuffle. However, i did see another review that cut the white boarders off the cards to make them a tad smaller. I think I'll leave mine as is, but it's something to think about. The texture of the cards is really nice and satisfying and dont slip. In terms of thickness, I dont really have any reference to other decks like this, but it seemed just fine to me.

These oracle cards are so powerful. I use them to help with my daily journaling and ive developed a connection with these cards. The art is beautiful, and the descriptions of the plants and animals on the card and how it pertains to your reading is so well written. These are the first oracle cards ive ever bought and i love them.

I’ve tried in so many ways to connect with The Woodland Wardens. It’s a gorgeous deck—truly. The artwork is stunning, the matte cardstock feels luxurious, and the cards are big, just the way I like them. It shuffles beautifully and looks incredible on the table.But despite all that… I just can’t seem to connect with it. There’s a kind of emotional flatness to it. The energy doesn’t speak, doesn’t stir anything, at least for me. It feels a bit “blah” when I read with it, especially compared to decks that immediately spark insight or feeling.It might be perfect for someone else—especially if you’re drawn to beautiful animal-themed decks with a calm energy—but for me, the connection just never clicked.

The art in these cards is beautiful! I am so pleased with them! I’m a lover of nature and looking at the images makes me happy.I like the book too. It’s easy to read and explains the symbolism in the cards. And I like that it has a reverse explanation as well as the upright.Definitely a keeper.