- Deck Name: The Forest of Enchantment Oracle
- Author & Artist: Lunaea Weatherstone & Meraylah Allwood
- Publisher: Llewelyn – August 2025
- RRP: US $24.99 US / GB £27.00
- ISBN: 9780738773735
- Reviewed by: Clair Telford
A deep journey awaits the person who picks up this oracle. Please join me and pause for a few minutes to read my thoughts on this truly enchanting deck.
For anyone who stepped into The Forest of Enchantment Tarot you will know that you are going to be given a gift of awe and wonder. This time there is a beautifully illustrated oracle deck consisting of 40 cards. Every card has a doorway on the back as if shuffling gives you access to step into this magical realm that awaits.
“In fairy tales, there are four reasons why a person might venture into the forest:
- They have a quest or a task
- They are fleeing from danger
- They seek treasure
- They are lost
What happens next determines the progress of the tale, what they see, who they meet, what they find, what they do” ~ taken from the introduction in the guidebook.
This deck has 36 cards with an additional 4 Boon cards. They are described as a way to enhance your experience with this oracle as a whole. Take for example the Feather of Finding and number 24, Treasure. Could this Boon card point you in the direction of what you need or desire to find that the treasure you seek is actually there in front of you? Your pursuit of the treasure may seem hard when actually all you need do is think outside the box to see it. Sometimes we might repeat old patterns thinking that we are on the right path when in fact we just need to change our focus.
Lunaea explains how The Forest of Enchantment Oracle is a companion to The Forest of Enchantment Tarot deck. There are plenty of characters or familiar places you may spot in both. For example, the Gingerbread House is in the Child of Boons. Of course you can use this independently as some people may not wish to use the tarot deck.
There is so much hidden within the artwork, symbolism of animals that might not always be apparent the first, second or even 20th time you pick up the cards. I love the people, the Fae, the goblins and all the creatures that pop up along the way. From the Froggy Grotto to Jenny Wren, the Trolls and the Hag, who starts this journey. You will find inspirational and cautionary messages, or invitations to step out of your comfort zone. Every card is shown in full, and in colour in the guide book. There is also a full page that describes the scene, the Oracles Advice, and the Lorekeepers Note.
From the moment I looked through the cards, my favourite was the Lorekeeper’s Bookshop. What could be more perfect a place than for a bibliophile like myself? The Lorekeeper offers a place to browse and “get lost for a while in the realms of the imagination”. It reminds me of the Hermit in the Forest of Enchantment Tarot deck, perhaps that was where he had been to purchase his books.
The cards themselves are large. There is a glossy finish which some might find slippery but I feel is just enough to aid shuffling. For those who listen to the beat of their cards as they slip over each over you will know what I mean! The box is very sturdy with a magnetic closing lid, same as the tarot deck.
There are plenty of whimsical characters, and the cards are illustrated with every branch, leaf or ripple of water taking you right into the scene. Who wouldn’t want to spend time having tea with a Fawn (card number 8), or finding a place to fall asleep like the Bower of Dreams (card number 32).
You are given a couple of ideas for spreads and readings. From single card, three card tableau to “the story teller” and “forest folk” spreads. One of the main aims for this incredible work is to tell stories as an independent deck, or to compliment the tarot deck. Let your own imagination take you on a journey where you can spend time where there are no time constraints.
Every card in the guide book has a scroll with keywords for quick reference. And as mentioned before there are Oracles Advice and Lorekeepers Notes. Something that Lunaea points out is “Unlike a tarot deck, where the cards have set meanings as their foundation, with this oracle I have set the meanings, which means you are free to ignore them!” I think that is a truly special gift to be given. So, let your own intuition and imagination take you deep into The Forest of Enchantment Oracle.
I have drawn a card for everyone who may read this review – it is number 19: The Door into Winter. A time to slow down, take a break and rest. This Door appears when you are overloaded with activity, burnt out, tired of social contact, and could use some quiet time. If this sounds like what you need, then step through it. As it is a portal, you might not want to step through it right now, you can always stay on the path you are on, it is up to you to turn around, or walk forwards.
I hope you enjoy this deck and the endless possibilities it gives you. May you find the magic hidden not just in the cards but in everyday life.
The Forest of Enchantment Oracle can be purchased from Llewellyn here:
And from all good online bookshops.
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