• Deck Review: Witch Whispers Oracle
• Author: Ute Leilani Meuser (Startseite – Ute Leilani Meuser)
• Artist: Lyra O’Brien (Instagram lyra_the_lavender_witch)
• Publisher: Llewellyn (Witch Whispers Oracle | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.)
• Publication Date: March 2026
• RRP: $24.99 USD
• ISBN-13: 9780738782775
• Reviewer: Cadence (IG: @temperanceandtruth)

Witch Whisper Oracle is a new release featuring the art of UK mixed-media artist, Lyra O’Brien, and the spiritual insights of author Ute Leilani Meuser. The deck is described as a means to connect with the natural rhythms of nature and the cycle of the seasons in the Wheel of the Year. The oracle is geared towards practicing witches; however, anyone who is called to pay attention to the cycles of the moon or the changing of the seasons would find inspiration in this deck.

Witch Whisper Oracle is comprised of 40 cards featuring magical practices, intentions, and tools. The full-color guidebook entries are divided into three sections: the ‘Magic of the Card’, a spell or ritual, and ‘Whispers’. The ‘Magic of the Card’ is an overarching meaning and a description of the art. The spell or ritual provides suggestions such as crafting an amulet or moon-bathing or herbal recipes related to each card. The ‘Whispers’ section consists of affirmations that can be spoken aloud or used as journal prompts. While some of the rituals or spells might be outside the comfort zone for people who are not practicing witches—or those who don’t own a cauldron or use wands—the invitations or reflections can easily be tailored to fit your own lifestyle. For instance, in card 11, Believe, crafting an amulet is suggested. Instead, you could choose to visualize what it means to trust in yourself and carry an object or a gemstone in your pocket that matches the intention of your visualization.

The artwork in the deck is beautiful, appearing to be watercolor paintings. I was unable to find specifics about the artist’s process, but my guess is that the art begins as a painting and is refined with digital tools. As per Llewellyn’s current policy, no AI was used in the creation of the deck, a relief for those of us that crave artwork absent of the influence of the cold, harmful world of artificial intelligence. The art is soft and soothing, lush with nature scenes and beautiful light. Many of the images feature witches walking away from the reader, which feels inviting and intriguing. Something to note is that if you are searching for diversity in your deck, you will not find it here. Apart from two images featuring women with crone-colored hair, the rest of the witches are young, thin, light-skinned women, most wearing the typical black, pointy witch hat. In this way, the deck reminds me a bit of the witch tarot decks from the 80s and 90s where no diversity existed. 

Let’s look at the Ancestral Power card, one of my favorite images in the deck. A woman walks on a stone path through a graveyard towards a gothic-looking church, a full moon in the sky. The guidebook first asks: “Are you still burdened by old issues related to your roots or your ancestral line? Can you look at them from a new perspective and bring them into healing?”. The ‘Magic of the Card’ suggests that we honor the legacy of our ancestors, both the wisdom and the turmoil, so that we can use the teachings to heal old wounds, release ancestral trauma, and unburden baggage to shape our future. The ritual suggested is an altar to welcome our ancestors. The ‘Whispers’ section provides the affirmation: “Woven through the ancestral line and filled with strength and love, I shine with healing, as the stars promise”. This is not a deck that is going to call you out or provide tough love…this is a gentle deck that inspires reflection and calm, asking you to remember your place within the ancient rhythms of the world and provide a means to enhance your spiritual life.

The production is fantastic, with a magnetic box and a ribbon for ease of access. The box itself is a work of art, with beautiful paintings on the inside cover and the deck nest. The borderless cards are glossy and flexible; they are not gilded. While they are a bit stiff at first, they are still easy to riffle-shuffle despite being typical oracle card size. The guidebook is made of glossy paper and includes three spreads. The lovely card backs feature a single witch holding a wand and looking out at the night sky. The last card in the deck is, appropriately, Black Cat.

I can see this oracle working great as a pairing with a more minimalistic, witchy tarot deck. This is a quiet deck that offers support and gentle guidance for connection to seasonal cycles and magical practices. This deck would appeal to those who want to tap into earthy, feminine power and be guided towards nature-based support and ritual.  

Author bios from their respective websites:

About Lyra O’Brien (from her Etsy shop):

Lyra O’Brien was born in the north of England.  Her mother practiced witchcraft, and taught it to her daughters.  Lyra in turn is now passing the knowledge onto her own children.  Lyra is drawn to the moon, the divine feminine, and stories of witches, which feature heavily in her art, and hopes people see themselves and their magical path in her paintings.

About Ute Leilani (translated to English from her website):

Ute Leilani works as a graphic designer, and incorporates her experiences and knowledge from her shamanic/spiritual trainings into her designs. Her work is ever evolving through seeing her ideas, visions and design on an inner level, as it is important not to define herself according to old patterns.