Deck Review: Anubis’ Gift Oracle Deck
- Author and Illustrator: Fabrizio Uffreduzzi (Dreamopedia)
- Publisher: Sacred Scribe Publishing
- Publication Date: October 8, 2026 (US) / November 19, 2026 (UK)
- RRP: US $29.99 / UK £26.99
- ISBN: 978-1-970367-04-1
- Reviewed by: Amy Bowker
I recently attended the TABI-sponsored “Egyptomania” lecture by Robert M. Place (which I highly recommend). So, like a lot of us, I have a fascination with cartomancy in ancient Egyptian culture. The Anubis’ Gift oracle deck appealed to me for this very reason and creator Fabrizio Uffreduzzi delivers a complex 50-card deck that’s steeped in mythology. It’s not the kind of deck you learn quickly, but with any endeavor that requires some study and preparation, the rewards are worth the investment.
Unboxing Anubis’ Gift
The cards come packaged in a sturdy two-piece box that’s brightly decorated with mythological illustrations. The accompanying guidebook is more like a scholarly textbook as it weaves the 50 cards into the mythological journey of Imini, the Devoted Priest of Card 1. In this way, the cards follow the sacred rite of passage as Imini consults Anubis for guidance on the impending transition from the material world to the spiritual afterlife. Each card represents an important insight gained within this journey, reminiscent of the Fool’s journey through a tarot deck. Over 90 pages of the 306-page guidebook are devoted to this spiritual quest, followed by detailed meanings for each of the cards, and three different card spread suggestions using 3 cards, 4 cards, and 5 cards respectively.
The Artwork of Anubis’ Gift
The cards invoke an ancient scroll aesthetic; they’re tipped in gold and most are drawn in subdued shades of brown and green against parchment beige. A number of cards pop with vibrant touches of yellow, green, turquoise or purple. A central figure or image appears prominently on each numbered card. The main keyword is circled in gold, with additional keywords appearing on either side. Egyptian symbols are noted in the upper left corner with additional keyword meanings opposite that I assume to be identifying the symbols. (The guidebook didn’t elaborate on this, though I wish it had.)
The left and right borders of each card are decorated in what alternately looks like staffs of wheat or flowering vines. They line up exactly with each other so that every card visually flows into the card you lay beside it. This is one of many extra flourishes that give this deck added dimension.
This deck will appeal to:
If you’re a fan of mythology, Egyptian decks, esoteric decks, or cards steeped in world building, this is the deck for you. And if you prefer tarot decks over oracle decks, you might find Anubis’ Gift to be a pleasant bridge between the two.
This deck might not appeal to:
If you want to be able to open the box and read the cards in an instant, maybe even just scan the accompanying guidebook, then you probably won’t connect with this deck. To get the most out of this deck, you’d need to devote time to studying the guidebook and sorting through the layered symbolism of the cards.
Anubis’ Gift in Practice
The cards are slightly larger than a typical deck and slightly more square in shape, but they’re still easy to shuffle and handle. I chose the 3-card spread from the guidebook, called the Weighing of Intentions. The first card represents the querent’s question, intention or situation; the second card represents the balancing force, influence or challenge; and the third card represents the path forward. The guidebook further offers advice on how to interpret the interaction between the cards. For instance, if Card 1 and Card 2 are in harmony, then Card 3 is the eventual unfolding of that compatibility. If Card 1 and Card 2 are not in harmony, then Card 3 addresses that conflict.
In my particular reading, Card 1 and Card 2 (8 The Call to Journey and 31 Rebirth) were in complete harmony. Both advised of major shifts in my life that I needed to acknowledge and allow. Card 3 (7 Anubis) therefore represented the unfolding of that situation, and Anubis is the ultimate guide for facing the unknown and necessary change. All in all, this reading seemed like a very nice way of telling me, “Tower, straight ahead!”
More About the Deck Creator:
Fabrizio Uffreduzzi, who also goes by the pen name Dreamopedia, is a self-taught artist and musician who lives with his family in Italy. His other works include the Road Show Wisdom Oracle deck and The Sun and the Scarab Meditation Book.
You can preorder the deck here: Anubis’ Gift Oracle Deck or from any good online bookstore.
