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Celtic Astrology Oracle by Castelli & Fitzrandolph
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- Primary Spiritual Use: Intuition
- Secondary Spiritual Use: Connection
- Element: Water
- Planet: Moon
- Zodiac: Cancer, Pisces
- Chakra: Third Eye
- Ruling Day: Monday
- Tradition: Celtic folk
- Intent: Intuition, Connection, Divination
The Celtic Astrology Oracle offers a gentler, greener kind of astrology, one rooted not in the stars but in the plants, animals, and turning seasons of the natural world. This 26-card deck pairs 13 plant cards with 13 animal cards, each rendered in Antonella Castelli's soft, knotwork-laced Art Nouveau style, and comes with a companion booklet whose text is by Lunaea Weatherstone. Where conventional astrology looks upward, this earth-based system looks around and beneath, inviting you to find guidance in the rhythms of nature. Small, sweet, and grounding, the Celtic Astrology Oracle is a lovely deck for daily reflection, for anyone drawn to Celtic lore, or for readers who like to pair a card with a quiet moment in the living world.
At a glance
Key Features of the Celtic Astrology Oracle
An earth-based system. Rather than the stars, the deck draws on plants, animals, and the cycles of nature, offering a grounded, seasonal approach to reflection and guidance.
26 plant and animal cards. The deck pairs 13 plant cards with 13 animal cards, each carrying its own symbolism, illustrated in a soft, knotwork-laced Art Nouveau style.
Deck and companion booklet. The set arrives in a hard case box with an instruction guide whose text is by Lunaea Weatherstone, offering a way into each card's meaning.
About This Deck
From the publisher, Lo Scarabeo: Celtic astrology follows the sky, but also a complex system of plants and animals. Nature revolves around the seasons, and the seasons are reflected in the sky, as the ancient Druids saw it. The deck's creators note plainly that the Celtic astrology system remains an unconfirmed tradition rather than a documented ancient science, yet one that can still bring clarity and useful reflection to modern seekers. The set contains 26 cards in a hard case box with an instruction guide, in a multilingual edition.
The artwork is by Antonella Castelli with Dara Fitzrandolph, and the companion text is by Lunaea Weatherstone, cocreator of the Astrological Oracle and the Ceccoli Oracle. The deck is published by Lo Scarabeo, the Italian studio known for its artistic oracle and tarot decks.
The particulars
Product Details
- 26-card oracle deck (13 plant cards, 13 animal cards)
- Companion instruction booklet, text by Lunaea Weatherstone
- Hard case box; multilingual edition
- Art: Antonella Castelli, with Dara Fitzrandolph
- Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
- Theme: earth-based Celtic symbolism of plants, animals, and the seasons
- Style: Art Nouveau with Celtic knotwork
- ISBN: 9780738769608
The Spiritual Significance
The old cultures of the British Isles and Ireland lived close to the land, marking time by the turning seasons and reading meaning into the trees, plants, and animals around them. The Celtic Astrology Oracle reaches toward that reverence, offering each plant and creature as a small teacher and the natural year as a kind of map.
A note on tradition is worth making honestly. Unlike the well-documented astronomy of the ancient world, the surviving record of Celtic belief is fragmentary, and the tidy "Celtic astrology" systems popular today, tied to trees, plants, and animals, are largely modern reconstructions rather than an unbroken ancient science. The deck's own creators say as much, describing the system as an unconfirmed tradition. Held that way, embraced as living modern practice rather than proven history, it loses none of its meaning.
What the oracle offers is a way to slow down and pay attention to the living world. Drawing a card becomes an invitation to consider a plant's or animal's qualities, to notice where you are in the wheel of the year, and to let nature's steadiness lend perspective to whatever question you carry.
Ways to use it
What Is the Celtic Astrology Oracle Used For?
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A gentle start
An oracle deck has no fixed structure to learn, so it's an easy way in when tarot's 78 cards feel like too much right now. -
A daily pull
Draw one card in the morning and notice how it shows up over the day. -
Full spreads
Lay out a spread, such as past, present and future, when you want the bigger picture. -
Reading for others
Read for friends and family. -
Quick answers
Pull a single card for a yes or no, or a fast read on a question. -
Journaling
Write about the card you drew: what you see in it, and what it brings up. -
Meditating on a card
Set one card where you can see it and let its imagery hold your attention. -
Altar and spellwork
Stand a card on your altar as the focus of a working, so its symbolism points your thinking where you want your life to go. -
Holiday readings
Do a reading for a sabbat, a birthday or the new year. -
With a pendulum
If you're not sure how you're reading a card, hold a pendulum over it to check. -
Paired with another deck
Pull a card from this deck alongside a tarot spread for extra context. -
Who it suits
It suits beginners and art lovers, and it makes a good gift. -
A new deck
Cleanse it, go through the cards one at a time so you get used to each other, then spread the cards face down on a favorite surface and swirl them together like a lake. Every card gets turned every which way, so the deck starts out well mixed. Our guide to reading tarot walks through your first reading. -
Storage
Keep the cards stacked neatly in their box or a bag. A crystal on top is a nice touch.
Step by step
How To Use the Celtic Astrology Oracle
- When the deck is new, clear it in whatever way suits you: passing it through cleansing smoke, resting it under the moon, or simply shuffling while you set your intention for your work together.
- Take a little time with the plants and animals before you read. Noticing which ones you feel drawn to helps you build a relationship with the deck.
- Choose how you would like to work, whether a single daily card, a small spread, or a seasonal reflection, and shuffle while holding your question in mind.
- Read the cards with the booklet close at hand for each plant and animal's meaning, then sit with what the natural world seems to be offering you.
- Close your reading with a moment of thanks or reflection, and store the cards somewhere that feels right, wrapped in cloth or kept in their box.
Good company
Pairs Well With
- Celtic Tree Oracle a kindred nature-rooted, Celtic-themed oracle, a natural companion for readers who love tree and plant lore.
- Bridget's Cross Sterling Silver Pendant carry a touch of Celtic tradition with you between readings.
- Lapis Rune Set another symbol-based path of reflection, a fine companion to nature-based oracle work.
- White Sage Smudge Sticks, Set of 6 cleanse your deck and reading space with sacred smoke before you begin.
- Frankincense Tears Granular Incense burn a little frankincense as you read to settle the mind and mark the space as sacred.
Before you buy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Celtic Astrology Oracle based on?
Rather than the stars, it draws on an earth-based system of plants, animals, and the cycles of nature associated with Celtic lore. The 26-card deck pairs 13 plant cards with 13 animal cards, inviting you to find guidance in the rhythms of the natural world.
Is Celtic astrology an authentic ancient system?
The honest answer is that it is largely a modern reconstruction. The surviving record of ancient Celtic belief is fragmentary, and today's tidy "Celtic astrology" systems are modern interpretations rather than proven ancient science. The deck's own creators describe it as an unconfirmed tradition, embraced today as living practice.
How many cards are in the deck, and what comes with it?
The Celtic Astrology Oracle is a 26-card deck, made up of 13 plant cards and 13 animal cards. It arrives in a hard case box with a companion instruction booklet, in a multilingual edition, whose text is by Lunaea Weatherstone.
Who created the Celtic Astrology Oracle?
The artwork is by Antonella Castelli with Dara Fitzrandolph, and the companion text is by Lunaea Weatherstone, cocreator of the Astrological Oracle and the Ceccoli Oracle. The deck is published by Lo Scarabeo.
How do I cleanse or care for an oracle deck?
Many readers cleanse a new deck before first use by passing it through cleansing smoke, setting it under the moon, or knocking and reshuffling to reset its energy. Store the cards in their box or wrapped in cloth, keep them dry, and handle them with clean hands to protect the art.
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