Celtic Astrology Oracle by Castelli & Fitzrandolph

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.

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.

• 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
• SKU: DCELAST

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

• 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.
• Soul Connection Frankincense Resin: burn a little frankincense as you read to settle the mind and mark the space as sacred.

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.