Lovely Animals Oracle by Helena de Almeida
Lovely Animals Oracle by Helena de Almeida- Primary Spiritual Use: Intuition
- Secondary Spiritual Use: Wisdom
- Element: Water
- Planet: Moon
- Zodiac: Cancer, Pisces
- Chakra: Third Eye
- Ruling Day: Monday
- Tradition: Modern eclectic
- Intent: Intuition, Wisdom, Connection
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The Lovely Animals Oracle is a 44-card deck by Helena de Almeida, published by AGM-Urania in 2023, drawing on the animal-totem tradition: each card carries a creature and the quality practice associates with it.
It comes with a 61-page full-color guidebook covering all forty-four.
At a glance
Key Features of the Lovely Animals Oracle
44 animal cards. Creatures of land, sea, and air, each with a message and a strength.
A 61-page guidebook. Full color, with the meaning of each animal and prompts for reading.
A gentle deck. Bright and approachable rather than dark, which suits a daily draw.
The particulars
Product Details
- 44-card oracle deck with 61-page full-color guidebook
- Author and artist: Helena de Almeida
- Publisher: AGM-Urania, 2023
The Spiritual Significance
Reading meaning into animals is one of the most widespread human habits there is. The fox is clever, the owl is wise, the bear is strong: these associations show up across cultures with remarkable consistency, and they are old enough that nobody can claim to have invented them. Modern animal-oracle decks draw on that shared vocabulary, and they work because the images are already legible to us before we look anything up.
It is worth being clear about one thing, since decks in this genre often are not: the concept of a personal spirit animal or totem belongs specifically to a number of Indigenous North American traditions, where it carries meaning, protocol, and authority that a card deck does not replicate. This is a European-published oracle working with a broadly shared symbolic language of animals, and that is an honest thing for it to be. Take it as a set of images to think against, and let the thinking stay yours.
Ways to use it
What Is the Lovely Animals 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 Lovely Animals Oracle
- Cleanse the deck on arrival if that is your practice: smoke, moonlight, or a rest on selenite.
- Name the question, then shuffle with it in mind.
- Draw a single card for the day, or three for a fuller reading.
- Read the guidebook entry, then sit with the animal rather than rushing to a verdict.
- Write it down. The record is what turns a reading into a practice.
Good company
Pairs Well With
- Aged Leather Journal with Latch the record, which is the part that does the work.
- Liminal Spirits Oracle a darker oracle, for a different register.
- Green Aventurine Worry Stone something to hold while you read.
- White Chime Candles, Set of 20 a candle to read by.
- White Sage Smudge Stick to clear the space before a reading.
Before you buy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the set?
44 oracle cards and a 61-page full-color guidebook.
Is this about spirit animals?
Not in the specific sense. The idea of a personal totem belongs to particular Indigenous North American traditions and carries protocol a deck cannot replicate. This is a European-published oracle working with the broadly shared symbolism of animals, which is a fair thing for it to be.
Do I need to know tarot?
No. Oracle decks are self-contained, and the guidebook explains each card.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. Animal imagery is legible before you look anything up, which makes it an easy deck to start with.
Who made it?
Helena de Almeida, published by AGM-Urania in 2023.
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