Oracle
As Mother Nature works her magic this month, draw inspiration and guidance from these famous female powerhouses
By April, spring is truly bedding in. The days are officially getting longer and the signs of Mother Nature awakening from her long winter’s sleep are more and more apparent all around. What better time to celebrate awesome feminine power?
And we’ve got just the thing to help…
Amazing Women by Mara Parra and Vicky Benaim is an oracle of 45 cards, each featuring a powerful female figure, beautifully illustrated by Josefina Schargorodsky.
Ranging from fascinating, historical greats like Marie Curie to more modern-day icons like Marilyn Monroe, the creators say the deck and accompanying guidebook comprises the ‘ultimate feminist oracle’.
‘Among the often downright rebellious, and certainly unconventional women chosen for this deck, there are scientists, writers, artists, philosophers, educators and musicians, all drawn from across the ages and throughout the world,’ say Mara and Vicky.
‘When you consult the oracle cards, these diverse, trailblazing leaders and mould-breaking role models share their wisdom, with each offering insights into four key areas — life, work, love and learning.
‘Each of the inspirational women that feature on the cards has her own mini-biographical entry, along with a quote from her or about her, which will give you important background information about her life, loves and work, as well as a glimpse into what made or makes her tick.
‘Many of these muses from the past were stigmatised or misunderstood during their lifetimes, and are only now beginning to receive the recognition and attention they deserve.’
Vicky and Mara say that there’s a message from these women for every situation.
Fancy meeting a few of the amazing women in the deck and channelling their powerful energy? Then read on!
l Adapted from Amazing Women by Mara Parra and Vicky Benaim, illustrated by Josefina Schargorodsky (Watkins, RRP £19.99).
