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Working with your oracle decks

The Venelestis oracle decks are curated collections of cards with illustrations of natural spirits. They currently feature plants and mushrooms as their core with  insects, herbal preparations and plans to include more animals and other organisms as companion cards. The stand alone decks are comprised of 56 cards, where 49 illustrations are plants and 7 are companions (mushrooms, insects, preparations and more). The mini-decks feature 28 cards and focus on one natural kingdom. 

These combinations allow you to work with the plants within the context of the natural cycle of life, symbiotis and transformation and ultimately curate your own unique deck.

Below you will find some ideas to get you started on your journey:

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Working with the deck as is

You can work with any of these decks using resources you probably already own - herbals, botanical and gardening manuals, esoteric and occult literature and, of course, your greatest resource: your intuition, your own memories and experiences with these allies and your communication with the plant spirit. 

Choose familiar plants

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Curate a combination of plants and companions you are familiar with - be it from your practice, your local area or from your experiences - and make a working divination deck. 
This will leave you with a second deck, which can be used to study, research and cultivate new relationships with plant spirits.

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Learn to recognize plants

As well as for divination, you can use your deck to learn to recognize plants in the wild, teach yourself to see common characteristics between species and plant families and how they live in nature and cultivate a relationship with your local environment. 

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Nature walks as mindfulness

Embarking on journeys of exploration in your local environment, wild nature and neighborhood gardens with your deck will help you be more mindful of the diversity of species growing all around us. You may find that many magical herbs from old grimoires grow in the sidewalk near your home.

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Choose spell ingredients

You can use the deck to help choose appropriate influences for their rituals, spell bags, witch jars and incense blends by asking the plant spirits for guidance on appropriate correspondence for their intent and of course for the help of the plant spirit directly.

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Add correspondence to your rituals

Using the provided card stands or with your own creative solutions, you can use these cards to add correspondences to your spells, rituals and ceremonies by displaying the card appropriately. You can of course also use the deck during your workings to commune with spirits.

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Activities with the oracle decks

Venelestis Botanical Oracles are versatile tools that offer a wide range of uses, blending divination, education, and personal spiritual exploration. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a curious beginner, these decks can enrich your connection with plants, nature, and your inner self.

Below are some of the many ways to use these decks:

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  • Intuitive Divination: Interpret cards based on your personal experiences and inner knowing to form deeply individual connections.

  • Divination with Plant Properties: Use traditional and magical plant properties to understand their guidance, lifecycles, and symbolism.

  • Herb Recognition: Study realistic illustrations to familiarize yourself with the physical appearance of herbs for identification in nature.

  • Learning Magical and Medicinal Uses: Explore the historical, spiritual, and healing properties of plants for personal growth and holistic practices.

  • Adding to Spiritual Workings: Draw cards to inspire the inclusion of specific plants in rituals, spells, or spiritual ceremonies.

  • Meditative Focus: Use cards as visual aids for meditation to connect with plant energies and insights.

  • Mindfulness in Nature: Strengthen your bond with the natural world by observing the plants depicted in their habitats and learning their growth patterns.

  • Curating a Personal Deck: Tailor a deck to your needs by focusing on local plants, plants integral to your practice, or herbs you wish to learn about.

  • Inspiring Creativity: Use cards as prompts for writing, journaling, or creating art inspired by the plant world.

  • Teaching and Workshops: Incorporate the deck into educational settings to teach plant identification, herbal lore, or spiritual practices.

  • Daily Guidance: Draw a card each day to reflect on its meaning and integrate its message into your daily routine.

  • Creating Rituals: Use the cards to design rituals around seasons, moon phases, or personal milestones, incorporating the plants’ energies.

  • Supporting Local Ecology: Research and engage with native plants in your area that align with cards from the deck.

  • Connecting with Ancestors: Explore how plants featured in the deck might have been significant to your ancestors or cultural traditions.

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Venelestis Botanical Oracles invite you to explore the interconnectedness of life by recognizing these plants in their environments. Observing their habits, habitats, and relationships with other organisms fosters mindfulness and a profound appreciation for nature's harmony. By integrating these uses, the deck becomes not only a tool for divination but also a companion for personal discovery and spiritual enrichment.

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Order yours today and embark on a journey of botanical discovery!

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