Oracle of the Radiant Sun
The Oracle of the Radiant Sun is a divination deck based on horary astrology - astrology applied to the moment a question is asked (not a birth time). This deck of 84 cards is divided into seven sets of twelve cards each. The sets stand for the Sun, Moon and five inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. The cards within each set correspond to the twelve signs. So, each card is a unique planet/sign combination (to the left, Jupiter in Cancer). At the top is the sign number within the set. At the bottom are the planet and sign symbols and a keyword meaning. Artist Caroline Smith has chosen powerful symbols to reinforce those meanings. Each set also has a unique idenifying color and image framework. Jupiter has a diamond shape (left) and Mercury a diagonal line (right). The companion book is Oracle of the Radiant Sun: astrology cards to illuminate your life. Smith and John Alsop describe the personality type, events and meanings for each card. They also offer several astrology-based spreads with sample readings.
Deck/Book Set |
Number of Cards |
Card Size |
Copyright |
Publisher |
Book Cover |
Card Back Design |
84 |
2 1/2" x 3 7/8" |
2002 |
St. Martin's Press |
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Also Included: instruction book (144 pages)
Category: Non-tarot
- Card Names:
Sun Cards:
Assertion, Acquisition, Versatility, Resourcefulness, Fortune, Health,
Harmony, Endurance, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Idealism, Vision
Moon Cards:
Protection, Exhaltation, Adaptability, Friendship, Appreciation, Order,
Companionship, Power, Optimism, Practicality, Independence, Empathy,
Mercury Cards:
Restlessness, Resistance, Excitement, Intuition, Drama, Caution,
Influence, Extremism, Discovery, Organization, Originality, Inspiration
Venus Cards:
Lust, Romance, Flattery, Birth, Affair, Discrimination,
Indecision, Secrets, Flirtation, Convention, Detachment, Submission
Mars Cards:
Impulsiveness, Defence, Decision, Quarrel, Egotism, Criticism,
Choice, Revenge, Domination, Authority, Rebellion, Escape
Jupiter Cards:
Enterprise, Status, Bluff, Speculation, Publicity, Patience,
Negotiation, Manipulation, Principle, Control, Innovation, Seduction
Saturn Cards:
Risk, Ostentation, Concentration, Charity, Generosity, Isolation,
Devotion, Inheritance, Fulfillment, Riches, Eccentricity, Loss
- Other Comments: book is attached to card case
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