Deck Review-Cries of the Souls Oracle by Isabelle Cerf, illustrated by Daphna Sebbane

Deck Review

Cries of the Souls Oracle

By Isabelle Cerf, illustrated by Daphna Sebbane

Publisher: Rockpool Publishing

42 Card Oracle Deck with 138 page full-color guidebook in a sturdy and beautifully designed box

Release Date: March 4th, 2025

Cries of the Souls Oracle is a beautifull illustrated, 42 card oracle deck that allows your dark side, your shadow, to speak. The messages are blunt, but not mean. This deck came to me at a time when I really needed to let my dark side speak; he was crying out for attention, for healing, for alchemy. That dark side contains untapped abilities that will allow you to move past the obstacles you face currently. Without getting too personal about it, this deck gave me insights others were not able to for some pressing issues in my life.

The artwork is reminiscent of classic tattoo style art, as well as modern “witch aesthetic” styles of art. There are symbols within the artwork that add further meaning and depth to the cards. Each card is named, and has a subtitle that contains a short message or affirmation, and of course, the guidebook takes this a step further, and explains the meaning of each card. The guidebook’s interpretations do carry hard truths, but they are delivered with compassion, kindness and grace. For those who are grieving any kind of loss, or dealing with circumstances in their life that seem out of control, this deck lets you access your darker side that you may have suppressed. Each card has a section of interpretation, meaning, as well as advice, guidance and even ideas for moving forward.

While this deck may not be “it” for everyone, it delivers for those working on their shadows, undergoing a transformation of any kind, and those looking to heal beyond what they have already. Healing is a cyclical journey that never ends, and Cries of the Souls Oracle is here to help you on that journey. It’s not a deck you’ll need to turn to all the time; but when it’s needed, it’s a helping hand and a friendly voice offering guidance, understanding, wisdom and compassion. I will recommend this deck to others who undergoing these experiences and looking for a way to easily access the shadow, without getting too dark. I give it a 5/5 Pentagram rating!

Isabelle Cerf is a lightworker with a degree in psychology. As a speaker and reader she has been putting her knowledge to service for others, allowing them to connect with their higher selves and their spirituality. She endeavors to create tools to help others do that. She has authored a great number of oracles in French, and in English, Voices of the Souls Oracle by Rockpool in 2023.

Daphna Sebbane is an illustrator living in Austin, Texas. She draws her artistic inspiration from Californian culture, the occult and mysticism.

 

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Author Bio:

The Modern Merlin is a Polytheist, Pagan, Animist, Witch, Sorcerer, Necromancer and Occultist. He embarked on his spiritual and magickal journey over 15 years ago! As such, he has extensive knowledge of The Occult, Ceremonial Magick, Witchcraft, Sorcery, and both modern and ancient world religions and folklore. He is a practicing Sorcerer, blending ceremonial high magick and witchcraft, as well as plant medicine, poisonous plants and entheogens, shamanic techniques, and mysticism. He believes that magick can be as simple or as complex as one needs it to be, and rejects dogma, instead trusting his intuition, and encourages other magickal and spiritual folks to do the same! He venerates and casts magick with a wide array of spirits and deities, and works with both the Left and Right Hand Paths, having experience in both. He is an Astrologer and Tarot reader with 15 years’ experience in both, and actively studies and practices many other forms of divination including Runes, Ogham, Palmistry and Scrying. An animal lover, he sees divinity in nature-the trees, plants, animals and sky.  Also an avid reader, you’re hard pressed to not find him nose deep in a book, most likely on an occult, mystical, religious or magickal subject. He is the Co-Editor of PaganPages.Org and the author of multiple columns, including The Modern Merlin’s Corner, Entheogens for the New Gen, Stellium, and Scary, Strange and Mythical Encounters. He gives readings and other spiritual services through his Facebook Page, The Modern Merlin, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see! You can reach him on Facebook, or e-mail him at [email protected]