The Ofrenda Oracle: Celebrating the Day of the Dead/Celebrando El Día De Muertos (60 Full-color Cards and 136-page Guidebook)

Hendrickson, Nancy; Paris, Carrie

ISBN 10 : 1578638496 ISBN 13 : 9781578638499

Editeur : Weiser Books, 2024

Synopsis

Ofrenda is Spanish for “offering.” These are the items placed on a home altar during the annual (traditionally Mexican) Dia de los Muertos celebration. An ofrenda, which may be quite large and elaborate, is usually created by the family members of aperson who has died, and it is intended to welcome the deceased to the altar setting. The initial inspiration for this deck came from San Diego's close association with Mexico and the yearly celebration of the Dead that runs October through the first days of November. From those vivid images and joyful celebrations came the idea for this kit of colourful cards. The Ofrenda Oracle includes a sixty-card deck, designed to be read as an oracle. Included is a 136-page guidebook. Cards 1–36 mirror those found in a Lenormand deck, and can be used separate from the remainder of the deck. The additional cards beyond 1–36 depict the vibrant symbolism seen during the Day of the Dead celebration. The Ofrenda Oracle uses its illustrations, colours, and stories to create a sacred space that is perfect for this reunion, preserving traditional elements of the religious and cultural syncretism that is lived and breathed in Mexico. This deck was birthed by three artists: authors Nancy Hendrickson (Ancestral Tarot and Ancestral Grimoire) and Carrie Paris (The Relative Tarot, The Beloved Dead, and The Sirens' Song), and graphic artist Angelica Castro.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Nancy Hendrickson is the author of Ancestral Tarot and Ancestral Grimoire as well as the creator of the Ancestral Magick Oracle and Ofrenda Oracle card decks. Known for blending tarot, mediumship, and ancestral connection into innovative, accessible, and everyday practices, she helps readers explore the wisdom of the past to navigate the present and shape the future. With decades of experience in both genealogy and divination, Nancy’s work offers a bridge between spiritual seekers and the stories carried through their bloodlines. Her books and oracles are trusted companions for those on a path of self-discovery, healing, and connection with the beloved dead. Find her at sageandshadow.com.

Carrie Paris has a passion for divination and ancient ceremonial rites that invoke the spirit of divining communities. Carrie received a master’s degree in cultural study of cosmology and divination from the University of Kent, UK. She is the author of The Relative Tarot, The Beloved Dead oracle, and The Sirens’ Song Lenormand and Kipper card set as well as coauthor of The Ofrenda Oracle with Nancy Hendrickson and The Lenormand Revolution deck with Roz Foster. Carrie offers classes and divination services to clients in the US, Asia, and Europe. Formerly based in Northern California, Carrie has made her new home in Tuscany, Italy. Visit her at carrieparis.com.

Laura Davila is a fifth-generation Mexican witch, a longtime practitioner of Mexican ensalmeria, hechicería, brujeria, and folk Catholicism. Born and raised in Mexico, Laura has lived in the United States since 2010. Laura identifies as a bruja de rancho―a “ranch witch”―a term with great resonance in Mexico, indicating knowledge of botanicals and the natural world. The author of Mexican Sorcery and Mexican Magic, Laura is also a tarot card reader and a flower essence practitioner. Follow her on Instagram @daphne_la_hechicera.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Weiser Books
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1578638496
• ISBN 13: 9781578638499
• Reliure: Cartes
• Illustrateur: Castro Angelica
• Nombre de pages: 136
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible