Step into the enchanted realm of folklore and wisdom with Kate Forsyth’s Fairytale Oracle—a luminous deck that beckons you to explore the timeless magic of storytelling. Renowned author and scholar Dr. Kate Forsyth guides you through eleven of the world’s most enduring fairytales, revealing the deeper meanings hidden within these ancient tales.
Each card serves as a symbolic threshold, inviting you to reflect, seek guidance, and transform. With lyrical writing and evocative artwork, this oracle uncovers the fairytales’ original power—not as mere entertainment, but as mystical maps through the dark and thorny forests of life. These stories teach us how to recognize danger, summon courage, and find our way back to light.
✨ Discover:
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The origins and meanings behind 11 powerful fairytales
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How these age-old narratives echo your own path of growth and transformation
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Tools for navigating life’s challenges, inspired by symbols, archetypes, and ancient wisdom
Whether you’re outwitting the ogre, escaping the tower, or following the trail of white stones, the Fairytale Oracle reminds you: there is magic in your story, and hope at every turn.
Creators
Author: Kate Forsyth
Kate Forsyth is a renowned author, storyteller, and fairytale scholar. She has won several awards for her work, including the American Library Association Award for Best Historical Novel for her book 'Bitter Greens', and Aurealis Awards for multiple titles. In recognition of her contribution to Australian fairytale culture, she was awarded the Australian Fairy Tale Society Award in 2018. Kate holds a Doctorate of Creative Arts in fairytale studies and is an accredited master storyteller with the Australian Guild of Storytellers. She also teaches writing retreats in locations like Australia, Fiji, Greece, and the United Kingdom. Her work has sold over 1.5 million copies across various formats and languages
Artist Merle Hunt
Merle Hunt is an illustrator specializing in traditional illustrations that reflect the natural world and the universality of stories. Merle's illustrations tell stories inspired by literature and fairytales. Using nature and animals as the main reference, Merle's use of watercolors and in-depth, colorful detail creates an immediately accessible, warm appeal.
