Recently funded on Kickstarter, the Apothecary Spirits Oracle is an oracle deck inspired by herbalism. It was illustrated traditionally by Eric Maille using watercolor and ink, with a guidebook by Thomas Witholt (creator of the Life Line Tarot and Life Line Lenoracle) and herbalist Michael Anthony (creator of Diviner Definitions Oracle and Small Spirits Oracle.)
Apothecary Spirits includes 64 hand-drawn cards, measuring 2.75 by 4.75 inches with pale green edges. Each card represents a different plant or tool of the apothecary, featuring artwork created through a queer and inclusive lens. The accompanying guidebook includes over 200 full color pages, providing insights into the cards' oracle meanings along with keywords, as well as details on the medicinal properties and uses of the plants and tools. While the deck will be a unique addition to any long-time reader of oracle cards, the guidebook will make it easy for first timers to pick up this deck and begin using it right away.
The cards are printed on a strong but shuffleable 350gsm cardstock with a matte finish. They are standard sized and packaged in a high quality rigid box that fits the accompanying guidebook. Buyers may also wish to note before purchase that some modest nudity is featured in the artwork.