Sleeping Beauty Oracle: Waking from the Dream

Journey through the enchanted realm of Briar Rose and let the mythic story of Sleeping Beauty guide your spiritual awakening. Realize your full potential and embrace your true self with this charming divination tool based on the beloved childhood tale and Disney classic. Just like the story, this oracle is not about sleep, but the power in waking up: to find solutions to our problems, to heal from past hurts, and to develop a more intimate relationship with ourselves. Immerse yourself in the magical kingdom of Sleeping Beauty and her enchanted cast of characters, brought to life in the breathtaking artwork of renowned illustrator Anne Yvonne Gilbert. The kit includes a set of 30 cards, a 176-page guidebook, and a 13-by-18-1/2-inch foldout map of the castle and its grounds, allowing you to step off the page and into the realm of Briar Rose for yourself. Move the characters around the Gardens, the Stables, the Fountain, the Castle, and other placing points for more ways to interpret your card reading or to reawaken your own life's story. Designed for any level of card reader, the guidebook includes keywords, descriptions, and messages from each character to provide meanings from beyond the Hedge. Suggested spreads, tips for meditating with the cards, the author's retelling of the Sleeping Beauty tale, and the well-known version of the story by the Brothers Grimm are included as guides for your soul's journey. Look beyond your dream state with the Sleeping Beauty Oracle, where your destiny awaits! AUTHOR: John Matthews is a folklorist, historian, and author specializing in making accessible ancient myths and faery lore of the world to the modern audience. He has authored over 150 titles and still gives regular workshops to his international audience. John lives in Oxford, UK. Anne Yvonne Gilbert's work runs the gamut from children's books and postage stamps to posters and record sleeves. Her love of faery tales and history combined has resulted in the design and illustration of many books for top publishers worldwide. Her original works are held in many private collections, including those of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the late H.R.H. Princess Margaret. Yvonne lives in Newcastle, UK. SELLING POINTS: . Renowned Author and Illustrator: John Matthews is a popular author and a professional independent scholar since 1980, authoring over 150 publications. Yvonne is a well-known illustrator with a potential exhibit upcoming that could boost sales. She designed the cover for the 80s new wave group Frankie Goes to Hollywood's single, Relax as well as designing a series of stamps for the Royal Mail. . Current in Pop Culture: Modern pop culture proves the enduring popularity of the Sleeping Beauty story, including classic Disney and the recent Maleficent reboots. Sleeping Beauty art is found in famous museums and covers many generations including Gen X, Gen Z, and Milennials. . Contemporary Spiritual Metaphor: The author offers a well researched blend of various Sleeping Beauty tales from around the world, expanding the original into a spiritual metaphor for today's practitioners. Sleep/awakening is a prevalent theme in the MBS category for spiritual awakening. . Unique, Engaging Add On: The included foldout map expands the use of the cards from a standard method of divination to game play, mediation work, story play, and journaling/writing prompts. Oracle Kit Box Set, Cards and Guide Book Includes 30 art cards