Egyptian Star Oracle: (42 Gilded Cards, 144-Page Full-Colour Guidebook and Eye of Horus Charm )
The Egyptian Star Oracle
is the first of its kind: an oracle deck that uses only authentic Egyptian artwork, spells, translations, names, and meanings to create a divination tool that is entirely Egyptian.The Egyptian Star Oracle is not merely an “Egyptian themed” deck, it is an authentic Egyptian Oracle, utilizing astrology as it was originally practiced in 2400 BC, with all Greek, Persian, and Hebrew influences stripped away.
The foundation of this deck is the astrology practiced by the ancient “star priests” of Asyut for divination and evocation of the thirty-six unwavering stars known as "decans”. The cards are packed with information, transformative energy, and ritual magic details. Seasoned readers of the classic tarot will find many parallels between the meanings of this deck and the cards of the Minor Arcana. At the core of this deck are the thirty-six decans of Egyptian astrology. Each decan represents both a specific star and a deity. These are not the same as the thirty-six decans of modern astrology, although they are connected.
Produced with exceptional detail, the Egyptian Star Oracle features 42 cards printed in full-colour with gilded edges, an extensive 144-page guidebook, and comes with a small Eye of Horus charm all packaged in a sarcophagus-shaped boxed adorned with motifs of Egyptian art. Renowned occultist and best-selling author Travis McHenry has sourced all the images on these cards from ancient Egyptian artwork, including papyrus, pottery, and from the walls of tombs. The background of each card contains a snippet of texts that the author personally gathered from the Pyramid of Teti in Saqqara. Each card includes historical details, meaning, and ritual uses.
This oracle set is ideal for art lovers, those fascinated with ancient Egypt, tarot historians, and collectors alike.
Egyptian Star Oracle
The Egyptian Star Oracle is not merely an "Egyptian themed" deck, it is an authentic Egyptian Oracle utilizing astrology as it was originally practiced in 2400 BC with all Greek, Persian, and Hebrew influences stripped away. The foundation of this deck is the astrology practiced by the ancient "star priests" of Asyut for divination and evocation of the 36 unwavering stars known as Decans (spsw.w in hieroglyphics). The cards are packed with information, transformative energy, and ritual magic details. Seasoned readers of the classic Tarot will find many parallels between the meanings of this deck and the cards of the Minor Arcana. At the core of this deck are the 36 decans of Egyptian astrology. Each decan represents both a specific star and a deity. These are not the same as the 36 decans of modern astrology, although they are connected.
Egyptian Star Oracle cards
Hat Djat (hat jot) TRANSLATION: beginning of the crane
Construction and building: the first decan of the Crane group represents laying a foundation for future success. It can literally mean the act of building a structure such as a house, but these terms should also be considered on a more metaphysical level. Because Hat Djat signifies the start of a new group of decans it also indicates the beginning of a project that will involve your work or career, which is also in line with the concept of laying a foundation.
Temat Heret (teh-maht hare-at) TRANSLATION: upper wing
Care and nurturing: this card represents complete freedom from suffering and the appearance of love. It may be in the form of unconditional love such as that offered by a parent or child, or it may be the love of a romantic partner either present or arriving soon in the future. Temat Heret, the upper wing, can be envisioned as a bird’s wing wrapped around you, enclosing you in a warm and comforting cocoon of love. Inside the wing’s protective embrace you are cared for without fear of judgement or rejection.
DAY FOUR, BIRTH OF ISIS
Is your back against the wall, or have you painted yourself into a corner? This card is all about getting out of a sticky situation. Sometimes help can come in ways you least expect it, appearing like a miracle from the celestial heavens. This may be an outside influence coming to save the day, but it will more likely be a solution you discover on your own through sudden inspiration. When appearing in the future position this card is a reminder to not worry about your present circumstances because they are going to change for the better. On the card Isis is shown with the headdress of Hathor, spreading her wings to protect the deceased pharaoh as he rules in the afterlife.
How to use the Egyptian Star Oracle
The cards are packed with transformative energy that allows the stars to lead you through your daily practice, and the included instruction book provides ancient rituals to help enhance your connection with the stars. Seasoned tarot readers will find many parallels between the meanings of this deck and the cards of the minor arcana.
There are three divination spreads designed for the Egyptian Star Oracle that work especially well with the spirit of this deck, although you are free to use any spread, you’re comfortable with. Although this is an oracle deck, you may use the tarot’s traditional Celtic cross spread to read with these cards, provided you utilise the Seshmu card (decan 16) as your significator or calculate the decan that is currently in power and use that card as the significator.
