Divine Muses Oracle
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Back in stock! The 2nd edition oracle cards are HERE and available for you to buy now. The oracle deck now comes in a magnetic flip box. There are a few changes, two new cards, and updated companion guidebook.
Please read Details & Shipping Notes below before placing your order. Especially if you're in the UK or EU.
Thank you for considering one of my self-published works!
Please read Details & Shipping Notes below before placing your order. Especially if you're in the UK or EU.
Thank you for considering one of my self-published works!
The Divine Muses Oracle set seeks to explore creativity, mysticism, & healing using the archetypal forces found in alchemy, magic, and mythology to support insight, self-realization, and transformation. These cards help to unlock creative, psychic, and spiritual potential; and invite us to examine our Shadow and unearth our Essence.
Nominated for Outstanding Artistic Achievement in the 2020 CARTA Awards by the International Tarot Foundation.
Readings with the Divine Muses Oracle cards by Maree Bento feel like a lucid dream. Through my inner ear, I can hear music playing softly in the background as I work with the deck. Bento has worked an exquisite, mysterious magic with a touch of alchemical intrigue into Divine Muses... The muted color tones induce psychic reveries. If you’re an intuitive or shamanic reader, you’re going to really love working with these oracle cards.-Benebell Wen
About the Divine Muses Oracle
With this oracle deck, I wanted to explore the various magical, creative, and healing archetypal influences. I was drawn to the idea of developing an oracle deck free from the structure of the Tarot or Lenormand. I use both of these systems in my divination practice, but I asked myself what would happen if I opened myself to whatever archetypal forces came to me? Well, a structure for the oracle began to unveil itself to me. A synergy of divinatory pathways took shape. Multiple voices in concert, calling out universal truths. Archetypes occasionally merging as I channeled the artwork; other cards inspiring and begetting others. Two years later, my third deck was birthed; an oracle deck that could be a divine prompt for my intuitive, creative and spiritual practice, with great potential to be a mystical toolkit for others.
My intention for the purpose of this oracle is to help one:
○ Increase psychic, creative and spiritual potential
○ Harness magical insight and personal empowerment
○ Identify and understand one's path and its cycles of growth and transformation
○ Better understand the self & others through observing the archetypes in the world, inside and out
○ Recognize & connect with the shadow aspect of each archetype, honoring one's shadow work
My intention for the purpose of this oracle is to help one:
○ Increase psychic, creative and spiritual potential
○ Harness magical insight and personal empowerment
○ Identify and understand one's path and its cycles of growth and transformation
○ Better understand the self & others through observing the archetypes in the world, inside and out
○ Recognize & connect with the shadow aspect of each archetype, honoring one's shadow work
Details About the Set
THE CARDS
○ Second Edition, with two new cards
○ 55 mixed-media collages
○ Borderless
○ Reversible backs w/ a Victorian wallpaper design
○ Standard tarot size: 2.75'' × 4.75'' (70mm × 120mm)
○ 350gsm card stock with matte linen coating
○ Deck now comes in a magnetic flip box. (Due to the thicker card stock, the deck could no longer fit in the style of bag I used in the first edition. Instead, I designed this sturdy box to store the second edition cards.)
THE BOOK
○ Comprehensive 276 page companion guidebook:
○ Keywords for each card
○ Exploration of the Essence of each card
○ Including Shadow (reversed card) meaning
○ Grayscale Image of each card included
○ How to read and use the oracle
○ Spread & layout suggestions
○ Book size: 4.25" × 7" × .5" (108mm×178mm×13mm)
○ Second Edition, with two new cards
○ 55 mixed-media collages
○ Borderless
○ Reversible backs w/ a Victorian wallpaper design
○ Standard tarot size: 2.75'' × 4.75'' (70mm × 120mm)
○ 350gsm card stock with matte linen coating
○ Deck now comes in a magnetic flip box. (Due to the thicker card stock, the deck could no longer fit in the style of bag I used in the first edition. Instead, I designed this sturdy box to store the second edition cards.)
THE BOOK
○ Comprehensive 276 page companion guidebook:
○ Keywords for each card
○ Exploration of the Essence of each card
○ Including Shadow (reversed card) meaning
○ Grayscale Image of each card included
○ How to read and use the oracle
○ Spread & layout suggestions
○ Book size: 4.25" × 7" × .5" (108mm×178mm×13mm)
Archetypal Energies Explored:
► Animals in Alchemy help guide inner & spiritual work, and represent the steps to becoming aware of oneself for personal growth and self-realization. Reflect Carl G. Jung's Individuation Process, which was inspired by alchemy!
► The Muses channel creative inspiration and are based on the nine Greek Muses. Included is a tenth Muse. The Muse of Art, which features Frida Kahlo, the muse for the piece!
► Four Elemental Spirits: Work with the four mystical Elementals who represent the four suits of the tarot and the four directions of magic. They may point you to the element(s) that are significant in your reading.
► And, other mystical creatures, magical influences & divine prompts that guide one to hone psychic wisdom and intuitive skill through archetypal examination.
There are a few changes to the 1st edition cards. The Four Elementals are now called "Spirits" since they are the Guardians of their Element. After using the deck for a while, I realized the word "totem" was not appropriate for what I wanted to convey. There are two new cards: Crone Magic & Divine Androgyne. I'm excited to have these two archetypes in the deck! They are powerful and wise energies to work with and have been perspective shifting for me. Naturally the companion book has been updated to include the changes and new cards.
An extraordinary, well thought out, well researched Oracle. It houses the unnameable spirit I seek in all decks, that essence which appeals simultaneously to heart, mind, and body; the literal feel and sensuousness of the cards make them a transporting thrill just to flip through and contemplate in their own right. It begs the coining of the term “conversational art”, for each time I flip over even the selfsame piece, it speaks in new tongue, new insight and compassion. Whatsoever she creates, Maree has a championing fan in me! -Ryan Kayello, Artist, Dubai, UAE
Shipping Notes
I will get your package out the door as quickly as possible. Please consider delivery delays due to the pandemic, weather, or other USPS slowdowns. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
DOMESTIC (USA): Will ship via USPS Priority. You can expect your order in 2–5 business days after your package has been posted in the mail.
WORLDWIDE: Will ship via USPS First Class. Please allow package about 2-6 weeks to arrive to you. The timing depends largely on your country's customs process. Please keep this in mind and consider delays when you order. International buyers will receive tracking information once their package ships. However, some countries do not scan tracking information all the way through to its destination.
WORLDWIDE IMPORT FEES: you may be charged VAT, duty tax, and handling fees when your parcel arrives to you. (Canada as well!) I know VAT can be quite expensive in some places and I understand how disappointing it can be to receive this bill. Unfortunately, I cannot adjust the customs form, as this is considered a legal document. Please be familiar with your country's customs process and fees.
NOTE FOR EU AND UK BUYERS:
EU and UK orders will not be charged VAT in this shop, so you will have to pay for it when your package arrives. Your package may also incur an extra courier service fee, which varies from country to country.
If you prefer to pay VAT with your order, please visit my Etsy shop. Etsy will add VAT to all UK and EU orders, based on the following criteria:
If you're in the EU: Etsy only charges VAT on the total value if the value of the package (excluding delivery and taxes) is less than or equal to €150. For packages with a value more than €150, VAT (and customs) will be collected on import from the buyer by the postal carrier.
If you're in the UK: Etsy only charges VAT on the total value of the package (excluding delivery) if it is less than or equal to 135 GBP. If your order exceeds this, then Etsy will not charge VAT and the buyer will be responsible for paying it and any other fees associated with importing goods.
DOMESTIC (USA): Will ship via USPS Priority. You can expect your order in 2–5 business days after your package has been posted in the mail.
WORLDWIDE: Will ship via USPS First Class. Please allow package about 2-6 weeks to arrive to you. The timing depends largely on your country's customs process. Please keep this in mind and consider delays when you order. International buyers will receive tracking information once their package ships. However, some countries do not scan tracking information all the way through to its destination.
WORLDWIDE IMPORT FEES: you may be charged VAT, duty tax, and handling fees when your parcel arrives to you. (Canada as well!) I know VAT can be quite expensive in some places and I understand how disappointing it can be to receive this bill. Unfortunately, I cannot adjust the customs form, as this is considered a legal document. Please be familiar with your country's customs process and fees.
NOTE FOR EU AND UK BUYERS:
EU and UK orders will not be charged VAT in this shop, so you will have to pay for it when your package arrives. Your package may also incur an extra courier service fee, which varies from country to country.
If you prefer to pay VAT with your order, please visit my Etsy shop. Etsy will add VAT to all UK and EU orders, based on the following criteria:
If you're in the EU: Etsy only charges VAT on the total value if the value of the package (excluding delivery and taxes) is less than or equal to €150. For packages with a value more than €150, VAT (and customs) will be collected on import from the buyer by the postal carrier.
If you're in the UK: Etsy only charges VAT on the total value of the package (excluding delivery) if it is less than or equal to 135 GBP. If your order exceeds this, then Etsy will not charge VAT and the buyer will be responsible for paying it and any other fees associated with importing goods.
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