{"product_id":"9781578638499","title":"The Ofrenda Oracle","description":"Author: Nancy Hendrickson\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781578638499\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Red Wheel\/Weiser\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Feb 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 136\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Cards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to \u003ci\u003eThe Ofrenda Oracle\u003c\/i\u003e, a bilingualdeck and guidebook inspired by el Da de los Muertos  the celebration honoring the Beloved Dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the annual (traditionally Mexican) Da de los Muertos celebration, the family members of a person who has died will place items with special significance on a home altar in order to welcome the deceased. This \u003ci\u003eofrenda\u003c\/i\u003e, or offering, may be quite large and elaborate. The initial inspiration for this deck came from San Diego's close association with Mexico and this yearly celebration of the Dead that typically runs from October 31 through November 2. From those vivid images and joyful celebrations came the idea for this kit of colourful cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ofrenda Oracle\u003c\/i\u003e includes a sixty-card deck and a 136-page guidebook. The cards and booklet are printed in both English and Spanish. The first thirty-six cards mirror those found in a Lenormand deck and can be used on their own as a stand-alone deck. The additional cards depict the vibrant symbolism seen during the Day of the Dead celebration. All of the cards can be used for divining answers and finding insight into our relationships past and present, and the guidebook offers beginners first steps and sample layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ofrenda Oracle\u003c\/i\u003e uses illustrations, colours, and stories to create a sacred space that is perfect for this reunion, preserving traditional elements of the religious and cultural syncretism that is lived and breathed in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis deck was birthed by three artists: authors Nancy Hendrickson (\u003ci\u003eAncestral Tarot\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAncestral Grimoire\u003c\/i\u003e) and Carrie Paris (\u003ci\u003eThe Relative Tarot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Beloved Dead\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Sirens' Song\u003c\/i\u003e), and graphic artist Angelica Castro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830053589150,"sku":"ADS-9781578638499","price":44.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781578638499.jpg?v=1778559408","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781578638499","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}