
Oracle
Broken Hearted Oracle Cards
by Rachel Augusta
An oracle deck designed to support individuals grieving the loss of a pet, offering guidance and journal prompts. The cards feature a dark background with colorful broken heart motifs and text-based prompts.
Where to buy
- brokenheartedpawrents.com — Visit shop
About This Deck
The Broken Hearted Oracle Cards are specifically created to provide comfort and guidance for "PAWrents" experiencing the grief of losing a beloved animal companion. Each card offers a prompt or affirmation intended to help process emotions, encourage self-care, and reflect on the bond shared with the pet. The deck's focus is on emotional support and practical steps for navigating the grieving process, making it a tool for personal reflection and healing.
The cards are primarily text-based, with keywords like "COMMUNICATE," "SPIRIT," "REFLECT," "FEEL," "SELF-CARE," and "INVITATION" guiding the user. Many cards also include a journal prompt or a short paragraph of advice, such as "Journal something you fear openly sharing regarding the loss of your FURiend." The visual design reinforces the theme of a broken heart, but with a colorful and somewhat whimsical approach that aims to soften the intensity of the subject matter.
The deck includes affirmation cards, such as "Our love is carried through lifetimes," which offer direct messages of comfort and enduring connection. The overall intention is to create a supportive framework for individuals to acknowledge their pain, engage in self-compassion, and find ways to honor the memory of their pet, moving through grief with gentle encouragement.
Theme and Design
The artwork features a consistent visual theme of broken hearts, rendered in a bright, almost pop-art style against a predominantly dark, likely black, background. The broken hearts are depicted in various vibrant colors—pink, purple, yellow, green, and blue—and are scattered across the card faces, creating a confetti-like effect on some cards. The central motif on many cards is a white broken heart with radiating lines, suggesting a burst of light or energy from within the brokenness. The card backs, visible on some cards, show a large light blue broken heart with a banner reading "FUREVER" over a background of radiating grey and black lines, with small red hearts and a hand holding a flame emerging from the bottom. This combination of dark backgrounds with colorful, stylized broken hearts and simple, clear typography creates a direct and emotionally resonant aesthetic.
Key Features
- Oracle deck specifically for pet bereavement
- Offers guidance, journal prompts, and affirmations
- Features colorful broken heart motifs on a dark background
- Designed to support emotional processing and self-care
- Includes affirmation cards for comfort and enduring connection
Who It's For
This deck is specifically for individuals grieving the loss of a pet, often referred to as "PAWrents." It is suitable for those seeking structured guidance, journal prompts, and affirmations to navigate the complex emotions of pet bereavement. It appeals to people who prefer a direct, text-heavy approach to oracle cards, with clear instructions for reflection and self-care. The deck's gentle, supportive tone makes it appropriate for anyone needing comfort during a difficult time, regardless of their prior experience with divination tools.
Funded on Kickstarter · 80 backers · Launched Aug 2024 · View campaign
Last updated October 15, 2026
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