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Earthbound Oracle Deck

Earthbound Oracle Deck

by Andy Swartz

Oracle54 cards
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Theme: Macabre fantasy wildlife and symbolic concepts for practical guidance

Medium: mixed media

The Earthbound Oracle is a 54-card oracle deck by Andy Swartz, designed as a practical and down-to-earth spiritual successor to The Wooden Tarot. It features mixed-media illustrations of fantasy wildlife and symbolic concepts, packaged in a custom tuck box.

About This Deck

The Earthbound Oracle is a 54-card oracle deck created by artist Andy Swartz, known for his dream-like, macabre fantasy wildlife art. Conceived as a spiritual sequel to his previous work, The Wooden Tarot, this deck aims for a more practical and accessible reading experience. It focuses on simple, pithy subjects and symbols that are easy to understand yet flexible enough for multiple interpretations, making it suitable for direct answers without extensive research.

Originally planned as a 36-card deck, the project expanded to 54 cards during its successful Kickstarter campaign. The artwork for the cards was created on 6x8 inch birch wood panels using a mixed media approach of graphite, colored pencil, and acrylic paint. The deck is designed to be an open edition, with the first 500 decks produced through the Kickstarter funding. Each deck is printed at a standard playing card size of 2.5 x 3.5 inches (63x88mm) and comes in a custom tuck box.

Swartz emphasizes that an oracle deck, unlike tarot, has no fixed suits or names, offering a more intuitive and free-form interpretation. The Earthbound Oracle incorporates familiar imagery and symbolism from his previous work, drawing inspiration from old-world mythology and the natural world, but with a refined focus on clarity and ease of use for the reader.

Key Features

  • 54-card oracle deck (expanded from original 36)
  • Artwork created with mixed media: graphite, colored pencil, and acrylic paint on birch wood panels
  • Cards printed at 2.5 x 3.5 inches (63x88mm)
  • Packaged in a custom tuck box
  • Spiritual successor to The Wooden Tarot, with a focus on practical, down-to-earth interpretations
  • Includes a wooden YES/NO answer coin (Kickstarter stretch goal)

Who It's For

This deck is ideal for oracle readers who appreciate a direct, intuitive approach to divination and prefer not to engage in extensive research for card meanings. It will appeal to those drawn to a darker, whimsical, or macabre aesthetic, particularly fans of fantasy wildlife art and folklore. Readers familiar with Andy Swartz's previous work, like The Wooden Tarot, will find a natural progression in themes and style. It is suitable for both beginners seeking an easy-to-interpret deck and experienced readers looking for a unique, visually rich oracle.

The Story Behind This Deck

Andy Swartz is a self-taught freelance artist and illustrator whose style is defined by dream-like, macabre fantasy wildlife. Inspired by cartoons, video games, scientific illustration, folklore, and myths, he sells his work online and at art fairs. His journey into card deck illustration began two years prior to this project with The Wooden Tarot, which taught him to reshape symbolism to fit his personal vision. The Earthbound Oracle is his attempt to create a more practical and accessible oracle deck, building on the familiar concepts and imagery of his previous work while simplifying the interpretive process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cards are in the Earthbound Oracle Deck?
The Earthbound Oracle Deck contains 54 cards. While initially planned as a 36-card deck, it expanded to 54 cards as a successful stretch goal during its Kickstarter campaign.
Does the Earthbound Oracle Deck come with a guidebook?
The campaign story does not explicitly mention a comprehensive guidebook. It states that an oracle deck has no pre-requisites for what should be contained and that users interpret meaning as they see fit, implying a less structured approach than a traditional tarot deck with a detailed guidebook. It is designed for intuitive interpretation.
What is the art style and medium of the Earthbound Oracle Deck?
The artwork is by Andy Swartz, characterized by a dream-like, faintly creepy, and macabre fantasy wildlife style. Each card illustration was created on 6x8 inch birch wood panels using a mixed media approach of graphite, colored pencil, and acrylic paint, giving the art a unique texture and depth.
Is the Earthbound Oracle Deck suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Earthbound Oracle Deck is designed to be very practical and down-to-earth, focusing on simple, pithy subjects and symbols that are easy to understand. This makes it accessible for beginners who want to derive meanings and answers without needing extensive research or prior knowledge of complex systems.
What are the physical specifications of the cards?
The cards are printed at 2.5 x 3.5 inches (63x88mm), a standard playing card size. They are packaged in a custom tuck box. The original artwork was created on birch wood panels, and the printed cards aim to capture that aesthetic.

Campaign Stats

Raised

$16K

Backers

452

Funded

336%

Launched

Apr 2015

Platform: Kickstarter

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