In my oracle journey, I’ve found that everyone’s go-to oracle artist always seems to be Rebecca Campbell. Honestly? Her decks never felt like they were for me. Every time I came across her work in recommendation lists, I’d just scroll right past. So when I saw one of her decks at Barnes & Noble this morning, I nearly walked right by it.
However, the swarm of Reddit comments I’d seen practically possessed me—so I gave in and decided to see what all the hype was about.
I’ll start with the positives: the deck, book, and cards are all high quality. The box is sturdy, and everything fits beautifully inside—unlike my last deck review of Les Vampires, where the cards were just loosely tossed in. These cards are made with quality cardstock and feel soft to the touch. I’ve always preferred matte cards over those overly shiny ones that have, unfortunately, become a staple in recent decks I’ve picked up—so it was refreshing to see that here.
As for the artwork? I honestly just don’t love it. One of the main things people rave about is how beautiful the artwork is, but to me, it feels more like a collage of stock images rather than traditional hand-drawn pieces. While collage art can be beautiful, this particular style just doesn’t connect with me—it even feels a bit confusing to look at sometimes.
The guidebook is easy to follow, but not especially compelling. The same goes for the brief card descriptions. Take “ANNA, GRANDMOTHER OF JESUS,” for example—this card could have been incredibly profound, but its description fell flat. Instead of offering divine guidance, it reads more like a basic history lesson.
Navigation is also a pain. The cards aren’t numbered, so you have to flip through the entire book to find what you’re looking for. The guidebook organizes cards into suits (1–5), but there’s no indication on the cards themselves about which suit they belong to. This makes for a frustrating and time-consuming experience, especially when you’re trying to reference them quickly.
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