— The divinatory art of the 52-card deck —
Where the work has been reviewed, carried, broadcast and argued with over the years.
The deck, book and other items from C.J. and Ana are carried in the gift shop, and in the Meow Wolf online shop.
A three-part interview, originally broadcast June 2011.
Some links point to sites that have changed hands or gone offline since first publication.
One of my favorites
I’ve studied, taught and read Tarot and Lenormand for 43 years… This book and deck ranks among my top favorites and is a frequent “go-to” when reading regular playing cards.
Great Work !
The Playing Card Oracles is a seminal work in the art of card reading. A must for serious and ambitious students…
New to card reading…
I first saw this book at the Meow Wolf “art experience” in Santa Fe, NM… I couldn’t stop thinking about the book… It is a beautiful book to read, full of history as well as inspired illustrations.
A revolutionary system
“The Playing Card Oracles” is not meant to be a pale companion to the tarot. On the contrary, it is a revolutionary system that goes way beyond mere “card reading”, and teaches you a whole new way of understanding divination itself.
A revolutionary system
The book is amazing — an interesting and rich mix of images, poetry, fairy tales (all original) and divination. Ana Cortez’ writing style makes you feel as if you were talking to her.
A revolutionary system
If what you want is a system that is deep, unique, innovative and different from everything you ever saw before, then this is definitely the book to get.
Great book!
Well written, thorough and easy to follow. On my top favorite list for playing card divination books. There are many ways to read playing cards and of all the methods this is the one I recommend.
52 cards, 52 lives of life.
Best written subject ever on understanding overall structure of the playing cards. Very insightful read. Ana Cortez has a book to be really proud of. Consider her a guru with the deck of playing cards.
Easy to Read and Learn
I love this book and system of reading the cards. The book is so full and easy to read and comprehend… I never have this book far from me as I’m always referencing it.
The Information in the Book is a Treasure for Many Seekers
It’s the kind of book that is both logical and creative, which makes reading it quite fun in many ways. I recommend truth seekers and the awakened to give this book a try, it’s indeed one-of-a-kind!
(The) Playing Card Oracles should be on the required reading list for card readers of all levels. I simply couldn’t put the book down.
The book that she wrote and CJ Freeman illustrated is one of the favorites in my personal library.
I was immediately magnetized. I’ve never been pulled in like I have with this.
It goes beyond teaching divination and feels more like a ‘travel book’ into the realms of the cards themselves.
Your work, along with Mr. CJ Freeman’s, is, in my opinion, the most accomplished and profound in the history of cartomancy. Thank you so much.
Requests for interviews, review copies and images are welcome.