The Celtic Tree Oracle: A System of Divination [Box set] [Hardcover]

Colin Murray (Author), Liz Murray (Author), Vanessa Card (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1988

Within this box lies the secret language of the Celts. To life the lid is to discover an ancient method of communication-and a means of divination.

In the Celtic Ogham or tree alphabet, each letter embodies the spirit of a tree or plant, here represented on a richly decorated card.

Whatever your question, doubt or worry, the 2,000-year-old wisdom of The Tree Oracle provides remarkable guidance and insight for Twentieth Century men and women.

Contents:
-25 beautiful tree cards
-Illustrated book of explanation
-Record sheet and pad

Product Details

• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press (October 15, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312020325
• ISBN-13: 978-0312020323
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #587,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Earth-Based Religions > Druidism

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite!, August 7, 2001

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"she_of_the_storm" (Big Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Celtic Tree Oracle: A System of Divination (Hardcover)

This amazing little set is based on the Celtic tree alphabet, the Ogham (pronounced oh-um). As one reviewer mentioned, this is not just a tarot deck with tree cards: this is a completely different divination system. The Murrays present a complex layout which I think is rather exhaustive, but gives a very clear insight. If their system is too much, though, you can use other layouts; I've had good results with the standard Celtic cross layout and the three-card spread as well. The book is well-written and informative, and each card's meaning intertwines with the history of the tree. You can also use your own associations with the trees to interpret the cards' meanings. For me, the deck is incredibly accurate, and it's the one I turn to most often for omens or other divinatory purposes. I thought the wooden box was a nice touch, too. ;)

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ogham Revealed, April 14, 2001

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Rann (St. Helena, SC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Celtic Tree Oracle: A System of Divination (Hardcover)

While this is not a classic tarot configuration, it is a must for those interested in Celtic and Druidic divination systems. As a divination tool it is easy to use and amazingly intuative in it's interpretations, making it wonderful for beginners. It uses the ancient Ogham alphabet and it's corelations to the trees and other icons held dear by it's creators, the Celts. While the companion book is not long, it is very informative and concise. Background information on the history of the alphabet is researched in depth with references to many associated resources. This book is an ESSENTIAL reference to druidic symbolism. If one is not familiar with Celtic symbolism, this set will draw you in completely and inspire you to dive head first into this ancient seed of western mysticism.

But most of all, the illustrations and intuative interpretations provided are excellent. While the illustrations do not overwhelm the eye, they do impart a very profound sense of connection to the representation of the letter and it's associated icon. The interpretations are clear without being overly simplistic.

I have had this deck for years and it will always remain one of my very favorites!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great - Very informative....., December 12, 2003

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Karen L. Coutts "kaz_37_77" (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Celtic Tree Oracle: A System of Divination (Hardcover)

When I received this pack in the mail I was not expecting what I got - but it was wonderful once I opened it up and started reading the book and looking at the cards and putting two and two together. The set is housed in a beautifully crafted wooden box with reading sets, layouts and beautiful book which lays down the history and everything that you could possibly read about the Celtic tree and Ogham. Would thoroughly recommend it to any Irish/Celtic enthusiast.....