The Vertical Oracle [Paperback]

Antero Alli (Author), Sylvie Pickering (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2002

The Vertical Oracle is a contemporary divination deck of 52 full-color cards by Sylvie Pickering accompanied by a book of provocative text by Antero Alli (author of "Angel Tech", "Astrologik", and others). While not a traditional tarot, The Vertical Oracle is designed to incite creative responses to everyday real life quandaries. The ageless archetypes - Magic, Death, Rebirth, Ritual, Chaos, Hope, Synchronicity - are given a 21st century context for inspiring more meaningful connections between our vertical spiritual sources and the horizontal realms of the out-there material world. Anter's text also includes astrological interpretations for each card. The Vertical Oracle book/card set comes packages in an attractive, durable hard case.

Editorial Reviews

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"...The cards were developed to encourage the imagination... they are very well-produced, with strong colors and bright, evocative pictures." -- Mountain Astologer, 1999

"...The cards were developed to encourage the imagination...they are very well-produced, with strong colors and bright, evocative pictures." -- Mountain Astrologer, 1999

About the Author

In astrological practice since 1980, Antero Alli is the author of ASTROLOGIK, ANGEL TECH, THE AKASHIC RECORD PLAYER, LETTERS/ESSAYS & PREMONITIONS, THE VERTICAL ORACLE (w/Sylvie Pickering), and other books. Alongside his archly entertaining WISE GUY astrology columns for DETAILS (NYC) and ATTITUDE (London) magazines, Antero has also written numerous serious astrological essays for THE MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGER and PLANET EARTH Astrology Journal.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 62 pages
• Publisher: Vertical Pool; Revised edition (February 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0965734102
• ISBN-13: 978-0965734103
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,113,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very thought provoking, October 10, 2003

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This review is from: The Vertical Oracle (Paperback)

I bought a set of these cards a couple of years ago. I use them periodically to help me unstick the stuck in my ideas and thoughts.
The art work is intriguing (sort of makes you want to create your own set), the words are clear and straight talking - although a few typos are a bit distracting. Perhaps they are cleaned up in the re-printed version.
Would I buy them again - yep. Good stuff.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing "new" oracle, February 27, 2007

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Frederick II of Hohenstaufen "Amor et Hilaritas" (right here) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Vertical Oracle (Paperback)

This deck created by Sylvi Alli, with the book written by her partner Antero, is unlike any other "divination" deck I've had the pleasure of experiencing. The 52 cards are visually quite stunning and the entire package is perfect for those intersted in a contemporary oracular device.

In the past I've utilized various tarot decks as well as runes. This new deck is now my most loved technique. The "Vertical Oracle" gives readings that are crystal clear and easy to understand. Everyone I know who has received a reading has been impressed with the accuracy.

Even using a simple three card reading: 1)questioner/nature of question, 2)outside forces/influences, 3)direction/action to resolve problems; followed by a fourth card for an overview of the entire reading can be VERY effective and easy for the begginer. Thank you Sylvi and Antero for providing a contemporary oracle for the 21st century.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New Divination, August 27, 2005

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This review is from: The Vertical Oracle (Paperback)

The Vertical Oracle consists of 52 cards as opposed to the 78 found in the classical tarot deck. On each card a composite image is paired with a word or a phrase. The artwork is inspiring; the colours are rich and vibrant. The booklet which describes each card is a bit disappointing in that each explanation is more of a rave than an analysis which can be fitted into an overall theory or system of divination. However, whoever's using the cards explores and invents and elaborates and that's fine. I have many tarot decks but I find this deck better able to interface with modern themes. Although the tarot adapts to any time and any circumstance it inevitably reflects lives which were more narrow and fearful and restricted than today. The Vertical Oracle is especially good for interactive work where the client is invited to choose and interpret. A five-card spread can helpfully challenge and dismantle fixed ideas and tired patterns of thought and feeling.