The Gatsby Oracle
A deck that takes its words straight from the 100-year old American classic by F. Scott Fitzgerald and reflects the tragic nature of forgotten love and careless wealth.
This gorgeous and unique card deck uses images of the actual text from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. Each card contains a snippet of text from the page and complimentary clip art that enhances the card's meaning and reflects the 1920s art deco theme.
The card box includes the "cast of characters" from the novel and is designed with an art deck black and gold pattern and clip art of champagne and palm leaves. Palm leaves and gold art deco designs also grace the back of the cards.
This 36-card oracle deck is a pocket or poker size deck size (2.5 x 3.5 inch) professionally printed on 12pt 320gsm black-core matte card stock with a durable UV coating. The deck includes a matching tuck box that I designed.
The Great Gatsby was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1925. It has endured as a cautionary tale warning against the excess of careless wealth and the dangers of living in the past. These cards explore the mystery, romance, hope, and sorrow of a classic American love story. Themes of power, wealth, love, betrayal, longing, kindness and cruelty weave through the text.
Though written a century ago, the messages in these cards still resonate today as much as ever, reflecting the circular nature of time.
The cards can be used to compliment tarot readings, used for daily guidance, as writing or journaling prompts, or even in the classroom to extend lessons about the novel.
There is no guidebook included as the best guide for this deck is the original novel, The Great Gatsby, upon which the deck is based.
Scroll down for suggested card spreads based on the characters and themes of the novel.
The Gatsby Oracle is a literature-based deck with layered cultural associations and meanings. It reflects timeless themes of love, loss, power, betrayal, resources, and how we relate to each other within these well-worn tropes and archetypes. Far from a celebration of excess or capitalism, this deck is an invitation to question the norms, beliefs, and structures that drive our decisions and daily lives. How do we gain power and what do we do with it once it is in our hands? How can we be responsible with our use of resources, time, and attention, both to ourselves and the collective? These questions and more can be explored with this one of a kind oracle deck.
Suggested card uses:
-To compliment your Tarot card readings with additional information or guidance.
-As a daily card pull to set an intention or to interpret the energy of the day
-Using a pre-defined spread to gain insight into a situation or event
-Use your intuition to pull as many cards as you want and let your internal voice guide you to the information you need to know.
Suggested Card Spreads:
Character-Based Spreads
1. Jay Gatsby - The Dreamer's Inquiry:
- Card 1: What is your ultimate dream or desire?
- Card 2: What do you need to release or let go of to make your dream a reality?
- Card 3: What steps can you take to manifest your dream in the physical world?
2. Daisy Buchanan - The Elusive Questioning:
- Card 1: What is preventing you from being fully present and engaged in your life?
- Card 2: What are you afraid of that makes you feel the need to hide or escape?
- Card 3: What can you do to become more grounded and connected to your true self?
3. Tom Buchanan - The Arrogant Inquiry:
- Card 1: What are you trying to control or dominate in your life?
- Card 2: What fears or insecurities are driving your need for power and influence?
- Card 3: What might happen if you let go of your need for control and surrendered to the flow of life?
4. Nick Carraway - The Observant Questioning:
- Card 1: What hidden truths or insights are you gaining from your observations?
- Card 2: How can you use your observations to bring greater clarity and understanding to your life?
- Card 3: What actions can you take to align your actions with your newfound insights and wisdom?
5. Jordan Baker - The Cynical Inquiry:
- Card 1: What beliefs or assumptions are you holding that are limiting your perspective?
- Card 2: How can you release your cynicism and embrace a more open-minded approach to life?
- Card 3: What possibilities might open up for you if you let go of your negative attitudes and beliefs?
6. Myrtle Wilson - The Ambitious Questioning:
- Card 1: What is driving your ambition and desire for success?
- Card 2: What might you be sacrificing or compromising in pursuit of your goals?
- Card 3: How can you balance your ambition with a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment?
7. George Wilson - The Desperate Inquiry:
- Card 1: What fears or insecurities are driving your desperation?
- Card 2: What might happen if you let go of your attachment to what you think you need?
- Card 3: How can you find a deeper sense of peace and contentment within yourself, regardless of external circumstances?
8. Owl Eyes - The Perceptive Questioning:
- Card 1: What insights or understandings are you gaining from your heightened perception?
- Card 2: How can you use your perceptive abilities to support your growth and development?
- Card 3: What might happen if you opened yourself up to even greater levels of intuition and insight?
Themes of the Novel Spreads
1. Illusion vs. Reality:
- Card 1: What illusions or fantasies are you currently holding onto?
- Card 2: What truths or realities are you avoiding or denying?
- Card 3: How can you move past illusions and embrace reality in order to find true fulfillment?
2. Wealth and Status:
- Card 1: What beliefs do you hold about wealth and status?
- Card 2: How are these beliefs impacting your life and relationships?
- Card 3: How can you shift your focus away from external markers of success and instead cultivate inner abundance and fulfillment?
3. Love and Relationships:
- Card 1: What patterns or beliefs are you holding that are impacting your relationships?
- Card 2: What needs or desires are you neglecting in your pursuit of love and connection?
- Card 3: How can you cultivate more authentic and fulfilling relationships in your life?
4. The American Dream:
- Card 1: What is your vision of the American Dream?
- Card 2: How has this vision impacted your life and choices?
- Card 3: How can you redefine success and fulfillment in a way that aligns with your true values and purpose?
5. Betrayal and Loss:
- Card 1: What losses or betrayals have you experienced in your life?
- Card 2: How have these experiences impacted your beliefs and actions?
- Card 3: How can you heal from past betrayals and losses and move forward with greater trust and resilience?
General Spreads for Life Areas
Abundance:
Card 1: How does abundance currently show up in my life?
Card 2: Where might I be subconsciously blocking my ability to receive?
Card 3: How can I shift my mindset toward confidence in my own abundance?
Love
Card 1: What past challenges haunt my current adventures in love?
Card 2: What am I currently seeking in intimate relationships?
Card 3: What is the best advice for me going forward in love?
Friendship
Card 1: How do I show up for my friends currently?
Card 2: How do my friends show up for me?
Card 3: What advice might improve my or strengthen my friendships and peer relationships?
Work
Card 1: What is going well in my career right now?
Card 2: What challenges might I be facing in the realm of work or public life?
Card 3: Where is there room for me to grow?
Ancestry
Card 1: What lessons do my ancestors have for me?
Card 2: How can I begin to connect with this energy?
Card 3: Where is there room for healing or growth in my ancestor work?
Collective Service
Card 1: How can I be of service to the greater good?
Card 2: How can I ensure that I have a deep well of resilience to pull from?
Card 3: How can I engage in spirituality without bypassing or appropriating?
Personal Growth
Card 1: What area of my life is in need of some TLC?
Card 2: What self-care strategies work for me?
Card 3: What habits or routines are ready to be renovated or retired?