The Leaves of Grass Oracle
Inspired by the poetry of Walt Whitman
This 50-card oracle deck is inspired by the work of American poet Walt Whitman. Each card contains a page from a public domain text of Whitman's poetry collection, "Leaves of Grass" combined with one word from the text and a corresponding image.
Themes of the deck include transcendental and romantic ideas such as life, dreams, the body, and universal love. The art on the deck is based on the Victorian era, 1980s illustrations by Margaret Cook. The colors are soft and inspired by turn of the century aesthetics.
This deck is similar to others in my collection such as the Gatsby Oracle and the Where Alice Went Wonderland Oracle deck.
The 50 cards are a standard Tarot deck size (2.75 x 4.75 inch) professionally printed on 12pt 320gsm black-core matte card stock with a protective UV coating. They feel smooth and light in your hands and shuffle easily.
The deck comes with a cloth pouch to protect and store your cards (colors will vary).
Scroll down for suggested card spreads
Suggested Card Spreads
Here are seven unique oracle card spreads inspired by Walt Whitman's masterpiece, "Leaves of Grass".
This collection of spreads is designed to help you delve deeper into the themes and messages of this groundbreaking work, while also providing insight and guidance for your own life journey.
From exploring your relationship with nature to discovering your unique identity and purpose, each spread offers a new perspective and opportunity for self-reflection.
We invite you to take your time, choose a spread that resonates with you, and allow the wisdom of the cards to illuminate your path and inspire your journey of self-discovery.
Nature and the Environment:
- Card 1: What is your relationship with nature?
- Card 2: How can you deepen your connection to the natural world?
- Card 3: What lessons can you learn from the cycles and rhythms of nature?
Individuality and Identity:
- Card 1: What makes you unique and special?
- Card 2: How can you celebrate and express your individuality more fully?
- Card 3: What actions can you take to live a more authentic and fulfilling life?
Spirituality and Mysticism:
- Card 1: What is your connection to the divine or spiritual realm?
- Card 2: How can you deepen your spiritual practice and connection?
- Card 3: What spiritual truths or wisdom can you apply to your daily life?
Equality and Social Justice:
- Card 1: How do you view issues of equality and social justice?
- Card 2: What actions can you take to support greater equity and justice in the world?
- Card 3: How can you use your voice and platform to create positive change?
Love and Relationships:
- Card 1: What is your relationship with love and intimacy?
- Card 2: How can you deepen your capacity for love and connection?
- Card 3: What lessons can you learn from past relationships and experiences?
Self-Discovery and Growth:
- Card 1: What are you currently exploring and discovering about yourself?
- Card 2: How can you continue to grow and evolve as a person?
- Card 3: What obstacles or challenges might be holding you back from your full potential?
Transcendence and the Human Experience:
- Card 1: What is your understanding of transcendence or higher states of consciousness?
- Card 2: How can you cultivate more moments of transcendence in your daily life?
- Card 3: What insights or wisdom can you gain from exploring the limits and possibilities of the human experience?