Oracle Deck: 30/30 Days

On December 16, I finished my 30-day project: an oracle deck with 30 cards, one a day for a month. I had the idea after seeing an oracle deck by Mosca in a back issue of Art Journaling. Her deck featured self-portraits on every card with a significant word from her journey. I love making art that reminds me of where I'm headed, what I want with a word or phrase. (See "Notes to Self" and the 100-Day Project for examples.) I found so much joy in making these every day. I prepped the cards a week at a time and used a different medium every week. Every day, I began by appreciating the background, rounding the corners and putting on the vermillion edge that unifies the whole deck. Something about those first three steps felt so special and reminded me of the first three steps of the Zentangle Method: Gratitude and appreciation, corner dots, and border.

Here are close-ups of days 21-30.

"Season"

Tissue paper background that made these lovely leaves.

Our cousins met up at Frances' house for a joyful reunion.

Wrinkles make things more interesting, right?

"Systolic"

"Simplicity"

"Create new memories"

"Release"

"Finding fulfillment"

30: Symbolizes on the right path;

connected to the Divine;

continue creative endeavors;

balance, equilibrium;

growth.

(Wow! I looked this up after finishing the deck.)

Here is a group shot of the whole deck and the box they fit in:

Wishing you bright, comforting, and joyful holidays!