Woven from threads of Welsh mythos, British legend, and Celtic Druidism, The Avalonian Oracle is a transformational journey through the sacred landscapes of Britain and a gateway to the Holy Island of Avalon. 46 beautifully illustrated cards guide seekers through an inspired reconstruction of the path of the Celtic Priestess. Walk the seven-fold pathway that moves you through the Three Realms, teaches you to harness the healing power of the Great Cycle, reveals Avalon’s Lunar Mysteries, introduces you to the Nine Morgens, and brings you into the presence of powerful Goddesses as you seek to reclaim theVessel of Sovereignty within you. Both a powerful divinatory tool and a pictorial catalyst for spiritual growth, each card―like Avalon itself―is a portal into the Celtic Otherworld, presenting keys to inner understanding, self-actualization, and an expanded relationship with Source.

The Avalonian Oracle: Spiritual Wisdoms from the Holy Isle

46 card deck, with 128 page companion book.

By Jhenah Telyndru
Illustrated by Emily Brunner

Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 0764350587

Release date: April 28, 2016

The Avalonian Oracle is a pictorial encapsulation of the fundamental elements of the Avalonian Tradition, a modern day reconstruction of the path of the Celtic Priestess. Drawing upon Welsh Mythos, British Legend, and the Mysteries of the ancient Celtic Druids, the Avalonian Tradition is a contemporary spiritual path of inner transformation and personal sovereignty.

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About the Avalonian Oracle

The Avalonian Oracle operates on multiple levels:

– It is a divinatory tool that provides insight and guidance on the inner journey to the Self, the Goddess, and to the very shores of the Holy Island of Avalon.
– It presents a transformational symbol set that will stimulate and energize hidden pathways, open doorways into the psyche, and help the seeker access the realms of the Otherworld.
– It is a teaching tool to assist the seeker in connecting with the spiritual and philosophical principles of the Avalonian Tradition.

The Avalonian Oracle is comprised of seven card divisions representing different phases of the spiritual journey, and echoing the seven circuits of the walkable, three-dimensional labyrinth carved into the slopes of Glastonbury Tor. Glastonbury, in southern England, holds powerful associations with the Island of Avalon, and the Tor is a sacred hill which may have been a ritual center in times past. Like the undulations of the labyrinth, the seven Cycles of the deck integrate seamlessly with each other to form a cohesive whole.

In response to feedback we’ve received about looking up card meanings, here is a list of the cards in the Avalonian Oracle in alphabetical order with the associated page numbers in the accompanying book. It is our hope that this facilitates the process for readers who are new to the deck and are unsure where each card falls in the seven card cycles. Many thanks and blessings! Click here: Avalonian Oracle – Alphabetical Card Reference

The Avalonian Tradition

By Jhenah Telyndru

Self actualization, reclaiming one’s sovereignty, and acknowledging one’s connection to Source are the three chains which uphold the Cauldron of Transformation sought by those who work in the Avalonian Tradition. We are inspired by the vision of Avalon as a template for spiritual wholeness, and the journey to Avalon – in the tradition of Celtic Wonder Voyage tales which require journeys over water to reach the islands of the Otherworld – has much to teach us. The path one must travel to reach the Holy Isle is itself a metaphor for the process of self­actualization, and in undertaking this quest, we learn to hear and trust our inherent wisdoms as we work to become conscious in our connection to the Divine.

To begin, we must first call the barge – to verbalize that which we need as we announce to the Universe our intention to seek transformation. Then, we must undertake our journey across the lake, whose waters represent the depths of the unconscious. Through this process, we see that the path to wholeness requires that we look within, and part of what we will see reflected in those inner waters are the Shadow aspects of the self – the illusions we have come to believe about who we are, the wounds that keep us from being whole, and the emotional baggage which weighs us down and prevents us from moving forward to birth forth our full potential.

These challenges manifest as the veil of mists which keep us from seeing ourselves and the world around us with clarity, and which keep us disconnected from the Source of wisdom which lies within us. Parting these mists reveals the mirrored surface of the lake, upon whose surface the truth of who we are is reflected; it is from these maternal waters of rebirth that we, like King Arthur, receive the sacred sword of Avalon from the hand of the Lady of the Lake. This is the weapon which allows us to see with clarity and act with truth, for by confronting our Shadow, we have earned the sword of Sovereignty – empowering us to act in the world with conscious self­determination.

With the way made clear, we reach the the Holy Isle of Avalon at last, and find ourselves standing on the shores of the place which Geoffrey of Monmouth describes thus, in the Vita Merlini:

The island of apples which men call ‘The Fortunate Isle’ gets its name from the fact that it produces all things of itself; the fields there have no need of the ploughs of the farmers and all cultivation is lacking except what nature provides. Of its own accord it produces grain and grapes, and apple trees grow in its wood from the close ­clipped grass. The ground of its own accord produces everything instead of merely grass, and people live there a hundred years or more.

Here, we are presented with a vision of a self­-sufficient community, which – after outlining its purpose, thoroughly examining its weaknesses, and embracing its strengths – is able to meet its own needs and provide a safe and sacred home base for those who have come to dwell there. This sense of being complete in and of one’s self is one of the goals of those who walk the path of the Avalonian Tradition, and while much of our work is focused on that which is within us in order to seek a way to meet one’s own needs on a personal level, we also work to apply this ideal to the ways in which we choose to be in community with others.

The Sisterhood of Avalon is a modern-day community of women who follow the Avalonian Tradition. To learn more, visit their website here.

Avalonian Oracle Art Gallery

A sampling of images from the deck, beautifully rendered by Emily Brunner.

  • Parting the Mists
  • Rhiannon
  • The Healer
  • Reaching the Shore
  • Moon of Reflection
  • The Three Cauldrons

About the Creators

Developed by author and priestess Jhenah Telyndru, and evocatively rendered by visionary artist Emily Brunner, The Avalonian Oracle is a powerful journeying companion for all who seek to deepen their connections to the Celtic Otherworld, to explore Women’s Mysteries, and are drawn to the Shores of Avalon.

Jhenah Telyndru

Jhenah Telyndru (MA, Celtic Studies) is a priestess, author, and educator. She is the founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon, a Celtic women’s mysteries organization with world-wide membership, and is the academic dean of the Avalonian Thealogical Seminary. Her published works include: “Avalon Within: A Sacred Journey of Myth, Mystery and Inner Wisdom”, “The Mythic Moons of Avalon: Lunar and Herbal Wisdom from the Isle of Healing”, “Pagan Portals – Rhiannon: Divine Queen of the Celtic Britons” and “Pagan Portals – Blodeuwedd: Welsh Goddess of Seasonal Sovereignty”. Jhenah hosts residential training retreats in North America and Europe, and facilitates pilgrimages to sacred sites in the British Isles and Ireland through Mythic Seeker Tours. She is a frequent presenter and guest speaker at academic conferences, religious symposia, Women’s Spirituality gatherings, and Pagan festivals. A professional tarot counsellor since 1993, Jhenah’s study of Western Tradition and transpersonal psychology creates a synergy that she feels enhances her connection to the tarot as an oracle of the spirit.

For more information about Jhenah and her work, please visit her website here.

Emily Brunner

Emily Brunner (BFA) is an artist and designer whose work often deals with mythology, magic, dreams, and the surreal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and an associate’s degree in graphic design. Although she has worked in a variety of mediums, she considers drawing to be her primary foundation in creating her visual language. Sources of inspiration include mythology, folklore, forms in the natural world, magic, dreams, iconography, and the supernatural. Emily received her BFA in fine art from the University of Cincinnati’s Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning College in 2010 (Cincinnati, Ohio) and received an Associates of Applied Science in Graphic Design from Portland Community College in 2006 (Portland, Oregon). Her work has been featured in drawing publications and she has participated in group exhibitions and co-publishing illustrated works.

For more information, and to purchase prints of Emily’s art, please visit her site here.

REVIEWS

“Never before have the goddesses of Britain been so creatively, lovingly, and delightfully brought to life; with dedication, love and incredible attention to detail. This is not just an oracle, but a valuable tool that will deepen your relationship with the divine feminine. Exquisitely written and illustrated, this oracle will guide you to the edge of the Celtic Otherworld, and allow you to peer through its mists, and delve into the heart of mystery.”

 — Kristoffer Hughes, Head of the Anglesey Druid Order, Mount Haemus Scholar and author of From the Cauldron Born ,The Book of Celtic Magic, and The Celtic Tarot

“With The Avalonian Oracle, Jhenah Telyndru offers an enchanting addition to the world of Celtic and Avalonian lore, as well as to the divination community as a whole. The art, by Emily Brunner, has a quiet power that pulls you into the timeless realm of Avalon. The seven unique card cycles allow for deep journeying, but each card also stands on its own as a simple moment of wisdom. I especially like the goddess portraits and the text that describes them—the sacred feminine is truly felt throughout this lovely deck. Gazing at the cards, I feel the mists part and hear the compelling call to look within.”

— Lunaea Weatherstone, Author of Tending Brigid’s Flame, The Victorian Fairy Tarot, and The Mystical Cats Tarot