The Deck and Book Nook - King Solomon Oracle Cards

Years ago I used to visit the (now closed) Magickal Childe occult shop in New York. I would spend lots of time browsing the herbs, oils, candles and books – and fantasizing about what things I would conjure up. One day, I came to the store after a friend of a friend stole money from me and one of the people who worked there recommended that I get a “seal” for protection. That was my first introduction to the Seals of Solomon.

Since that time, I have on occasion come across them and always found them fascinating. The story goes that King Solomon received a magical signet ring that gave him power over the demons. This ring inspired talismans also called “seals”. Each seal has a different vibration and can give magickal powers to the user: the gift of sight, protection, prosperity and more.

The King Solomon Oracle Deck (US Games; ISBN 978-1-57281-666-4) is inspired by these ancient seals. Created by author Itzhak Mizrahi and artist Orna Ben-Shoshan, this little deck provides powerful spiritual insights and wisdom to help the reader in any situation. Although I usually do not play around with Oracle cards, I was pleasantly surprised by the profoundness and beauty of this deck.

The King Solomon Oracle consists of 40 cards – 36 Oracle cards and 4 Amulet cards. The Amulet cards are not to be used in readings but instead carried with you for protection and blessings. Each of these cards have blank space on the back for you to write your name and your mother’s name, which connects the card to you. After about 21 days the effects of the amulet cards should be felt by the user. The deck creators recommend carrying at least two of these cards with you at all time. Each Amulet card focuses on a different area of your life: Livelihood, Relationships, Health and Security/Protection.

Amulet Card

Back of the Amulet Card

The other 36 cards are used for readings. The little white book not only provides spreads you can use for readings but also different interpretations depending on what you are asking: situation, person, or advice. A meaning for inverted cards is also included. Recently I consulted the cards for advice about a situation and pulled Card #28 – the advice portion said: “Your battle has already been lost/ wait for the situation to be rid of negative influences/ don’t proceed until you can see the situation clearly/ seek outside help in order to be freed from the problem.” (This advice did indeed serve me well.)

The cards are standard sized and fit nicely in your hands. The finish is smooth but with a light texture that makes this deck easy to shuffle and not too slippery. And the art work is simply gorgeous. Vibrant colors, whimsical yet magickal images and clear images of the Seals make this deck a wonder to behold. Some of the cards have a Goatic symbol while others have the “72 Names of God”, the Kabbalistic names. (These are not written in Hebrew letters but in angel writing.) The backs of the cards are a pale greyish blue with a Seal in the middle.

The authors state that the King Solomon Oracle Cards “were created as a personal deck for your daily use.” While that may be the intention, I find them to be uncanny when I need simple advice. They have been accurate and wise in that use.

I would highly recommend this deck to anyone who is looking for a simple oracle deck or who is drawn to the Seals. This deck is great for beginners and would be a lovely addition to any deck collection.

I give it Two Swords Up!