Selena Fenech's "Fairy Philosophies" deck

[OakDragon]

Just wanted to let you all know that Selina Fenech recently released a second oracle deck, "Fairy Philosophies", with 32 cards with different artwork than the other deck. Since this deck is also 3 x 4 inches, it looks like it's meant to be able to be used in conjunction with her first deck.

I am a huge fan of her art. *sigh* ANOTHER deck for the wishlist! :D

[CandyApple]

wow Oakdragon...both of those decks look awsome! Thanks for turning me on to her work..I'll have to check out her site more. Beautiful artwork! Really beautiful.

[a_shikhs]

I love her first deck and it is still on my wishlist..:) This is the site where you can check out her new deck.. http://www.selinafenech.com/ocards.html

[Jewel]

Does anyone have either of these two oracles??? I am most curious about them!

[MysticalMoose]

Ohhhhhhh! these are beautiful!! I HAVE TO HAVE THEM!!!!!!!

*breaks into piggy bank & sighs woefully"

[Jewel]

Ohhhhhhh! these are beautiful!! I HAVE TO HAVE THEM!!!!!!!

*breaks into piggy bank & sighs woefully"
~giggles~ you and me both! Form the looks of them online, I would say they must be in their own way somewhat similar to Doreen Virtue's decks in size and with the message on them. But no one has yet really said anything good or bad about these decks. I need them because of the mermaids of course *LOL*. But I would really love to hear what others have to say about these decks, the philosophies one in particular.

[faunabay]

I really want these decks too!! I'm interested to see if anyone has them -- as to whether they're just art decks or if they really work as reading decks??? They do look similar to Doreen Virtue decks don't they? :) I absolutely love the artwork!!!!

[Myrrha]

I've been trying to decide about getting one of these decks and thought knowing what was on the captions would help me decide. I emailed Selina Fenech who kindly said that I could share the information with the forum. Here is her email. She's working on a third deck that also sounds really interesting!

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Hi [Myrrha]
Thanks for your interest in my card decks. I'm happy for you to share the information about my decks with the tarot forum.
Below are some samples of captions on the card decks-

Oracle cards-
Dreams- dreams can come true. Avoid Illusion, delusions and nightmares and seek your hearts true goal.
Trials- We all have fights we must face. The geratest strength is not in never
failing, but rising up every time you fall.
Small Things- Be thankful for the small things in life, and the big things will look after themselves.
Anticipation- Something new is on it's way. Accept change freely but consider where you'e been and where you wish to go.
Make a Wish- Wish for your hearts desire. Determination and a touch of magic will make it happen!
Patience- Sometimes the only action you can take is to sit, watch and wait patiently, and keep growing.
Doorways- Something knocks at your door, dare you open it? There are opportunities, risks, a boundary to cross.

Fairy Philosophy Deck-
The Gift- Something special is about to happen. A gift may coming your way, or there is something within yourself to give to others.
Rebirth- Great trials can force us to be reborn in a new form, stronger and more beautiful. Embrace trials and change with courage.
Wary- There is danger about. Be careful to make wise choices, do not stumble into ruinous actions. Take the time to make the right decision.
Playful- Relax, be playful, take a few risks and enjoy life for the moment. Let go of any hurt or anger and move on.
Secrets- A deceptive figure lurks nearby. Perhaps in the form of a friend, or perhaps you are not being true to yourself. Secrets are often dangerous.
Wings of Love- Let love lift you from the toils of the mortal world, love is magic! A guardian or saviour may be on the way.
Discovery- Run, Chase, Adventure... there are many more discoveries to be made yet! Cherish the journey asn much as the destination.

I also have a third deck currently in design, that can also be used with the other two decks all together, where each card has a positive side and a negative side, for readings on their own or to add further meanings to the other decks cards.
Some examples are-
Close/Distant
Begin/End
Lead/Follow
Stay/Leave

I hope that information is helpful to you,
Selina

[Jewel]

Thanks for sharing!!! If you do get any of these decks I would love to hear your opinions. I am wondering if they are Doreen Virtue-ish .... I am thinking that they are, but again I love the mermaids *LOL*.

[Myrrha]

Thanks for sharing!!! If you do get any of these decks I would love to hear your opinions. I am wondering if they are Doreen Virtue-ish .... I am thinking that they are, but again I love the mermaids *LOL*.

Well, they are described on her site as affirmation decks, so I don't think she'd get too dark or complex with these.

From the sample captions though, they don't have quite that "course in miracles" tone that Doreen Virtues decks do.

It doesn't look like there are more than a couple or mermies per deck though, maybe you'd be better off buying a couple of small prints?

--Myrrha

[karen0205]

I just got the Oracle deck on ebay for $17.95 and $6.75 shipping from Washington State. It was the cheapest I could find it anywhere and the seller had it as a 'buy it now' thing so I didn't have to bid against anyone else. The seller has a lot of Selina Fenech items and she might have more. Her seller id on ebay is 'fairyconnection'. You can look her up and check her auctions. I thought it was a beautiful deck and I have just recently found oracle decks and love them. I wasn't too interested in the Fairy Cards because I'm not a fairy person but they looked pretty too. I haven't gotten mine yet but they look pretty. I saw them on her website and they were a lot more. Karen

[Jewel]

It doesn't look like there are more than a couple or mermies per deck though, maybe you'd be better off buying a couple of small prints?
I know ... I might do that. But her artwork in general is very pretty. I am so cunfused .... *LOL*

[Myrrha]

I just got the Oracle deck on ebay for $17.95 and $6.75 shipping from Washington State. It was the cheapest I could find it anywhere and the seller had it as a 'buy it now' thing so I didn't have to bid against anyone else. The seller has a lot of Selina Fenech items and she might have more. Her seller id on ebay is 'fairyconnection'. You can look her up and check her auctions. I thought it was a beautiful deck and I have just recently found oracle decks and love them. I wasn't too interested in the Fairy Cards because I'm not a fairy person but they looked pretty too. I haven't gotten mine yet but they look pretty. I saw them on her website and they were a lot more. Karen


Oh, you got them!
but aren't there quite a few fairies in the oracle deck for a non-fairy person?

Although each deck seems to have something of a mix: fairies, mermies, a unicorn, elves, dragons. The only ones I don't care for are the baby pictures, "pretty in pink" or "little boy blue" that kind of thing.

well, I'm confused too, maybe I'll ask one of my other fairy decks what to do. I know what they will say: Fairy Pack: "clean your room!" Froud Faeries: "bake bread with us and then paint... and yes, we always want more friends but not those LS Feys..."

--Myrrha

[karen0205]

Myrrha,
I opened my Oracle cards by Selina today and I'm not that sure what to think. First, they come in an organza bag which is nice but they throw star confetti in the bag and it was all stuck to the cards - ugghhh. Pain to get off. Took me a long time to pick every one of those stupid stars off my cards because of the static in the bag. Then you have to try and get the left overs out of the bag. Very irritating. I'm still finding stars in the carpet.

The cards themselves are nice, I like most of the artwork. The quality of the cards isn't as nice as I would have hoped. They are very thin and papery. They don't feel like they would hold up well to a lot of use. They bend easily too.

As far as the designs, I like them but there are quite a few fairys or angels. Out of 32 cards, only 6 do not have a woman on them and those are kind of odd and don't seem to go with the rest of the deck. One is the greenman face (with a woman on it), one a guy angel, 2 babies and 2 unicorns. I would have liked to seen less women and more animals or other nature themed art like the greenman. Some of the cards are black and white too. Sort of distracting when looking through all the colorful cards. Just my opinion. I don't know how much I will use this deck, I might wind up trading it. I was hoping for a higher quality feeling deck especially when the deck is costly.

Thanks for reading, sorry if I offended anyone who's a big fan of this deck.
Karen

[Myrrha]

Myrrha,
I opened my Oracle cards by Selina today and I'm not that sure what to think. First, they come in an organza bag which is nice but they throw star confetti in the bag and it was all stuck to the cards - ugghhh. Pain to get off. Took me a long time to pick every one of those stupid stars off my cards because of the static in the bag. Then you have to try and get the left overs out of the bag. Very irritating. I'm still finding stars in the carpet.

The cards themselves are nice, I like most of the artwork. The quality of the cards isn't as nice as I would have hoped. They are very thin and papery. They don't feel like they would hold up well to a lot of use. They bend easily too.

As far as the designs, I like them but there are quite a few fairys or angels. Out of 32 cards, only 6 do not have a woman on them and those are kind of odd and don't seem to go with the rest of the deck. One is the greenman face (with a woman on it), one a guy angel, 2 babies and 2 unicorns. I would have liked to seen less women and more animals or other nature themed art like the greenman. Some of the cards are black and white too. Sort of distracting when looking through all the colorful cards. Just my opinion. I don't know how much I will use this deck, I might wind up trading it. I was hoping for a higher quality feeling deck especially when the deck is costly.

Thanks for reading, sorry if I offended anyone who's a big fan of this deck.
Karen

Thank you for taking time to write such a thorough review. The fairy philosophies looked more interesting to me (more nature fairies) but the thin, papery cards could really be an issue.

I love it when things have glitter or stars though, I'd probably just leave it in the bag and enjoy it when it gets stuck to the cards.

-Myrrha

[Jewel]

Karen0205, thanks for your honest review of the deck. I do not think it was offensive in any way to any one. I think I will pass on buying the deck, but might pick it up in a trade if the opportunity presents itself, but if it doesn't no big deal.

The stars in the bag thing would drive me crazy. My luck they would get scattered all over the place and I would be finding them for weeks! If I were to get the deck in trade someone else would have already dealt with the stars so there is another good reason to wait *LOL*.

Maybe I'll just order those mermaid note cards afterall ...

[karen0205]

Glad no one was offended. I'm sure there are people who just love that deck. I was really disappointed by how thin and papery the cards were. I think that was my major disappointment, the stars were more of an irritant and they are now, as I said, all over the carpet being picked up one by one when they sparkle as I walk by. Vacuum didn't work either. The points of the stars sticks in the carpet and they refuse to budge!

I would prefer to know ahead of time if a deck I am looking at doesn't feel good in your hands. I like the slick, thin, easily sliding cards. I know not all decks are like that and it's ok but I find that I use them less.

Karen

[Venus Moon]

Tonight I ordered her Oracle cards :) I want her Philosophy and Guidance decks too, but I'm going to order those directly from her site as I want some charms, bookmarks and a mouse pad too.

I just love her work!

[Venus Moon]

Glad no one was offended. I'm sure there are people who just love that deck. I was really disappointed by how thin and papery the cards were. I think that was my major disappointment, the stars were more of an irritant and they are now, as I said, all over the carpet being picked up one by one when they sparkle as I walk by. Vacuum didn't work either. The points of the stars sticks in the carpet and they refuse to budge!

I would prefer to know ahead of time if a deck I am looking at doesn't feel good in your hands. I like the slick, thin, easily sliding cards. I know not all decks are like that and it's ok but I find that I use them less.

Karen

A few days ago I recieved all 3 of her decks and I LOVE them!! I wanted to comment that perhaps your set of cards were from an earlier bacth or something as all 3 decks have very high-quality cardstock and are sturdy and feel silky smooth, great to shuffle! Reading your posts before I was worried! But the cardstock is obviously different now.

Also there were no star conffeti in any of the bags. I did get my decks directly from the artist, so maybe that's why? Could your deck have been a 'copy' of one of her decks and that's why the card quality was so crappy? You said it was more like paper and wasn't slick and bended easily. My decks are very the opposite!

And as far as being similar to Doreen Virtue decks, these are vastly better! The art is so gorgeous and spellbinding. I do enjoy some of Virtues deck, but the art in each one is so hit and miss, the Selina Fenech decks are ALL gorgeous and she is such a versitale artist.

So yes, I am really loving these decks. And they go great together, so a 94 card faery, mermaid and unicorn oracle! :D