Tree of Life

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The Tree of Life Oracle comes in a box that measures approximately 5 ¼” x 3 1/4” x 1 3/8”. The card backs show a tree’s bark with the title of the deck. The individual cards show one of 30 tree related symbols, such as Spring, Nest, Knot, Buds, Moonlight, Seeds, Wind, Branches Fallen and so on. Each card face has a border and the graphics are simple and pleasant. Cards are from sturdy glossy stock with rounded corners. The cards measure 4 7/8” by 2 7/8”. The seven cards with human figures are thoughtfully depicted in a diverse coloring of skin tones. The little booklet is 96 pages of fairly small type and a short introduction and conclusion. Most of the booklet comprises the interpretations offered for the 30 cards, running about three pages each symbol, and showing a black and white reproduction of the card graphic on the first page of each symbol. Each card page also begins with a brief listing of words that summarizes the attributes of the symbol. Although card reversals are not specifically addressed or indicated as such in the booklet, the attributes summarized and the text explaining each symbol does speak of the contraindications of each attribute and metaphor. For example,

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