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The Asylum Oracle
This deck has 51 oracle cards and a guidebook.
150 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Emilie Autumn
9Ìýbooks1,285ÌýfollowersEmilie Autumn grew up by the sea in California where she mastered the classical violin before going on to travel the world as a singing theatrical performer and author. Globally known for her genre-bending album Fight Like A Girl, Emilie has also appeared as an actress, starring in Darren Lynn Bousman's musical fantasy films The Devil's Carnival and Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival.
Emilie’s academic career ended abruptly at the age of ten when she was removed from school to allow her the time to perfect her musical craft, yet, despite her near-complete absence of formal education, her debut self-published novel (the early editions of The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls) seems to demonstrate some understanding of proper spelling and grammar, and has been cited in text-books used as part of the psychology curriculum at Oxford University in London.
Upon the release of her 2007 Shakespearean-themed concept album, Opheliac, Emilie found herself an overnight star in Germany's industrial rock scene, and began touring extensively. With her Victorian burlesque-themed stage show and signature heart painted on her cheek (a unifying symbol devotedly replicated by her international fan base known as "Plague Rats"), Emilie fast became a sensation throughout Europe and the United Kingdom before touring in America, South America, North America, and Russia.
Diagnosed first with major depression in her early 20s and later with bipolar disorder, Emilie’s first novel (The Asylum�) was culled from the very real pages of the secret journal she kept whilst incarcerated in a mental hospital. She hopes that her future writings will not require such dramatic circumstances in order to be published.
Since its fully-illustrated first edition hardcover release in 2008, The Asylum... continues to increase in popularity as Plague Rats around the globe cover themselves in tattoos from its elaborate art, cosplay as its eccentric characters (both human and animal), write their own fan-fiction, put on their own stage plays taking place in the "Asylum" world, arrange group tea party meet-ups, and incorporate Emilie's story into their own lives in virtually every imaginable way, beginning with the knowledge that what makes them different makes them magical and ought to be celebrated, not concealed.
Emilie is presently composing and developing the Broadway musical and film versions of The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls. To follow her progress, join her on Twitter as @emilieautumn, on Instagram and Facebook as @emilieautumnofficial, and at her websites , , and .
Emilie’s academic career ended abruptly at the age of ten when she was removed from school to allow her the time to perfect her musical craft, yet, despite her near-complete absence of formal education, her debut self-published novel (the early editions of The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls) seems to demonstrate some understanding of proper spelling and grammar, and has been cited in text-books used as part of the psychology curriculum at Oxford University in London.
Upon the release of her 2007 Shakespearean-themed concept album, Opheliac, Emilie found herself an overnight star in Germany's industrial rock scene, and began touring extensively. With her Victorian burlesque-themed stage show and signature heart painted on her cheek (a unifying symbol devotedly replicated by her international fan base known as "Plague Rats"), Emilie fast became a sensation throughout Europe and the United Kingdom before touring in America, South America, North America, and Russia.
Diagnosed first with major depression in her early 20s and later with bipolar disorder, Emilie’s first novel (The Asylum�) was culled from the very real pages of the secret journal she kept whilst incarcerated in a mental hospital. She hopes that her future writings will not require such dramatic circumstances in order to be published.
Since its fully-illustrated first edition hardcover release in 2008, The Asylum... continues to increase in popularity as Plague Rats around the globe cover themselves in tattoos from its elaborate art, cosplay as its eccentric characters (both human and animal), write their own fan-fiction, put on their own stage plays taking place in the "Asylum" world, arrange group tea party meet-ups, and incorporate Emilie's story into their own lives in virtually every imaginable way, beginning with the knowledge that what makes them different makes them magical and ought to be celebrated, not concealed.
Emilie is presently composing and developing the Broadway musical and film versions of The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls. To follow her progress, join her on Twitter as @emilieautumn, on Instagram and Facebook as @emilieautumnofficial, and at her websites , , and .
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July 16, 2020
This is easily my favorite oracle deck, and it's both friendly and accessible to readers at any stage, whether or not you're already familiar with Emilie Autumn's music or Asylum world.
The cards themselves are slightly oversized tarot dimensions, 3.5 x 5.75. This makes them a little tricky to shuffle if you have smaller hands, but I usually shuffle using a cutting side shuffle or by doing a bridge shuffle vertically. The card stock is nice and thick with a matte finish & gold foil edging. They come in a matte finish rigid box (lidded) & signed by Emilie. My deck additionally came with a clear crystal point.
The artwork is beautiful, and the cards are grouped into the 4 Elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water.) In the guide book, each element is introduced and broken down with a song lyric. Each card explanation contains keywords and a narrative explanation, which can be easily interpreted by any reader, and takes on an added depth for Autumn fans already familiar with The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls.
The guide also includes a few detailed spreads to use, tips for bonding and cleansing, a blank page for the owner to create a spread of their own, and most intriguing of all: a blank card & blank guidebook page for the owner to create their own card, meaning each deck out there is truly one-of-a-kind, fully personalized to its owner.
The narrative guidebook sometimes reads like a guide, sometimes like a sacred text, sometimes like a secret diary, & always like a friend.
I've been brought to tears by the intensity of reading with this deck, and I recommend it to any person struggling with the shadow work of trauma. You will find this deck a great source of strength and safe place for vulnerability.
The cards themselves are slightly oversized tarot dimensions, 3.5 x 5.75. This makes them a little tricky to shuffle if you have smaller hands, but I usually shuffle using a cutting side shuffle or by doing a bridge shuffle vertically. The card stock is nice and thick with a matte finish & gold foil edging. They come in a matte finish rigid box (lidded) & signed by Emilie. My deck additionally came with a clear crystal point.
The artwork is beautiful, and the cards are grouped into the 4 Elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water.) In the guide book, each element is introduced and broken down with a song lyric. Each card explanation contains keywords and a narrative explanation, which can be easily interpreted by any reader, and takes on an added depth for Autumn fans already familiar with The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls.
The guide also includes a few detailed spreads to use, tips for bonding and cleansing, a blank page for the owner to create a spread of their own, and most intriguing of all: a blank card & blank guidebook page for the owner to create their own card, meaning each deck out there is truly one-of-a-kind, fully personalized to its owner.
The narrative guidebook sometimes reads like a guide, sometimes like a sacred text, sometimes like a secret diary, & always like a friend.
I've been brought to tears by the intensity of reading with this deck, and I recommend it to any person struggling with the shadow work of trauma. You will find this deck a great source of strength and safe place for vulnerability.
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January 12, 2021
Es un mazo precioso, lleno de detalles y explicaciones sobre cómo usarlo y conectar con su energÃa. Son 50 cartas divididas en 5 grupos, uno por cada elemento: Tierra, Aire, Fuego, Agua, y EspÃritu. Mi paquete también vino firmado por EA y con una carta adicional, también firmada. Las ilustraciones son hermosas, los significados muy interesantes, las lecturas incluidas son fáciles de usar, y el incluir una carta en blanco, con su respectiva página en blanco en el libro, es lo que hace de este mazo tan llamativo. Me encantó el nivel de detalle y lo sencillo de cada significado, sin nunca perder ese estilo descriptivo y metafórico que caracteriza a Emilie. Es súper especial para los Plague Rats, pero cualquiera que quiera un oráculo diferente y oscuro se sentirá cautivado por él.
It is a beautiful deck, full of details and explanations on how to use it and connect with its energy. There are 50 cards divided into 5 groups, one for each element: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit. My package also came signed by EA and with an additional card, also signed. The illustrations are beautiful, the meanings very interesting, the included readings are easy to use, and the inclusion of a blank card with its respective blank page in the book is what makes this deck so eye-catching. I loved the level of detail and the simplicity of each meaning, without ever losing that descriptive and metaphorical style that characterizes Emilie. It's super special for Plague Rats, but anyone who wants a different, dark oracle will be captivated by it.
It is a beautiful deck, full of details and explanations on how to use it and connect with its energy. There are 50 cards divided into 5 groups, one for each element: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit. My package also came signed by EA and with an additional card, also signed. The illustrations are beautiful, the meanings very interesting, the included readings are easy to use, and the inclusion of a blank card with its respective blank page in the book is what makes this deck so eye-catching. I loved the level of detail and the simplicity of each meaning, without ever losing that descriptive and metaphorical style that characterizes Emilie. It's super special for Plague Rats, but anyone who wants a different, dark oracle will be captivated by it.
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