The Mists of Avalon Oracle - That one card!

[@moonfire41]

I had this deck and the Faeries Oracle tarot deck fall off a shelf at my feet in a metaphysical book store in Portland Oregon years ago. The clerk said the store was haunted and the faries wanted me to have those. Ive had dreams about the medeival time period and Otherworld my whole life. I had a dream about seeing the Tor as it looked centuries ago when the labyrinth was more deeply carved and dotted with more trees. I was walking from the top to the bottom. I dreamed of meeting Gwyn Ap Nudd at a long table around that same time. I didnt want to wake up after that. There must be a connection in my celtic ancestry from the Stewart or Hillis side.

[@the_hermits_cave]

How fascinating!

[@ByWayOfTheRainbow]

Wow. I had to pause at the 3:29 mark. I was shuffling the deck, and as you're talking about Glastonbury I randomly pulled a card. No joke, it was the Tor card. That's so cool. Many Blessings to you on this first day of Spring. 🙏🐰⚘

[@the_hermits_cave]

Good to hear from you again, I hope you are doing well?

[@ByWayOfTheRainbow]

@@the_hermits_cave I'm doing well, isolating is easy when one is agoraphobic. I plan on getting back into watching KZbin and catching up on my favorite tarot tubers. Please stay safe and sanitized. I don't wanna see any of my favs get sick.

[@NiVinny]

I love the opening music of the video so much! I noticed that I have a warm feeling of returning home. 🔥 Thank you for your amazing and infinitely beloved channel!

[@the_hermits_cave]

You're so welcome! Thank you for your kind words 😍

[@SpiritofAvalon]

Yay! You got it, that was quick work lol. I smiled when I saw your comment on my video that I had you at the word Glastonbury 😍 I love it there so much, just the feel of it I just feel so different when I am there, like it makes me come alive. As you said, the shops are amazing but it’s not just that, it’s the feel of the earth beneath your feet and for me it just feels magical - can’t wait to go back. I love this deck already, so pleased you got a copy and thank you so much for linking my video too 😍❤️

[@sandramysterium]

What a beautiful deck😍I absolutely love the Arthurian Cycle and the Mists of Avalon by Zimmer Bradley is my favorite novel of all time! I need to buy this oracle💜💜💜thank you for your video!

[@LouValcourt]

What a lovely deck. I love the card with the hare gazing up at the Tor. Beautiful.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Lou Valcourt My favourite too, love it 😍

[@carols-cauldron]

Oh Simon! I just now found this video and while you were speaking about going to the Tor I immediately knew your "one card" ! Then you pointed the same one out in the book! It was meant to be! 💗💗🐇

[@SunshineDawn7]

Oh this is just Beautiful ! Thank you so much for sharing ! Off to the Amazon store . I must have these cards ! Stay Blessed !

[@NiamhCreates]

"The Mists of Avalon" is my all-time favorite book... and I love the rest of the "Avalon" series too. The author (Marion Zimmer Bradley) was a terrible person, but the books are all amazing.

[@nicholas-rochester.77]

A stunning deck ! I especially love the green borders 😃👍

[@AmethystAscensionTarot]

Awesome deck. I have always loved everything about Camelot, King Arthur, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round table ever since the first time I seen the movie Excalibur as a kid. Thank you for sharing Simon!

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re welcome 🙏🏼♥️

[@nadiaturner7697]

Aww just came across this, so glad you like the deck! Thankyou so much for doing this lovely walkthrough! 😊❤❤❤

[@inspirationspsychology]

It really is a beautiful deck. I like how the keywords are done too... not too intrusive. I’ll definitely have to think about this one. I think it would pair well with Druid Craft

[@the_hermits_cave]

Science to Soul Tarot with Jen oh yes, I hadn’t thought of that, what a great idea! Thanks lovely 🙏🏼♥️

[@leahfamily]

We went to Glastonbury this summer and I loved it there. The Tor is amazing. I am exploring this mystical side but am also a Christian and I love how all these different beliefs can co-exist and we can learn from all, especially there.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Me too!

[@jrbosley]

That deck, it's so cool ... now I really want it! One of my favorite passages from print: ... Time does not flow in Avalon unreckoned like the passing of a dream, as it does in the fairy country. Yet truly time has begun to drift a little. We see the moon and sun of the Goddess there, and reckon the rites within the ring stones, and so time never wholly leaves us. But it runs not even with time elsewhere, though one would think that if the motion of sun and moon were known at all, it would move like to that in the world outside . . . yet it is not so. Toward these last years I could bide a month in Avalon and discover when I came away that an entire season had sped by outside. And often, toward the end of those years, I did so, for I had no patience to see what happened in the world outside; and when folk marked that I stayed ever young, then more than ever did they call me fairy or witch. -- Morgan le Fay *The Mists of Avalon* (1982)

[@DebraDarkandTwisty]

I had my beady eye on this even before it was released. Clicked buy the second I was able. It is a stunning deck isn't it Simon! I have a lifelong passion for Camelot, in fact everything to do with this deck. Not the book. This deck is perfect ❤ Thank you for showing us a one card purchase =) I have done that also & this deck was one. I saw the Lady of Shallott & my head exploded. Poem I have spent so many hours with plus everything else -- Celtic heaven. x

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s wonderful!!

[@alittlebitofshiny]

The place cards especially look like they will be great for path working. Thank you for the great review. xx

[@jartotable]

One card and I'm all 👀 two and its bought. The deck is amazing

[@the_hermits_cave]

Rachael McNicol Agree!

[@carolyndellen4191]

"The Mists of Avalon" is my absolute favorite book that I have ever read. I loaned it to someone to read years ago and never got it back. My son bought me a new book for Christmas one year. Love it! Read it if you get a chance. ❤

[@the_hermits_cave]

Is it an easy read? With ADD I find books a challenge

[@carolyndellen4191]

@@the_hermits_cave it's a novel, it took me about a week to read it. It starts out slow, but it picks up around chapter 3. It's a lot to absorb, so I think taking your time is beneficial. Enjoy if you decide to try it. ❤

[@heidididwhat]

Wow! I’m loving this deck! Thanks for sharing!

[@Raven_Intuition]

Omg had to put it in the cart right away! I gotta have this one for sure!

[@kernowdel]

Good morning. I just have to get that deck also. I go to Glastonbury quite a bit. Usually for a few days in our camper van and sometimes just for the day. I get the train to castle Cary from penzance where I live and I cycle across. Or train up to Taunton and bus it. If you Google Gwen up nudd the king of the fairy realm card will make sense to you. The people of Avalon re-enact the day when he collects the souls of the deceased on Samhain. I have been apart of this and it’s a brilliant spectacle as is the Beltane celebrations at the beginning of may. Also if you Google Yuri leitch Glastonbury he is a wealth of information and will explain about the Glastonbury dragons which are depicted on the cards. I’m glad I stumbled across your video. I’m now going to purchase the mists of Avalon Oracle cards myself thank you

[@Dianasoe]

Yes, saw this on Sandra’s channel this AM. Lovely cards and such an appropriate theme as you are closing in on your UK Tarot Meet Up. Unfortunately, I will not be able to join you on this magical journey. 🌀 I will share your adventure on YT. Although, I do wish ALL of you a blessed and protected fun time. 💖

[@the_hermits_cave]

Aaah that’s a shame 😔

[@Dianasoe]

The Hermit’s Cave Yes Simon... Unfortunately, I’m still undergoing the clinical trial treatment and my immune system will be too compromised to travel long distances. I almost made reservations at The Horse Stables outside of town about a 15 min walk to the Abbey. It looks like a fabulous & peaceful place and the owner seems very friendly. 😘

[@the_hermits_cave]

Diana Nana-stay Soenarie Well your health is far more important lovely, there’ll be other opportunities 🙏🏼❤️

[@NiVinny]

Hello! Thank you so much! I'm going to get "Mists of Avalon Oracle" tomorrow!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Hope you enjoy it! 😍

[@josephinesparadoxbookstore3273]

I absolutely love this deck. It has became my private use deck.

[@toadstooltarot]

The artwork is lovely.

[@shellymyrick7163]

Anything associated with Camelot and I’m probably going to get it, love the walk through. 💗

[@clio7682]

I love the artwork on this deck 😍 I live an hour away from a studio/gallery (in Kallista) that sells the artwork of Wayward Harper (Nadia Turner). She's on IG if you want to take a peek 😊 Lovely walk-through! Xx

[@patsystarotmusings]

I brought this deck a couple of weeks back and I love it 🙏

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s lovely! 😍

[@VLoveCrystals]

Loved the movie so had to check out the review for the cards. thanks!

[@ladydanielle]

I love this deck 😍😍😍

[@rainydaze3525]

I’m just about to buy, thank you Simon, they’re beautiful.

[@JensBalancedTarot]

What a pretty deck!!! I am highly tempted. I do think I would need to rely heavily on the guidebook to read with it though. Have you used it yet?

[@the_hermits_cave]

Jen's Balanced Tarot Not really, but then that’s me! I tend to rarely use guidebooks after I’ve read them

[@TheRubyFeline]

Darn, I didn't think I'd like it, lol! The cover reminded me of another deck so I looked for it, it's the Sacred Traveler. A very different deck other than the cover art.

[@amandamonaghan1190]

I’ve just bought this deck thanks Simon x

[@justBEingjada]

“In fact I might take a big 2 liter” lol I don’t blame you!!!! How long is the meet up for just a weekend??

[@the_hermits_cave]

Yes, the first weekend in August 😉

[@jencendiary]

I have such a fraught relationship with the Mists of Avalon. I loved it as a younger person, but now what we know about the sexual abuse going on in the Breen-Bradley household, I can't even read it in the same light. I'm surprised it's not a consideration for more people, honestly.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I’m not aware of what you mean? The creators of this deck?

[@StaceyHH]

Same, to be honest.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Nadine Wettlaufer oh right, I don’t know anything about that.

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

@@the_hermits_cave not the deck. The author of the book it’s based on.

[@michswags]

Thats a fairy mound on your favorite card yeah??

[@clare5one]

Were candles used in those days? For magic?

[@the_hermits_cave]

Absolutely

[@clare5one]

@@the_hermits_cave Thank you, kindly.

[@sherwoodstorm8138]

I preordered these as I knew I had to have them, they are stunning. I hope to be going to Glastonbury again in April when I get a week off, just need to save up a bit before I hit those amazing shops! 😆

[@the_hermits_cave]

Enjoy!!!