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Fire Cards

There are 11 Fire cards in the Transformation Oracle. Fire cards are distinguished by a fiery orange background (Editions 1-8) with the addition of flames, sparks and smoke (Treasure Chest Edition, published by Red Feather / Schiffer Books).

Fire cards relate to spirit: the Light that guides, protects and activates our soul’s journey; the metaphysical and alchemical energy of deepest transformation. The metaphysical symbol for Fire is an upward triangle. The movement of Fire is upward.

Rebirth card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Rebirth

Transform what is dormant. Wake up to a new start. REBIRTH is the last card in the FIRE element (see chart on page 65 of the Guide Book). It is related to, but different from EMERGENCE and RESURRECTION. All three cards concern new beginnings. But where EMERGENCE is a breakthrough and RESURRECTION is a restoration, [...]

Creativity card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Creativity

Transform pure inspiration into something concrete. Make a mess! This card is a big YES! to creative self-expression. If you have been frustrated, here is your chance to shed drudgery’s black, white & grey and plunge into vivid technicolor.Did you know that EGO stands for Edging God Out?! This card reminds us that creativity is [...]

Emergence card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Emergence

Break through to the next level. The EMERGENCE card indicates a true metamorphosis, a profound transformation from one stage into another. Think of the cocoon: a caterpillar disintegrates into mush inside a paper “shell” and is miraculously reborn as a butterfly! Another name for this card could be “breakthrough.” At the heart of EMERGENCE lies [...]

Grace card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Grace

Let the Universe support you. The GRACE card comes into our readings to remind us when and how the Universe opens up and showers blessings on us. These gifts can be obvious, like good timing, willing help and support from others, or unexpected but much-needed guidance or mentoring. Other forms of grace might be a [...]

Quickening card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Quickening

Everything comes together and accelerates toward completion. This is such a lucky card to get! It means the Universe is about to kick in and do for you all the things you’ve been struggling—and unable—to do on your own… without help. At last, help is on its way! The Universe’s assistance will take various forms [...]

Strengthen card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Strengthen

Prepare yourself for what is to come. Can you hear the trumpets?! This card is a call to action! If you drew this card, you’re going to need to go to the “metaphysical gym” and build some inner fortitude to face a tough challenge. You’re going to need inner resolve, fortitude, and resilience. You may [...]

Perspective card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Perspective

Change your viewpoint. Study the situation from a different angle. Whenever this card shows up, it means we need to shake up our view of things. It’s amazing how quickly we can put on “blinders” based on past experience! The Perspective card reminds us to have a “Beginner’s Mind” — to see our situation without [...]

Reflection card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Reflection

Read about Mirrors in the Transformation Oracle Deck. See yourself for who you truly are. The REFLECTION card means you are ready to reach a new level of honesty with yourself. Being sincerely honest means being humble, realistic, and truthful. We own up to parts of ourself we would rather not have, such as harsh [...]

Liberation card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Liberation

Break the chains of old patterns that have held you back. Take a close look at the image on this card. Everything you need to know about breaking free is there. Try lifting your arms like the man in the image. How does it feel? Imagine holding the light in your hand. Visualize that light [...]

Purification card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Purification

Find the light inside a difficulty and the gift wrapped in a problem. PURIFICATION is a major transformation of old ways of being into new, healthier ones. Purification is a process of cleaning the crud that clogs, pollutes, or otherwise dirties things. The pure thing has been restored to its original state of clarity, openness [...]

Renovation card in Sonya Shannon's Transformation Oracle

Renovation

Tear down the old to make way for the new. This is the first card in the Fire element. If you drew this card, you’re probably rolling up your sleeves to do some dirty work. Cleaning up can be fun if you get into the right mindset. Turn up the music, put on your sneakers [...]