I am super picky about my tarot and oracle decks. I’ve tried a number of them that I thought would serve me well but ended up gifting them to others. The one oracle deck that stands heads above the rest for me is the Urban Crow Oracle by M.J. Cullinane. I’ve always had a special affinity for crows and a family of them lives in a giant evergreen ewe tree in my front yard. For me, they’ve always been the bringers of magic and hidden wisdom so this deck was a no-brainer for me to check out.

What sealed the deal was the simplicity of the deck’s design that contains 54 cards with one or two words on the bottom of each. The rest of each card is filled with vivid artwork of crows as they live and thrive in a urban setting. I often use this deck as a one card draw to know what I need to be on the lookout for in the coming week. This deck never fails to provide me with the insight I need. I also sometimes use it in conjunction with tarot and rune readings as well.

As some of my readers know, I work in a metaphysical bookstore with a large selection of decks. Choosing the right one is an intensely personal decision. Although I do make recommendations based on what kinds of images the customer feels drawn to, I always tell them to trust their instinct. When you feel the “pull” toward a certain deck, then definitely look it up online to see a sample off the images from it. That should help you decide if it’s the right deck for you.

The true test of any deck, however, is how you feel when you use it. If you’re drawn to crow imagery (any fans of Huginn and Muninn out there?) then definitely give this one a try. The imagery here will both surprise and delight you.

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