Review by Terri Clement
By
Barb Horn, Randy Crutcher, with illustrations by Teresa
Shishim
Published by Enlighten Up LLC
www.enlightenup.biz
ISBN:
978-0-9988973-0-1
Retail U.S. $18.99
Released 2017
The Divine Dog Wisdom Cards is an adorable oracle deck based all on man's unconditional best friend, the dog.
This cute and inspiring 62-page oracle and 140-page
paperback book set arrives in a heavy duty lift off top box that is
shrink wrapped in plastic. The box did have a bit of marring. The
deck housed inside was also sealed in shrink wrap. Surprisingly, this
deck had very little chemical smell when it was opened.
The cards measure 3 3/4" wide x 5 1/2" tall,
which makes them larger than standard which will require an
alternative shuffle from riffle-bridge for most people. The images
are printed on cardstock that is thick but flexible. The deck has a
very shiny laminate that is slightly sticky, this should be remedied
by using some fanning powder. I did note a little bubbling around the
edges of a card or two, which could indicate laminate peeling down the road, but does not seem to be an
issue at present time.
The card backs feature a brown and white pup
sitting on a grassy hill looking off into a twilight sky. It is not
reversible friendly but this deck is designed to be read in the
upright position.
The deck is very balanced with positive as well as
not so positive cards such as:
Accountability - Clean Up Your Mess
Arrogance - Get Off the Pedestal
Companionship -
Through Thich and Thin
Guilt – Turn Off the Alarm
Protection –
Put Up Your Guard
Tenderness – Gentle Loving Care
The companion
book is well put together and well thought out. There is a full-color
image of each card in the book and it includes an interpretation for
"If you fetched this card..." and "Another bone to
chew on..." which gives questions to ponder and advice.
The Divine Dog Wisdom Cards is a fun and insightful deck that is great for the dog lover. It can
easily be used by anyone from beginner, to advanced, to even
professional, as it would be a great “affirmation builder.”
Review
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