Every month, Amazon, Etsy, crowd-funding platforms, and bookstores release numerous tarot and oracle decks. There are now thousands of decks available, ranging from new releases to out-of-print ones. Reviewing a deck helps readers decide whether to purchase it, focusing on factors like card quality, artwork, and guidebook usefulness. This month, I’ve chosen to critique the White Light Oracle by Alana Fairchild.
The Cards
From the Back of the Box
“You have a light within you. Trust in that light and in your own courage. The light is strong enough to guide, support, and empower you to fulfill you sacred purpose of healing and soulful manifestation. White light holds all the frequencies needed for healing ourselves, each other, our planet, and all her precious creatures. It is divine medicine for the soul, empowering the heart, clarifying the mind, and awakening higher consciousness. This light is within you and all around you. You were born to be light. The Universe rallies to encourage, inspire, and embolden you to manifest your sacred destiny.
This 44-card and guidebook set features luminous imagery from visionary artist Andrew Gonzalez and enlightening messages with signature healing processes from bestselling author Alana Fairchild to help you integrate the loving soul medicine of white light. Take your journey with complete trust, enjoying the divine beauty of your path, and knowing the light is always with you, revealing the way.”
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Card Stock and Shuffling
The card stock is thick and high quality, with a matte finish and rounded corners. They are a bit challenging to shuffle because they are larger than standard tarot cards. If you have small hands, you may have to side shuffle them. The cards do not stick together when first removed from the box. So, shuffling is easy right from the beginning.
Artwork and the Visual Accessibility of the Deck
The artwork of the White Light Oracle is truly breathtaking—ethereal, magical, and profoundly beautiful. Each image feels like a portal to higher realms, radiating light and spiritual depth. Andrew Gonzalez is an exceptional artist whose mastery brings divine energies into form with astonishing grace. His work transcends illustration—it awakens the soul, making this deck a visual and energetic masterpiece unlike any other.
Even so, the cards are not visually accessible in that the meanings come from the booklet explanations. The artwork, while stunning, is highly symbolic and abstract, offering emotional and spiritual resonance more than literal cues. Without the guidebook, many users may struggle to interpret the messages intuitively. Therefore, the deck functions best as a meditative or guided oracle rather than a spontaneous, image-based tool.
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Shekinah
Meaning:
“The spiritual worlds want to help you resolve your worldly concerns. It is safe for you to rely on Spirit as a loving, protective, helpful, and practical presence able to positively affect all areas of your life, including facilitating the resolution of physical problems. Do not limit spirituality to concepts. Instead, apply your higher knowledge and principles, grow your wisdom, and live your path. Acknowledge your value as a person, as a soul, treasure the gift of your path, and let your spirituality integrate with all facets of your life.” (65)
528 Hz Mandela of the Heart
Meaning:
“Sometimes, aspects of our life fall apart or don’t go to plan. This is so they can come back together in a beautiful new way. Trust in the goodness, in the inevitable blessing of your destiny falling into place. Do not trust your fears. Put your faith in the love of your heart. A heartfelt wish is going to manifest.” (109)
Karma of Kuthuhala
Meaning:
“Your sacred soul passion is powerful enough to shift the state of your inner reality and your outer experience, so commit to what truly ignites your heart and do not be dissuaded by anything or anyone. If you are seeking to make a commitment, do so when it truly connects you to your heart. Follow your genuine, meaningful bliss. Know that no matter what appears to be, you shall prevail. You shall arise.” (214)
Explanation of the Cards
This deck comes with a well-written booklet that provides detailed descriptions and explanations for each card. The booklet includes sections: Introduction, How to Play with Your White Light Oracle, The Messages, What’s Next for Your Sacred Path?, About Alana, and About the Artist.
The Messages section is where you find an explanation for each card. There are several pages devoted to each card, beginning with a direct message. Then there is a two to three page explanation of the figure, mythology, and frequency of the card’s image. Finally there is a section of several paragraphs devoted to the “Healing Process” tied to the card.
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Usefulness
The White Light Oracle is a profound tool for spiritual healing and deep inner work. While incredibly powerful, it does require the booklet for proper interpretation, as the imagery is symbolic and intense. This is not a beginner’s deck, but one to grow into—ideal for ritual use, personal transformation, and guided insight. With time and practice, it becomes a trusted companion for your own journey and, eventually, a sacred guide in helping others.
Rating
I would rate the White Light Oracle 4 out of 5 stars. The deck is beautiful, with high-quality cards, exquisite ethereal artwork, and deeply thoughtful explanations in the guidebook. It’s ideal for spiritual seekers and ritual work, offering profound insights and healing. However, the one drawback is its limited visual accessibility—most cards do not offer immediate intuitive cues without the booklet. This makes it slightly less user-friendly, especially for beginners, and just misses that final star for complete usability.
Where to Buy this Deck
If you like this deck and wish to purchase a copy, you can do so online.
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