#oracles

this is amanda lovelace's latest deck 'chubby witch's night in' which was illustrated by the incomparable @vylirium and published by Andrews McMeel, here are some samples I fell in love with:

I have amanda's other decks, all of them have fat people in them, but this one is specifically depicting fat bodies only and are illustrated by an artist who has been a staple of fat art for a long time

I've had my fair share of decks that turn 'wellness' into fatphobia and ableism and, after last year's deck representation argument fiasco, this deck is such a breath of fresh air

it includes journal prompts, activity suggestions, poetry excerpts by amanda herself, here's a sample:

a no nonsense approach to the subject right out of the gate:

and it's written in a way in which it's made me realize, after pulling one card a couple days ago, how much I am expected to be told off for my body in decks that claim to be 'wellness-related' or 'soft', because this took me out:

I don't tend to share my decks a lot online (maybe I should more, I think tumblr would appreciate the mushroom tarot) but, when I saw hatred disguised as health advocacy in a community I'm in, it inspired me to spread something completely different that I enjoy and find comfort in

thank you amanda and thank you @vylirium ♥

transcriptions of the text under the cut

what will your glow up be like?

“Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?"

pile 1

something shiny, your glow up will be filled with sparkle and it can be literal or metaphorical, you may start to be interested in vibrant colors and use them, you may like to wear shiny accessories, you may adopt a new sparkle in your eyes, something will make you shine, regardless of what it is. you will become a more homely person, you may enjoy your own company more or get along better with people you live with, some here have bad relationships at home and may always want to run away but I see things have improved and you, for example, you will want to spend a weekend at home, not want to run from the house anymore. Something like that, I also see that some here will end a war with themselves, it reminds me of the song "war is over" which makes a lot of sense now at this time that you are seeing this (December, last days until the end of the year). I also heard "my body is my temple". maybe become famous in something for some people.

pile 2

WOW! Your glow up is not necessarily connected to you but to another person, which is very interesting, because this is not a reading about love, but I see you in a deep connection with someone and this relationship brings a rebirth, it is even connected to motherhood (or fatherhood), it is as if you were twin flames or soul mates, which would make sense because if it is a case of a soul mate or twin flame it would be the representation of you merging and generating something very beautiful for both of you. I see you going through all these phases and committing to each other in the end in a very poetically beautiful way like in romance movies… your innocence is also part of your glow up (it calls me to say that)

pile 3

-> Hey everyone! This is a timeless Oracle Reading about what your shadow self wishes for you to know at this moment. I dive into the depth of it so some energy can be negative but necessary for reflection. I hope you enjoy it and remember to take it with a grain of salt.

-> Now, take a moment to breath and choose the pile that calls for you

Pile one Pile Two Pile Three Pile Four

☥🦇 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪ Pile One

"I covet"

-> It looks to me that for most of you, your shadow self Is linked with your intellect and with your inner wisdom, as if it has built itself throughout the years due to survival skills. Your shadow self is currently really relentless for a quest of knowledge and truth can also lead too far into conflict. They want to tell you that sometimes, curiosity hurts more than being dumb to certain things. Be careful with forms of competition, as you are not competing with no one but with your own head. Avoid any forms of violence, even if they are often of a moral nature. Let go of things that are staining you. Jealousy, greed, desire of being better than others isn't a truth path. You are your own self. Own to that.

☥🦇 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪ Pile Two

"I know my limits and benefit from them"

-> I hope that you understand that sometimes, our shadow self isn't here to bring you pain, but to let you know that something is wrong. Your shadow self is tired of having to show you that you are in a moment of total exhaustion and you aren't taking hints no matter what your mind and body try to show you. Currently you are in a period of total uncertainty and because of that you are making irrational decisions leading you down the wrong path. Your shadow self has been screaming at you that you are in an intense fatigue and there's an urgent need for calm and rest. Beware of depression and burn out. Stop taking it lightly and seek help for it.

☥🦇 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪ Pile Three

"I see clearly and deceive you"

-> This energy made my head turn a little, but it's definitely linked with inner toxicity, manipulation but also persistence. Your shadow self doesn't yield much in the way of good deeds to be entirely honest, but it does have some obvious qualities to it that have formed you and made you who you are today: patience and persistence. Currently your shadow self wants to tells you that with perseverance you will get where you want to be. You will succeed in convincing those who are around you and in even in leading them the path that you wish. Just be careful when you use your manipulation skills for your own gains. Ask yourself if that is truly necessary or worth it for the other.

☥🦇 ݁ ˖ִ ࣪ Pile Four

"I create or I succumb"

Faces of Evil is taking on a different type of zine! For A Link to the Past's 35th Anniversary in 2026, I will be running a zine featuring the iconic Pink Link!