Woodland Wisdom Oracle Cards Booklet

Find out how you can help yourself by using the energy of the Fairies and the Elves Rev. Frances Munro

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contents Introduction

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Using the Woodland Wisdom Oracle Cards

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Meanings of the Cards

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Working Wisdom Cards

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The Gold Power Cards

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Sample Readings

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About the Author and Artist

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introduction by Rev. Frances Munro

My spirit guide has been my inspiration since 1999 and not only has He directed me along a pathway of absolute growth, but He has also given me a need to share the information and tools He brings. My guide not only chose each character within this deck of cards, He described each one’s personality and how they should be portrayed. Colors were also of the greatest importance. So, armed with such precious information, my husband Michael and I needed to find the right artist. Spirit guides quickly point you in the right direction when you listen to their guidance and follow them, and very soon we arranged a meeting with Peter Pracownik in Tintagel (the seat of the legendary King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in Cornwall, UK). With his inspiration and impeccable eye for detail we knew we had the perfect painter for the cards. Peter is well known for his knowledge and grasp of mythological and Earth spirits, and he was inspired by the project. His dedicated work brought alive each character and the magic began. So I hope you too will be inspired by these very special cards. Woodland Wisdom Oracle Cards have been created for you with the greatest love. 4

using the woodland wisdom oracle cards Woodland Wisdom deck is comprised of 29 cards; 24 green Working Wisdom Cards, of which three selected cards will bring you the main meaning, and then five Gold Power Cards from which one selected card will bring a reinforcing of the power you have to move forward. However, putting the use of the cards so simply denies the full power and reasons for 29 cards in the set which are then split, as explained above into the ratio —24/5. The reasons for this are both very specific and powerful and were decided by my spirit guide at their creation. 29 cards was not a number selected by any random chance. My guide had given me the following information to share with you so that you can fully understand the power of these cards. By adding the two numbers 2 and 9 together you get 11—which is both a powerful and magical number. The most significant number of all is number 1, which is powerful overall, and yet the number 11 is equally of power as it brings a restorative magic to rebuilding and directs power toward revitalization and change. You can of course continue to add the numbers 1 and 1 together to make 2, which of course it does, but 11 also holds the same numerological traits as the number 2, but 5

with much increased and enhanced levels of spirituality, so the guidance is stronger and more vibrant. The number 5 should be noted as a recurring and extremely significant number in many religions, as in the number of deities, books, leaders, apostles, and so on. No matter what your beliefs, numbers provide powerful energies for us to use. Spiritual guidance has many channels, but most of it comes through your own spirit. Always ensure that you work with your feelings, because your logic can be in conflict with what your soul tells you is right, and that will impede your growth if you allow it. By working with your feelings rather than your head, you are developing the soundest way of following your guidance. You may know this as working with your instincts, intuition, gut feeling, or your heart, but don’t get confused by man-made labels for what is going on. In working with spirit there can be many ways at times to express the same thing. These unique Woodland Wisdom Cards that you own are therefore most valuable to you when you work from your heart because the spirit teams are there to help you. By choosing the cards you are opening an avenue for contact. So relax and enjoy them to the fullest. To make these cards personal to you, it is good to first ask for a blessing on them. Although it is quite easy to do and seems simple, it is very important that the cards do not have a residue from previous readings. 6

Address the Infinite Source of Power and Wisdom in whatever way is comfortable to you and then say: “I ask for a blessing on these cards that they may bring me the understanding that I need, for the way forward to be of power and wisdom to me. Thank you for that which they bring.” If you invite friends to use your cards, then also allow them to ask for a blessing on them in the same way. By doing this each time they are used, you are empowering them to bring an entirely personal message. Always remember that you have free will and that the outcome of your reading depends entirely on the actions you take. God and the spirit team have the power to bring you the greatest guidance, but without your cooperation and determination, change cannot happen. You are the one who holds the controls. BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

It is beneficial to sit down, relax, and feel at peace with your day. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Do this slowly, making sure that you breathe in and out fully to relax your lungs and fill them right to the bottom. Then, to place yourself in the most relaxed state before making your choice—still with your eyes closed—try to imagine a tap in the sole of your left foot. Turn it on and then feel the stale energy start to drain from your body 7

into the Earth. At the same time the Earth is sending a new golden glowing energy up into your right foot. This energy will rise up through your right leg, into the right side of your body. It rises like a fountain up the right side filling your arm, neck, and head with this glowing Earth energy. It now passes down into your left shoulder, left arm, and then down your left side into your left leg, pushing all that stale energy out. Once you feel that this energy had been throughout your body, then close the tap in your left foot to keep it there. It only takes a few minutes to do this exercise, but it will clear the confusion within your aura and has now not only refreshed your body, but it will also have worked on relaxing you in preparation for your reading. TO BEGIN YOUR READING: 1.  Take the complete set of cards in your hand. If this is

the first time that you have used these cards then slowly separate each card with your fingers, doing so gently and lovingly. They have a unique energy and the substance of your reading will be purer and clearer if you fully connect with them at the start.

2.  Separate the 5 Gold Power Cards. You will be using

these cards later, after you have chosen your Working Cards, so put them to one side, face down until needed. 8

3.  Focus on the reason you are asking for guidance. Take

the remaining 24 Working Cards, and then shuffle them so that they are fully mixed after any previous use and so you can freely pick the cards that are valuable to you. When you are ready, use your left hand to place them face down upon the table. Spread them slightly so that you can reach and see all of the cards and will be able to select any one of them.

4.  Use your LEFT hand to select a card. Select a card that

you are drawn to, and then take that card from the pack and lay it face down on the table, away from the other cards. Select another card, still using your left hand, and place it face down to the right of the original card you selected. Do this one more time for the third card and place it to the right of the two that are already on the table. All the cards should still be face down.

5.  Clear the remaining cards. (Except the Gold Power

Cards, which you will need later) and put them back into the box. Returning to your chosen cards, the first you chose represents your past concerns, what has been troubling you, and how you have been dealing with the all the issues. The second card will bring you a clear understanding of what is going on now, and the third card will reveal what you can 9

and should be doing in the future to bring your life into the right place. 6.  Be Warned! Sometimes we are tempted to search until

we find the answers we want to hear and we ignore the messages that we need to hear. Picking more than three cards will only confuse you rather than bring clarity. Do not try and match the cards to where you may particularly want to be. Your own personal desires may not be where you actually need to be with your life!

7.  Understand your reading: The card on your left (the

first one you selected) is showing where you were in your immediate past and your concerns leading to the particular situation that affects you at the moment. It may be a way of thinking, or a fear or confusion that you need to understand. The second card indicates where you are now in your life. It also shows or tells you some of the things that you can do now to help yourself move forward. The final card is one that will show you potential paths so that you realize that your situation can change if you are prepared to make it happen.

8.  Pick the final card, your Power Card. Shuffle the five

Gold Power Cards and then spread them face down on the table. Accepting the wisdom given to you by 10

the Working Cards, feel yourself guided to one of these Power Cards and, using your left hand at all times, separate it from the others and turn it over. It is there to bring you greater awareness of the power you have within and how you can develop more with the understanding and knowledge that you have a powerful team to help you. It is there to help your attitude so that you are more positive about the need to move on. This card reinforces the reading you have just obtained from the other cards. 9.  A Reversed Card. If one of the cards you pick is

upside down then it is emphasizing the message and showing its importance to your situation. Pay careful attention to what you are being told.

10.  Two Cards Picked Together. If you pick up two cards

at the same time, keep them as they both apply to your message. Then, continue to pick the other cards you originally planned. On this occasion you will have an extra card in your reading, but this additional one is there for a particular purpose.

You now have your reading for your future. Let it inspire you.

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meanings of the cards In the pages that follow, you will be able to read the full description of the Woodland Wisdom from the various woodland characters. In the first section are the 24 Working Wisdom Cards and the second contains the remaining 5 Gold Power Cards. Both sets are arranged alphabetically. As you read the description of your chosen cards you will find that your own guides will quite possibly come in with an added message for you, or they may enhance the message that you are reading. As with any spirit message, this can come in a variety of forms such as thoughts, ideas, visions, dreams, feelings, or voices. Whatever way you receive your message, it will be affirming that the words given on the cards are correct and meaningful for your future. Always ensure that your mind is open, as a closed mind can reject too easily anything that does not fit within your comfort zone. Remember that a car cannot move forward unless you switch on the power and press the right pedals. Your life is the same.

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working wisdom cards BUTTERFLY FAIRY

The Butterfly Fairy gives the butterflies a head start in pollinating flowers. In the early part of the year they have a lot of competition from wasps and bees. It is good for a butterfly to be woken early by a fairy as it gives it time to dry its wings before it needs to feed. She will help as your life changes. The Butterfly Fairy says, “You are at a turning point in your life. Allow yourself to wake up to the news that God is with you as He is for all Fairy disciples. He will help you move forward with a new zest for the life you are living. Give it your all. You are empowered to be a success. Let it happen. In the past, you may have held back, but now is not the time to do this. Therefore, it is imperative that you take forward whatever energy is appropriate for your life. In the past you may not have always seen the importance of moving forward and what it could bring to your life. But now it is necessary for you to take forward your worth to a new level, where you will feel on a par with the world, and are able to bring forward a whole new area of development.”

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CHICKADEE FAIRY

The Chickadee Fairy is kept very busy. She finds safe nesting places in among the small branches for the birds in her care so that hawks cannot reach them. The nest is bound by straw, hay, or whatever grasses are available to make it strong. The Chickadee Fairy says, “You are at a place now that brings you pleasure and where you can relax and enjoy life. But this does not always happen, so take your time to enjoy the life God gives, and enjoy the blessings that the fairies bring. Enhance your life with love and wisdom. When you are at ease with yourself you can resonate fully with what your heart is telling you. If it tells you to move on, then you must listen, and fulfill that task that allows you to grow fully. And then enjoy the wisdom and power that that brings. For the time ahead is precious and you are at a crucial point of development if you allow it to happen. Feel free to explore the way forward by opening your mind to the possibilities ahead.” CORN FAIRY

Both the male and the female Corn Fairies have a glowing appearance as they are golden-haired beauties. The Corn Fairy is there to make each plant grow strong enough so that it can withstand the wind and pouring rain. It also prevents disease from spreading through a moldy crop. It works with the wheat, corn, and rye crops. 14

The Corn Fairies say “You are encouraged to take delight in your life and all that it brings. For it is there to bring you the joy of moving forward, and of knowing that you are someone who has the full potential to do God’s will. Allow yourself to join with the other fairies who gather together to help you. They are eager and happy to do this. For you have been chosen to bring about a better future that can help others. Do your work well, and you will enjoy a glowing rapport with some of God’s tiny creatures, for they come together with love to bring you the help you need. Call on them to bring you joy and it will be a positive experience for everyone. Remember the fairies in your prayers as they also need your help to do the will of God.” CORNFLOWER FAIRY

The Cornflower Fairy is a pretty fairy, dressed in a deep cornflower-blue color with a crown of daisies. She is seen within a clump of holly leaves as she listens to the insects hovering. She works with the Holly Fairy, because as each insect seeks out the cornflower, it is also tempted by the sweet-­smelling holly. The Cornflower Fairy says to you, “When you feel the urge to be generous in life, you do yourself good at the same time, but this does not diminish your power in any way. It enhances it. Know that anything good you do will bring twice as much favor if you include someone 15

else’s needs too. They will benefit too and this will be very worthwhile to both them and you. Apply yourself more favorably by giving your heart to whatever projects you start. You are someone who brings inner goodness and power to others, so you are assured of growth when you do this. When we commit to helping others to grow we free our minds to include others’ needs. This brings us power as we help others. But for the wisdom to be given we first need to feel embraced by love, and that will be where the love of God comes in.” DRAGONFLY FAIRY

Iridescent blue rays come from her skirt and her head is adorned with a circle of bird feathers. The Dragonfly Fairy resembles a dragonfly as she rests upon a red flower bud. She protects the dragonfly from dying in the wind and heavy rain by allowing it to rest between her encircled wings. She has a light and glowing appearance. Just as the Dragonfly Fairy protects the dragonfly, she brings her wings around you to protect you from harm and assures you, “I am there with you when you are fearful of change, and yet at the same time, you feel deeply that it is necessary to generate the wisdom that will give your life a boost.” She continues, “I will help you to feel the dynamism within you that will propel you forward. 16

You will feel a fairy’s breath upon your cheek. It will be present as if to soothe away your troubles and prepare you for the future. Remember that you are a very fortunate being and that the dimension of what you hold within you is enough for you to bring about many things. You really can do this if you allow yourself to believe.” ELM TREE ELF

A mighty fellow adorned in vibrant green and yellow, he has a pale grey cloak thrown over his shoulders, which shields him from the rays of sun and allows him to retreat into the forest unseen if he needs. He sings to the trees and where the forest is bare and diseased he spreads elm leaves to stimulate growth. The Elm Tree Elf says, “I am familiar to you as an elf who brings goodness to your soul. For you are a powerful and worthwhile person who needs to recognize your own talents and nurture them. Many souls are aware of the desire to do good, but fail to see how to bring it about. Believe in the way of the fairies and elves so that you can restore your soul and awaken it to a need to move on. Allow it to bring about good changes in your life and do this soon. The way forward is a joyful path. Know in your heart that the dismal past has now gone and instead there is great growth for you in the future. Never doubt it for just as you are forthright 17

in your words so am I. Look for the gold of my wings and they will help enchant your life.” FAIRY OF DAWN AWAKENING

She is a gentle loving being who attracts every stem of light within the universe with her rousing song, which is heard at the dawn of a new day and at the dawning of a new awareness in yourself. In her hair she wears the flowers that have been brought from all corners of the Earth. Her smile perpetuates new life with sunshine. The Fairy of Dawn Awakening says, “There is a need for you to move on in your life with a new dawn awakening. You have been upset many times in the past when you felt there was nothing there for you, and yet there was. It is here and now that you can see that you can take your life forward with a complete revelation of power. Do not waste your energies on anger, but instead awaken to fulfill all the good in your life. You have a bounteous future that can bring you a whole new force of power and wisdom. It does not need to be a way that inhibits you, but one instead that draws out your ambitions and abilities. Prepare now to awaken your spirit with the good news that you are ready to take your life forward.” 18

FAIRY OF EVENING DUSK

The beautiful Fairy of Evening Dusk brings a calm energy to the close of day in order to regenerate for the coming of a new day. She wears a silver gown of glimmering light that emulates the moon. She lies on a bed of soft feathers brought by all the birds in what is a joyful display of their love for her. The Fairy of Evening Dusk says to you, “To save your spirit from upset I can bring love and joy to your heart. So bring about the thought that you are a child of God, and that it is through His love that we are born. Shine out in the darkness of a dying day and live within the love of all that abounds in the cheerful glow of night. Allow this to place you in a better frame of mind. Fill your heart with a desire to move on so that you can advance with the confidence of one who has taken it into her heart to do so. You have the ability to do so much, but you do not need to be wary about the way the path weaves. Allow yourself the joy in knowing that you are cherished. For you can only fail in your heart if you do not allow yourself to move on fully. Allow it to happen and feel blessed.” FAIRY OF GOLDEN LIGHT

This beautiful fairy is called the Unicorn’s friend. Her glowing hair of golden rays brings her a distinctive appearance. She was distressed for a long time when the Unicorn 19

died out, but eventually decided on a mission of bringing a smile to anyone in the world needing help. They feel a childlike presence that enhances their day. The Fairy of Golden Light says, “If you are to bring about change in your life, you have to first appease nature. You have sought guidance, so it must bring you contentment to know that the Fairy Kingdom is there to bring a grandeur and worth to your life as never before. Free yourself from the tight bonds of past regrets and allow faith to generate healing in your heart. Enjoy the journey for you are about to embark on a better way of living that will bring you joy and fulfillment. Begin soon, for you have an ability beyond many people and you have been asked to use your prowess and wisdom to guide your life forward and bring about profound change. You have the authority to bring about change that will encourage others to believe in you and follow your example.” FAIRY OF THE WOODLAND REALMS

She is a younger member of the Fairy race who arrived when there were meadows to tend and cultivate. This demanded a dynamic fairy that would apply reason and be worthwhile to her tasks. She took responsibility for the trees and hedges that man used to divide up land, which upset many goblins and dwarves. 20

The Fairy of the Woodland Realms says, “You work long and hard to achieve some things, but you forget yourself and that is no good if you are to become a more powerful person for the future. You need to bring about some changes to your life, so that it brings happiness and joy to your heart and enfolds you in the love given by God. For His Will is such that it can bring happiness and joy to all who feel His power within them. And let it be soon that you feel this, for the way forward is of value to the greatest degree. Allow yourself to grow and you will feel the happiness within you grow too, for you are a dynamic being.” FOXGLOVE FAIRY

The Foxglove Fairy has a way of bringing consolation and contentment to all people. She can be seen draped in purple and merging into a virtual sea of purple Foxgloves. She has an abundance of joy in her heart and can help all people to feel better if they are despondent or upset in any way. The Foxglove Fairy says to you, “There are many things around you that you do not understand. But you will find good fortune in all that you do, if you learn to trust in the power and love given by God through the Foxglove Fairy. Let it be soon that you do this, for the way forward can only be accomplished if you are willing to bring about change in your life. And the need now is to bring about a greater dynamism within your life so that you can 21

follow your heart’s desire and not always your head. You are not always aware of the right way to do things, and yet the answers are there for you to see. Allow yourself to see what it is that your heart tells you is so.” GRASS FAIRY

Many animals rely on the Grass Fairy to nurture better grass and grains for their feed. He works with a squad of other fairies bringing sweet briar and elderflowers for the ground to nourish the grass. In the winter he helps Wood Elves and Tree Fairies to dust trees so that new growth will be fresh and clean in the spring. The Grass Fairy says, “You are aware of a need to move on in your life, but you don’t know how. So feel the power that is inside you waken your senses and stir your values.” Ask it “Are you ready to bring forward my new power?” And then you will be able to feel the stirrings begin. It will tell you clearly what you need to know. Although you have self-awareness, you may be holding back at times because of your indecision and that cannot do you any good. Ask yourself “Am I ready to move on?” and you will find that the answer is “Yes.” As you move forward you will feel a great wisdom and power to do right in your life. And that will do you good, for you will then accumulate a power to do what is good within your life. 22

HOLLY FAIRY

This Fairy is a bounding light of lemon and white flying amongst the branches of a holly bush, allowing each insect to take only a little sticky nectar before shooing it off to another plant. She works hard to find the insects necessary for pollinating. Some young playful insects are unable to concentrate so the Holly Fairy is glad for the Cornflower Fairy’s help. The Holly Fairy says to you, “You know you should not judge others, and yet you do at times because it is a human quality that you cannot always let go of. But remember that it is you who is judging yourself, as the time draws close for change. So, you must allow yourself the freedom to evolve and allow others to do so too. You will be unable to follow the way forward if you continue to dwell on the things that have happened in the past. Focus on the path forward that is full of zest. You have joy in your heart when you look inside for the answers that can compel you to take your life forward if you allow it to.” LEPRECHAUN

About a foot tall, he is wily and irascible and he solves disputes among insects and animals. He used to enjoy a lot of ale with the peasants, but God clipped his wings when he got too boisterous. He has a gruff but twinkly expression and is well meaning, working within God’s laws to bring goodness to the world. 23

The Leprechaun says, “To be a stupendously worthwhile person you have to embrace magic, which you have not found in your life for a while. It is time to lift that unwelcome weight, so that you can see that there is a joyful way forward. Goodness alone cannot bring you the joy of laughter and create warmth in your life. The magic that God brings can actually give you an enhanced life, and it can light your way for the future. Enjoy a laugh and realize it will not harm you at all. For the ecstasy of the moment is the magic of the day. That is a fact that will bring you a new way of learning and can take you forward with an eagerness to learn more.” LILY FAIRY

This is a wise and good fairy who cares for all water-bound creatures, protecting the fish above all else. She is only visible to them. She plays with the fish at times but also helps them to find suitable places to lay their eggs. She is a happy fairy who nurtures the ponds and streams with her singing. The Lily Fairy says, “There is an immediate way that you can change your life for the better. It is a wonderful way of learning to trust that will bring greater understanding in your life. You will use it to the fullest as you merge your life of work and play. You are an enchanting child of God and are recognized as such, so let Him help you through the day as He helps the fairies. Learning to trust just as the 24

fairy does can bring enchantment to your life. You have a great and empowering time ahead if you allow yourself to see and appreciate fully the need to trust.” OAK ELF

The Oak Elf is dressed in green with an oak-leaf collar. He tends to the oak trees in many woodlands and meadows. He is a very joyful fellow and he sings as he works because he enjoys his work and his singing helps the trees. The Oak Elf says, “Not all people in the world are fair, but if you trust with your heart you will find those who share their goodness with you. You have enchanted power for the needs of those around you, and like the Oak Elf, you give your love to the task. Pursue a worthwhile life that will give you a variety of people to help, not just one. For there is a similar trait that leads all people to good. You have an ability above many to secure a better way forward and to help those around you at the same time. You are ready to combine all work areas to give the best possible lift to your life. You are an able person and must now move forward in the best possible way.” ORCHID FAIRY

The Orchid Fairy is very beautiful, with black hair and white skin. She was in Atlantis until people abandoned their 25

original values for power; she then fled to the Bahamas. As the rich and powerful isolated themselves from those needing help, she turned to help the poor, fighting illness and assisting those that society fails. She also nurtures the orchid flowers. The Orchid Fairy says to you, “I am here to bring you the fiery cross of truth; that you are a powerful person and that you must believe in all areas of the power given. You are not holding back in all the ways you receive help, but you are not willing to succumb to your imagination enough. You need to believe in the power given to you, and for the truth to penetrate; that all that is given is given by God. Believe in all the little folk and endure in the belief that you have the power of God within you, for He is there at all times. Believe it. You can now move forward if you are trusting enough, and reach out to others along the way. Help them to play their part in what is to be done for the future so that you bring about change in the world.” PRIMROSE FAIRY

Her gentle appearance belies a steely nature that is there when the weather turns bitter and she needs to protect the open petals of the primrose. She has a way of turning each flower head into a crystal ball when they need to be protected and then unfolds her wings to protect them. She trembles with delight at the beauty of her task. 26

The Primrose Fairy says, “I give you protection as you rest in the pure gold of my light. You will fear nothing as I defend your right to grow and I enhance your life through love. Listen now to the rustling of my wings as you prepare to take your life forward, and unfold your wings for a flight of great beauty. I have been at your side for some time but you have been unaware of my presence. Now it is time for us to take flight together and gain that awareness that shall sharpen your perception of all valuable things. Surrender yourself to my protection and enjoy the wisdom and power it brings.” SNOWDROP FAIRY

The Snowdrop Fairy loves the winter when the animals in the wild come to caress her hands as she offers advice and help in the cold. She nestles close to the animals in the burrows allowing them to warm her against the icy blasts outside, teasingly playing with their tails as they sleep until they stir and are awake enough to see her smile. The Snowdrop Fairy says, “I am here to bring you enjoyment in your life. You will recognize the fairy’s touch as I bring my hand to yours and rest my face against your own as a touch of love. Celebrate the person you are, because you are so cherished and will always be. Enjoy the power that this brings, and know that I am here with 27

you to provide a better future. I will give you my love and cherish you for always if you will allow me to. But always remember it is you who has the power of change. See in yourself the person who has now found a great need to move on and has all the fire and steely determination to do it. You are about to do great things if you feel equipped to do it. And there is no reason why you shouldn’t, for you have the ability and the joy can be yours.” SNOW GOOSE FAIRY

The Snow Goose Fairy is dressed in white goose down and varies the shape of her wings according to the type of flight. For long flights when she follows the geese south in the winter she lengthens her wings along her body into a sail shape. She is seen in more northerly countries in the summertime. The Snow Goose Fairy says, “You are about to feel better about what you do. The thoughts that have held you back in the past are undergoing a change. You are now a more determined person, so allow this to stimulate a better future. Do not try to escape the need for authority in your life, but take it and enjoy the love that it brings you and those around you. Are you aware of your need to move on or have you been allowing yourself to feel that it was not yet 28

necessary? The time has come to prepare yourself to move forward in all ways. You will not flounder if you align yourself with the full power of the fairies. They are by your side to help you move forward.” SPIRIT OF THE MIGHTY OAK

With a face of great worldly beauty in shades of green and brown, the Spirit of the Mighty Oak Tree shows itself to be a cheerful fellow. He will bring ardor and joy to all who need it and he brings the absolute knowledge of your goodness and good. He shares his great wisdom about life. The Spirit of the Mighty Oak says to you, “You are a being of this world and you have chosen this life to bring you a time of joy. Use that power that is within you to attune yourself with the trees. There are many beings that are willing to bring their strength to you at this time. Value the worth they give, and you will adorn your life fully with the presence of the trees’ power and service. Feel awakened by that vital energy that is around you at times of need. Never forget that all trees are there to benefit the world, and they help you as part of their need to serve. For they are ardent in their work and they need to feel that they are able to be of service to the world’s needs.” 29

SYCAMORE FAIRY

The Sycamore Fairy is dignified and purposeful while she plays a small harp and sings tunefully to the trees. She is a counselor of woes and will listen if a tree cannot resonate fully with the will to flower and produce more seedlings. In the same way, she will also listen to you and calm you as needed. The Sycamore Fairy says, “I am here to soothe your mind and allow you a channel for your thoughts, so that they can release you for a more rewarding presence. That is God’s presence, for He has the power to change your life. So let your power be given and your life possessed in goodness and worth. You are now at a point in your life where you can bring an enormous change. If you believe you can do this, you will succeed. Give your heart to the future that awaits you, and you will find enormous benefit in this. You have an ability to move forward in your life with joy once you see the full power of your abilities.” TORTOISESHELL BUTTERFLY FAIRY

The Tortoiseshell Butterfly Fairy floats in and out of view over nettles and meadows. Her work is sometimes arduous, as she must find butterflies to wake them for pollinating to begin. They flit in and out of haystacks and rolls of grass, but they can be hard to wake. If it is raining it is impossible to persuade the idling butterfly to come out. 30

The Tortoiseshell Butterfly Fairy says, “You have felt some anguish in the past and yet never gave up because you are a persistent worker. You already understand the presence of the angels and the fairies, and you will feel a change coming soon that will exalt you to a better way of living. Listen for the hasty notes of the Tortoiseshell Butterfly Fairy’s wings in your ears, and know that they are there to carry you forward to a place of power within your mind. Enjoy the ride as you progress, for you will bring good fortune to your path forward and you will enjoy your life fully. So start now and attach the necessary importance to the way ahead for you are at a point of development where you can take your life forward in a significant way and enjoy it more. But do not expect the work ahead to always be easy, as it will not be, and you may need the help of others. Learn to ask for the help to be given.” WILLOW FAIRY

The Willow Fairy has a pure white dress and a headdress of golden willow flowers. She is calm until marauding beetles attack the willow tree and then she becomes a fairy with attitude. She brings in small mice to eat the beetles. She has a busy day and begins it by caressing the trees with a song—a melody to help their growth. The Willow Fairy asks you, “Are you really aware of your needs, or are you just saying that you want to move forward 31

and then doing nothing about it? There are those who inhibit you at times. You must now feel a need to change this aspect of your life, for this must happen before the goodness will show through. You are not inhibited by God, but are helped by Him. There are many ways in which you can invoke your power upon the world. By doing so, you can bring forward good energies that are therapeutic both to your needs and others. This brings a happier, more fulfilling life for you are ready now to receive the full worth of God. You are ready to take forward your life in many ways if you allow the changes to begin.”

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the gold power cards You have now had a reading from the Working Wisdom Cards and it is now the turn of one of the Gold Power Cards to bring an emphasis to that, which you already have. Please remember to lay the five cards out on the table face down using your left hand, and then select one of those cards for the final reading. These power cards are there to bring a distinctive and realistic view of what you are able to achieve with help. You are given the full help of each Woodland Wisdom character that you have chosen. The information given within these five cards is there to supplement the wisdom of your other cards. Read them and know that the power and the wisdom given by your chosen character is then to act a catalyst for your wise choices ahead and so that you feel a purpose within your life. The character that you have chosen is there by your side and it will bring ardour and growth as you need for the future. ELFIN DUKE

Wise and powerful, the Elfin Duke works with the Heart Chakra, bringing love to all negotiations. He has a need to serve God and shows when he is with you and helping you grow by showing you a shimmering orange gold. In this way, he shows that he can help you grow. 33

Know that the power of the Elfin Duke is there to bring about change in your life. All power is given to you by God and the Elfin Duke is able to bring you a resounding color of orange to show you his presence and enforce his ability to help your growth. An Elfin Duke has mighty power and he has a need to serve God well, so he is helping you feel ambitious and worthwhile throughout your life. He is there to glorify your understanding of the countryside and he adorns your head with the leaves of the forest shaped into a coronet. Enjoy his power and take your life forward accordingly. You now have an ability to generate more experience by working with God, and He will show you a way to propel your life forward. Feel safe and know that you are adored. ELFIN PRINCESS

The Elfin Princess is very beautiful and her flowing golden hair looks like a carpet adorned with flowers. She is serene but powerful and if her eyes fix on a problem, she is able to avert disaster. She can bring changes within the world through her thinking. Although you may have felt hesitant about taking on some tasks in the past, there is a need for you to do them now. Like many things that are constantly put off, they are accumulating and as a result they are not allowing you space to breathe freely. Do these outstanding tasks 34

and allow yourself to grow and to feel less restricted by your work. You have an intense drive to adjust your life and this cannot be done until all tasks are completed. So do them diligently and well and be proud of the way you have worked. When you do, you will feel a pride within that will carry you forward to a whole new dimension in your life. Once there, you will glow with the adoration of all those whom you help. FAIRY PRINCESS OF SUMMER FLOWERS

A warm, ardent and beautiful creature, she flits majestically through the countryside. Her pure gold cloak splits open for her wings to slide through, and her coronet is made from tiny, brightly-colored wildflowers. She is seen on sunny days alongside other fairy folk, her mind anticipating the awakening of all the insects. The Fairy Princess of Summer Flowers uses her loving power to show people there are many good ways to help the meadowlands and the forests, as well as themselves, when they listen to what their hearts are telling them. When you fall, you will sometimes find that you doubt the power of God is there for you. Although God is constant throughout the situations in your life, you have freedom of choice and it is up to you to take or reject what He offers you. Never forget that He is there to help you move forward in your life, not to foster the objections that you 35

may hold. Enjoy your life more, for you have the capacity to be a truly worthwhile person and this will magnify the joy you feel, if you allow it. FAIRY PRINCESS OF WINTER FLOWERS

A very pretty fairy, she is diligent about getting things done, as God needs. If any fairies neglect their duties of tending flowers or waking the insects, she reprimands them and does it herself. She attends to nature’s needs, persevering until a task is finished. But she is generous and can be seen caressing the flowers and being kind to the early bees. Realize now that this is the right time for you to move on, for you have exhausted the pathway that you have already trodden. It is time for you to find new areas to walk, as well as new boundaries to cross. For the wisdom and guidance of God’s purpose is to bring new ways to work and explore new goals. You are ready now to give your life to new things and enjoy the results of your efforts. There are many ways to grow and we must not impede that growth by hesitating. Allow yourself to grow and enjoy all that that it brings. You are a wise person, and that wisdom can take you far. As you travel forward in your life, you can also then allow your knowledge to help others to grow. For when you share, you are allowing other people to benefit from what you have gained. 36

TREE FAIRY

A beautiful and multidimensional being, she can appear as a fairy or as a growing part of a tree. A cheeky but robustlooking fairy, she resembles a small pixie. Her red hair catches the morning sun as she flies through the branches. But when necessary, she can blend into the background so that even the insects cannot see her. You have been discontented with some parts of your life at times, but you are now on a journey of rebirth. You should exercise your love more freely, because your love creates power. You have known for a while that a time is coming when you will be able to free your mind of any encumbrances and allow it to grow. Now is that time, so the Tree Fairy asks you to grow as never before. She will be there to help you achieve that feeling of being worthwhile. You are a child of God and you have intense feelings within you. Use these feelings to guide you, and then you can enjoy the work that is ahead of you. For there are many things to do and you will enjoy venturing forward on new projects.

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sample readings To help you in your own reading, we provide examples of two actual readings for two very different and real people. We think that by including these readings you will see better how to read and interpret your own cards. READING ONE

The lady who chose these cards knows that she had a lot of spiritual work ahead of her. She still had doubts about her abilities at times and needs to be reassured about her capabilities. She can work quite intensively and because she is afraid of missing opportunities and letting people down, she does not relax enough and enjoy her journey. She was aware that changes were happening in her life but she needed to know that she was applying herself in the best way and if there was any area in which she was failing. We will not reproduce the actual wording of the card as you can read this for yourself elsewhere in the book, but the interpretive reading will show the actual meaning of the card in this case. For her past card she picked the Tortoiseshell Butterfly Fairy. Right from the start the card is confirming that this lady fully understands all about working with spirit. This card 38

confirms her own power in what she has been doing and points out the importance of what lies ahead. She is at a significant point of development in her life. This Tortoise Butterfly Fairy tells her to enjoy herself more and to believe in herself. It is also saying that change will not be a “walk in the park” and she will need to ask for help. For the present card she chose the Grass Fairy. Again, this card is confirming the need for her to move on in her life, but that she has been unsure how to do so. In this case she has to ask the Grass Fairy if it is ready to bring her new power. She also has to ask herself if she feels ready to move on. In this instance she has confirmed that this is what she wants and that because she has articulated the question, she is manifesting her future to her own soul and to her consciousness. She will now find a combination of wisdom and power within her. For her future card she chose the Leprechaun. We all have this image of a Leprechaun being a teller of jokes and an all round fun-loving little fella. And that is exactly what he is. The card is telling her that she needs to put a little magic into her life. She is aware of her own need to do the best she can for others, but she also needs to relax a little more and have some fun. By enjoying what she is doing and having a laugh at the same time she is generating positive energy, not only for herself but for others that she touches. 39

Her Gold Card was the Tree Fairy. You can see right now that this fairy has identified the past discontent that this lady has had. Reinforcing the previous messages, finally this one is saying that she has the power and the need to move on, and she has now to grow as never before. She knows that she is a child of God and all His power. There are many things for her to do and she will enjoy venturing forward on each new project and each day. READING TWO

This is from a man who is very spiritual and has great power and ability. His earlier life was very stressful due to challenges and uncertainties he faced in his job. This affected his health and his outlook and although that is in his past, the memories and insecurities still remain with him, making it difficult for him to trust fully. So, he is often unsure about his power and direction. On this occasion he needed reassurance that he is doing the right thing and is now getting the balance right. For his past card he chose the Tortoiseshell Butterfly Fairy. This card tells him that he has always managed to do what he had to do, even when it was difficult. His belief in the presence of angels and fairies helps his awareness of an upcoming change in his life. It continues to say that he should attach great importance to the way ahead. He is at a point of development where he can now really take his life 40

forward in a better way and enjoy it even more. It will not be easy and he may need help, so he has to learn to ask for that help when it is needed. For the present card he chose the Elm Tree Elf. Although others are aware of his need to move forward, he doesn’t always see it, but by his belief in fairies he can wake up to the need to progress. By moving forward he can put the difficulties of the past behind him. He should never doubt that there is a lot of growth ahead. For the future card he chose the Fairy of Dawn Awakening. In no uncertain terms, this card is telling him that he is now at the threshold of a new awakening. He should not waste energy on anger or regret about the past but to recognize the abundant goodness that he has in his future. This whole new force of power and wisdom will take him forward with ambition and the ability to create good. The Gold Card choice was the Fairy of Summer Flowers. This card is reminding him that his life is full of personal choices and tasks, which he can do or ignore, according to his free. Although God is a constant presence in his life, he may have doubted at times when things were difficult. Although he has free choice there are at times when he doesn’t make the most of opportunities that are offered. He should remember 41

that God is there to help him avoid difficult situations in the future and to bring joy into his life. As you can see from the two cases above, you should use the information on the cards as a guide as to what you should be doing with your life, but without distorting the message in any way. You must ensure that you do not force or read meanings into the information given on the card that is not really there. The cards you select provide divine guidance to help you to progress and for possibly even furthering the lives of those around you through your development. Just be aware that you do indeed have free will in all that you do and that includes using the messages on the cards. You can ignore them and do nothing, but that would be a great shame when by putting in a little personal effort you may be able to live a life that is far better than you could ever imagine! Live your life to the full, just as it was meant to be.

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about frances munro

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rances started channeling her guide in 1999, initially with writings of spiritual guidance and then with personalized readings. Her channeling evolved into helping people move on to greater understanding, which promotes more tolerance in the world. Frances now runs retreats, courses, and classes for people to learn how to connect with their own spirit guides, receive their own guidance, release blockages, and live a more balanced and aware life. Everyone has an ability to communicate with spirit and the simplicity of some of the exercises surprises many as they learn how to continue their development at home. Frances and her husband Michael Munro have created an organization called A United Planet to help develop knowledge and resources as part of the program to repair and develop the world and take forward the knowledge of the Infinite Source.

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about peter pracownik

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eter Pracownik created the artwork for the Imperial Dragon Oracle, Dragon Tarot, and The Lord of the Rings Tarot, all published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Peter lives with his wife and artist Nicola on the edge of the northern cliffs of Cornwall. His house is situated on a dragon ley line connecting a power source, which runs off the St Michael’s ley through to Glastonbury Tor. Peter has an extensive knowledge of myths and legends; Celtic, Saxon and Arthurian in particular. Since going into print in 1989 more than six million impressions of his art in have been sold in many different formats. From originals to limited edition prints, tarots, oracles, greetings cards, album covers, t-shirts, jigsaws to name but a few. He has an archive of over 900 works of art and continues to be constantly inspired by the magic and etherealism within the world of Fae. With over 80 fairy paintings to his name, Peter continues to be enchanted with the mystical realms of the parallel world. For him, doing Woodland Wisdom in conjunction with the truly inspiring Frances Munro has “revealed yet another beautiful world to step into; a 44

further portal of expression that has led me to many new and true revelations.” personal note by the artist

Special thanks goes out to both Frances and Michael Munro. Also to my wife Nicola, for the opportunity and assistance in completing this enthralling oracle.

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