The Afro Fantasy Walking Tree Oracle is a beautifully illustrated 50-card oracle deck, which is a blend of both traditional tarot (Major Arcana) and oracle cards.

Each card combines folklore, planetary signs, zodiac signs, realms (of which there are 9), and associated plants/herbs, which gives the reader plenty of interpretations and meanings behind each card drawn. The manual is very clear, giving both upright and reversed meanings, as well as in-depth explanations of each card's overall design.

There's further explanation of the 9 realms: object, physical, ethereal, astral, mental, intuition, ancestral, coincidental, and the mythic realm - and the meaning and uses of each for readings.

A fantastic and beautifully crafted tool for any BIPOC reader or practitioner.

[This review is based on NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion]

Thank you, North Atlantic Books, for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own:

A Unique Blend of Tradition, Ancestral Wisdom, and Botanical Magic.

As someone who has reviewed many oracle and tarot decks—both mass-market and indie—I can confidently say that this oracle has truly captivated me. The creator brings a fresh and innovative perspective to the concept of an oracle deck. The guidebook is written in a clear and accessible way, allowing readers to connect deeply with the author's experience and knowledge. I especially appreciated how the author explains the reasoning behind certain card choices and structural decisions; it adds immense value to the overall understanding of the deck.

This oracle beautifully integrates the Major Arcana and the Court Cards from traditional tarot, while also introducing new cards that enrich the overall system. The tarot archetypes are illustrated in a stunning African art style, full of meaningful details—planetary symbols, zodiac signs, realms, and associated plants—offering endless layers of interpretation. One small difference I noticed is that the zodiac associations don’t exactly follow the Golden Dawn system, but that variation makes the deck even more unique.

What sets this deck apart is how it reflects the creator’s cultural worldview. The book offers insight into their ancestral perspective, including an explanation of the nine realms. Each card entry includes a description of the main figure or archetype, the upright and reversed meanings, a spiritual practice, a ritual involving herbs, and even a suggested tea blend. There are also several spreads included, focusing on themes like ancestral guidance and personal purpose.

I believe this deck is an excellent addition for spiritual practitioners or anyone interested in deepening their self-exploration through ritual and reflection. As someone who practices green witchcraft, I was especially drawn to the integration of plant magic—it’s both grounding and inspiring. I’m eagerly awaiting its official release and can’t wait to feature it on my channel. This oracle has truly won my heart.

Inspired by Afrofuturism and African spiritual traditions, this beautifully illustrated oracle deck is an invitation to connect deeply with your ancestors, the land, and the 9 realms

Includes a 200-page guidebook

Nothing is devoid of spirit. The Old Ways are calling to us, asking us to return to the future sooner than later. Discover plant allies and how to use them for healing and connecting to the realms. Rebuild and restore your relationship with the natural world inside and outside yourself. Participate in ritual. Commune with nature. Build relationship with ancestral energies.

For BIPOC healers, diviners, and metaphysical enthusiasts, this beautifully illustrated 50-card deck connects you to the living world through meditative practices. This deck allows you to spiritually connect to yourself and the environment in a way that isn’t defined or shaped as a response to whiteness.

Each card has a title and an inspiring original illustration by Jonathon Stalls. Using the guide book, you can access different corresponding features: ritual and herbs; planetary and zodiac correspondence; and medicine of the 9 realms:

The object realm
The physical realm
The ethereal realm
The astral realm
The mental realm
The intuition realm
The ancestral realm
The coincidental realm
The mythic realm

The Afro Fantasy Walking Tree Oracle can also be used as a diagnostic tool to connect the reader to ritual and medicine in nature.

I received this advanced reader copy and would recommend it as a guidebook for Afro descendants of this closed practice. If I had to describe the book in three words, they are: reference, revelation and rites.

I loved the artwork and the different elements used in the Oracle deck. I thought it was very interesting to use major arcana cards from the Tarot along with Oracle cards created by the creator of the deck. I also really liked that natural elements, numerology, astrology, and folklore is used on each card. Some cards are also different colors which correspond to a particular element. It’s a great deck full of powerful information.

I got an advance digital look at this deck for my feedback. I think it’s a beautiful deck that anyone really into Afro futurism or their Afro roots (and beyond) will enjoy.