Venelestis Medicatrix: Botanical Oracle card deck • Herbalism, Plant witchcraft

This is a pre-order listing for the upcoming deck Venelestis Medicatrix.
The pre-order, production and shipping timeline is: 
Gathering of pre-orders: 16.8. - 13.9.2024
Production of decks: 16.9. - 22.10.2024
Shipping: from 28.10.2024
 
These decks will be made in a small batch (number of decks is based on pre-orders) in the Czech Republic. They are created by me and printed by a small local printing press, completed by hand and shipped by me. 
 
Venelestis Medicatrix is a botanical oracle deck featuring detailed illustrations of common and lesser-known plants. Each card provides information on the plant's appearance, medicinal uses, magical properties, and its role in the ecosystem.

Designed for both beginners and experienced herbalists, the deck is a practical tool for plant identification and a source of inspiration for exploring the natural world. Learn about the healing properties of herbs, discover the magic of plants, and deepen your connection to nature.Whether you're interested in botany, herbalism, or divination, this deck offers a comprehensive exploration of the plant kingdom.

This deck features 56 plant and insect allies, most of them well known from our everyday life as medicinal herbs, spices, foods and from our own nature and gardens.
 
Card Specifications
Deck of 56 cards (with possibility of future expansions)
Full color front and back, rounded corners
Size: 62mm x 112mm
Paper: thick card stock, matte finish
 
Packaging
Foil packed 
Comes with*:
a natural linen bag
two natural wood cardstands
 *All three are in raw form, in order for you to be able to customize and make them your own. 
 
Features
Deepen your connection with nature: Explore the rich history, medicinal benefits, and magical associations of a variety of plants and insects.
Work with the power of herbs: Use the cards as a divination tool, for ritual work, or simply as a source of inspiration.
Protect your cards: Safely store your deck in the included cloth sachet.
 
Venelestis Medicatrix: Botanical Oracle Card Deck is perfect for:
Herbal enthusiasts: Learn about the healing properties and magical uses of plants.
Spiritual seekers: Connect with the natural world and explore plant spirituality.
Divination practitioners: Utilize the cards as a tool for guidance and insight.
Anyone interested in holistic wellness: Discover the holistic benefits of herbs and nature.
 
The deck will not come with a LWB or an explanation pamphlet, it is meant to work with the readers intuition and using available herbal resources or the online entries at http://www.venelestis.com/herbal

The plants and insects featured in this deck are: 
Achillea millefolium - Yarrow
Alcea rosea - Hollyhock
Althaea officinalis - Marshmallow
Anethum graveolens - Dill
Arctium tomentosum - Woolly burdock
Arnica montana - Arnica
Artemisia dracunculus - Tarragon
Avena sativa - Oat
Bistorta officinalis - Bistort
Calluna vulgaris - Heather
Cicorium intybus - Chicory
Citrus limon - Lemon
Coffea arabica - Coffee
Conium maculatum - Hemlock
Cynara cardunculus - Globe artichoke
Datura inoxia - Jimsonweed
Echinacea purpurea - Purple coneflower
Echium vulgare - Viper's bugloss
Foeniculum vulgare - Fennel
Hedera helix - Ivy
Helleborus niger - Hellebore
Humulus lupulus - Hops
Lavandula angustifolia - Lavender
Levisticum officinale - Lovage
Lunaria annua - Honesty
Malus sylvestris - Crab apple
Malva sylvestris - Common mallow
Matricaria chamomilla - German chamomile
Melissa officinalis - Lemon balm
Myosotis scorpioides - Forget-me-not
Myrtus communis - Myrtle
Narcissus poeticus - Poet's narcissus
Nasturtium officinale - Watercress
Paris quadrifolia - Herb-Paris
Passiflora incarnata - Passionflower
Petasites hybridus - Butterbur
Plantago lanceolata - Ribwort plantain
Potentilla erecta - Tormentil
Primula veris - Cowslip
Pulmonaria officinalis - Lungwort
Pulsatilla vulgaris - Pasqueflower
Ribes uva-crispa - Gooseberry
Ruta graveolens - Rue
Tanacetum parthenium - Feverfew
Tanacetum vulgare - Tansy
Tribulus terrestris - Puncturevine
Tussilago farfara - Coltsfoot
Vaccinium myrtillus - Bilberry
Valeriana officinalis - Valerian
 
Insects:
Bombus terrestris - Bumblebee
Bombyx mori - Silkworm
Cetonia aurata - Rose chafer
Danaus plexippus - Monarch butterfly 
Apis mellifera - Honey bee
Vespa crabro - European hornet
Vespula vulgaris - Common wasp