Oracle of Mystical Moments Review: A Door into the World of Dreams

Today I want to introduce you to a deck that immediately captured my imagination — the Oracle of Mystical Moments by artist Catrin Welz-Stein. This oracle has been a true discovery and earned a special place in my collection.

First Impressions

When I first opened this deck, it felt like peering into an illustrated book of dreams. Here, women transform into butterflies, flowers grow from heads, and human figures merge with nature, creating extraordinary hybrid beings. Stylistically, it reminds me of “Alice in Wonderland” or “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” — the same fairy-tale, slightly eerie but enchanting motifs.

I’ll be honest — at first I struggled with intuitive understanding of the card meanings. The titles don’t always obviously connect to the images, and I found myself frequently consulting the booklet. But gradually, I realized that this very ambiguity makes the deck special — it invites deep immersion into your own subconscious.

About the Deck

The Oracle of Mystical Moments contains 52 cards featuring digital collages by Catrin Welz-Stein, a German artist working at the intersection of digital art and surrealism. Each card is a multilayered collage of vintage photographs, natural elements, and fantastical details.

The cards are close to standard tarot size, with titles at the bottom of each card. An interesting detail — the headings are rendered in different colors, harmonizing beautifully with the illustrations. The card backs are soft blue with a bronze pattern, creating a compelling contrast with the rich imagery on the face.

Visual Style

Imagine a blend of surrealist imagery and vintage aesthetics, as if you’re leafing through an antique album where every photograph holds hidden magic. The works resemble a dream where everything familiar takes on new, unexpected forms.

The surrealist style creates a dreamlike sensation where ordinary logic doesn’t apply. Here, houses can fly, fish swim through the air, and trees grow from teapots. This visual language is perfectly suited for working with the subconscious and intuition.

Core Themes

• Feminine energy and wisdom — most cards depict women in various states and guises, from tender to majestic
• Transformation — many cards show the process of change, transitioning from one state to another
• Nature and imagination — flowers, trees, butterflies, and birds carry deep symbolic meaning
• The subconscious and dreams — the deck as a mirror for hidden thoughts and feelings
• Unity with nature — hybrid half-human, half-animal figures symbolizing our deep connection to the natural world

Despite the prevalence of feminine imagery, the deck doesn’t feel exclusively “feminine.” Rather, it speaks to universal archetypes that resonate with everyone.

Favorite Cards

Transformation

Depicts a woman becoming a butterfly. This card is about visible changes and about inner rebirth. It reminds us that true transformation always begins from within and often requires a period of solitude, like a butterfly’s cocoon. When it appears, I ask the client: “What are you ready to let go of to become who you truly can be?”

Miss Sunshine

A girl whose head literally glows like the sun. The card speaks of mental clarity, inner light, and the ability to illuminate the dark areas of life. This isn’t superficial optimism — it’s a deep confidence in your own strength and potential.

Touch the Sky

A girl gazing down from the heavens to earth. A card about the power of creative thinking and the ability to break free from reality’s limitations. It often appears when you need to look at a situation from an unexpected angle.

Secrets

An image of a girl opening a door to a hidden space. The card speaks of subconscious desires, hidden talents, and unacknowledged aspects of personality. It invites you to explore the parts of yourself you usually keep in shadow.

Bloom

Flowers growing from a woman’s head — one of the deck’s most beautiful images. It symbolizes the blossoming of thoughts and ideas, creative awakening. The card often appears for clients experiencing a creative surge or on the verge of an intellectual breakthrough.

How to Work with This Deck

“Dream Room” Spread. I created this specifically for this oracle. Five cards in a cross pattern:

1. Threshold (top) — what stands between you and your subconscious?
2. Mirror (right) — how do you see yourself?
3. Shadow (bottom) — what don’t you want to acknowledge about yourself?
4. Treasure (left) — what hidden resource is available to you now?
5. Window (center) — what new vision is opening?

This spread is especially effective for creative blocks, life transitions, or when you feel disconnected from your intuition.

Tarot combination. Do a basic tarot spread, then draw one card from this oracle as the “voice of the subconscious” or “hidden aspect of the situation.” The oracle brings the subconscious element; the tarot provides structure and direction.

Working with imagery. Don’t rush to the booklet. First, study the card and let the images speak. Write down your first associations, then check the meaning. Your own interpretation is often more accurate.

Who Is This Deck For?

This deck has become especially valuable to me for working with creative blocks and self-discovery questions. It’s not for those seeking quick, definitive answers, but it can be a remarkable guide for those ready to explore their inner world.

Ideal for:

• People with strong visual thinking
• Artists, writers, and creative professionals
• Those who work with the subconscious and dreams
• Lovers of surrealism and fantasy aesthetics
• Experienced practitioners seeking an unconventional tool

Pairing with Other Decks

The Oracle of Mystical Moments is the first part of a trilogy by Catrin Welz-Stein. It pairs beautifully with:

• Tarot of Mystical Moments — tarot by the same artist, creating a complete working toolkit
• Botanical Dreams Oracle — the trilogy’s finale with botanical themes
• Any classic tarot — the oracle complements tarot as the “voice of the subconscious”

All three trilogy decks are available in our Telegram bot — try them and feel the differences!