Who created The Solitary Witch Oracle?

The deck was created by author Lucy Cavendish and illustrated by Lady Viktoria, a Canadian artist based near Lake Simcoe who works in acrylics. Lucy Cavendish is known for her work in oracles and witchcraft.

How many cards are in The Solitary Witch Oracle?

The Solitary Witch Oracle contains 45 cards and comes with a 180-page companion book rich with narratives, guidance, and practical materials about crystals and working with the deck.

Is The Solitary Witch Oracle good for solo spiritual practice?

Yes, it was designed specifically for independent spiritual seekers. Its core themes — authenticity, solitude, intuition, and personal initiation — make it ideal for solo practitioners doing shadow work or inner exploration.

Are the cards in The Solitary Witch Oracle large?

The cards are fairly large at approximately 14 by 9.5 cm, which may make shuffling difficult for smaller hands. The upside is that the detailed illustrations are easy to appreciate at this size.

The Solitary Witch Oracle Review: Time to Be Alone with Yourself

Some decks seem to find you at exactly the right moment. That’s what happened with The Solitary Witch Oracle by Lucy Cavendish, illustrated by Lady Viktoria. This deck feels custom-made for times of inner work and self-discovery.

First Impressions

From the very first glance, the cards’ unique color palette captivated me. Despite being full of color, the illustrations have a wonderfully muted quality — as if dusted with moonlight. This creates a special mood: calm, meditative, inviting inner dialogue.

Holding these cards, you feel a particular stillness — like sitting by a window with a cup of hot tea, watching snow fall through the night. This is a deck for quiet evenings, candlelit meditations, and honest conversations with your true self.

About the Deck

The Solitary Witch Oracle contains 45 cards telling stories of solitary witches — independent messengers of magic who love others but value freedom and wild nature even more. The deck’s name resonated with me immediately; studying occult practices is often a solitary journey.

Creator Lucy Cavendish possessed psychic abilities from childhood and, finding no answers in school or traditional religion, embarked on a personal quest to develop her gifts. Artist Lady Viktoria lives by Lake Simcoe in Canada, working with acrylic paints and drawing inspiration from nature, motherhood, and dreams.

The 180-page companion book is rich with stories and information: card explanations through short narratives, step-by-step guidance for working with the deck, information about crystals, and other practical materials.

Visual Style

Each card looks as though bathed in moonlight — creating an effect of nighttime magic, quiet sorcery. The more I work with these cards, the more I appreciate the deeply comforting quality of their muted tones. Though I’ve always loved bright colors, over the years my soul has increasingly been drawn to restrained, smoky shades. There’s peace and depth in them.

The cards are fairly large (about 14 by 9.5 cm), which can make shuffling tricky, especially with smaller hands. But the upside is that you can fully appreciate the illustration details. The box is spacious enough to store not just the deck and book, but small crystals or herbs for energy cleansing.

Core Themes

The deck is ideal for work around:

Finding your authentic path — staying true to yourself regardless of the cost
Embracing solitude — the difference between isolation and conscious retreat
Connecting with natural cycles — the whispers of elements, plants, and the cosmos
Developing intuition — personal practice and inner wisdom
Authenticity — the strength of being different

Favorite Cards

Look Closer, She is Not Lonely

My absolute favorite. This card reminds us that loneliness and solitude are different things. During periods when we spend more time indoors, it helps us understand the difference between isolation and conscious retreat. In consultations, I often use it when a client is afraid of being alone with themselves.

The Maiden and the Imbolc Lamb

A card directly connected to seasonal energy. It reflects the very essence of the Imbolc celebration — the first signs of nature’s rebirth, the tenderness and vulnerability of new beginnings. Its message is especially powerful in the context of our life projects: what are we ready to tenderly nurture right now?

She Sleeps With the Stars

One of the most visually beautiful cards in the deck. Its energy is connected to dreamwork and intuition. I remember when this card came up for a client who had been ignoring her dreams for years — it became the catalyst for starting a dream journal.

Ancestors and Apples

A profound card about connection with roots, traditions, and heritage. It helps us recognize which parts of our past experience we carry into the new cycle and what we leave behind. It often becomes a bridge to conversations about family patterns and their transformation.

Self-Initiation

An especially powerful card for solo practitioners. It speaks of responsibility for your spiritual path and of the truth that real initiation happens within. It often points to the need to create a personal ritual for transitioning between seasons.

How to Work with This Deck

“Inner Light” Spread. I designed this specifically for the Solitary Witch Oracle. Five positions:

What part of myself am I hiding from the world?
What prevents me from being fully myself?
What practice will help me connect with inner wisdom?
What seed of authenticity can I plant now?
How do I find balance between solitude and connection?

Evening ritual. Each evening, light a candle, draw one card, and meditate with it, recording insights in a journal. After a few weeks, you’ll notice your intuitive connection deepening significantly.

Combined readings. Draw the day’s main energy from a seasonal oracle, then draw specific guidance from the Solitary Witch. This creates wonderfully layered, rich readings.

Notice your first reaction. A little professional secret: pay attention to your immediate emotional response to the card you draw. The most important message is often contained in that instinctive reaction.

Who Is This Deck For?

The deck is especially valuable for:

Beginning practitioners seeking their individual path
Those who feel “different” and want to find strength in it
People going through periods of retreat or isolation
Those wanting to develop intuition and personal practice

If you need a deck that gives quick, simple answers — this isn’t it. The Solitary Witch Oracle requires willingness for honest self-examination. But if you’re ready, this deck becomes a faithful guide.

Pairing with Other Decks

The Solitary Witch Oracle beautifully complements the Seasons of the Witch: Imbolc Oracle. They share similar themes and mood — both devoted to solitary practice, inner work, and self-discovery. Even visually they echo each other: muted tones, splashes of icy blue, groundedness and mystery.

It also pairs well with:

Seasons of the Witch: Yule Oracle — for working with winter stillness
Oracle of Mystical Moments — for adding a surreal dimension

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