Based on research into the Victorian Language of Flowers and lavishly illustrated in 41 cards, this clever deck and book set does double duty as a card game and personal oracle deck.
In the classic parlor game, each player picks seven cards from the deck. Studying their cards, the player chooses one and places it face-down in the center of the table. They proceed to tell a story giving a sense of what the flower means. For example, if a player pulled the Orange Lily card, they could tell this story: "A rake attempted to lift my skirt and, when I rebuffed him, stole a kiss at the ball. The next time I saw him, I presented this flower and turned my back on him. I hope I shall never see him again." The group then attempts to guess which flower it is. It makes for a fine vintage evening of laughter.
Used as an oracle deck, these beautifully illustrated cards are just the thing for calming the mind, thinking through issues, and convincing yourself to stop and smell the flowers. Including a card for 'the answer is yes' and 'the answer is no', it is wonderfully clarifying.
The fully illustrated companion volume explains the history of the symbolic code daring Victorian ladies and gents used to pass messages in bouquets: the roots of the practice in Turkey, its rise in Europe and its fascinating cultural connotations on both sides of the Atlantic. You'll learn how a mispronounced word gave the tulip its name and why the colors of the rose have so many meanings. Included in this set are a deck, directions for playing Victorian parlor games, and a fully illustrated book that includes details on each plant and an appendix of recipes for bouquets useful in your own life. This includes the Bugger Off Bouquet, to be given to those you would rather not see again.
Let this lavishly illustrated book and card deck lead you up the historical garden path. You'll never know what the flowers will have to tell you.
tarot size cards arrive boxed with a paperback book.
Based on research into the Victorian Language of Flowers and lavishly illustrated in 41 cards, this clever deck and book set does double duty as a card game and personal oracle deck.
In the classic parlor game, each player picks seven cards from the deck. Studying their cards, the player chooses one and places it face-down in the center of the table. They proceed to tell a story giving a sense of what the flower means. For example, if a player pulled the Orange Lily card, they could tell this story: "A rake attempted to lift my skirt and, when I rebuffed him, stole a kiss at the ball. The next time I saw him, I presented this flower and turned my back on him. I hope I shall never see him again." The group then attempts to guess which flower it is. It makes for a fine vintage evening of laughter.
Used as an oracle deck, these beautifully illustrated cards are just the thing for calming the mind, thinking through issues, and convincing yourself to stop and smell the flowers. Including a card for 'the answer is yes' and 'the answer is no', it is wonderfully clarifying.
The fully illustrated companion volume explains the history of the symbolic code daring Victorian ladies and gents used to pass messages in bouquets: the roots of the practice in Turkey, its rise in Europe and its fascinating cultural connotations on both sides of the Atlantic. You'll learn how a mispronounced word gave the tulip its name and why the colors of the rose have so many meanings. Included in this set are a deck, directions for playing Victorian parlor games, and a fully illustrated book that includes details on each plant and an appendix of recipes for bouquets useful in your own life. This includes the Bugger Off Bouquet, to be given to those you would rather not see again.
Let this lavishly illustrated book and card deck lead you up the historical garden path. You'll never know what the flowers will have to tell you.
tarot size cards arrive boxed with a paperback book.
