About the Book
For many years we have sought to help heal ourselves and others through applying our gifts in recognised forms - avenues of light that already existed. This was enjoyable but not fulfilling, always leaving us with the sensation that we were missing something, that whatever we offered never quite touched on the core of our true potential. Ultimately this imbalance became very marked and set off a series of emotional reactions to the lives we were then living - lives that no longer supported the whole essence of our souls. This raised the question how best to serve consciousness and value ourselves at the same time? How to bring together spiritual visions and material realities with integrity and simplicity? It was time to stop teaching what we needed to learn and look more closely at what we had been taught. What came forward was that as children we had offered our love and light with innocence, and without judgment. We found that creativity had been an important part of this process for both of us - Philip with his art and Vicky with her words. However, as we grew older we failed to remember to value ourselves, we stopped listening to the inner guidance that we had always known.
So we made a conscious decision to reconnect with our innate gifts and to merge them with the interests and lessons that had evolved during our lives. We formed the intention to create a material life that valued our spiritual energies, one through which we could also assist others in realising the beauty of their own gifts. In response to this call we were gifted with the vision of this Oracle. We were fully immersed energetically in the importance of the power of colour and numerology as a gift for increasing consciousness. Whether you choose to call the Source of creation God, the Light, the Divine or Love, the inference is that a central point of consciousness exists that holds the complete awareness of our pathways, and can therefore offer the most direct guidance for creating a fulfilling life. We can all attend courses and read books, but ultimately the only way to evolve is to act on the guidance that we receive from within.
"The Oracle of Illumination" assists the individual Journeyer to access their personal path, your unique Journey of Manifestation, by speaking directly to the essence of your soul - this communication may be received through the power of intention, contemplation of the images or the vibration of the words. However you choose to appreciate it, the "Oracle" speaks directly to your heart and reminds you to acknowledge your inner wisdom through the powers of self-acceptance and unconditional love. The concept of balance runs all the way through the "Oracle". It offers a merging of the masculine and feminine aspects of Source through the feminine flow of the colours and the masculine structure of the numbers; the spiritual and the material, inner and outer realities, giving and receiving. All the power of understanding and guidance you require lies within you, you are the light and the consciousness that you are learning to embody. The task is to remember that you already are all that you seek to be. "The Oracle of Illumination" assists with the process of remembering.
We have followed the guidance of the Oracle throughout its Journey of Manifestation, this has given us a sense of magic and wonder at being alive, feeling alive again through the act of conscious co-creation - with each other and with Spirit. "The Oracle of Illumination" is the first step in our shared Journey of Manifestation and the intention we offer is that you, our brother or sister, will find that it empowers you to acknowledge your own beauty fully as you embody the unique pathway of light intended for your soul.
Table of Contents:
CONTENTS Section Page Acknowledgements...1 Preface...2 Introduction...7 Suggested Layouts for the Oracle of Illumination Using the Deck...10 One...Insight...11 Two...Self Expression...11 Three...Attaining Your Goal...11 Four...Resolution of Conflict...12 Five...Transformation...13 Six...Manifesting Your Dreams...14 Seven a...Guidance...15 Seven b...The Way Forward...16 Eight...Energetic Structure...17 Nine...Gateway of Illumination...19 The Gateways of Illumination Connections to Source...22 Brief Insight into the Colours of the Gateways...23 The Keys of Illumination An Energetic Network of Light...26 Titles for the Keys of Illumination...27 The Numbers of Illumination The Journey of Manifestation...30 Brief Insight into the Numbers...31 Full Interpretations of the Numbers of Illumination The Power of the Numbers...34 Zero... The Infinite Essence of Creation...35 One... Awareness of Self...36 Two... Equality...37 Three... The Power of Higher Consciousness...38 Four... Stability of Form...39 Five... Expanded Perspective...40 Six... Harmonious Balance...41 Seven... Divine Inspiration...42 Eight... Awareness of Infinity...43 Nine... Complete Connection...44 Full Interpretations of the Gateways of Illumination Indigo Time to Activate the Magic of Your Soul Purpose...70 Turquoise The Ocean of Universal Consciousness...95 Olive The Resurgence of the Goddess...119 Yellow Self-Existent Sun...142 Coral Expansion through the Wisdom of Love...166 Red Passionate Manifestation...190 Singular Blessing Magical Moments of Divine Inspiration...214 Instant Illuminations Quick Interpretations...46 Indigo... 0 to 9...47 Turquoise... 0 to 9...50 Olive...0 to 9...53 Yellow ... 0 to 9...56 Coral... 0 to 9...59 Red... 0 to 9...62 Singular Blessing...65 Full Interpretations of the Cards - alphabetical a Acknowledgement... Coral One...171 Active Empowerment... Red One...195 Alignment... Coral Three...175 Arrival...Olive Six...134 Attachment... Coral Four...177 Awareness...Olive One...124 b Being...S.B. One...215 Birth...Red Seven...207 c Celestial Messenger...Indigo Seven...88 Clarity...S.B. Two...216 Collective Consciousness...Turquoise Six...110 Completion...Indigo Nine...92 Co-operation...Olive Three...128 Crystallisation...Indigo Six...86 d Dancing Goddess...Olive Eight...137 Dawning...Yellow Two...148 Desire...Red Four...201 Divine Essence...Coral Five...179 Divine Inspiration...S.B. Three...217 Dolphins...Turquoise Seven...112 e Encounter...Yellow Three...150 Energiser...Red Three...199 Enlightenment...Yellow Zero...144 Essence Self...Yellow Five...154 Expansion...Coral Nine...187 f Fusion...Red Two...197 g Gifted...Coral Six...181 Golden Spirit...S.B. Four...218 Guardians...Turquoise Eight ..114 h Humanity...Olive Nine...139 i Identity...Yellow One...146 Illumination...S.B. Five...219 Inspiration...Turquoise Zero...98 Intuition...S.B. Six...220 l Lilac Angel...S.B. Seven...221 Love...S.B. Eight...222 Loving Acceptance...Coral Seven...183 Loving Wisdom...Coral Eight...185 m Magnification...Coral Zero...169 Manifestation...Red Five...203 n Nature Spirit...Olive Seven...135 o Opportunity...Turquoise Two...102 p Passion...Red Nine...211 Paths of Destiny...S.B. Nine...223 Pearls...S.B. Ten & One...224 Prayer...Turquoise Four...106 Presence...Yellow Six...156 Primordial Essence...Olive Zero...122 Pulsar...Indigo Four...82 Purpose ...Indigo Three...80 r Radiance...Yellow Nine...162 Rainbow Child...S.B.Eleven & Two..225 Realisation...Turquoise Nine...116 Recognition...Indigo One...76 Relationship...Coral Two...173 Resonance...Olive Two...126 s Sensuality...Red Eight...209 Shape Shifter...Indigo Five...84 Sincerity...Olive Four...130 Solar Existence...Yellow Seven...158 Soul Purpose...S.B.Twelve&Three..226 Spiritual Light...Turquoise Three...104 Star...Turquoise One...100 t Temple Gateway...Yellow Eight...160 The Abyss...Indigo Zero...74 The Power of Abundance...Red Six ...205 The Travellers...Indigo Eight...90 Twin Soul...Indigo Two...78 v Validation...Olive Five...132 Vibration...Red Zero...193 Voyager...Turquoise Five...108 w Wisdom...Yellow Four...152 Update from the Authors...229 Further Information...230
About the Author :
UPDATE FROM THE AUTHORS Since the first publishing of The Oracle in March 2003 we have been following an incredible pathway of learning - much of it beautiful, feeling inspired and connected, other times of incredible sadness, pain and hardship. We feel as if we have lived every single one of the experiences and teachings spoken about within these pages and, as we embrace the second print run, we begin to recognise the changes that have taken place within us. When we were given the inspiration and guidance to co-create the images and words for the Oracle, we were living in a beautiful part of South West Scotland amidst abundant nature, filled with energetic beings and the light of spirituality and consciousness visibly present and easy to listen to. For those of you we have not met at talks and workshops we, Vicky and Philip, share a background based in the teachings of colour, energy and nature and have worked in the world of complementary therapies, both practicing and teaching, since 1992. Now we find ourselves in the beautiful, rolling hills of England close to the border with Wales, relating to the world from a very different and more down-to-earth perspective than we would ever have imagined at the beginning, and dealing very much with matters material. We feel that our recent journey has been one of grounding, acceptance and humility. During our journey we have met amazing individuals who live and work in all realms of reality - we have so much to be thankful for. The most amazing thing for us is that despite the darkest times of loss when hope was extinguished, and our faith really tested, we return to these pages to find that our original intention voiced in the introduction to the book in early 2003 remains true to our life experiences. We are now living a more organic, trusting and balanced life that incorporates both our spiritual and physical aspects. There is a fullness and richness as never before. The path taken was one that we would not necessarily consciously have chosen, nor indeed could have anticipated, but the present point of arrival and its inherent gifts are perfect for us. The guidance within The Oracle has never let us down, even when we least wanted to accept it, and with that knowledge in its truth we offer it to you in the hope that your pathway will enrich and fulfil you in the way that is most appropriate for the growth of your Wholebeing.
Review :
Simply Beautiful, 5 Oct 2003 Reviewer: Elizabeth Witte (England) I found the images in the Oracle simply beautiful. The energy and light radiates from each card and draws you in. You can also feel energy and light radiating from the words in the book. I also found readings amazingly accurate to my situation and left me feeling uplifted when, at times, I had been quite low. Fantastic, 23 Jul 2003 Reviewer: A reader The oracle of illumination does all it says it does. If used with sincerity it will assist in clearing blockages to progress. Since starting to use the Oracle I have managed to make significant progress with my work, when I have been dragging my heels for months. I was very quickly able to see my way forward and the Oracle empowered me with such gentleness and kindness that the transformation was easy. This Oracle is deceptively powerful. Brilliant, lovely and accurate, 1 Jul 2003 Reviewer: A reader The imagery and quality of these cards is outstanding. I haven't had a chance to do a full spread with them yet, just pulled single cards out to help clarify situations, and so far the cards pulled have been spot on. The card meanings have been totally relevant to the situation and answered any questions asked. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone. -if in doubt, pick a card, 30 Jun 2003 Reviewer: Desmond Rice (Ireland) How can it be that each time I pick a card from the 72 available,it always contains the information and analysis that I need to move forward on my journey on that particular day. I wonder how each card seems to have been designed with my particular problem/issue in mind. I've only had this book and its accompanying cards for a month, but I have found the information they contain to be exceedingly useful for everyday living and decision making. I have no doubt that the authors have been guided by some higher power to enable them to produce such an artistically beautiful, spiritually profound yet extremely practical guide to living. The Oracle works for me!, 30 Jun 2003 Reviewer: Gwyneth Robbins (Illogan, Cornwall, UK) Everyone should have a copy of the Oracle. I have found it of great help over the last few months as I have been working to manifest my dream which is to open a holistic shop/therapy centre. When you look at the beautiful illustrations they stir something within you that gives you a sense of remembering, a deep cosmic understanding and the words which describe each card resonate at such a deep soul level so that even if you at first wonder if the information has gone in, you realise within a matter of minutes that already a shift has taken place. The words and pictures can only be described as beautiful, full of serenity, sincerity and love. The Oracle is truly a gift to the world at this time. Blew me away!, 28 Jun 2003 Reviewer: A reader The insight that the interpretations gave me just blew me away - it was absolutely spot on and given in a way that I could work with and really use. Whenever I choose a card I am stunned by the beauty of the images and the way that the words really touch my heart so helpful, thank you to the authors. A winner - top end of the market money wise but well worth it!
