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Title: Dream Song Oracle
Author: Angi Sullins
Art by: Marta Orlowska
Publisher: U.S. Games Systems Inc
Number of cards: 45
Card size: 5 x 3.5 in
Box size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 in approx
Guidebook pages: 104
Purchased or gifted?: Review copy provided by U.S. Games Systems Inc
Absolute favorite card:Unfurl the Wings of Forgiveness
Other favorites: (in order from most beloved): Bare the Truth, Grow Your Wishes, Bring the Exile Home, Indulge The Whimsy, Protect the Fledging, Fly the Wings of Worthiness, Fail. Fail. Fly., Make Space For Change, Cherish the Small Things, Shed the Tears, Welcome Presence, Seek The Ally
Season: Late summer/ early fall
Sabbat: Mabon into Samhain
Sign: Pisces
Element: Earth/spirit
Deck compliment: Nicolleta Ceccoli Tarot
Collective Pull: Court the Subconscious

Indulge Yourself

First Impressions

In full honesty, you should know that I’m a huge fan of Angi Sullins. I’ve yet to come across a deck of hers that I didn't love. Her art style is so in alignment with me. It’s surreal, moody, mysterious, earthy and psychologically complex. It’s what I call hauntingly beautiful. Things feel disturbing in one way but utterly stunning in another. Things are distorted and weird but somehow captures the essence of being human. She doesn’t do her own artwork and yet, all of her decks have a very clear consistency to them. Not to mention, she’s a phenomenal writer and very high up on my list of people I’d want to collaborate with.

Having said all that, I had no doubt I would love this deck. It took a while to review this one but when I cracked it open, oh boy. I had to sit it down because I wanted to take a good long time with it. I really wanted to savor its energy and get to know it. I had to cut my list of favorites off because there were so many cards that I absolutely loved. So first impressions well, I think you can tell this one is going to be an all time favorite.

The Packaging

As always, we’ll start with the packaging. It’s a nice box with a book fold top and magnetic closure. The closure part has a curved design and small illustration. The whole box is full color with a nice poem/paragraph printed inside of the cover. There’s actually a lot of detail printed inside of the box. There are images of plants everywhere and the bottom features the image from one of my favorite cards: Grow Your Wishes. The printing is matte all the way around except for a few details here and there.

The card stock is pretty nice. It’s a good thickness and easy to shuffle. The card size is closer to a tarot deck than a traditional oracle which always makes shuffling a lot easier. The print is a semi-gloss which I quite like. It’s glossy enough to give it just a bit of shine but it's so subtle that it looks like matte if you aren’t really paying attention. I think that’s an excellent middle ground. I will still always prefer matte cards but this semi-gloss is a close second place.

And I’m so excited to see gold gilding. If you’ve read any of my reviews, then you will know that I think gilded edges at this point should be a standard feature but a lot of publishers still skip this part. US Games seems to have gotten the memo though. I think all of the decks I’ve gotten from them in the past 18 months have had gilded edges and some really unique colors too. This is just gold but I think it fits the deck pretty well.

The only weird thing I’ve noticed is a line of what appears to be a serial number on the corners of the card backs. I didn’t notice it at all until doing the photos and then once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it. I don’t think any other US Games has this or if they do, I haven’t noticed it. I think it’s completely unnecessary but also, it has no impact on the use of the deck at all and while strange, its really not a big deal.

The Guidebook

US Games has really made an effort with their guidebooks in recent years too. We all remember the small, little white book in the box but it seems those days are done. And I can say that lately, US Games has had beautiful books. This one is full color, has lots of illustrations throughout, and the paper is actually quite thick. It’s a really sturdy book, not unlike those small gift books you might find in Barnes and Noble.

Inside the guidebook you’ll find:

A really nice introduction
How to use the deck
And additional ways to find support beyond the deck

The one thing I always wish Angi’s decks had were spreads. She has such unique concepts that could go so much deeper with a few thoughtful spreads.

In terms of writing well, Angi is brilliant. Her words always make me think deeper and wider. Her work is thought-provoking and has a unique way of getting you to look at things from a new perspective. That’s why I love working with her decks. But also because her writing is very empowering but not in a “you can do it way.” It’s more like, “get it together” but delivered in a softer, more compassionate way. I really appreciate how her words pull no punches but you don’t feel lectured too either.

Theme

I’ll admit, when I first looked at the deck, I assumed it’s about dreams as in sleep. And it is but not only that. This deck is also about dreams in the form of goals, pieces of who you once were and all of the things that are swirling around in your subconscious, reaching out to help you remember who you are at your more authentic self. I really love that. This deck explores all of the “good” parts about dreams but also makes space for the things that make dreams feel impossible to grab hold of. I’m a very successful writer yet I still have doubts and insecurities all of the time. I get in my head and I talk myself out of things I really want to do. Working with this deck so far has been such a balm for me and I think this is probably one that is going to live right near my desk for easy access.

*Cherish the Small Things, Grow Your Wishes & Shed the Tears*

The Artwork

Let’s dig into art next. It reminds me a lot of Jessica Roux but perhaps more witchy. Jessica Roux’s art is gorgeous and earthy but I always feel like it leans more folkish than witchy. This is the same vibe but darker and more psychologically complex. So if you like Jessica Roux but want something moodier and perhaps a bit more taboo, then I think this style is perfect for that.

My favorite card is called Unfurl the Wings of Forgiveness. It’s one of the more tame images in the deck but the overall image is so harmonic. The tones and the movement reminds me of ballet for some reason; probably because of the ribbon. It’s one of those all around stunning images that I think most people will enjoy. I would easily put this print on my wall anyday.

“Trauma. Pain. Suffering. Loss. Fear. Judgment. They all work to sever the bond between who we really are and who we think we are, as humans. But those invisible bonds still reach for you. Grab hold and follow where they lead. ”

But I loved so many of these cards. Any one of them could be a museum quality painting and if you’d told me this is a deck that had come from a selection of restored oil paintings, I probably would believe you.

Bare the Truth is another close favorite. It’s sensual, earthy and really rather elegant. I love art that explores naked bodies. I think we have so much shame around our bodies so I love to see art that celebrates it.

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Reading With this Deck

Earlier I mentioned how much doubt I have despite being successful. I still worry that one of my decks or books will bomb or that I messed something up or that my idea is completely stupid. I could lie and say that isn’t the case; that I’m super confident but that’s not honest. And I think it's important to show that everyone, even successful people, doubt themselves. That’s just being human.

So I have found a deep resonance in this deck for its ability to inspire courage. I’ve felt really supported working with these cards. So much so that, with the exception of writing reviews, I’ve worked with this deck exclusively. It just seems to get me and know what I need. I always pull a card that is right on the nose for what I’m going through. I pulled Brave the Journey just before deciding rather or not I wanted to go on an international trip. I pulled Get Your Brave On when I got a clear sign about what I wanted my voice to be but I was already letting doubt roll in. And I pulled Abandon Worry when I was so stressed about something—that didn’t even happen btw—it physically made my stomach hurt. It always felt like this deck always knew what I needed to get me out of the mental doom spiral.

Collective Pull

I pulled Court the Subconscious for you. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep circling back to the same habits, the same fears, the same stuck places—it’s because the subconscious is the true driver of your life. Only ten percent of our choices live in the daylight of conscious thought. The other ninety percent? That belongs to the depths of your mind.

This card is your invitation to dive in. To court—not avoid—the places you’ve been taught to fear. Down there live your spirit allies, your long-forgotten dreams, your shadow wounds, and your most astonishing possibilities.

When you draw this card, you’re being asked to explore what lies beneath your everyday reasoning. What beliefs drive you without your awareness? What fears whisper “not yet”? What hopes are quietly steering you toward the future you’ve barely allowed yourself to imagine?

This is not surface work. This is an excavation. One uncovering leads to another, and then another. Each time you peel back a layer, you reclaim more of your strength. You learn that the subconscious is not your enemy—it is the powerful, untamed current that can carry you into transformation once you stop fighting it and begin riding with it.

So plunge. Be brave enough to make friends with your own depths. The magic you’ve been looking for has always been waiting below the surface.

Season, Sign, Element and Sabbat

At first, I wanted to slot this deck into late summer but after really working with it, I felt it really needed to be in Autumn. I’ll admit that I try to avoid Autumn and the earth element as much as I can. Sometimes it feels like decks are ONLY ever Autumn and Earth and the other signs and seasons need love too. But the overall mood of this deck is really just perfect for fall and October and November especially.

I went with Pisces for the sign. I would also say any of the water signs as well: Cancer, and Scorpio. I’d also say Aquarius is a strong contender as well as I tend to associate surrealism with both Pisces and Aquarius.

I went with both Mabon and Samhain for the sabbat. I think this is a good deck for the space between the two. I like it for November as well but not quite into the Yule season. But for October pulls, I think this is perfect.

And finally, I did choose earth for the sign. It’s so grounded and earthy that it's hard to choose another but I would also say spirit too. There’s an obvious connection to both the conscious and subconscious so it makes sense that this would be both earth and spirit.

Who is this deck for?

This is a deck for deep divers. If you’re the kind of reader who doesn’t just want pretty cards but wants to be challenged—to explore the edges of your subconscious, to be confronted with both your doubts and your dreams—this one will feel like home.

It’s especially well-suited for:

Shadow work practitioners who are willing to look at what’s hidden beneath the surface.
Creatives and visionaries (writers, artists, dreamers) who thrive in the surreal and want cards that mirror the psychological complexity of being human.
Tarot/oracle readers who love moody, earthy, and hauntingly beautiful aesthetics—the kind of person who swoons over art that’s equal parts unsettling and stunning.
Seasonal readers who want a deck for the liminal space of autumn, especially around Mabon and Samhain, when the veil between conscious and unconscious feels thin.
Seekers struggling with self-doubt who need a deck that both supports and challenges them—nudging them toward courage while holding space for their humanity.

If you’re looking for a light, whimsical deck that delivers only soft encouragement, this may not be it. But if you’re ready to make friends with your depths, court your subconscious, and uncover layer after layer of your own truth—this is the deck that will meet you there.

Deck Companion

I love the Nicoletta Ceccoli Tarot with this one. I don’t grab it too often but I’ve had it for a really long time and it has a specific sort of energy that only really works with a handful of other decks. It has the same surrealist quality as the Dream Song Oracle and is also darker in its energy so it feels like a solid match.

The Dreamkeeper’s tarot is another surreal deck that is still a good match but I think a little less than Nicoletta Ceccoli Tarot. But all of these decks have such a clear surreal, dark energy that you can’t go wrong with either choice.

You can read my review of Dreamkeeper’s Tarot here.

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