Quick Specs
- Creator: Fatima Mbodj, artwork by Lori Felix
- Type: Oracle deck with guidebook
- Size/Quantity: 33 cards, 76-page guidebook, 3.9 x 5.14 x 0.59 inches
- Best for: Self-direction readings, New Orleans-inspired imagery, intuitive practice
New Orleans Roots: A Deck Inspired by the City’s Culture
The New Orleans Oracle was created by Fatima Mbodj, a New Orleans-based psychic medium, tarot reader, and intuitive consultant who has practiced in the city’s rich spiritual culture. The deck draws on the distinct energy of New Orleans as a place: a city shaped by the convergence of many cultures and influences into a spiritual culture that is uniquely its own. This is not a generic oracle that happens to use New Orleans as a backdrop. The city’s culture of accepting and fully expressing all parts of the self is the actual framework behind the cards.
The 33-card count is intentional rather than arbitrary. Each card represents a direction, archetype, or principle drawn from the intuitive wisdom Mbodj has developed through her work as a practicing reader and medium. The artwork by Lori Felix reflects the vibrant, layered visual culture of New Orleans itself, with imagery that pulls from the many cultures of Louisiana. This gives the deck a visual vocabulary that differs substantially from British hedgewitch, Celtic, or Nordic oracle traditions. Discover more options in my oracle decks collection.
Reading with the New Orleans Oracle
The New Orleans Oracle is designed primarily as a tool for self-direction and clarity, oriented toward helping the reader identify the right path forward in practical life situations. The 76-page guidebook covers each card’s meaning with affirmations alongside the interpretations, a format that encourages the reader to not only receive information but to actively restate their intention. Mbodj’s framing throughout is one of unconditional self-acceptance, which aligns with New Orleans’ cultural identity as a city that celebrates full self-expression rather than conformity.
Structurally, this oracle is well suited for single-card pulls and short three-card readings. The 33-card spread allows for clear, direct messages rather than the sprawling interpretive complexity of larger decks. Practitioners who find 78-card tarot readings too complex or who want a focused, accessible oracle for daily guidance will find this format particularly usable. It also pairs well with traditional tarot for clarifying pulls when a reading produces ambiguous results. The New Orleans setting makes it a natural fit for those curious about the city’s culture and imagery.
How to Use the New Orleans Oracle
Three ways to work with this 33-card New Orleans oracle for clarity and direction.
- Daily Single-Card Pull
Shuffle the 33-card deck while focusing on a question. Draw one card and read the guidebook entry including the affirmation at the end. Sit with the card’s image before reading the text to let your own impressions form first.
- Three-Card Clarity Spread
Use three cards for a situation, action, and outcome reading when facing a decision. The 33-card count gives each draw a strong chance of specific messages, making short spreads feel direct and pointed rather than vague or overlapping.
- Pair with Tarot for Clarification
When a tarot reading produces ambiguous results, draw one New Orleans Oracle card as a clarifier. Mbodj’s intuitive framework often cuts through complexity and offers a straightforward take on what the tarot is indicating in symbolic terms.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock this deck because the New Orleans Oracle occupies a distinct cultural space that no other oracle in my inventory covers. Most oracle decks draw on British witchcraft, Celtic mythology, Norse tradition, or pan-spiritual new age frameworks. Fatima Mbodj’s deck is inspired specifically by the culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. The 33-card format keeps it direct and accessible, and the Lori Felix artwork gives it visual depth that reflects the city itself. Browse my full divination collection for related tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
The New Orleans Oracle contains 33 cards, each representing a direction or principle drawn from Fatima Mbodj’s intuitive practice and New Orleans spiritual culture. It includes a 76-page guidebook with meanings and affirmations for each card.
The deck draws on New Orleans culture and imagery. It differs substantially from Celtic, Norse, or British witchcraft oracle decks in its cultural framework.
The deck was created by Fatima Mbodj, a New Orleans-based psychic medium and intuitive consultant. Artwork is by Lori Felix, reflecting the vibrant visual culture of New Orleans with imagery rooted in the city’s cultures and spiritual life.
Yes. The 33-card format is more focused than a 78-card tarot deck, and each guidebook entry includes an affirmation. Single-card pulls and three-card readings are easy to learn and produce clear, direct messages without complex interpretation.
Can feel the spirits on these cards. Tel you exactly what you ned to hear not what you want