{"product_id":"queer-animal-oracle","title":"Queer Animal Oracle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA joyful, deluxe oracle deck and guidebook set featuring an array of animals enjoying the company of LGBTQ+ individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities, from the artists behind the queer and trans-owned modern stationery brand Ash + Chess and bestselling deck \u003ci\u003eQueer Tarot\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn inclusive, affirming deck:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eQueer Animal Oracle\u003c\/i\u003e is a bright, bold interpretation of the animal world that offers inspiration, affirmation, and LGBTQ+ representation. Created by queer and trans artists Ashley Molesso and Chess Needham of Ash + Chess, this oracle showcases a wide range of gender expressions and sexual orientations and incorporates queer history and iconography throughout.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeluxe set:\u003c\/b\u003e This set includes 60 full-color illustrated oracle cards (3 X 5 inches), shrink wrapped in an interior travel case; a 160-page, full-color illustrated book (4 3\/4 X 6 inches); and a keepsake magnetic closure box with metallic foil accents. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully illustrated oracle guidebook:\u003c\/b\u003e The paperback guidebook provides an illustrated introduction to the inherently queer animal kingdom and LGBTQ+ informed descriptions of each card organized by the four elements—Water, Earth, Fire, and Air—as well as instructions for sample readings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVibrant full-color art from Ash + Chess\u003c\/b\u003e: Queer \u003ci\u003eAnimal Oracle \u003c\/i\u003efeatures Ash + Chess’s signature colorful, risograph-style illustrations, including retro color palettes and bold, detailed figures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll cards based on real, diverse models:\u003c\/b\u003e The illustrations of people paired with the animals on the cards in this deck are based on real LGBTQ+ models commissioned for this project by Ash + Chess. The deck celebrates a full range of races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, sizes, and abilities. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA perfect gift: \u003c\/b\u003eThis joyful, inclusive, and beautiful deck set is an ideal gift for oracle novices, seasoned readers, queer folx of all ages, and their alli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Creators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshley Molesso\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ash + Chess is a stationery \u0026amp; gift company run by queer and trans couple Ashley Molesso (she\/her) and Chess Needham (he\/him), based in Upstate New York. They create greeting cards, art prints, and more in bold, retro color palettes, often using their artwork to uplift the queer community. Their company made its debut at the National Stationery Show in May 2017, and since then over 700+ retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia sell their art and stationery. In the short time they’ve been in business, Ash + Chess have worked on many collaborations including artwork for Target, Smartfood, Skittles, Nooworks, Belletrist, Plaza Style, Brooklyn Roasting Co., Transfigure Print Co., HarperCollins, Workman Publishing, Running Press Studio, Macy’s STORY, and more. They are the authors of multiple publications, including: The Gay Agenda: A Modern Queer History \u0026amp; Handbook (Morrow Gift) 2020; Queer Tarot: An Inclusive Deck and Guidebook  (RP Studio) 2022; My Queer Year Guided Journal (RP Studio) 2022; ABC-Deconstructing Gender (RP Kids) 2023, The Big Book of Queer Stickers (RP Studio) 2023, and Just Like My Family (forthcoming, RP Kids - ) 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChess Needham\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ash + Chess is a stationery \u0026amp; gift company run by queer and trans couple Ashley Molesso (she\/her) and Chess Needham (he\/him), based in Upstate New York. They create greeting cards, art prints, and more in bold, retro color palettes, often using their artwork to uplift the queer community. Their company made its debut at the National Stationery Show in May 2017, and since then over 700+ retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia sell their art and stationery. In the short time they’ve been in business, Ash + Chess have worked on many collaborations including artwork for Target, Smartfood, Skittles, Nooworks, Belletrist, Plaza Style, Brooklyn Roasting Co., Transfigure Print Co., HarperCollins, Workman Publishing, Running Press Studio, Macy’s STORY, and more. They are the authors of multiple publications, including: The Gay Agenda: A Modern Queer History \u0026amp; Handbook (Morrow Gift) 2020; Queer Tarot: An Inclusive Deck and Guidebook  (RP Studio) 2022; My Queer Year Guided Journal (RP Studio) 2022; ABC-Deconstructing Gender (RP Kids) 2023, The Big Book of Queer Stickers (RP Studio) 2023, and Just Like My Family (forthcoming, RP Kids) 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RP Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49241322717432,"sku":"9798894140445","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/3538\/7384\/files\/9798894140445.webp?v=1781862599","url":"https:\/\/archaicsanctum.com\/products\/queer-animal-oracle","provider":"Archaic Sanctum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}