behind the scenes: aurora rising oracle

Dearest Soul Family,

I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you my deeply personal story behind Aurora Rising: An Oracle for Lightworkers, Wayshowers and Dreamers of the New Dawn and the journey of how it came to be that I created this deck.

Even though I had worked with a few different oracle decks over the years, creating one myself was actually never something I consciously planned. It simply wasn’t on my radar whatsoever.

It wasn’t until, about four years ago, when something within me shifted.

At the time, my days were already rather full. I was immersed in healing work, supporting clients in 1:1 healing sessions, mentorship programs and group events. If I wasn’t in a session, I was recording teachings, writing newsletters, preparing the next offering. There was really no obvious “gap” for a project of this magnitude in my life.

And yet, from somewhere deep within, I started to sense an inner calling, drawing me toward something new and unexpected.

It began as a quiet nudge which was subtle, almost easy to dismiss (and dismiss it I did, many times). But over time it grew stronger, clearer, more insistent, as though my soul itself was asking to be heard. The more I softened my reasoning mind and leaned into the possibility- Could I? - the more I was energized and excited about the prospect, as creative energy surged from within expressing through inspiration, visions, transmissions. I remember sitting at my desk surrounded by open journals, loose pages scattered everywhere, even scraps of paper taped to the wall. I had to write it all down as the words streamed through so quickly! The calling was undeniable, as deep within my heart, I knew this oracle deck wanted to be born.

This was before the birth of my daughter, and yet the experience felt strikingly similar to my journey of conception. As though I were carrying within me, something that I couldn’t touch or hold in my hands yet, quietly forming, pulsing with light and creative force. I felt like a vessel, a carrier of something greater than my personal ambition or perhaps even my own will to commit to such a huge undertaking. It became clear that this was in the hands of the Divine, striking like a flash of light, calling me to this most unexpected cause. The energy wanted movement, and from then on, each day was a step closer for it to meet the world.

So from then on, I knew I had to say yes. I knew this was an important part of my soul’s mission.

When I reflected on some of the oracle decks I had encountered in the past, I was in awe of what it truly takes to bring one to life. The depth of vision. The scale of the undertaking. The teams often involved, writers, editors, artists, each contributing their craft to the whole.

And yet, deep down, I knew this one was asking something different of me.

I was not only meant to write the manuscript, I was meant to create the artwork as well.

Forty-four distinct visual transmissions to accompany forty-four sacred messages.

It felt vast. Almost impossible at times. But the vision was clear: the words and the imagery had to be born from the same source, woven from the same energetic thread, so that each card carried a unified frequency emanating from my heart and soul.

There was no polished plan and truly, none of this was mapped out- how I was to bring this into form was a total mystery to me. Digital art was entirely new territory. I had no technical mastery waiting for me. It was simply and yet humbly, just willingness, and an openness to step into the unknown, guided by nothing more than the gentle light within my heart which illuminated the way.

I experimented. I failed. I started over so many times than I can remember. I found ways of blending photographs with landscapes, layered textures, studied light, played with reflections in water and crystalline surfaces.

And even before I knew how to bring it to life, I could already see it growing clearer, more intricate and detailed in my inner vision; visiting me in my dreams and revealing itself in meditations. I learned to trust in the unfurling and to lean in deeper; to surrender to the cause, as though this creation had an energetic presence, a will of its own.

I started having profound visions of pearlescent hues and tones of soft aurora light. I saw rays streaming through mist and ethereal atmospheres. I saw faces, from newborn babies to wise grandmothers. I saw a variety of different animals, elemental forces, sacred beings, layer by layer, it keep fine tuning itself, unveiling new dimensions, deepening its symbolism, and clarifying its essence with every day I poured my love into it.

Back then in those early stages, I could already see the future publication of the deck, held gently in the hands of thousands of souls across the Earth. I could already feel the empowerment this deck provided for those destined to encounter it, helping them remember, trust, and step fully into their own light.

I sensed that the collective was yearning for spiritual tools which focused specifically on strengthening one’s own inner knowing, developing one’s own inner compass; especially during these chaotic and uncertain times of information overload and endless noise. Having worked with hundreds of clients, I saw the same struggle again and again: people finding it increasingly difficult to hear the gentle whisper of their own guidance. These times felt heavy, clouded with confusion and uncertainty. So much was arising, and navigating it without a clear compass was overwhelming, even at the best of times.

As I wrote the manuscript, I felt like a scribe. The recurring themes from years of healing sessions, the patterns, the lessons, the soul-reminders all came together in distilled form, crystallized into words that could guide and awaken the inner knowing already present within each soul.

Deep in my heart, I knew this offering could serve a healing medicine; a way to commune directly with the soul, a gentle yet powerful tool for those seeking support.

Underscoring the creation of Aurora Rising was a deep, unwavering acknowledgement. I had come to understand that oracle decks are not meant to predict the future or hand us answers, instead, they are a living interface with the divine, a sacred bridge that guides us inward, connecting us to our own intuition and innate, cellular knowing.

In the same way, this deck was created: to cultivate presence, strengthen inner authority, and invite the user into communion with the wisdom of their higher self. It is a mirror, a companion, a guide, empowering each person to remember the truth that has always lived within.

To me, the images and the cards are mirrors. They reflect what you already know but may be doubting. They cut through mental loops and second-guessing; the patterns that keep us stuck and unable to move forward on our highest path. When the mind spins in uncertainty, a single card can act like a crystal blade of truth, bringing immediate clarity in the present moment.

Not because it tells you something you don’t already know, but because it reveals what your heart has been whispering all along.

I remember, about six years ago, just before moving from Australia to New Zealand, having a profound experience with an oracle deck.

It was the evening before my flight. I was preparing to move across the ocean to reunite with my Beloved; a man I had briefly met in Bali earlier that year. Our paths had crossed in the most mysterious way, and over six months we cultivated a beautiful long-distance friendship that deepened into a soul union. Back then, we could already see this golden timeline so clearly. I had been having visions of it. We both had.

Today, almost seven years later, he is my husband and the father of our daughter. We remain deeply united, and our love continues to thrive, in family, in presence, in our shared projects. And it was this golden timeline, I was already having visions of back then, in fact we could both see it so clearly.

At the time, I couldn’t have been more certain about my decision to move. I had sold all my possessions. Everything I owned fit into one 20kg bag. I had my ticket. I was ready.

And then, in the eleventh hour, something happened.

Out of nowhere, I was overtaken by sickening doubt. That evening before my flight, nausea washed over me. I felt uncertain and blindsided by a wave of fear that hadn’t been there before. Up until that point, I had felt calm, tranquil, deeply at ease. I knew this was my highest timeline.

But catastrophic bushfires were raging along the south coast of New South Wales, where I was living. There were reports that roads might close and I may not even be able to reach the airport.

Everything felt on edge. I was standing at the threshold.

And in that moment, I knew I was being tested. I knew this was a major initiation.

I remember calling my beloved in tears, in the midst of a full anxiety attack. He gently guided my breathing, counting my inhales and exhales until I calmed and returned to ease. Then he reminded me, with such steadiness, that the choice was mine. There was no pressure. Only the deepest compassion and understanding.

But my mind raced:

Were the bushfires a sign from the universe to stay put?

Was my nausea confirmation that I shouldn’t go?

I felt like I was unravelling, as though a single thread had been pulled loose and I was coming apart.

After we hung up, I sat down and laid out my oracle deck.

My question was crystal clear. Should I go?

All I needed was reassurance from my higher self;  the part of me I couldn’t access in that moment because my ego was in full panic mode. It was afraid of the unknown. Afraid of being hurt. Afraid of repeating the past.

Years earlier, I had packed up my life to move to Europe for a relationship that turned out to be deeply karmic and volatile. I suffered immensely. Now, in my fragile state, my mind weaponized that memory. Was I naïve? Was I walking myself into more pain?

And then I pulled a single card. An explosion of energy burst through me; laughter, relief, release, elation.

“Take the Leap - You must take the first step before the universe can respond".

It was the crystal blade I needed. In an instant, my higher self had spoken, cutting through the noise, the projections, the irrational fears, quickly bringing me back to my truth, confirming what I already knew deep within.

From that moment on, I never looked back.

That was the day I transcended my ego’s fears, doubts, and insecurities, stepping fully into a new timeline grounded in alignment, truth, and empowerment. Since boarding that flight and arriving in New Zealand in 2019, life has unfolded with remarkable acceleration, bringing me closer to my power, my gifts, and my soul’s purpose. My health, joy, and sense of fulfilment have multiplied beyond measure, and I am continually filled with awe, wonder, and gratitude for the path that courage and trust opened before me.

I share this story because it changed me at my core. Somewhere deep within, that moment stayed with me all these years. Now looking back, I believe it was a powerful influence, quietly shaping the creation of my own oracle deck.

If one card could be so life-affirming, so soul-empowering in a moment of darkness, how many others might be supported at their own thresholds? How many could be transformed by holding this sacred deck in their hands, reclaiming their power and choosing their most elevated timeline of purpose, joy, and expansion?

This is the ripple effect still reverberating years later: the knowing that even a single message, drawn at precisely the right moment, can steady a heavy heart, ease the worries, and illuminate the path forward for anyone navigating confusion, doubt, or overwhelm on the path back home to themselves.

Aurora Rising’s power lies in its softness and its strength, with imagery which conveys a silent language, expressing from higher realms which words alone really can’t convey.

Ultimately, it was never my intention to create this deck just for the sake of it. It was born with such deep intention: to help people remember who they truly are, and to learn how to trust themselves again. That has always been the mission and what lights my heart the most; and it is this intention which has infused its light into everything I have ever offered to the community.

And perhaps most importantly, it is my invitation to you, to experience a this wonderful homecoming and to rediscover the guidance that has always lived within, waiting to be remembered.

Aurora Rising: An Oracle for Lightworkers, Wayshowers & Dreamers of the New Dawn is available now!

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