One of my favorite oracle decks I purchased last year was Postcards from Spirit by Colette Baron-Reid. There is something quietly comforting about receiving a message that feels like it comes from a passed loved one. When I later discovered the Forgotten Frames Oracle Deck on Kickstarter by Meems, that same sense of intimate dialogue drew me in, though this deck approaches connection from a slightly different angle.
Forgotten Frames Oracle Deck is built around old 1800s photographs of people who lived long before us, faces once captured in time and long since forgotten. The idea is simple but profound: take those anonymous faces and invite them into the practice of reflection and intuition. Each card turns what was once a silent image into a presence with meaning, a prompt for contemplation and inner exploration.
The aesthetic of the deck is grounded and reflective. Instead of stylised symbols or cosmic scenes, the cards use photos from 1800s sourced from genuine tintypes and cabinet cards. Every card is a unique handmade collage,
One of the most meaningful aspects of the project is the option for backers to submit photographs of their own ancestors to be included in the deck. That choice shifts the deck from something purely aesthetic into something deeply personal. It becomes a shared act of remembrance. I can’t imagine how I’ll feel flipping over a card of my ancestor during a reading.
The accompanying guidebook keeps that same tone. It offers context and gentle guidance without locking the cards into fixed meanings. You are encouraged to notice what you feel, what memories surface, and what questions arise. It works especially well for journalling, grief work, or quiet self inquiry.
Support the project here from Kickstarter from $25.
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