The Sacred Biodiversity Oracle

Engage intuition and reason to stimulate empathy and meaningful action for planetary healing Engage intuition and reason to stimulate empathy and meaningful action for planetary healing • Includes 36 full-color cards featuring sacred icon-style paintings of threatened and endangered species and instructions for using this deck in a group setting • Portrays the unique charism of each species, the challenges it faces, and how it affects the greater biological community and human health • Teaches Visio Divina, or sacred seeing, an ancient form of prayer and meditation that evokes intuitive knowing and inspires meaningful action Exploring the richness and necessity of biodiversity, this deck of 36 full-color cards features the work of world-renowned artist Angela Manno and reveals how the loss of biodiversity is leading to the warming of our planet. She presents each threatened species in a traditionally religious form—the icon—to illustrate its true significance. Rich with insights from geologian Thomas Berry and other ecological elders, the guidebook reveals the preciousness of each organism, specific challenges to its existence, and its effect on the greater biological community and human health. Uniquely supported by QR codes leading to the websites of conservation organizations working to protect each species and its habitat, this deck inspires contemplation, empathy, and meaningful action to enact personal and planetary healing.