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Blind Spot from Healing the Inner Child Oracle by Nina Mongendre and EdieArt. 

Invitation: During our formative years, our environment moulds our thoughts and personality. Adulthood is the process of untangling the threads and becoming the author of your own life. Parents are god-like beings to their children. These giants—whether they were loving, angry, present, or distant—gave you life. Their attitude towards you created your first impressions of yourself, for better or worse.

The journey of connecting with your inner child and meeting their needs disentangles these threads and allows you to raise your head out of the murky darkness and hold it up high, owning what belongs to you and releasing what doesn't.

Imagine a jumble pile of cables. In order to make use of them, you first have to put them in order and disentangle them. Until we know where a belief about ourselves comes from, we have a blind spot. Now imagine that all of these tangled cables are plugged into outlets. If you randomly unplug them, you might power off your computer and lose the work you were doing—or you might unplug your hard drive or your router.

You need strategy, patience, and some deep breathing to follow one cable at a time and locate its function and purpose. Then you can unplug it with confidence and ease. This card invites you to shine a light upon one of these unconscious patterns or behaviours so that you might unplug it at the source.

Inner Child: To further anchor the process, write the old belief on a small piece of paper and burn it. Let it return to the elements.Right, the next slip, inner child, from the perspective of your younger self, write a list of objectives for your mother and father or caregiver.

"My mother was...", "My father was..." Is there anything you blame your parents for? Read the words you wrote and notice which ones are judgmental. Pick the words you wrote that your body reacts to the most and ask yourself if you treat your inner child this way, and if it upsets setting for you to witness this quality in another.

For example, if you describe your mother as cold, distant, and mean, you might have trouble noticing when you are cold, distant, or mean, but you'll very easily identify these traits in others. You might not naturally regard your inner child with warmth and kindness. If a parent was critical towards you, you become self-critical. If a parent neglected you, you will ignore your inner child.

Tell your inner child, mum and dad were not perfect, but they did the best they could. I accept them as they are.

Journey: We need guidance and patience to unplug the deep wiring beliefs and behaviours that were instilled in us since our birth by the almighty parental figures in our lives. Until we bring awareness to these beliefs, we tend to disown these qualities in ourselves.

Identify one belief you held as absolute truth in your childhood that you are now questioning. It could be that you were the smart one, the loud one, the quiet one, etc.

What was plugged into your psyche by the outside world? I invite you to unplug that belief. Imagine the cord and where you are ready. When you are ready, pull the plug so it no longer connects to the circuit, so that you will no longer give it energy.

Say out aloud, I am who I am and that is it, replacing the old belief with the vastness of who you truly are.

To further anchor the process, write the old belief on a small piece of paper and burn it.

The Charms

The Skeleton: This charm brings you face to face with the bare bones of a story. It’s the essence that remains when all the layers, excuses, and illusions have fallen away. The skeleton asks: What truth have you buried so deeply you’ve forgotten it was ever yours? There is no need to fear the bones—they are strong, enduring, and hold the framework of who you are. Today, you are invited to honour the structure beneath your stories, to name what has been hidden, and to remember that healing often begins when the old skeletons are gently brought into the light.

The Ankh: This ancient Egyptian symbol of life and sacred renewal is a powerful sign that transformation is not the end—it is a new beginning. The Ankh reminds you that as you unplug from inherited beliefs or outdated roles, you are choosing a more vital, aligned version of your life. You are not just dismantling—you are re-animating. It speaks of eternal truths and soul-level wisdom, inviting you to step into your power not from force, but from remembrance. Your life is sacred. The stories you write now have the power to bless generations forward.

The Rose: Soft, fragrant, and stunning—but never without its thorns. The Rose teaches that beauty is not born in the absence of pain, but through it. This charm is a gentle affirmation that your healing does not have to be harsh. You are allowed to be tender. You are allowed to bloom slowly. As you hold your inner child close today, the Rose asks you to offer love where there was once neglect, grace where there was once criticism, and softness where there was once hardness. Your healing can be both fierce and gentle—and in that, there is deep power.

The Quest from Healing the Inner Child Oracle by Nina Mongendre and EdieArt. 

Invitation: Life invites us on a sacred journey the moment we arrive in the world. Along the way, we encounter trials that ask us to meet them not with fear, but with courage—the quiet kind. The kind that shows up in the smallest moments: when we choose presence over reaction, compassion over withdrawal, truth over silence. This card asks us to pause and look again at the path we’re walking. What are we truly here for? What vision have we carried quietly in our hearts since childhood—for our lives, for the world, for the Earth herself? What did we once dream for the whole of humanity? No act of love or kindness is too small. Every word, every gesture, every moment of care contributes to the great unfolding. You matter. Your choices ripple outward. This is your quest: to live in alignment with your heart, to be brave enough to keep showing up. Not perfectly, but presently.

Inner Child: Close your eyes and remember a time when you imagined yourself as a brave adventurer. Maybe you were armed with nothing but a stick and your imagination, searching for hidden treasure or rescuing creatures in need. What were you really seeking? Now look at your life. See how far you've come. Honour the resilience that brought you here. Say to your younger self: "I honour your courage. You did your best, and that was more than enough for me."

Journey: With gentleness and truth, imagine your future self looking back. What might they regret? What would they wish you'd done differently? Write those things down—but don’t stop there. Transform them. Shift them into the present. Bring your dreams into now. For example: “My life wasn’t a complete success because I didn’t follow my creative passions.” Becomes: “I follow my creative passions and let them shape a meaningful life.” Let each statement be a new step on your quest. 

The Charms: Crescent Moon – A symbol of the unknown path ahead. The Crescent Moon invites you to trust what is still forming. It holds the quiet promise that even in darkness, you are guided. You may not see the full picture yet, but each step matters.

The Sun (Tarot) – The Sun lights your path with clarity and warmth. It reminds you that joy is not separate from the quest—it is part of it. Let yourself be seen. Let yourself feel proud. This card brings energy and encouragement when the way forward feels long.

Tree – The Tree speaks of inner strength and steady growth. It reminds you that you are rooted in something deep and true. With every season, you’ve endured, stretched, and become more of who you really are. This charm asks you to honour how far you’ve come, and to keep reaching.

You are already on the path. Keep going.

Grief from Healing the Inner Child Oracle by Nina Mongendre and EdieArt. 

Initiation: There is no life without grief. To be alive is to experience moments of pain, change, and loss. Grief gives us compassion. It brings vibrancy to existence. Yet it is also deeply painful. It can isolate us or bring us closer together. There is no right way to grieve. We grieve for people, moments, and live lives in faraway dreams. This card invites you to give a place to your sorrow, to allow some time and tenderness as you allow grief to reveal its gifts.

Inner Child: Take some slow nourishing breaths as you connect with the sadness and grief your inner child might be experiencing in this moment. Who or what is your younger self grieving? Grief does not have to make sense and it isn't comparative. Your inner child's grief over the loss of a pet or moving isn't less than your adult grieving over the loss of a parent or grandparent. Hold space for your inner child's sadness and stay open to what is needed. They might need an embrace, words of comfort, or simply for you to sit with them as they allow sadness to pour forth. Holding space without judgement or advice is the self we apply to the grieving heart. Reassure your inner child by saying, I will stay with you. Ask the child if they would like to come with you when they are ready.

Journey: We too will move on one day and leave behind us the memory of how deeply we loved and were loved. Feel into the ways grief has made you a softer, more loving person. The card, this card invites you to breathe in the gifts of grief and wonder if it's mysterious ways. As Bethany Weber shares in Discovering the Inner Mother, the more loving we allow ourselves to grieve, the more space is created in our lives for magic, beauty, and joy. Look at this card as you take a few long, slow, nourishing breaths. Notice where you are drawn. How does it feel to observe the shimmering light emerging from the dead body of the deer?

The Charms.

Treble Note: Your voice matters. Your pain has a sound — it wants to be sung, not silenced. This is you reclaiming your song, your expression, your emotional truth. Let your voice ring clear, even if it trembles.

The Pumpkin Carriage: The Cinderella symbolism runs deep. You were the one doing the emotional labour, the quiet work, the unseen nurturing — while others seemed to be gifted ease. This charm says: You’re not in the ashes anymore. You are the magic. No fairy godmother is coming — because the magic has always lived in you.

The Spanner: This is the tool in your hand. You’re not just grieving — you’re repairing. You’re tightening the loose parts, dismantling what no longer serves, and beginning the sacred work of putting yourself back together in your own design. It’s gritty, grounded, practical healing. You’re not waiting for someone else to fix it. You’re doing it yourself. And that is power.

The Number One: You are your own beginning now. You come first. Not in a selfish way — but in a soul-healing, rebalancing way. This is your reset. You’re rewriting the story, with you at the centre — no longer a background character in someone else’s tale.

Persona from Healing the Inner Child Oracle by Nina Mongendre and EdieArt. 

Invitation: As children become young adults, they develop a keen awareness of what is acceptable, appropriate, and appreciated by the outside world. We begin wearing masks—shifting who we are to please, to rebel, to belong. Perhaps you wore the mask of the nice girl, the overachiever, the troublemaker. Each persona served a purpose, but the journey of reparenting asks us to return to authenticity.

In tribal societies, masks were not used to hide, but to reveal—to call in the spirits, to open the door to what lies beneath the surface. This card invites you to look at how you use your persona: is it a costume, or a channel? What parts of you are still hidden behind the mask?

Inner child: Between the ages of 6 and 12, the persona begins to form as we engage with the world. Ask your child self: did you play a part to gain love, attention, or safety? When did the role start to feel uncomfortable or untrue? And is there a part of you still performing?

Gently affirm: I love you exactly as you are. You do not have to hide to be loved.

The Journey: Look at the image on the card and allow memories from across your life to surface—snapshots of you wearing different masks. Which felt empowering? Which were heavy? What parts of yourself were hidden behind them? Are there times now where you're saying yes when you mean no? Take a moment to breathe deeply and reconnect with the unchanging, steady self that exists beneath it all. That part is always real. That part is always enough.

Charms: Libra calls in balance—between who you’ve been and who you truly are, between pleasing others and honouring your truth. The Howling Wolf urges you to express what’s been silenced. Let your true voice rise, unmasked and wild. And the Mouse reminds you to notice the small, subtle ways you shift yourself in daily life. Even tiny masks can become heavy over time.

Safety from the Healing the Inner Child Oracle by Nina Mongendre, illustrated by EdieArt

The Invitation: Many of us did not grow up feeling truly safe. Perhaps you lived in an environment where your physical or emotional wellbeing was uncertain. Maybe there wasn’t a consistent adult you could turn to when you felt scared, overwhelmed, or alone. When safety isn’t a given, our nervous system adapts. It stays on alert, scanning for invisible threats—even when none exist. This state of constant vigilance is deeply draining.

Take a moment to check in with your body. Do you need a glass of water? Something nourishing to eat? A warm blanket or a jumper? Tend to your needs first. Then pause. Are you safe in this moment? Feel your feet. Notice your breath. Soften your jaw. You are allowed to come home to your body.

We cannot access joy, connection, or our deepest longings while our survival brain is switched on. This card invites you to soothe your nervous system—gently and consistently—so that, over time, you begin to feel safer with your feelings. This is the ground where healing begins.

Inner Child Reflection: Can you recall a moment in childhood when you felt completely safe—at ease and protected, like the child in this image? Maybe it was lying in the sun, cuddled up beside someone you trusted, or feeling held by nature. If no memory comes, simply step into this card.

Imagine yourself as the child beneath the rainbow-crowned tree. Feel the soft grass, the warmth of the sun, the hush of foxes and sheep sleeping nearby. Let your senses come alive as you breathe, gently lengthening your exhalation. Say aloud: "We are safe. This is safe".

The Journey: Place your hands behind your neck and interlace your fingers, just like the child in the image. Let yourself lean back. Without turning your head, bring your eyes all the way to the left. Breathe here. Wait for your body to release—perhaps with a sigh, a yawn, a swallow.

Then slowly bring your eyes to the right and breathe again. Wait. When the body has responded, return to centre. Take a long, deep inhale. Hold it briefly. Then exhale and release your arms. This simple practice can be used anytime you want to return to presence, grounding, and calm. You are allowed to feel safe now.

Charms: The Wheel of Fortune & the Dope Leaf

The Wheel reminds you that nothing is fixed. You are not stuck where you began. Life moves in cycles, and something is shifting in your favour.

The Dope Leaf offers a moment to soften, to surrender the pressure, and allow your body to rest. It speaks of letting go of hyper-vigilance and returning to a more peaceful, present state of being.

Dracones Loqui Oracle is an extraordinary deck that offers far more than daily inspiration — it’s a deep, transformative experience. From the moment I began working with it, I felt I was entering sacred conversation with something much greater than myself. This deck invites you to commune with celestial dragons — Lux, Terra, and Umbra — each offering their own distinct voice and perspective.

Lux guides with compassion and light, gently illuminating the way with love and understanding. Terra brings grounding, practical wisdom to help navigate life with grace and resilience. Umbra, the shadow guardian, is powerful and uncompromising — offering tough love that asks you to face what you'd rather avoid, so you can emerge stronger and more radiant. Together, these dragons form a triad of wisdom that is both comforting and profound. Their presence is protective, loving, and unwavering — like wings outstretched in the storm.

The production quality of the deck is outstanding. The round cards are a joy to work with — unique, symbolic, and full of movement. The sigils on each card add an energetic depth, almost like keys unlocking hidden truths. The cardstock is beautiful to handle, and the gold detailing brings a touch of sacredness to the experience. It’s a deck that feels both ancient and fresh, wild and wise.

The accompanying guidebook is simply exquisite — full-colour images and a layout that feels intuitive and enriching. I especially love that each card includes an affirmation followed by individual messages from all three dragons. The depth of insight here is immense — this isn’t just a light daily draw kind of deck (though it can be used that way). It goes deep. If you’re already in a heavy emotional space, you may want to draw from something gentler — but if you’re ready to face truth, transformation, and self-discovery, this deck meets you where you are and calls you forward.

I’ve worked with Raewyn Phelan’s other decks — Messenger Oracle, Dreams of Gaia Tarot, and Seeker’s Oracle — and if you love those, you’ll adore this one. It’s the most profound and soul-stirring of them all, in my opinion.

I’ve truly enjoyed working with Dracones Loqui this past week, and I know I’ll return to it again and again for its clarity, depth, and sacred power. I now know these dragons will be with me, always just a breath away.

For the coming week, I have chosen to work with the Healing the Inner Child Oracle

by Nina Mongendre, illustrated by EdieArt, and I’m excited to see what that journey brings.