The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook

Wow. What an exquisite, deep dive of an oracle deck. I've wanted this deck for years, but it always seemed like a splurge I couldn't justify. Then it went on sale, and the price was so amazing I double-checked to be sure it wasn't a knock-off.With the meticulous hand-lettering of all the booklet text, the copious margin notes and suggestions for practice, not to mention the gorgeous artwork, it must have taken her years to complete. It will take me a while to get to know it more thoroughly. I'm so glad I finally bought it.

Wow! Prepare yourselves because I have much, much to say about this deck.It’s beautiful. And I feel beautiful & clear from experiencing everything about it. When I took it out of my Amazon packaging I felt the shake. When I unwrapped the plastic, then slid the box from its sleeve, then saw what was sitting inside… I was so moved by the presence and the introduction I was having with this deck that I couldn’t even pull the cards out. This is something that I wanted to take my time with. It’s like I was slowing down and not only that but somehow it flipped on me. I started taking my time with me…There is much to be said about art. There is also much to be said about beings who do not hold out in or on their work. And Ms. Kim did not come to play. And at the same time, she did. The boxing and the packaging is beautiful and particular. It’s set up in a way where I feel like she did this for herself. And gave it TO the rest of us as a gift. And I am happy that she did.There are many on here pointing out the waste of trees from her packaging. Which I find very odd, considering paper is made from cotton not trees. Hence why they call your toilet paper and paper towels cotton. Not wood. Many of you have researching to do. I feel as though this deck will trigger many and spark few. The complaints about the packaging is just a reflection of something triggered. Which is okay. Because every once and a while we need messiness and chaos to play in.As I walked my way through the deck, I took my time. I went through every card. Sat with every thought. Enjoyed every word. The card stock is smooth and fits in my hands . The circular effect of the cards deepens the draw to them for me. It’s like it wants you to turn them. Change your perspective. Embrace the view. Know that chance and fate can come from any number of angles. And what I really love is how I can step into the artwork. I love the wonkyness. The pictures force you to stop and go “interesting” or “whoa” or “wow” or “this is amazing!”. It’s like she didn’t have an expectation for us to have. She just wanted people to step into a world. Any world. And the world held space for them to do so. What you seek to call it is up to you.The wordplay about the cards… are enchanting. I’m a poet so words are my first go to. I need to know if someone is putting soul into their words. But this deck, it only shows the words from the soul you pour into it. Kim’s energy is here. Her spiritual presence can be felt. Her statements are clear, powerful, and warm. But the way they connect me to my own presence. I just don’t know how to describe this. It’s me experiencing me without an expectation. It’s like I’m sitting along a river bank and watching my reflection and at the same time, I know the water is moving and the reflection is changing to be part of the new current. I love this. It makes the deck come full circle!I had no idea what to expect. Actually, upon purchasing this I didn’t expect anything… I was just excited to finally buy it for myself. And now, that I have… ✨wow!Enjoy this deck. If you are drawn to it… truly enjoy it. Feel it. Feel you. Leave reviews to give people a glimpse at what you saw. Because it’s very rare that a deck takes you somewhere and unfolds by way of YOUR journey. This kind of a deck is a moment. No time. It isn’t about the cards. It’s about you. The cards reflect. You were drawn here for a reason. Get to know that reason. Get to know you. Enjoy. Enjoy. Enjoy. 💖And make sure, when using this deck to read for others.. you allow them to step in like you did. This deck is very versatile. It can be light and then go deep. Great way to achieve balance!Happy travels 🦋Update:It’s currently 2:25am Los Angeles time. And I am still going through the cards. I worked from the back of the book forward. And currently, I am on the Queen card. I am awestruck at the self-realizations that have occurred for me through EVERY SINGLE CARD. This one in particular has struck me so deep that I had to come update my review from earlier. There’s ‘Go deeper’ additions in the book that inspire or encourage deeper reflection after you’ve read the guidance for the card. And the Queen card asks that you search for Nina Simone’s star performance in 1976 at the Montreux jazz festival. And must I say, how unbounded I became while experiencing the virtual performance of this woman! The depth, the rawness, the forces to be reckoned with in this woman are just not for me to claim in expression! I have no words for what I experienced. It is to be held for each person on their own time. But this just really did something to me and I just… wow.Get the deck. Enjoy all of it. And I wholeheartedly mean that!💜

These cards are magical. Not only are they of high quality and visually beautiful, their message has always been spot on and they’ve helped me get down to the roots of my issues while providing excellent advice moving forward. In just a few days, I’ve developed a beautiful relationship with the deck. I’ve been using many other cards including tarot but this deck has something truly special.

These cards are awesome! I am happy I finally got them. They are round, which gives the reader a more intuitive option while reading the imagery. There is no definite top or reversal. They are printed on good cardstock, and the packaging is very well designed. The box is strong and beautiful. The book that is included is thick and has a lot of information. Definitely worth the price.

I have had this deck in my cart for months, struggling to justify adding yet another deck to my collection. I am SO GLAD I finally pulled the trigger. I really enjoy Kim Krans’s work and had already owned The Wild Unknown Tarot deck.To say The Archetypes deck is incredible would be an understatement.I’ve been studying Jungian psychology and have been working through my own process of individuation and integration. The archetypes help draw my attention where it needs to be, addressing things within my shadows that perhaps I’ve overlooked, or making more sense of the things that have baffled me.The artwork is compelling and sucks you in. The descriptions of the archetypes in the book offer both depth and understanding, with explanations of both the positive and negative expressions of these universal energies. The author does a wonderful job of blending internal feelings that can so often escape articulation, with intricate, layered descriptions and recommendations to further understand. There are also descriptions for different spreads. Each pull I’ve done, whether regarding myself or another person, has proven to be fully applicable to the question at hand thus far. It widens the lens beyond that of the tarot’s.I have no doubts as to the connectedness this special deck embodies and recommend it to anyone looking to achieve wholeness, or even just looking for better understanding of themselves and others. Prepared to be profoundly moved.

What a beautiful set this is. I took my time and read the introduction first. The art work is eye catching and it was packaged very nice!