Deck Review: Star Wars Affirmation Cards

Marc Sumerak, Star Wars Affirmation Cards. San Rafael, CA: Insight Editions, 2021. ISBN: 9781647224868. (Link to publisher)

Genre: Star Wars

Subgenre: affirmation cards 

Format: 52-card deck with small companion book in box

Source: I own this one. I got a good break. They retail for $19.99 but HPB had them for $7.99.   

 

This is a 52-card deck to help you "discover your inner Jedi." It is a collection of motivational cards with "lessons, advice, and inspiration." 

The kit includes a companion book and the 52-card deck. The book is arranged as follows: 

• Introduction. This goes over the deck's structure. The deck has four categories or suits: Positive Affirmations, Inspirational Quotes, Feel-Good Activities, and Confidence-Building Conversation Starters. 
• How to use the cards. Some simple suggestions. 
• How to use this book. The book has entries on selected cards. The entries provide questions and prompts for further reflection. Note that the cards that have extra content in the book have a small icon with book page number in a corner of the card. 
• The card entries. Each entry features a full color reproduction of the card and the additional message. 

Card message: I have hope 

The book overall is simple and very easy to read. Though this is a deck for children, anyone at any age can use it and gain benefit. Children can read the book or have an adult read it to them. 

The cards feature a photo image from the Star Wars films including Rogue One and Solo along with the trilogies. Each card has a message and a brief explanation. The cards are color coded by category. The card backs are in the category color with the category title. 

These are cards you can use for daily and weekly draws, or just when you need a positive message. It include messages for when things are down, so it is also a good deck when you need a lift in the Hard Times. This is not really a deck for divination, but you could use it for clarifiers or just as a bonus card in a cartomancy spread. I kept the deck in my work altar for a daily message, and it worked well for me.

The cards measure about 5 3/4 inches by 3 3/4 inches. They do have a soft gloss coating that makes them stick a little, so they are not easy to shuffle. Still, they are very nice cards to view. 

Star Wars fans will likely appreciate this deck, but you don't have to be a fan to enjoy its uplifting messages. If you need a little positivity in your life, this deck is a nice option. 

4 out of 5 stars.