The Sanskrit word mandala means holy or magical circle. In all cultures, variations of the mandala can be seen in art, in the architecture of temples, churches and sacred places, and in sacred dances and mystery plays. Heita Copony is one of the West's most important living painters of mandalas. In the MANDALA ORACLE, she presents a visual introduction to her work that can be used as a daily tool for meditation. The deck includes 37 cards with a mandala on one side and inspirational words on the back side, plus a 24-page booklet discussing the many aspects of the mandala.