About Us
Tired of tarot that feels like it was written for someone else's life? So were we. That's why The Outlaw Oracle was born – to bring you tarot and oracle cards that speak your language and hit you right in the gut.
The Outlaw Oracle is a shared language that started with a 44-card oracle deck inspired by outlaw country music. Think straight-talking guidance for your gut. Created by Hillary Banks Self, it’s built for rebels, outsiders, and anyone who finds traditional tarot too fussy. We also make the Honky Tonk Tarot Colorin’ Book and offer digital courses like “WHOA: Puttin’ the Brakes on a Wild Ride.” Shop direct at theoutlaworacle.com.
*as featured in Yoga Journal's "7 Essential Oracle Decks".
Our Outlaw Mission
We're here to prove that you don't need a crystal ball or a PhD in mysticism to tap into your intuition. All you need is:
A desire to learn + connect
The courage to trust your gut
A healthy disregard for the status quo
From Frustration to Revolution
The Outlaw Oracle Story
Our founder, Hillary, was sick of feeling like an outsider in the world of sparkly, pastel oracle cards and derivative tarot decks. They left her cold, and the traditional tarot guidebooks might as well have been written in ancient Greek. But then she had a revelation:
What if tarot and oracle cards could speak the language of outlaw country music – the American Gothic soundtrack of rebels, dreamers, and hell-raisers?
And just like that, The Outlaw Oracle was born. We've been shaking up the tarot and oracle world ever since, one badass deck and book at a time.
Get To Know Us
We Believe Tarot Should Be:
Authentic as Hell: Our cards and books reflect real life, not some fairy tale version of it
Encouraging, Not Intimidating: We break down tarot so anyone can master it, no special powers required
Fun, Magical, and Exciting: Because connecting with your intuition should feel as free and easy as your favorite honky-tonk country song
Our Promise to You:
Country Star-Inspired Wisdom: Each card channels the raw truth of outlaw country legends and the songs they sing
No-Bullshit Guidance: Clear, straightforward interpretations that cut through the mystical fog
Tarot + Oracle Cards for the Rest of Us: Products designed for rebels, outsiders, and anyone who's ever felt like they don't fit the mold
How Country Music Crashed into Tarot
Meet The Founder
As told by Founder, Hillary – the original tarot outlaw
You know that feeling when you're stuck between a rock and a hard place, and you need some straight-shooting advice? That's when most folks turn to tarot. But let me tell you, the traditional decks left me feeling like I was trying to read ancient hieroglyphics while drunk on moonshine.
There I was, determined to crack the tarot code, poring over those cards one by one. But instead of seeing mystical symbols, I kept hearing the echoes of country songs – the ones that raised me, shaped me, and told it like it is.
Before I knew it, I was sketching out these country-infused cards. Part learning exercise, part stoned adventure (let's keep it real, folks). And just like that, The Outlaw Oracle burst into existence, kicking and screaming.
