The Wild Unknown Alchemy Deck and Guidebook (Official Keepsake Box Set)

The Wild Unknown Alchemy Deck and Guidebook is a truly transcendent tool for spiritual seekers, mystics, and soul alchemists alike. Kim Krans has created more than just a card set — she’s crafted a living work of art that invites deep reflection, transformation, and awakening. The deck itself is stunning. Each card glows with gold foil and archetypal symbolism, drawing from the ancient wisdom of alchemy. The categories — Materia Prima, Operations, Celestial Bodies, and more — are beautifully thought out and spiritually resonant. This structure allows for layered readings and deep intuitive work. The guidebook is pure gold — both in its poetic writing and in the way it supports each card with depth, clarity, and a gentle push inward. It’s as much a book of mystical teachings as it is a companion to the cards. This is not a beginner’s deck, but that’s part of its power. It asks you to engage, to listen, to feel. And in return, it offers profound insight and transformation. Whether you’re on a path of healing, ascension, or simply seeking a mirror to your becoming, this deck is a sacred ally. I use it for rituals, shadow work, and guidance — and it continues to reveal new layers of wisdom each time. Highly recommended for anyone ready to go deeper. A magical, gift-worthy tool for those walking the alchemical path.

Stunning! I use these in conjunction with some other decks (some of Kim's and some Dixit cards) for imagery and self-analysis with clients. They are beautiful, the guidebook is well-thought-out, and the packaging is durable. The guidebooks have a tendency to crease on the back cover, but the cards themselves are thick and sturdy.

I love this deck, so much more than I thought I would! The guidebook is fascinating. I purchased this deck on a whim once I realized that Kim Krans had released the fourth and final installment of the Wild Unknown decks. One thing I always look for in a tarot or oracle deck is a good guidebook, and this one certainly is. Packaging is nice too, with a protective collection box. I like that this deck doesn’t have a slip cover like the archetypes deck does, as it makes opening and closing the box easier. The cards themselves are hexagonal, and at first I was worried about being able to shuffle them, but their size and clear edges makes that easier! The artwork is phenomenal. I like that on each card, is the title in English and in Latin . Quite interesting to read with, too! If I had to pick a favorite card, I’d probably pick either the Suns Splendor (Splendor Solis), Ravens Head, or Ouroboros.

The Wild Unknown Alchemy Deck & Guidebook is Kim Krans newest deck, which is now available from publisher Chronicle Books. This is her fourth deck in The Wild Unknown series, which joins TWU Tarot, TWU Animal Spirit deck, and TWU Archetypes deck. There is also a pocket edition of TWU Tarot in a tin for easy travel and a TWU Journal to help spark your creativity as you work through using the decks. TWU Alchemy deck consists of 71 hexagonal (six-sided cards) split into six suits: - The Seasons - The Colors - The Materials - The Mysteries - The Cosmic Forces - The Operations These put together with one another and other decks create some unique spreads and designs to help a reader really get into exploring aspects that they haven’t gone into before. To understand these and dive deeper into the world of alchemy, a fully illuminated guidebook of over 200 pages is included. The large size of the cards can be a bit difficult to hold and shuffle, but aside from this, the whole set is well designed with the cards secured in their own protective box within the packaging that houses both them and the guide. Kim’s beautiful design aesthetic and strikingly bold & colorful watercolors are used in the creation of this deck so it will match seamlessly with her other decks for more dynamic and expanded readings. I’m really looking forward to seeing what more this deck can bring into my readings.

This deck got me into alchemy and the works of Carl Jung and James Hillman. I Love it so much! I use it as a clarifier, I use it for shadow work, I craft rituals with it, it’s just so good. The artwork is GORGEOUS. The cards lay out and connect beautifully. Kim Krans really knocked it outta the park with this one. The guidebook itself is an alchemical text that I enjoy working with. The deck is also very versatile. You’re working with planets, colors, seasons, elements and materials , alchemical operations and mysteries, you’ll have so much fun diving deep with it! Definitely worth the money.

The card shape is a little different but it's so unique in terms of card design, and what's written. I love the artist, you can tell she put her life work into doing this deck but also others.. highly recommend, the artwork alone is gorgeous.

The artwork, the booklet insights, the cool sidenotes for further introspection! I am in love with this material, I've been interested in the alchemical processes (physical and otherwise) and this deck allowed me to dive into it once more in a fresh approach. Recommended for intermediate oracle readers and/or very curious souls seeking a new perspective!

Simplesmente maravilhoso! Chegou super rápido. Já é o segundo q eu compro. O primeiro foi pra mim e segundo dei de presente para minha mãe q amou tbm.

I took notes from the introductory pages, loved the premise, tried the garden spread. love the empowering dynamic, the made to measure, the rigourous honesty. Try the mess. :D

This is an amazing deck and the layouts and reads that come from it are very on point. I do find you need to use your intuition and think outside the box for the meanings in the messages. Overall great! Only thing worth mentioned they are very hard to shuffle. I have to split them up to properly shuffle. So there are too many but also they stick together and the shape of the cards makes it harder to hold when shuffling because they move around. But honestly it's worth the inconvenience.

Ich fand das »The Wild Unknown« Tarot-Deck ja schon großartig, aber mit diesem Alchemie-Set übertrifft sich Kim Krans selbst. Die Illustrationen sind einfach phantastisch, faszinierend, berührend, wie nicht von dieser Welt – und man kann sofort intuitiv damit arbeiten, auch ohne sich vorher das Buch durchzulesen. Die Ausführungen darin sind aber durchaus hilfreich. Die sechseckige Form der Karten ist etwas ungewohnt, man kann sie nicht wie normale Tarotkarten mal eben schnell durchmischen und legen. Im Gegenteil, sie zwingen einen zum langsamen, bewussten Handling, was dem Thema aber durchaus dienlich und angemessen ist.