Rockpool Publishing

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Rockpool Publishing is an Australia-based publisher specializing in spirit and wellness books, Tarot and oracle cards, and journals. It is the largest mind-body-spirit publishing house in Australia.

Lisa Hanrahan of Rockpool Publishing with author Travis McHenry displaying his Angel Tarot and Occult Tarot decks

Their corporate office is located in the Summer Hill area of Sydney.

As of November 2024, they have over 350 titles available in their catalogue.

History

Rockpool Publishing was founded in 2006. It has since expanded to include two imprints: Love & Write Publishing, which provides publication services to self-published authors, and Gelding Street Press, which specializes in memoirs, sports literature, and pop culture books.

As of 2022, they have published books and divination decks by more than 110 authors.

Management

The company is privately owned by Lisa Hanrahan and Paul Dennett.

Lisa is responsible for publishing decisions, including title selection, production, distribution and rights managers. Paul handles corporate operations, marketing, events, and overseas sales. They employ approximately 10 full time staff members.

Partnerships

An independent publishing company, their trade distribution is handled through a partnership with Simon & Schuster.

Starting in 2019, Rockpool became the exclusive licensee of Tarot and oracle decks produced by Bloodstone Studios.

Authors

Rockpool has published works by over 160 different authors. Most of their best-selling authors have released multiple tarot/oracle decks, sometimes including crossover works such as journals or companion books.

Fiona Horne

Australian author Fiona Horne is one of the world's most respected witches. She is the author of fifteen bestselling books on modern witchcraft.

  • The Art of Witch
  • Lost Book of Spells
  • Teen Magick
  • Lost Oracle Cards
  • Witch Magic Mini Cards
  • Magick of You Oracle Cards

Priestess Moon

Priestess Moon is a West Australian artist with five solo exhibitions to her name, as well as numerous group exhibitions. Her artwork is renowned as colourful, decorative and highly symbolic, created to bring moments of enchantment to the viewer. She works with universal symbols, bringing them into a modern context and adding her own ideas and insights.

  • Making Magick Oracle
  • Making Magick Mini Cards
  • Enchanted Spell Oracle
  • Deadly Apothecary Oracle
  • Enchanted Unicorn Oracle

Travis McHenry

American author Travis McHenry is the creator of nearly a dozen tarot and oracle decks. He is widely considered one of the foremost occultists of the modern era.

Sam Rook

Sam Rook is an American artist, designer and illustrator located in Providence, RI. She grew up with a love of art and creating things with her hands. Her mother encouraged her to pursue any avenue that interested her, and that led to her experimenting with all forms of art.

  • The Macabre Tarot
  • Sweet Forager's Tarot
  • Velouria's Tarot
  • Cosmic C*nt Tarot
  • Rainbow Moon Tarot

Seasons of the Witch Oracle

The Seasons of the Witch series of oracle decks were written and illustrated by Juliet Diaz, Lorriane Anderson, and Giada Rose. The decks are intended to be used by witches throughout the year while following the Wiccan calendar of Sabbats.

  • Ostara Oracle: The spring equinox – marks the end of a journey, renewal, and new beginnings.
  • Lammas Oracle: The season of harvest, success and gratitude, as the energy of the boss witch.
  • Litha Oracle: Midsummer and the Summer Solstice – the celebration of abundance, light, growth and joy.
  • Imbolc Oracle: Patience, hope, transitions, and beginning the ascent back to the light after the darkness of the winter months.
  • Mabon Oracle: A celebration of balance, equality and harmony.
  • Beltane Oracle: May Day - a celebration of passion and putting your plans into action.
  • Yule Oracle: The year's darkest night and the joyful celebration associated with the winter holidays.
  • Samhain Oracle: The most enigmatic and magical pagan night of the year for performing divination, ritual, and spells.

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