Discover The Intentional Joy Cards

Dani Zebrowska
Sep 7
3 min read

Updated: Sep 13

A Pocket-Sized Practice for Intentional Living

There are days when joy feels like a distant dream - a nice-to-have but not-for-me. Days when the to-do list is louder than your heartbeat and longer than your leg. When even the things you love feel like just one more thing to manage.

That’s exactly why the Joy Cards were born.

A painterly, poetic oracle-style deck designed not to predict your future - but to gently reconnect you to your present.

What are the Joy Cards?

The Joy Cards are a 44-card illustrated deck rooted in the coaching tools, creative rituals, and lived experiences behind The Intentional Joy Project.

They’re not about telling you what to do; they’re about reminding you of what you already know.

Each card offers:

A unique hand-crafted digital visual evoking the message of the card, and inspired by the diversity, magic, and joy to be found in the world.
A name or concept designed to spark reflection
An accompanying description with:
- A poetic message
- A simple joy ritual
- A journal prompt or affirmation

Whether you’re pulling a card in the morning to set the tone for the day, or reaching for one when everything feels a bit too much - these cards are your permission slip to slow down, soften, and begin again.

How to Use the Joy Cards

There’s no right or wrong way - only the way that feels right for you.

Here’s a simple practice to begin with:

Pause. Place your hand on your heart. Breathe deeply.
Set an intention. You might ask: “What do I need to hear today?” or “Where can I root my energy?”
Draw a card.
Reflect. Read the message slowly. Let it sink in. Journal, move, meditate, or simply sit with it.

You could pull a card:

Each morning as part of a grounding ritual
Weekly, to set a soulful tone for the days ahead
During emotional wobbles
With children or loved ones, to open meaningful conversation
At the end of the day, to reflect on what the heart learned

Why I Created This Deck

I didn’t set out to make an oracle deck. But as The Intentional Joy Project began to take shape, I kept returning to the same feeling: that we need small, beautiful anchors to pull us back to ourselves; back to joy - to remind ourselves that joy is a practice.

So I poured all my art and ideas, my coaching practice, my motherhood, my burnout, my healing, my Sunday morning journaling sessions and my Thursday-night meltdowns into these cards.

They’re messy and magical. Like life.

Try a Free Digital Card Pull

Curious to try? Discover the digital card pull right now.

Read the message. Reflect, journal, or simply let it land.

Want the Full Deck?

You can purchase the printable version of the full Joy Cards deck (plus the guidebook) on Ko-fi right here. (And I'd be over the moon if you did!)

Buy the Cards here

Perfect for:

Printing and laminating
Keeping in a journal or altar space
Using in workshops, retreats or coaching sessions
Gifting to a friend who needs a little light

Journal Prompt

“What kind of joy is calling to me right now? And how can I answer it… in the smallest way possible?”

Begin Your Intentional Joy Journey

The Joy Cards are part of a bigger picture.

If you’re ready to dive deeper, explore the Intentional Joy Project Self-Guided Journey - a coaching experience that helps you reconnect, reflect, realign, and radiate in your own life.