Wow, what can I say about this Tarot deck set. This is truly a wonder set. It not only includes the deck and two books, The Artwork & Times of Pamela Coleman Smith and The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, it also includes beautiful art work by Pamela Coleman Smith.
Other items included are artwork prints, post cards, a 5” x 7” photo of Pamela Coleman Smith and a Tarot spread guide.
This is a beautiful set, the art work is charming, it is a must for any Tarot collector. This set is presented in a fold out, two sided box. On one side is contained the books and art work and on the other is contained the Tarot deck and a fanciful drawstring bag to carry it in.
The centennial edition commemorative Tarot deck, a reproduction of the original 1909 deck, has a unique essence all its own, however it is very similar to the modern deck most people are familiar with today.
The art work reproductions included in this set are beautiful and the post cards are simply to pretty to mail. This is a truly wonderful look at another side of a very talented artist. The book and reproductions give a view into the stunning skill and talent of a wonderful artist, see the softness and style of Pamela Coleman Smith.
Pamela Coleman Smith’s art work has a classical softness mixed with a whimsical fantasy about it that draws the observer into another world, another bonus included in the book is some of her poetry, a kind of bittersweet melody that gives a gripping insight into Pamela’s life.
This is a wonderful Tarot and book set that includes many astonishing extras, but the most touching thing about the set is the revelations into the personality behind the art.
Fantastical Tarot by Nathalie Hertz This Tarot deck does not follow the traditional pattern. It is a very striking, and somewhat gothic looking deck. This particular deck does have some imagery based on the Rider Waite Tarot, but you would still need to pick up the enclosed booklet to learn how to read it as it doesn’t fully follow the Rider Waite Deck in all cards. The portraits on this deck are crisp and edgy, this is a darker deck. This deck is one that has very many hidden images. This deck has a lot of dark imagery in it. For me it is a difficult deck to read. It doesn’t have the traditional meaning. This deck would be great for those who seek more stunning visual and darker deck. This deck is a very unique looking one, sure to draw attention. It explores the darker fantasy of ones mind. There is a lot of hidden symbology to be uncovered with time. It is a very pretty gold themed deck. The back of the cards has twin dragons on it. This deck was printed in Italy.
She also has a new deck out, which personally speaks to me alot more than this particular one it is called the Faerie Tarot. Its alot brighter but still her style of art.
Explore the darker fantasy of your mind, and find out what it divines with this Fantastical Tarot Deck!
This is a wonderful light and airy deck. It has a feeling of exotic fantasy and whimsy all in one. The Paulina Tarot is beautiful and inspiring. But it also has a somewhat deliciously ominous side.
The artwork in this deck is one of my favorites, it is exceedingly intricate and detailed. Perfect for those who love the fairy folk and perhaps for those who like Goth art too.
While it is not strictly a fairy deck it has a fanciful feeling that reminds one of a fairy land. The art work on these cards really makes for an attractive deck that anyone who likes fanciful art will truly enjoy.
The cards are filled with beasts and characters of all sorts. Be sure to inspect each card carefully, I am always finding something new every time I look at them.
This is a very interesting and dynamic deck to be sure, each card is packed with a lot of detail. This deck will fit easily in with any fairy, whimsical or fantasy collection of decks.
This is a very wonderful deck and could easily take several days to several weeks to inspect every card to truly absorb and appreciate the fantastic creatures on each of them.
This is deck is probably a little advanced for the beginner, but even a beginner can take pleasure in the fantastic scenes on the cards.
This wonderland awaits for Alice and you too, be sure to check out this charming deck soon.
The first thing you will notice about this deck are the vibrant colors that jump out at you like a kaleidoscope. This is a very lively and vivid deck of Tarot cards.
Each card has an interesting scene which pulls the reader in. This might be a deck for a more advanced reader however even the novice will enjoy the artistry and detail on the cards, especially if they are a fantasy or fairy fan.
The instruction booklet that comes with the deck does a good job of explaining the meanings of the cards to those not familiar with decks that do not follow the traditional Rider Waite deck. Included in the back of the booklet are some simple, but useful spreads to get you started.
One thing that really stands out with this booklet is that it gives an excellent description of meaning of the artistry on the cards as well as giving divinatory meanings of the cards as well, with both the upright and reversed significance of each card.
This deck even comes with a large Celtic Cross Spread Sheet to lay the cards out on, with the significance of the positions written out on the sheet (to the side, so it is not covered up by the card, very helpful for the beginner).
Whether starting or rounding out a faerie collection or considering a new deck you will be amazed by the remarkably original and amazing artwork on this deck. It is truly a fantastic and entertaining Tarot deck that will give a great deal of entertainment.
I have to began saying this is my all-time favorite deck. This tarot deck is fun for all ages. This creative deck, has no scary scenes in it, so it's perfect for teaching or small children. This lovely deck is a perfect family experience, children and adults alike can pick up the deck and read it. If you know your fairy tales, then you'll have no problem at all with this tarot deck. Explore the tarot as you have never explored before, and a fun filled, lighthearted environment.
This tarot deck is great for the novice and expert alike. My 6 year old son loves learning this Tarot deck, and going over the storys on the cards. It is great to have a Tarot Deck that I am able to share with him and explore it with him together~
It's bold, bright artistry, is sure to grab your attention, and bring delight to all ages.
Go on a magical journey, much as the journey of life itself. Not only does this tarot deck have the symbology of the tarot, it also teaches valuable life lessons. Many things will stand out on the deck, and give you a whole new meaning to each card. The visuals are absolutely stunning.
From the fool at the start of the journey, represented as a scarecrow about to go over the edge in the Wizard of Oz, to the world, shown as Glinda the good witch, you sure to experience the many phases of the journey, bringing you full circle around to the beginning again.
The characters in this tarot deck, and the stories associated with them, are sure to help you on your life journey. Whether you're trying to find out if you should take a stand, and you draw a card such as briar rabbit and the tar baby, not only does it tell you that the cause is futile, and also in a very humorous way explains why. Such as the tar baby plan could never work, because briar and a gun in his hand stuck in the middle of it, thought he had it all planned out, but forgot such an important vital element.
You're sure to find a whole new world of the tarot opened up to you, with this deck. A world of such fun, you will be delighted every time you open it. I'm so glad USGamesINC brought this deck back. It is truly a deck worth resurrection. Make sure you add this to your professional and your private collection~ You won't be disappointed~
This deck is truly unique and innovative in its concept and design. Anyone with an interest in the North American indigenous peoples culture and the esoteric will enjoy this deck. This is an excellent deck for the collector of Native American lore and for those who want something different in their collections.
While this may not be a deck for the beginning reader who is looking to learn the traditional Tarot, it is a wonderful deck for those who are looking for something different and distinctive to incorporate into their style of reading.
While containing the customary 78 cards of the Tarot, this deck is unique unto itself. It has somewhat different symbolic meanings than the traditional Tarot and you will definitely want to consult the little book that comes with the deck as to the interpretations of the cards. The instruction booklet is very informative and fascinating in regards to the meanings and definitions of the cards in this deck.
This deck is an eclectic compilation of the diverse and wonderful lore of several of the Native American tribes. It includes symbolism and imagery from several of the tribes such as the Apache to the Sioux and many more. The art work on the cards is also another unique aspect of this deck. The images range from the playful to the genuinely stirring. This deck is as distinctively diverse as the many different tribes of North America themselves. Also the artwork on the back of the cards is as outstanding as the pictures on the faces of the cards.
Included in the instruction booklet, besides the wonderful lore attached to the cards, are some exceptionally remarkable new spreads representing the lore and wisdom of the Native American tribes. These spreads are as differing as the cards themselves. Included are such spreads as The Medicine Wheel which consists of 23 cards to the five card Kachina Knife Spread, and others.
This is a truly wonderful and exciting deck for the person interested in Native American mythology or just someone interested in having something unique in their collection. The Native American Tarot Deck is truly as interesting and varied as the numerous tribes of North America themselves.
Enter the fascinating world of J. R. R. Tolkien with this fantastic Lord of the Rings Tarot deck.
This is another great deck for the collector also, whether you are a collector of Tolkien or unusual Tarot decks this deck is for you.
The art work is enjoyable and the characters from the Lord of the Rings are represented on the cards.
This is a great deck for the beginner as well because there are hints written on the bottoms of the cards that give guidance as to the meaning of the cards.
Another feature of this deck is that it can be used to play a card game similar to the book, where you try to destroy the One Ring. The instructions are included in the book that accompanies the deck. Also included in the book are the meanings of the cards and some card spreads and definitions of those as well.
This is a wonderful deck for someone that is looking for something a little different and unique.
This is a interesting and intense deck with a French influence. It is rather dark and threatening, a great deck to impress you friends with. The artwork is deliciously frightening and ominous. This is a great deck for the collector of the macabre, gothic and vampire enthusiasts.
The pictures on the cards are sinister and dreamlike, or should I say nightmarish in their appearance. Frighteningly gloomy and morbid in design. This deck would be great for Halloween gatherings and those interested in revealing the hidden messages from beyond this mortal realm.
The entire 78 cards of the Tarot are represented with this deck, it comes with an instruction booklet which gives the meanings of the cards and some classic Tarot spreads for communicating with the cards. So if you are courageous enough, if you are daring and do not mind risking your neck, take a journey with The Fool through this nightmarish realm in which the undead rule, and if you are lucky enough you might return with your soul unscathed.
Despite the fact that this may be a rather unconventional deck it is very interesting and informative, especially for the beginning Tarot reader. This is a full 78 card Tarot deck complete with instructions for use.
While it does not include the traditional white instruction booklet included other Tarot decks, it does have the definition written on each of the cards themselves, which is a great benefit to the novice reader.
However this deck does include some instructional cards that have general directions and hints written on them about how to use the cards, also there are easy to understand Tarot spreads for the beginning Tarot reader here also.
An interesting inclusion with this deck are that several of the cards also contain markings that will give a positive or negative response to your question.
This is a truly user friendly deck that is easy to understand. While this deck does not follow traditional Tarot card meanings on all of the cards it is direct and to the point, and the descriptions printed on each of the cards are easy to understand.
This is a great deck for the beginning student of the Tarot, and can be used straight out of the box with only a few minutes of instruction before actually doing your first reading, and the uniqueness of the deck will make it a valuable addition to any Tarot collection that will give guidance for years to come.
Trick or Treat yourself to a terrific tarot deck, the Halloween Tarot deck created by Kipling West and published by U. S. Games Systems, Inc. This wonderful and wacky deck is great for bats and ghouls of all ages. Bring back the childhood fun and enchantment of Halloween when using this deck. However do not mistake this for a novelty deck, it is a fully functional and useful oracle. It is a unique and decorative oracle to have in your collection. The cards are vibrant and colorful.
This would be a very nice deck to use at during the Halloween season and especially at Halloween parties. So be careful when using your deck at the local séance, your friends, guest and acquaintances will all die from envy.
The cards are very similar to the original Rider Waite deck, so if you are experienced with the Rider deck the Halloween deck will be easy to pick up an use out of the box, however this one comes in a nice tin, or should I say coffin, that is suitable for display and I am sure it will take a prominent place in your collection.
The Halloween Tarot deck cards are also smaller than the standard Rider Waite deck, so if you have small hands these cards will be easier for you to shuffle and work with than other larger decks, especially when first starting to learn to shuffle and lay out the cards.
Whether you follow the ritual spreads from Halloween past such as the Celtic Cross and the simple three card spread, or make up your own ritual spreads such as a pumpkin spread or a séance spread, you will have fun with this interesting and one of a kind deck!
Deviant Moon Tarot
by Patrick Valenza, published by U. S. Games Systems Inc.
This is a really spectacular Tarot deck. The art work is amazing. If you are a fan of fantasy, the moon, horror or just plain out of the ordinary decks then this deck is for you. This is a 78 card Tarot deck that comes with a custom spread sheet and an instruction booklet.
Patrick Valenza’s artwork is like a walk in a bizarre fantasy land. The artwork is terrific and while a little on the macabre side it really stands out to make this deck a one of a kind for either the reader or collector.
The custom Tarot card spread sheet folds out to 17” x 20” and is adorned with more of the mesmerizing artwork that makes this Tarot set so awesome, it illustrates a ten card Tarot spread known as “The Lunatic Spread” that will help illuminate your innermost longings and darkest desires.
The Tarot set also includes information about the artist Patrick Valenza and the disturbing things that influenced his nightmarish visions into the world of Tarot art.
The artistry on the cards is an eerie mix of ghoulish apparitions that are part fantasy and part nightmare. The cards show a path of horrors leading through a kingdom of nightmares, the outlandish visions depicted on the cards are impishly delightful in their foreboding forms.
This Truly original artwork helps bring the inhabitants of the Tarot to life in Valenza’s vision of a twisted representation of the Fool’s journey, to help guide you through your dark journey to a devilishly sweet end indeed.
Hudes Tarot Deck and Book Set published by U. S. Games Systems Inc.
This Tarot deck and book set includes a Tarot deck by Susan Hudes, instruction booklet, Celtic Tarot Spread sheet with instructions written on it, and a wonderful book that was inspired by this deck written by A. L. Samul.
The instruction booklet included with the Tarot deck is very quick and to the point, it gives short and basic meanings of the cards which serves as a handy reminder to the beginning reader. The Celtic Spread sheet is also very helpful as it has the instructions written on the sheet itself.
The book, “Wisdom in the Cards”, by A. L. Samul, that is included with the set is very in depth and informative. It is very helpful in that it gives not only the upright meanings, reversed meanings and planetary influences of each card, but includes an affirmation and prayer for each card. This is a genuinely beneficial and insightful book.
The artwork in this deck, while different that the traditional Rider-Waite, does have a familiar feel to it for the reader used to the traditional decks. The pictures provide a warm and inviting atmosphere to the reader. This is a great Tarot deck set for the collector of artful and unique decks. The decks creator, Susan Hudes, is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design and does illustrations as well as paints, she is a talented artist and her skill shows through in her work on this beautiful Tarot deck.
Inspired by the magnificence of medieval artwork, this deck is truly a one of a kind piece of artistry. The colors are an inviting mixture of earth tones, which give a sense of warmth and beauty that speaks to the inner self of the reader.
Celestial Tarot Deck and Book Set published by U. S. Games Systems Inc.
This is another wonderful Tarot set from U. S. Games, the deck is designed by Kay Steventon and the book that is included was written by Brian Clark.
This Tarot deck is truly unique, it gives the Tarot reader an entirely unique way of interpreting the meanings of the cards. This set comes with the deck, instruction booklet, Celtic Cross spread sheet and a book that describes the deck in detail and includes Tarot spreads such as “The Lunar Cycle Spread”.
Each card is assigned a celestial body which gives an interesting insight to the Tarot that is special to this deck. The Celestial Tarot is based on the constellations, individual stars and planets and their mythology. This is not a deck based on Astrology, it is based on the stories of the stars in the night sky, so do not be disappointed. If you are looking for Astrological meanings of the Tarot then you might want to look elsewhere.
While the instruction booklet gives a brief rundown of the meanings of the celestial bodies assigned to each card for a convenient and quick interpretation, the book included with this set gives an in depth definition and mythology of the celestial body assigned to each of the cards. This set gives new insight into the Tarot, a way of looking at the deck which can give a renewed interest in the meanings and definitions of the cards.
This is a wonderful deck and while the artwork is excellent it is not the traditional Rider-Waite symbols that many people are used to. While this deck is not for the beginner wanting to learn the traditional meanings of the deck. This set could easily be used by someone wanting to learn the Tarot or it can be used by the advanced reader to give fascinating new insight into the mysteries of the Tarot.
This Tarot set will be a unique addition to your Tarot deck collection, whether you are interested in celestial mythology or just want something different and exceptional, then this set is for you.
Morgans Tarot
published by U. S. Games Systems Inc. Created by Morgan Robbins and illustrated by Darshan Chorpash.
While this is called a Tarot deck, that might be a bit of a misnomer, it contains 88 cards while a traditional Tarot deck contains only 78 cards.
This deck gives insight to life’s questions by giving you unique symbols designed to help develop your consciousness.
This unique and fascinating deck was originally designed in 1970 and was heavily influenced by the “counterculture” of that time.
The pictures in this deck are simple line drawings and are in black and white, however do not let this fool you, the cards in this deck give a feeling of surreal-ness that few other decks have.
Included in this set are 88 oracle cards and a instruction booklet. The booklet gives instructions on how to use these wonderful cards and also fortunately gives some guidelines and definitions as to the meanings of the cards also.
While this certainly not a deck for someone wanting to learn traditional Tarot, it is a wonderful deck to begin a journey inward and explore the unlimited reaches of the consciousness. This is a “groovy” deck to add to the collection of someone looking for diverse or retro decks.
