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Folkloric Forest Tarot
I was inspired to buy the Folkloric Forest Tarot after I saw it over on the temperanceandtruth Instagram page. If you’re not familiar with this page, I’d suggest taking a look when you get a chance. In the Energy of the Week posts she showcases several versions of the same card and I thoroughly enjoy flicking through the selections she puts together. She has a wonderful tarot collection to draw from. But back to this indie deck published by Lennox Rees. It too is curated. But, rather than drawing from a selection of tarot decks to tell an individual story, Lennox Rees has drawn from antique art available on the…
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The Green Witch’s Oracle Deck
According to the notes I wrote when I first opened The Green Witch’s Oracle Deck I bought it to pair with The Antique Anatomy Tarot. To be honest I don’t remember that. But it’s what I wrote at the time so it must have been the case. Although, I don’t remember ever pairing the two until it came time to write this review either so I’m not sure what’s going on. All I do know is that I like this deck. I like it a lot. The Green Witch’s Oracle Deck And, while I might not remember what inspired me to combine them I’m glad I listened. They work so…
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The Radiant Tarot
I first saw The Chariot from The Radiant Tarot on Trishtaytarot’s Instagram feed. Prior to that I’d never taken any notice of the deck. But the artistic choices on The Chariot really stood out to me so I wanted to discover more. When I did, the combination of The Hierophant on the cover, the subtitle, ‘Pathway to Creativity’, and the marketing blurb, led me to buy it on the spot. I don’t usually do that anymore because I am much more selective about the decks I add to my collection. But, as with anything, there are always exceptions. The Radiant Tarot Cards I wasn’t disappointed. Taking 12 years to complete,…
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Mindscapes Tarot
Finding a hand-drawn, classically rendered landscape deck like the Mindscapes Tarot, had been on my mental to-do list for a long time. Yet, somehow, I seem to be one of the few people in the tarot world that wasn’t aware of the original Majors only version of this deck that was released on Kickstarter. Maybe I prematurely dismissed it back then because I don’t buy Majors only decks, I’m not sure. But, I pre-ordered this mass-market, 80-card version as soon as it was listed. When I opened the box and saw, 0 The Fool, my first thought was, “I’m going to really like this,” and I was right. I do.…
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Magical Hours Tarot
The collage style of Magical Hours Tarot reminds me of both Tarot of Mystical Moments and The Dreamkeepers Tarot albeit in different ways and with a different focus. This ensures it doesn’t feel like a redundant addition to my collection. Furthermore it introduced me to a new way of interpreting certain cards which in turn opened up the interpretive possibilities across several other decks. The more decks I work with the more I find they talk to each other. Some say, “But wait, what about this approach?” while others feel like they continue the story. The Magical Hours Tarot had a lot to say about many things, some of which…
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Tarot of the Witch’s Garden
Tarot of the Witch’s Garden is the second of Sasha Graham’s tarot decks. But please know they are very different. Her other deck The Dark Wood Tarot encourages you to embrace the shadow, while this one focuses on the light. In the opening pages of the guide book she shares a quote from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book The Secret Garden which encapsulates the energy of this deck perfectly. It encourages you to both see the magic around you and feel the magic that exists within you. It also inspired me to re-read The Secret Garden which was a joyful and inspiring experience as well. My experience with the Tarot of…
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Bee Tarot
For many reasons I love bees, so the Bee Tarot went straight on to my pre-order list. Unfortunately the extended wait time here in Australia allowed me to internally hype it to such an extent I doubt any deck could have measured up. So, surprise, surprise, it didn’t match my expectations. Nevertheless, having given the deck and myself some time, I have developed a real appreciation for it now. I’ve learned some interesting information about bees and the artwork has expanded my approach to several cards. That alone has reversed any doubt I previously had. Now I enjoy working with it even if some cards make me squirm a little.…
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Wild Reflections Tarot
Published in 2024, Wild Reflections Tarot is a contemporary, nature-inspired deck that’s great for beginners. This deck is often compared to the Light Seers Tarot and yes, I agree that the art style is similar, and even that some of the cards are alike. But the focus, the colour palette, and the overall feel is very different. This doesn’t surprise me because I have many RWS-clone decks that feel different to each other in spite of their similarities. Once I started working with the Wild Reflections Tarot I found that to be the case here as well. These cards have an energy that very much reflects their title. This quote,…
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Under the Oak Tarot
With most decks I sit down to write about, the words flow naturally. That hasn’t been the case with Under the Oak Tarot. From the outset I experienced strong emotions while working with this deck but I cannot articulate clearly why that is, or was. Memories I can best describe as primal or maybe ancestral, rose within me to such an extent they brought tears to my eyes. Even the tears I cannot explain. A deep sense of relief, understanding, knowing each come to mind as possible explanations, but as much as I love words there are many experiences that are beyond them. From this you would expect Under the…
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Earth Woman Tarot
Earth Woman Tarot is one of the decks I included on my Upcoming Decks I’m Excited For list. It is one that I pre-ordered so I waited in anticipation for it to arrive. It didn’t disappoint. Tarn Ellis sought to create a deck that encapsulates the ancient wisdom of Mother Nature and the Divine Feminine. Her aim is to invite women to be unapologetically themselves. The guidebook, and much of the artwork, does indeed encourage you to take ownership of your own power. And, I found that some of the changes she’s made to the images, encourage a more nuanced way of viewing certain cards. Add in the scenically beautiful,…
