Tarot Decks

I have been working with the Sol Invictus: The God Tarot for quite a while now and it is indubitably one of the best ever Tarot decks that I chanced upon. I have always been a fan of luxurious, opulent, and lushly dreamy art in Tarot, and the deck's aesthetic is honestly quite the opposite of that. You heard that right - the images in the cards are a bit "naive" and certainly not what I would rave about as I would with most of my decks. But that really is quite the point - the whole execution of the deck is so excellent, so competently-done, that its art was not enough to turn me off. Au contraire - the intellectual delights that the companion book offers and the almo…

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Another gothic masterpiece from Luis Royo, published by Heraclio Fournier. This tarot is based upon the artwork of the Malefic Time graphic novel series. Malefic Time is a fantasy universe where humanity is not alone in creation: there are other creatures, called in many ways over the years, now known as Celestials and Fallen. These are the manifestations of the superstitions and mythological beliefs of different cultures around the world. These creatures are of immense power have been influencing us, manipulating us and waging a war against each other. 78 full colour cards and instructions

I've been given a £20 Amazon voucher and am thinking of buying myself a new deck. I haven't bought a mass-market deck for over a year and I'm sure I've missed some great ones! I'm looking for some inspiration so...what were your favourite purchases of 2017?

I discovered that the tarot shop in the capital sells the OOP (according to AT at least) Chinese Tarot. Stock moves slow, it seems? I saw it mentioned on the Most Beautiful Decks-thread and since my resolution this year for deck buying includes buying more indie decks and mass produced decks from local shops I'm very intrigued by this one. If you have it, how does it read? Do I need to be a proper wiz in Chinese culture and history to use this deck?

So, I was digging around through my Tarot decks tonight and found the box set of the Anna K Tarot!!! :o Apparently I had bought this at some point from our used-book store and put it away then forgot about it. I kind of remember buying it, but don't remember exactly when I did. I was really excited, it was like receiving a gift for no particular reason. Guess what deck I'll be using for next weeks DotW! This was really cool! So, has this happened to you? What deck did you squirrel away then discover later?

Just saw this new deck announcement on Mickie Mueller's Facebook. I guess this is one step to balance all the cat decks out there! The below is all quoted from Mickie's page: Release the hounds! Announcing a new tarot deck "Magical Dogs Tarot" from Llewellyn Worldwide! This is the concept behind the sneak peeks of that new deck that Dan and I partnered on. Watch for this deck featuring a pack of arcane canines coming to book stores September of 2018! “There is a special bond between man and canine that stretches back far into pre-history. When you gaze into the eyes of a dog you awaken echoes of this primordial union. When wolves and man first befriended each othe…

For those who like their birds black, here is The Crow Tarot by MJ Jones. It says on her website that it's being published by US Games and is bound to be released later this year. For those who wish to pre-order and get a signed copy, they can do so through her Indiegogo page. If you order there, the estimated delivery date is still December 2018.

Halloween is coming, so this question is very apt. What dark Tarot deck/s appeal to you the most? Which are your go-to's, which ones do you use in rituals, shadow work, path-working, etc.? My dark & gothic sub-collection is quite sizable, but my absolute favorite is the Barbara Walker. I have had it for more than four months, but my passion for it has barely abated until now. Something about its menacing 70's aesthetic lends it a delicious creepiness that has to be experienced to be believed, and the legends, myths, and gods it depicts are endlessly fascinating. I highly recommend its companion book, although it has to be taken with a grain of salt because some …

limited edition apparently, but reprinted http://www.tarotworld.com/shop/tarot/more-bestsellers-tarot/68c566a8c866a27f8ef604de68655885.html?tx_kfproducts_pi1[showUid]=100

What do you think about Uusi decks? Which ones are your favorite and which ones do you work with extensively? I have looked at a few of them and I agree with the general consensus: they are unbelievably alluring and oh so exquisite. The production values of their decks are on par with the very best Tarot houses too. The only quip that I've read of was that a few think that their decks have an ice queen thing going on. Like they're gorgeous and physically faultless and all that, but tho they can be very accurate, they seem to be remote and quite difficult to bond with. Is this true in your case? So yeah, what are your experiences with Uusi decks? Would you recomme…

I am surprised no one is talking about this one so far. It is yet another independent RWS reproduction (one of the several that have sprouted lately --is there something in the water?), and it is sold here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07639LBZF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For that price, I decided to give it a go, and it arrived today. It is apparently made or distributed by a company called Siren Imports, LLC, whose website (http://www.sirenimports.com/) is "under construction." They are (supposedly) based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, though they could just as easily be a foreign business with an American address; not very uncommon at …

I was looking for more decks that feature the male aspects of the Godhead, a topic that I've been exploring in great depth lately when I chanced upon the Yay Tarot, which claims to espouse the "Wisdom of the Divine Masculine". It seems like Marko and Filip Vasich have been working on it for years already tho the site states that it is "a full 78 card Tarot deck starting March 2018". I guess that means that it's going to be released next year? It's definitely very different from what I expected. I can almost swear that the Seven of Cups has boobs altho he has a visible penis. Not man boobs, but like female breasts. The Man of Swords also features some pony play (?!?). T…

For anyone who seriously loves pink! https://www.etsy.com/listing/576591407/pink-tarot-deck-fuschia-tarot-deck

OMG I am so buying the Vampirella Tarot. It would be perfect for my vampire decks sub-collection. I know it looks quite sordid and immodest and brazen and the images don't seem to relate that well to their arcanum and it might very well be just a novelty deck but I don't care, I'm going to grab this deck like no one's business. I'm curious as to what the LWB is going to say, or if it's even going to have one. I also hope that it would have the Rose arcanum. I am trying so very hard but I'm not going to fanboy on this one. No I ain't. But she really is quite a vision isn't she? ❤ Absolutely breathtaking.

I just stumbled across this deck and thought I'd share here, it looks pretty: http://www.jilliancwilde.com/ It looks to be coming out "soon", but I don't see anymore information. Anyone know anything about this one?

This looks like a very pretty majors only deck!

So after the After Tarot and the Tarot of the New Vision, in July 2018 they'll release the Before Tarot. Did anybody hear of this one? I've just found it on pre-order on Book Depository. ISBN is 9788865275290 No pictures yet.

Stop the presses! The Tarocchino Mitelli, released by Lo Scarabeo under their Anima Antiqua Line, is finally on sale! I was floored by the Tarocchi Sola Busca when I finally got my hands on it just this weekend, and I thought it was a mighty shame that the Mitelli is only going to be released early next year. I checked it out again and I'm so glad I did. ;D I remember that its original release date was October 2017 as per Lo Scarabeo's 2017 Catalog, but that they later moved it to January 2018, as can be seen in the Llewellyn website link I gave above. Maybe they were preparing for some delays or what. I'm just glad that they delivered on schedule. :) I remember tha…

MOON CRYSTAL TAROT What is good about this one is some of the packages being offered even though there are only 22 MAJORS. The price for it is not exuberant at all and the artwork that can be seen is quite excellent. LINK: Kickstarter: Moon Crystal Tarot

Does anybody have the Tarot of Lucifer by Bombushkar and Balaban? I seem to have a hankering for demonic Russian decks. HERE is their book and deck set. Having 105 cards, I wonder if it is a traditional Tarot deck with additional cards, just like the Didactic.

Another request for deck ID help from me...does anyone know this one?

So, I got my new Bonefire Tarot on Friday. I have some kind of mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, it is a beautiful deck, the colors are amazing and the artwork is beautiful and has some amazing imagery. I think it stirs the emotions and fires the intuition wonderfully and will be an excellent deck for readings. But then there is the card stock. It is quite thick and it makes for a very stiff deck. When I lay the Bonefire Tarot next to my Albano-Waite, the Bonfire is about 1/4 of an inch taller. It's even 1/8 of an inch taller than the Touchstone Tarot (one of the thickest card stock decks I have). Now, one might think that this would make the cards more durable…

The Writer's Block Tarot, which came to life via Kickstarter, is now available at a new site: https://www.asabovesobelowtarot.net/decks/writers-block-tarot-deck I missed out on the Kickstarter, and wrote to the creator a few months back asking if the deck could still be purchased. She said she was planning to make it available and would let me know. Good as her word, she did so today :) If anyone has the deck from the Kickstarter, would love to hear about your experiences working with it!

Today I received the Asherah, which has been in progress for many years. It's influenced by the Thoth, but has kept some Golden Dawn attributes (like Judgement as card 20 instead of Aeon). Does its own thing in places too - like female Hermit and Chariotess. I like her description of Empress and Emperor as solar feminine and masculine, Priestess and Hierophant as lunar feminine and masculine. Came quickly from Game Crafter. Nice stock for me; it's thin and whippy, but feels durable and... I guess supple is the word. The not-so-white lwb that comes with it has good info. The deck is the large size from GC, and isn't cheap. Cheaper poker size due out at the end of the ye…