Tavaglione’s Stairs of Gold Tarot is a richly decorated esoteric book in the form of 78 tarot cards. Sometimes wildly diverging from Waite’s road, the deck can read as slim as necessary and as deep as the reader is willing to focus. Tavaglione’s Stairs of Gold Tarot is ©US Games Systems.
Today’s cards: 7 of Staves, 5 of Swords, & Temperance [XIV].
Continue reading What Does The Deck Say? October 21, 2019The Sweeney Tarot was designed to read with reversals. Having the expected 78 cards, one could use any system of meanings with it. However Lee Bradford has put deep thought into the meanings of the Sweeney Tarot, making sure it is approachable by all and without occult or religious concerns that would restrict its audience or use.
Today’s cards: Strength [VIII] (reversed), Page of Wands, 7 of Wands (reversed).
Continue reading What Does The Deck Say? June 11, 2019The Bosch Tarot is a series of collages based on the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch. Using a unique set of meanings that is not derived from Waite, it will sometimes read direct, and sometimes read like a koan. It is a good deck for introspection and examination of internal motives. ©Lo Scarabeo
Today’s cards: 7 of Wands, 5 of Swords, & 10 of Chalices.
Continue reading What Does The Deck Say? March 22, 2019The Universal Waite is Mary Hanson-Roberts’ recolored rendition of the Waite-Smith deck. Nearly identical lining is softened by gentle coloring. Some faces have been reworked to be more pleasing to the eye. The Universal Waite Tarot is ©US Games Systems, Inc.
Today’s cards: 7 of Wands, Knight of Pentacles, 6 of Swords (reversed).
Continue reading What Does The Deck Say? March 7, 2019The Smith-Waite Centennial Edition Tarot is a reprint of Pamela Coleman Smith’s original deck that is true to the print process and original coloring. The deck appears muted compared with more recent and more popular derivations of the Smith-Waite deck, but the gentle colors are easier to look at. The Smith-Waite Centennial Edition Tarot is ©US Games Systems, Inc.
Today’s cards: The Star [XVII], 8 of Pentacles (reversed), & 7 of Wands.
The Red Magician Tarot is a collage deck created by Jay LeRoy based on Hermetic principles.
Today’s cards: Seven of Wands, Five of Wands, & Eight of Cups.
Continue reading What Does The Deck Say? November 14, 2018The Universal Waite is Mary Hanson-Roberts’ recolored rendition of the Waite-Smith deck. Nearly identical lining is softened by gentle coloring. Some faces have been reworked to be more pleasing to the eye.
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Today’s cards: The Lovers [VI], 9 of Swords (reversed), & 7 of Wands.
Continue reading What Does The Deck Say? October 17, 2018Tavaglione’s Stairs of Gold Tarot is a richly decorated esoteric book in the form of 78 tarot cards. Sometimes wildly diverging from Waite’s road, the deck can read as slim as necessary and as deep as the reader is willing to focus.
Today’s cards: 7 of Staves, Knight of Staves, & King of Swords. Continue reading What Does The Deck Say? September 27, 2018
Designed and illustrated by Megan Weber under the name of “Zaheroux“, this black and white deck features an animal for each card. Though there are bones in every image, don’t let this deck frighten you. There is wisdom for those who seek it.
Today’s cards: Two of Pentacles “Rat”, Seven of Wands “Chameleon”, & Queen of Swords “Eagle”. Continue reading What Does The Deck Say? April 12, 2018
The Sweeney Tarot was designed to read with reversals. Having the expected 78 cards, one could use any system of meanings with it. However Lee Bradford has put deep thought into the meanings of the Sweeney Tarot, making sure it is approachable by all and without occult or religious concerns that would restrict its audience or use.
Today’s cards: 3 of Wands “Partnership” (reversed), 7 of Wands “Valor” (reversed), & 10 of Coins “Wealth”. Continue reading What Does The Deck Say? March 27, 2018
