Golden Art Nouveau Tarot

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Again, the Minor Arcana follows the traditional Rider-Waite but brings fresh energy and color into the cards. The options for doing so are endless, as I described in my article on how to clear and cleanse your tarot deck, but white sage and crystal cleansingare two favorites. However, after two marriages and several moves, they became lost and I am trying to find them anywhere. In keeping with the roots of Hoodoo, this powerfully illustrated tarot deck is organized along the lines of an extended family.

Monthly newsletter featuring hot new releases, special sales offers, and informative articles and tips on emotional and physical wellness, holistic living and healing, and personal growth. Chief among its beauties was Art Nouveau (New Art), a graceful decorative move­ment that spread like tendrils of a flowering vine throughout Europe and on to America. Remember that you are the one who will be using your cards day in and day out, so you’ll want to choose based on your intuition, artistic eye, and other personal preferences while still considering things like sizing and quality. A wealthy merchant distrib­utes coins to beggars at his feet, but no warmth of human kindness is behind the act of largesse.This cutesy interpretation of the traditional tarot deck brings a light and fun feel to any reading. The accompanying guidebook, containing 112 pages of meanings and reversals, offers in-depth interpretations that are great for first-time readers. As someone who has a deep connection with the Strength card, it did make me smile to see it on the box!

You’ll find a perfect balance of vibrancy and minimalism, from lively colors and strong contrasts to the powerful use of elements and shapes. This Rider-Waite-Smith-based deck, entwined with magic, will suit a beginner or more seasoned tarot reader. The cards are truly stunning and I do think that the beauty of the cards does outweigh the disappointment with the box and guidebook. When you add in the fact that each option has its own energy and artistic symbolism, the process of picking just one can become anxiety-producing.Although the suits have different names Emotions (Cups), Inspiration (Wands), Voices (Swords), and Materials (Pentacles), that doesn’t mean that the cards have different meanings than your average tarot cards. You can see just by looking at this card that one is (or will soon) be leaving a person, place, or situation behind. This is one of the main reasons that professional tarot readers usually have a number of decks on hand before they begin a tarot reading. On a snowy peak, a Hermit lifts his lamp of knowledge, shining it forth as a beacon from the heights. If, after looking at all our favorite decks here, you’re unsure about which deck to choose, keep reading.

While watching an experienced reader give a reading using two different decks, Sarah decided she needed a second set of cards. You can presume from the name– it’s an Art Nouveau design deck with its famous curved style components. Take some time to mull over cards from different sets and see which you feel most comfortable reading. I personally love the animals, trees, birds, witches, elves, fairies, and flower blossoms on the cards. Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Debra DeAngelo, author of The Elements of Horse Spirit, Pagan Curious, and the new Sacred Massage.

As we come to the end of this article, I want to leave you with a few words on the art nouveau tarot deck featured in it. When two people experience true affinity of heart and mind, it is as if an angelic presence blesses them both.