Pagan Ways Tarot
by Anna Franklin
$39.99
Description of deck by Schiffer Publishing
Pagans recognize that the material world perceived with our five senses is only part of the whole. There are unseen Otherworlds overlapping our own, populated by gods and goddesses, nature spirits, and elementals—the conscious embodiments of the natural forces and energies responsible for the functioning of the universe. For the Pagan, everything has a soul or spiritual essence. This deck is based on the Pagan worldview, its symbols, and teachings, and offers 78 beautiful cards featuring gods and goddesses. An accompanying, easy-to-understand guide tells the story of the Fool as he journeys through the Minor and Major Arcanas, encountering the forces that shape him and each one of us. The myths of the gods create links between cards, between the Majors and Minors, and between the inner and outer paths we walk. This Pagan system of divination can initiate you into the realities of your own psyche and become your guide to spiritual enlightenment.
Size: 6″ x 9″ x 2″ | 78 art cards | 160 pp
ISBN13: 9780764349003 | Binding: box set
This deck is based on the way the Pagan religion sees things, symbols, natural energies, elements, elementals, etc. So, it may not be the perfect deck for everyone but I really resonate with it. Anna Franklin is a Pagan priestess and has many best selling books under her belt including the Sacred Circle Tarot and the Fairy Ring Tarot.
This is a hefty deck in length and breadth. Not as massive as the Druid Craft Tarot but it is trying to keep up with its big brother. I have to shuffle it sideways in order to mix up my cards properly. I also have a pretty small hand too. Guys might not have the same problem I do with shuffling the deck. The cards are also on the bendy side, not exactly a matte finish but a slight sheen make the cards much easier to take care of and shuffle.
The back of the cards are in a nice light blue moon scene. I don’t think it is a directional print but I could be wrong. It doesn’t seem to stand out for me like other prints do. This is probably one of those decks that might get trimmed down due to the black edges around all sides. I am too chicken to touch a deck in that way. Knowing me, I’d make it all crooked and then never use it again. But the option is there for people who like that sort of thing.
The deck comes with a nice hard box. These big boxes aren’t my favorite. Too bulky for my taste but inside is a decent sized 190 page explanation manual telling you all the symbolism, meanings and whatnot of each card. Pretty handy stuff for those who aren’t as up on the Pagan Ways as Franklin is.
The images are digital and photographic using the normal-ish Rider Waite symbolism. I like the variety of images you get to work with. If you are an intuitive reader, this deck will be a good one for you. I tend to mix traditional meanings with intuitive flashes. So, I really like this deck. It is one of my favorites.
This might not be the easiest to shuffle but I do reach for it quite a lot. Check it out and judge for yourself.
I received these cards from Schiffer Publishing in return for an honest review.
I received these cards from Schiffer Publishing in return for an honest review.
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