This Ancient Tarot of Lombardy deck is a reproduction of a neoclassical deck published around 1810 in Italy. The original was printed from fine metal engraving plates and hand-colored. The name of the cardmaker F. Gumppenberg is given on the ace of cups (coppe). Read more Ancient Tarot of Lombardy
Throughout the Middle Ages the powerful Roman goddess Fortuna continued to be believed in, feared and propitiated, possibly even more than the divinity, on account of her well-known fickleness. Although she was dubbed “Dame Fortune” by the populace, the church fathers Lactantius, Aquinas and Augustine regarded her as little more than synonymous with the Devil himself. Read more Dame Fortune’s Wheel Tarot
This new deck by Pietro Alligo, with art by Antonella Platano, sets forth the notion that each of the 78 cards of the Tarot deck may be viewed as a portal or passageway. My first impressions of this deck were overall positive. The cards have a good feel, with a nice matte finish. At 4-3/4” x 1-5/8” they are a manageable size for small hands. Read more Tarot of the 78 Doors
Daniloff was born in Donetsk (USSR) in 1963. After finishing his studies at the Theater School of Niznij Novgorod (Russia) in 1990, he immediately entered to the artistic life and achieved remarkable success since his first exhibitions both in Russia and abroad. Read more BORN in the USSR Tarot deck
The concept of this deck sounds wonderful – a tarot based on the stories that comprise the “Arabian Nights.” Surely Scheherazade touched on every one of the tarot meanings as she cast her storytelling spell on the Sultan of the Swinging Scimitar. The card images are beautifully and delicately detailed and are as inviting as Scheherazade’s tales. Read more 1001 nights Tarot deck
Ghost Tarot by Davide Corsi is published by Lo Scarabeo, which means there is only a little white book with this deck. Normally I am not a fan of the little white books but, to be honest, this time I am grateful that there is little to know comment from the deck creator on how to interpret the stunning images on these cards. Read more Ghost Tarot deck
The Victorian Steampunk Tarot is certainly likely to appeal to steampunk aficionados. The artwork combines clockwork and mechanical devices with Victorian imagery in settings that include iconic English landmarks and symbols. Read more Victorian Steampunk Tarot deck
The Afro-Brazilian Tarot is dedicated to the divinities of the African Yoruban and Brazilian Candomble religions, and combines these and Santeria with the archetypes of Tarot. Read more Afro-Brazilian Tarot
Samurai Tarot is a fascinating addition to Lo Scarabeo’s wonderful line of art Tarot decks. Based on the Samurai tradition of feudal Japan, this deck takes the Fool’s Journey to new levels. The Samurai were much more than simple warriors – they placed their lives in the hands of their lord and their clan. Read more Samurai Tarot deck
The myth of the Nymphs demonstrates that only through love can a creature truly come to life, and that without love, there is no soul. It is a special love, more spiritual than carnal, and yet completely immersed in Nature and her elements. Read more Tarot of the Nymphs
