Not my style but I appreciate some of the creator's interpretations which were clever. Funny, I don't care what The Lovers card uses for genders because love is love and choice is personal and I don't need multiple versions of combinations to get those concepts. Thanks for sharing this one, it's interesting.
Sometimes if people can’t see themselves in the cards, they can’t connect to the deck. Representation is important, especially to those who don’t often seem themselves represented, and even less often positively represented.
@@arynnoctavia I appreciate that, but to me it's kind of a rabbit hole. People are so diverse and to me the tarot isn't about reflecting my life but about finding the things that are common in the human condition, not dicing and slicing us up by physical traits (fat/thin, old/young, disabled/abled, male/female/any combination, black/white/etc.). But that's just me, and I do agree it is great that there are so many decks that can give people what they need and want from a deck. 🙏
You really highlight here a major issue I've had with so many contemporary decks over the years: little to no explanation as to why the artist made the aesthetic or design decisions that they did for each card. If I'm left scratching my head over why a given card uses the imagery that it uses (especially if it uses imagery that significantly diverges from established archetypes) then I need to know more about the artist's process and thinking, otherwise it's almost unintelligible to me.
When you were talking about the Wheel, I thought, "Smoke on the water, Spirit (fire) in the sky🎶"😄 I don't think I am into this deck much at all, but i liked the presentation ⭐
Wow. That's an interesting deck. It's quite a beast. The depictions are bold. And they very much focus on modern everyday life - instead of Pamela C. Smith's "stage cards" (where most cards look like a scene of a play - scenery included). And while I like the ghostly forms and maybe the Faeries ... I'm not sure about the witch hats (and broom sticks). Sure: Together they all symbolize "everyday magic" ... but maybe it's just too much. Especially the Wizardry School/Witchy Theme - given that the everyday scenes and perspectives are already really different and emotionally charged. The parts from the guidebook? I mean: I get the cards. Even the Wheel of Fortune. And I don't think the book does a really bad job explaining the cards. However: It's not sufficient given the boldness of the cards. Folks who get the cards intuitively - they don't necessarily need the book anyway (but they would love to get a deeper dive). Folks who really struggle with the cards - well, it's a rare event that a book can unlock the cards for anyone who's fascinated, yet totally puzzled by the cards. Especially when the cards are as clever and different in perspective. Yet: The book fails those of us, who are intruiged by the artwork, by the difference of perspective, who connect on some level, but are missing a step or two to really get the deck. That the book fails to deliver here ... feels just bad. Because (to me) the deck is a rather conventional RWS variant (unlike the Tarot of the Sidhe, the Hoodoo Tarot or Ian Miller's Grim Tarock) with unique perspectives (the RWS Before, After, and all Shuffled Up come to mind). When it comes to diversity ... the deck's certainly not bad. It fits its quite unique voice, but it definitively doesn't especially care for any marginalised community or wants to be good at diverse represenatation. And that's OK. IMHO the deck is for folks who value the different everyday/modern angles (with some unique takes on the RWS) and perspectives and people who like or don't mind witchy imagery. Folks shouldn'd be offended either by some diversity or somewhat limited representation. It's a deck for folks who like to connect the bathing woman with mother earth in the primal seas or the misty motorcyle driver (wheel of fortune) with the mythology of the Ghost Rider / Wild Hunt. [Hmmm ... OK. I've put the deck on my wishlist now. It's an interesting deck. Not necessarily a deck I would use often - but a deck I'd like to explore and collect at some time in the future.]
First time I returned a deck because the cardstock actually hurt my hands! (and there were at least 10 cards I didn't agree with). I would love this as a storybook.
I think this would really suit the TTRPG Koriko a lot! It's a singleplayer coming of age game about a teenage witch (uses tarot cards). While I don't see myself using this for divination, looks fun for gaming or a light reading session when you're hanging out with witchy friends.Also don't see why some people are complaining about focusing too much on social issues and not enough symbolism.
This deck feels haphazard to me. It's quite literal and then there are suddenly fairies. The Wheel of Fortune is just weird. The Death card alone is a hard no for me. Witch hats, fairies, bathtubs, a camper with a depressed Hermit . . . I guess I don't get it.
Call me a traditionalists,but in recent years am getting a bit worried about the tarot and it's essence as I see so many tarot that are totally out of sync with what the tarot is about 😔 the tarot is becoming a comic book style design where anything goes ,in some cases a tool for social engineering,it's becoming everything except a tarot, even though there's a lot of great art ,an attempts to remain loyal to the ancient and traditional archetypes,kat black is one of them,as we as baroque,as examples,but there's a lot of great ones out there,
@@whitney6796 I'm wondering if being distracted by "social issues" is but a reluctance to appreciate the various forms and shapes of symbolisms and divinity. I'm not casting a verdict here ... some resistances are there for good reasons, others for bad reasons and some are just there.
It's not a deck that scratches my tarot itch unfortunately. I agree the likes of the wheel of fortune is in a sense a missed opportunity to read it deeper. Generic explanations are ok but more needs adding as to why these images are used. The Wheel of Fortune for me can say, "ride irresponsibly and your fortune will be no more" etc lol.
"The Wheel of Fortune for me can say, "ride irresponsibly and your fortune will be no more" etc lol." That's actually what I took home from Simon reading the paragraph in the book. However: I guess the book should have been more bold in sticking to the pictures than sicking to general tarot meanings.
It's a cute deck. I like the color palette, but it's not a deck I would buy. I cant put my finger on what it is, but it doesn't resonate with my soul. I'm not a huge fan of glossy cardstock either. I just received my Efflorescent tarot, and I'm disappointed with the glossy cardstock:/ As always, thanks for sharing!
I just got Efflorescent, too. I had the first edition and hoped this one would be more matte and get rid of the big borders (and therefore large cards) but it did neither. Still an intriguing deck though!
@papermoontarot4219 Thanks for sharing! I wasn't able to get the first edition, so I was wondering if the cardstock was different. I was hoping for matte, too. I'm still happy I got it because I do find the artwork quite lovely. Thanks again for sharing! I hope you have a wonderful night/day!
Hello Hermit, would you know of a tarot deck that has an eight of wands depicting two train tracks split and meeting at a sun? Thank you for your help ❤
Oracle decks are more my vibe. I can't seem to feel anything with tarot decks. However, I have not felt any real serious connection with any oracle decks. I have a good one the Wildwood tarot as its oracle like as well as the Herbiary cards. Lovely set both of them but I really long for a deck that just calls to me. I'm interested in a couple of decks you've featured before but for the life of me, names are escaping me. Hehe...
Thank you Simon for showing us. I don't know- its nice art work but for me it will be hard to connect with because of some cards- the wheel of fortune makes no sense for me. In my personal opinion its a very small line between making a modern deck with a twist which is readable enough and a deck getting too modern and fancy and maybe even a little respectless against the deep meaning that the original Tarot supposed to have. But thats just me. As an example- I love the Erenberg Tarot, its a modern variation but also very classy for me. To be not misunderstood- sometimes a quirky bizarr deck can make much fun like the Supernova but I wanna be able to read it with my knowledge learning from the waite smith when I start with Tarot in the early 90s. Long story short- i am gonna pass on this one. Wisch you and the others here a very nice day- greetings from south germany 🙏🤗😘❤️
I love the art and some of the imagery is very clever but it doesn't work for me overall as a deck for some reason. Agree that it feels like a story book I'd love to read.
Thanks Simon! I too like the color scheme and the artist is quite talented. Unfortunately, the images are not enjoyable to look at and miss the mark on symbolism.
I can't stand the super glossy decks, I see my finger prints on them😖 This is not my kind of deck but I hope it has it's audience, every artist worths success
Thank you for the review. Not my type of deck. There's no depth to it in my opinion. They need to chill on pushing social issues and focus on symbolism.
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Not my style but I appreciate some of the creator's interpretations which were clever. Funny, I don't care what The Lovers card uses for genders because love is love and choice is personal and I don't need multiple versions of combinations to get those concepts. Thanks for sharing this one, it's interesting.
Sometimes if people can’t see themselves in the cards, they can’t connect to the deck. Representation is important, especially to those who don’t often seem themselves represented, and even less often positively represented.
@@arynnoctavia I appreciate that, but to me it's kind of a rabbit hole. People are so diverse and to me the tarot isn't about reflecting my life but about finding the things that are common in the human condition, not dicing and slicing us up by physical traits (fat/thin, old/young, disabled/abled, male/female/any combination, black/white/etc.). But that's just me, and I do agree it is great that there are so many decks that can give people what they need and want from a deck. 🙏
I'm watching the Devil card at 15h15 😂🙈👹 Thank you Simon.
I think the swords suit is in baths and beds as that were a lot of thinking can take place
@@onenessemporium Yeah, I can relate to that! 😝
You really highlight here a major issue I've had with so many contemporary decks over the years: little to no explanation as to why the artist made the aesthetic or design decisions that they did for each card. If I'm left scratching my head over why a given card uses the imagery that it uses (especially if it uses imagery that significantly diverges from established archetypes) then I need to know more about the artist's process and thinking, otherwise it's almost unintelligible to me.
Agreed! 💯
When you were talking about the Wheel, I thought, "Smoke on the water, Spirit (fire) in the sky🎶"😄 I don't think I am into this deck much at all, but i liked the presentation ⭐
Wow. That's an interesting deck. It's quite a beast.
The depictions are bold. And they very much focus on modern everyday life - instead of Pamela C. Smith's "stage cards" (where most cards look like a scene of a play - scenery included). And while I like the ghostly forms and maybe the Faeries ... I'm not sure about the witch hats (and broom sticks). Sure: Together they all symbolize "everyday magic" ... but maybe it's just too much. Especially the Wizardry School/Witchy Theme - given that the everyday scenes and perspectives are already really different and emotionally charged.
The parts from the guidebook? I mean: I get the cards. Even the Wheel of Fortune. And I don't think the book does a really bad job explaining the cards. However: It's not sufficient given the boldness of the cards. Folks who get the cards intuitively - they don't necessarily need the book anyway (but they would love to get a deeper dive). Folks who really struggle with the cards - well, it's a rare event that a book can unlock the cards for anyone who's fascinated, yet totally puzzled by the cards. Especially when the cards are as clever and different in perspective. Yet: The book fails those of us, who are intruiged by the artwork, by the difference of perspective, who connect on some level, but are missing a step or two to really get the deck. That the book fails to deliver here ... feels just bad. Because (to me) the deck is a rather conventional RWS variant (unlike the Tarot of the Sidhe, the Hoodoo Tarot or Ian Miller's Grim Tarock) with unique perspectives (the RWS Before, After, and all Shuffled Up come to mind).
When it comes to diversity ... the deck's certainly not bad. It fits its quite unique voice, but it definitively doesn't especially care for any marginalised community or wants to be good at diverse represenatation. And that's OK.
IMHO the deck is for folks who value the different everyday/modern angles (with some unique takes on the RWS) and perspectives and people who like or don't mind witchy imagery. Folks shouldn'd be offended either by some diversity or somewhat limited representation.
It's a deck for folks who like to connect the bathing woman with mother earth in the primal seas or the misty motorcyle driver (wheel of fortune) with the mythology of the Ghost Rider / Wild Hunt.
[Hmmm ... OK. I've put the deck on my wishlist now. It's an interesting deck. Not necessarily a deck I would use often - but a deck I'd like to explore and collect at some time in the future.]
First time I returned a deck because the cardstock actually hurt my hands! (and there were at least 10 cards I didn't agree with). I would love this as a storybook.
I think this would really suit the TTRPG Koriko a lot! It's a singleplayer coming of age game about a teenage witch (uses tarot cards). While I don't see myself using this for divination, looks fun for gaming or a light reading session when you're hanging out with witchy friends.Also don't see why some people are complaining about focusing too much on social issues and not enough symbolism.
Thank you!
This deck feels haphazard to me. It's quite literal and then there are suddenly fairies. The Wheel of Fortune is just weird. The Death card alone is a hard no for me. Witch hats, fairies, bathtubs, a camper with a depressed Hermit . . . I guess I don't get it.
I hear you!
I would like more clarity in the symbolism but I can see the appeal for a younger market. Very good critique, especially for a Friday. Thanks.
@@allierowland9 thank you
Call me a traditionalists,but in recent years am getting a bit worried about the tarot and it's essence as I see so many tarot that are totally out of sync with what the tarot is about 😔 the tarot is becoming a comic book style design where anything goes ,in some cases a tool for social engineering,it's becoming everything except a tarot, even though there's a lot of great art ,an attempts to remain loyal to the ancient and traditional archetypes,kat black is one of them,as we as baroque,as examples,but there's a lot of great ones out there,
That’s an interesting view, actually and given me thought 🤔
Exactly, focusing too much on social issues and less on divinity, symbolism, astrology...
I find myself agreeing...
I agree
@@whitney6796 I'm wondering if being distracted by "social issues" is but a reluctance to appreciate the various forms and shapes of symbolisms and divinity.
I'm not casting a verdict here ... some resistances are there for good reasons, others for bad reasons and some are just there.
It's not a deck that scratches my tarot itch unfortunately. I agree the likes of the wheel of fortune is in a sense a missed opportunity to read it deeper. Generic explanations are ok but more needs adding as to why these images are used. The Wheel of Fortune for me can say, "ride irresponsibly and your fortune will be no more" etc lol.
I agree! And yes, it’s like you could end up becoming a Ghost Rider!
"The Wheel of Fortune for me can say, "ride irresponsibly and your fortune will be no more" etc lol."
That's actually what I took home from Simon reading the paragraph in the book.
However: I guess the book should have been more bold in sticking to the pictures than sicking to general tarot meanings.
It's a cute deck. I like the color palette, but it's not a deck I would buy. I cant put my finger on what it is, but it doesn't resonate with my soul. I'm not a huge fan of glossy cardstock either. I just received my Efflorescent tarot, and I'm disappointed with the glossy cardstock:/ As always, thanks for sharing!
I just got Efflorescent, too. I had the first edition and hoped this one would be more matte and get rid of the big borders (and therefore large cards) but it did neither. Still an intriguing deck though!
@papermoontarot4219 Thanks for sharing! I wasn't able to get the first edition, so I was wondering if the cardstock was different. I was hoping for matte, too. I'm still happy I got it because I do find the artwork quite lovely. Thanks again for sharing! I hope you have a wonderful night/day!
Hello Hermit, would you know of a tarot deck that has an eight of wands depicting two train tracks split and meeting at a sun? Thank you for your help ❤
Not that I can think of 🤔
This is a cute deck...but the imagery is a bit too "modern" for me. It was fun to see though. 🙂
Oracle decks are more my vibe. I can't seem to feel anything with tarot decks. However, I have not felt any real serious connection with any oracle decks. I have a good one the Wildwood tarot as its oracle like as well as the Herbiary cards. Lovely set both of them but I really long for a deck that just calls to me. I'm interested in a couple of decks you've featured before but for the life of me, names are escaping me. Hehe...
Oh I hate when that happens!
You said it. You are they. 😂😂😂😂💖💖💖
Its quite an expensive deck considering there's no linen or guilding. US games have spoiled us lol. I kinda like it, but the Wheel? No idea 😂
I’m glad I’m not alone on that one!
Thank you Simon for showing us. I don't know- its nice art work but for me it will be hard to connect with because of some cards- the wheel of fortune makes no sense for me. In my personal opinion its a very small line between making a modern deck with a twist which is readable enough and a deck getting too modern and fancy and maybe even a little respectless against the deep meaning that the original Tarot supposed to have. But thats just me. As an example- I love the Erenberg Tarot, its a modern variation but also very classy for me. To be not misunderstood- sometimes a quirky bizarr deck can make much fun like the Supernova but I wanna be able to read it with my knowledge learning from the waite smith when I start with Tarot in the early 90s. Long story short- i am gonna pass on this one. Wisch you and the others here a very nice day- greetings from south germany 🙏🤗😘❤️
Thanks for the walk through, Simon. It's always beneficial to see a deck beforehand. This one is definitely not for me.
My pleasure! 😍
I love the art and some of the imagery is very clever but it doesn't work for me overall as a deck for some reason. Agree that it feels like a story book I'd love to read.
I think this deck is trying too hard to be clever and ends up missing the mark entirely. It’s a pass for me.
Reminds me of the Jaguar advert …..not for me
Thanks Simon! I too like the color scheme and the artist is quite talented. Unfortunately, the images are not enjoyable to look at and miss the mark on symbolism.
Death card means 'never' for me. I'm not one to write negative comments but overall for me feels a little 'off', not totally sure why...
I get it 🙏🏼
It’s just not tarot 😔
I can't stand the super glossy decks, I see my finger prints on them😖
This is not my kind of deck but I hope it has it's audience, every artist worths success
Absolutely! 💯
Thank you for the review. Not my type of deck. There's no depth to it in my opinion. They need to chill on pushing social issues and focus on symbolism.