The Gilded Tarot (Boxset includes 78 card Tarot deck)

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He dances with one foot in a gold hoop, and appears to have just stepped over a gold wand with colored ribbons on one end. Its contemporary relevance lies in its ability to bridge ancient wisdom with modern sensibilities, offering a tool for personal growth, self-reflection, and intuitive guidance in the present day. The Celtic Cross Spread provides a nuanced exploration of different factors at play, offering a holistic understanding of the situation and guidance for the querent’s journey.

The positions in this spread are defined as Works (whatever you are accomplishing throughout the day, either at work or at home), Home (the people and activities surrounding the home), Unexpected (literally, the unexpected things that happen during the day), Your Role (your moods, actions and reactions), and Outcome (the outcome of the day, and the spiritual lesson(s) learned). The High Priestess, the Hanging Man, Temperance and the Fool – who looks interestingly but coincidentally like George W. the box it comes in is flimsy and awkward to handle, unlike the boxes for my other Marchetti decks, which are sturdy, with magnetic closures, or sturdy with lift-off lids. Explore the ageless images of fair maidens, mystical sages, and brave knights as they spring to life through stunning designs and cutting-edge digital art techniques.Admittedly I was hoping there would be a box with the bag, but for those of you (like me) who like to keep the deck in a box too, unfortunately this deck does not provide that. In the Easy Tarot Handbook, author Josephine Ellershaw shares tips, shortcuts, and time-saving techniques gained from more than thirty years of experience reading tarot cards. The book that goes with it is great but you wont need it, as these card's get your intuition going so quickly. The Ten of Cups shows the typical family scene - but only the mother and daughter, and family cat, are shown sitting in front of the family home.

The Gilded Tarot Deck’s contemporary relevance stems from its capacity to provide a means of self-discovery and personal empowerment. In symbolism, the Gilded Tarot is fundamentally Rider-Waite but it is not a clone or even a re-drawing of Pamela Colman-Smith’s very familiar art. I like these sets from Llewellyn, but there is usually a large amount of empty space in the box, and this means the packaging is almost always crushed in transit and arrives with torn corners and sunken panels.

One key historical influence on tarot decks, including the Gilded Tarot, is the esoteric and mystical traditions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Combining the Rider-Waite Tarot system's familiar imagery with Ciro Marchetti's exquisite artwork, this stand-alone deck is a valuable tool for any reader.