Llewellyn first issued this popular tarot deck in the boxed set legend. The arthurian tarot one of the most practical and useful tarot decks ever. Legend the arthurian tarot and companion book a keeper of words box set. The arthurian tarot deck by caitlin and john matthews is a beautifully done deck with brightly colored images, emphasizing the green landscapes and forests of the lands that are home to the arthurian legends. This intricate set of tarot cards was first introduced in 1990, and was the first arthurian tarot deck. The legends, history, and tradition of arthurian britain are the theme of the arthurian tarot.
Includes classic deck with revised and updated coursebook. This 25th anniversary collectors edition features the classic arthurian tarot deck together with a completely revised and updated workbook. The deck comes with a booklet, the boxed set comes with a book and a layout sheet. The legend of king arthur and camelot has become so popular over the age. It would be nearly 18 months before i found the set at a local bookshop, which i purchased without a second thought. The arthurian tarot is more than just a tarot deck. The cards feature beautiful watercolor images framed by celtic knotwork and seemingly drawn on a marble. The complete arthurian tarot, by caitlin and john matthews, illustrated by miranda gray connections book publishing, 9781859063880, 78 cards, 240 pp. The beginners guide to tarot is an ideal kit for the novice tarot reader. The exquisite watercolor pictures on each of the cards bring the tales of king arthur and the knights of the round table to life.
Let the legends of king arthur expand your divination skills legend kit. Journey into arthurs kingdom through the twentytwo greater powers of the arthurian realm, along with the fiftysix lesser powers depicting the landscapes of logres, the ancient arthurian kingdom that lies outside of. If you would like to purchase the arthurian tarot bookdeck set, click here. The arthurian tarot is a very high quality book and card set that is nicely. The rendering of the human figures is a little stiff, but not sentimental. Speaking to us in a deep, intuitive way, the legend tarot expands the traditional interpretations of the cards and enriches your readings by drawing on the mythology of the arthurian world. The major arcana cards show key figures, objects and places in the arthurian story. This deckbook set is based on the arthurian legend. Brand new tarot decks, oracle cards, runes and a bit more at discount prices, everyday. This book offers more details about the stories, history, meanings and symbolic imagery of the cards. The artwork is strongly coloured and reminiscent of comic books. Universal waite tarot deck and book set by arthur edward. This deck book set is based on the arthurian legend.
A hallowquest handbook boxed set, tarot cards and book. Aug 07, 2016 this is a 78 card deck based on the rider waite smith structure. Each card represents the arthurian counterpart to the tarots traditional figures, such as merlin as the magician, morgan le fay as the moon, mordred as the king of swords, and arthur as the emperor. Caitlin mathews was trained in the esoteric mystery traditions through schools founded by. I have been interested in working with an arthurian themed deck for some time now but never got around to purchasing a deck. Each card illustrates a character or part of the legends. The course book also includes instruction on divination methods as well as a vast selection of consultation spreads. The cards are meticulously painted in beautiful watercolor and framed by celtic knotwork with jewels. This is a 78 card deck based on the rider waite smith structure. The celtic oracle is a box set designed to look like an old book. The complete arthurian tarot collectors edition cards.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Merlin, arthur, guinevere, the knights of the round table and the legend of the holy grail. Tarot deck and book set measures 6 and inches by 8 and 12 inches by 1 and 12 inches while the card stack measures 4 and 58 inches by. This deck is a great way to bring these stories to life. A traditional tarot deck and symbolism together with each card major and minor arcana depicting corresponding archetypes and scenes from the.
The card designs are detailed and inviting, and they depict the essence of the grail mysteries. The traditional tarot card name, such as the seven of swords, appears at the top of the card, while the arthurian scene depicted in this case the. Accompanying the deck is a decorative layout sheet in the format of the celtic cross to inspire and guide your readings, as well as the book keeper of words, which lists the cards symbolism and tells the divinatory meanings and legend associated with each card. The pages are not people in this deck, but creatures who symbolize the spirit of their suit. Each card represents the arthurian counterpart to the tarot s traditional figures, such as merlin as the magician, morgan le fay as the moon, mordred as the king of swords, and arthur as the emperor.
If you are fascinated by the arthurian myths but dont know too much about them, this deck, combined with the book included in the set, provides a brilliant introduction. Comes with five 6x10 prints on glossy cardstock the visionary, justice, the fool, the diviner, death and a holographic print of the lovers. This deck is based on the legend of king arthur and his round table. The deluxe set includes the smithwaite centennial tarot deck and two books. The numinous tarot 2nd printing by noel arthur heimpel. Some decks are out of print and thus sell for more. If you are a collector, either of fine artwork or of tarot decks, this is an excellent addition.
Tarot decks in many styles, including the rider waite tarot deck, the thoth tarot deck, dragon tarot deck, the goddess tarot deck, and more. Legend, the arthurian tarot by annamarie ferguson this is a super tarot set and is fast becoming one of my favorites. The tarot journey is the journey of the seeker in all of us. Using a celtic tradition this book and deck set leads you through lessons designed to teach you tarot. I originally saw it in one of rachael pollacks books during a spread example. The future of these book and card sets seem uncertain, this is sad news for collectors, meaning high prices and scarce supplies. The major arcana cards depict merlin, guinevere, the lady of the lake and other familiar characters, while the minor arcana have landscape scenes. With tarot school, kundalini yoga and spiritual growth series. The booklet describes the myth illustrated on the card. Some of the card titles in the major arcana have been changed but the traditional symbolism is evident. This kit includes a 78card deck, a 276page book describing the myths and symbolism of the deck, and a specially designed layout sheet. This companion book offers details about the symbols and meanings of the cards and special spreads designed for this deck.
Jul 01, 2016 with tarot school, kundalini yoga and spiritual growth series. The arthurian tarot comes in a slipcase holding the deck, a blankpaged journal and text guide the arthurian tarot. The arthurian tarot with 78 fullcolor cards by anna. The artist, miranda gray, has also collaborated on the merlin tarot and has done the beasts of albion set as well. The scenes are more realistic than traditional tarot decks, and sometimes they are more harsh as well. Using a celtic tradition this book and deck set leads you through lessons designed to teach you tarot and yourself. Journey into arthurs kingdom through the twentytwo greater powers of the arthurian realm, along with the fiftysix lesser powers depicting the landscapes of logres, the ancient arthurian kingdom that lies outside of time.
The arthurian tarot is a very high quality book and card set that is nicely packaged and presented in a welldesigned box. The arthurian tarot by annamarie ferguson is a boxed set featuring a magnificent, magical deck, a full book, and an exclusive layout sheet to bring life to all of your readings. This is a great deck if you love the mythology behind the legend. The arthurian tarot deck and book set is created by two of the worlds recognized leaders in arthurian magic and lore, caitlin and john matthews. This deck differs from traditional tarot decks in that the suits of the. The ten shows the castle where the four royal figures of that hallow live king, queen, knight and maiden. Thus, they are a perfect choice to represent this card. Sep 18, 2006 the tarot journey is the journey of the seeker in all of us. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The deck follows the traditional tarot structure of 22 major arcana cards and 56 minor arcana cards. Combined with the booklet, and even more so with the book that comes with the deck in the set, it is a complete introduction to the legend of arthur. Legend the arthurian tarot set in spanish plus companion book in english. Includes classic deck with revised and updated coursebook matthews, caitlin, matthews, john, gray, miranda on.
Now we are proud to present the same exquisitely painted deck as a separate item, sold with its own instructional booklet. This brand new collectors edition features the classics arthurian tarot deck with a completely revised and updated coursebook, allowing you to acquaint yourself with this rich tarot in greater depth. I had been lusting after this deck for a bout a year when my boyfriend found it and bought it for me on a recent trip to glastonbury. The kit includes a newly designed layout sheet that. I originally saw it in one of rachael pollacks books during a. The avalon tarot is an arthurian themed tarot, but set in a fantasymedieval world.
Each card illustrates a character or part of the legends of the arthurian myths. Rediscover the arthurian legend as artist and writer annamarie ferguson blends medieval myth with the wisdom of the tarot. At an allnew low price, this deck promises to be a hot seller. The cards are printed on quality, durable stock with vivid designs. The arthurian tarot complete with tarot deck, celtic cross layout sheet and the book a keeper of words. Legend the arthurian tarot full flip through youtube. Like all theme decks, some knowledge of the underlying theme in this case the arthurian legend is useful in getting the most out of the deck. The arthurian tarot by annamarie ferguson is a boxed set featuring a magnificent, magical deck, a full book, and an exclusive layout sheet to bring. The complete arthurian tarot set comes with everything you need to learn tarot cards. This book offers more details about the stories, history. The arthurian tarot by caitlin and john matthews is a republication of the former hallowquest tarot. There are a clearly and attractively illustrated set of 78 cards inspired by the riderwaite and viscontisforza tarot decks, and a 192page book written by juliet sharmanburke.
One of my favourite decks has been legend the arthurian tarot. The art is very good, with each scene being surrounded by a black arched border which gives one the feel of looking through a window or gateway into the scene. Since these are two theme decks with the same theme, and since there are. The llewellyn tarot and companion book box set 2006.
Includes classic deck with revised and updated coursebook revised ed. The structure of the minor arcana is set up thusly. It holds two types of 20 very small cards, some with celtic symbols, some with quotes, plus a calendar. The little white booklet gives meanings and a brief note of the mythology behind each card. Sep 24, 2015 the complete arthurian tarot, by caitlin and john matthews, illustrated by miranda gray connections book publishing, 9781859063880, 78 cards, 240 pp. Ancestral path tarot deck full flip through youtube. Now you can learn about the many forms of this legend with annamarie fergusons spectacular deck, legend. Each have worked on a number of different books and systems, some individually, some as a team. Its a standard 78 card deck with no conceptual clashes with rider waite ideas. The cards feature beautiful watercolor images framed by celtic knotwork and seemingly drawn on a.
There is a separate companion book for this deck called a keeper of words. The legend of king arthur and camelot has become so popular over the ages that its archetypal characters and stories interact with the conscious and subconscious on the deepest levels. That is exactly what annamarie ferguson has done with her beautiful deck, legend. The paperback book the arthurian tarot that accompanies the deck succinctly describes the myth and legend behind the cards meanings. If you would like to purchase the arthurian tarot book deck set, click here. First published in 1991, its been republished as a 25th anniversary collectors edition. Being into late romanpost roman british studies, this deck was an easy like. The complete arthurian tarot collectors edition cards deck. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the riderwaite deck, the pamela colman smith commemorative set will be cherished by all tarot collectors and art lovers.
Tarot deck and book set measures 6 and inches by 8 and 12 inches by 1 and 12 inches while the card stack measures 4 and 58 inches by 2 and 34 inches by 1 and 18 inches. I dont think ill ever forget the moment when i sat down on top of glastonbury tor, ripped open. Ancestral path tarot deck full flip through darkstar tarot. This is a theme deck, with the theme being the arthurian legend. Please note readings will be done starting in october 2017 in case you had a timesensitive question in mind. These tarot decks all facilitate intuitive work with mythology, specifically arthurian and grail mythology, but the latter with greek mythology. This 25th anniversary collectors edition features the classic arthurian tarot deck. The complete arthurian tarot spiral nature magazine. I would have loved it as a girl, for the mystical, ethereal, and romantic qualities of both the artwork and the writing.
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