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First Impressions
Interview Spread
Focus of the Day Spread
Full Review
A deck rooted in a specific culture is always going to be fascinating. The Ukrainian Tarot from redFeather/Schiffer is the first folklore deck I've seen that concentrates on one culture - previous decks have been worldwide. I can't wait to see how this focus allows the deck to really spread its wings.
Publisher: redFeather / Schiffer
Art Style: Colours, detailed, some pastoral, some dramatic
Size: Standard tarot dimensions
Theme: Slavic folklore with an emphasis on the legend of the Magic Fern
First Impressions Guide: Yes, concise and elegant
The colours and brightness of this deck are amazing. I love the friendly, homely Hierophant, and the element-focused suits are intriguing. At first glance they don't seem to line up entirely with the RWS, and I'm excited to explore that and see where the differences are and where they're the same.
I’m curious about a few things as I dive in:
Will not knowing the Slavic folklore affect my readings?
How well do the elements match up with RWS?
Where there are differences, how will they affect a reading or spread?
The deck feels thoughtful, intentional, and elegant - like a whisper rather than a shout.
One card in, seventy-seven to go - and I’m already intrigued. The Ukrainian Tarot feels like a deck for reflection, clarity, and intention. I’m excited to explore this folklore driven deck and see if I can pick up some interesting new stories.
I’ll be back soon with more impressions - and likely a few surprises along the way.
Welcome to the Wednesday Spread!
Today we’re exploring Lieselle’s Eternal Tarot with a spread designed to guide us from foundation to inspired action - a gentle journey through stability, insight, and courageous movement. Let’s see what insights the cards bring today!
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There’s something quietly compelling about a deck that exists entirely in black and white. The Lieselle’s Eternal Tarot landed on my desk this week, a pip-and-mantra deck from redFeather/Schiffer. At first glance, it feels minimalist - no colours to distract, no frills - yet it’s packed with detail, personality, and intention.
Publisher: redFeather / Schiffer
Art Style: Black & white, detailed, pip deck
Size: Standard tarot dimensions
Theme: Classic tarot with mantras for the Minors
First Impressions Guide: Yes, concise and elegant
The Majors are beautifully intricate; each image draws you in despite the monochrome palette. The court cards are a delight - each wears a distinctive hat to mark its identity, a small but charming touch that instantly helps distinguish the personalities at a glance.
I’m curious about a few things as I dive in:
How will reading in black and white shift the experience?
Will the mantras in the Minors align with my intuitive understanding of the cards?
Are the pip cards easier or trickier to read without colour cues?
The deck feels thoughtful, intentional, and elegant - like a whisper rather than a shout.
My very first card from the deck is the King of Wands, “Creative Leadership.” Even in black and white, the figure radiates energy and authority. The mantra adds another layer, nudging me toward the qualities of vision, initiative, and inspiring others. It’s immediately clear that this deck wants to communicate directly, not rely on ornamentation or flashy imagery.
One card in, seventy-seven to go - and I’m already intrigued. The Lieselle’s Eternal Tarot feels like a deck for reflection, clarity, and intention. I’m excited to explore how the monochrome aesthetic, detailed Majors, and mantra-driven Minors shape the readings to come.
I’ll be back soon with more impressions - and likely a few surprises along the way.
I recently decided to get to know the Nightmare Before Christmas mini tarot in a fun and experimental way: I did a deck interview spread twice — once before watching the movie, and once after. I wanted to see how my impressions of the deck would shift once I knew the story and characters.
As always, I didn’t create this spread — if you did and would like credit, please let me know!
Welcome to the Wednesday spread, all! This is the first of two interview spreads I'm doing with this deck - one before watching the movie and one after! It'll be interesting to see how things change.
As always, I didn't create this spread - if you did and you'd like credit, please let me know.
Based on Slavic folklore, brightly coloured, and with elemental suits rather than the usual Swords, Cups etc. This is going to be a fun deck...
