Deck review: Mindscapes Tarot by John Rice

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Drawing inspiration from psychology, mythology, and color theory, the hand-painted oil pastel artwork in this unique tarot deck is healing, inspiring, and vibrates with childlike whimsy and natural beauty.

Originally conceived as a majors-only deck and Kickstarted in 2022, Mindscapes Tarot has evolved into a comprehensive journey of self-discovery through all 80 cards.

With the traditional suits renamed to reflect the changing panoramas they feature, the Minor Arcana is made up of Branches (Wands), Tides (Cups), Spires (Swords), and Stones (Pentacles). Each card from Ace through Ten depicts the same scene through the seasons and years, the same place in times of plenty and times of lack.

As you delve into the deck, you'll find yourself immersed in a realm where every stroke of color and form whispers secrets of the subconscious. No matter your skill level, you will be able to get answers from your readings and find authentic, creative solutions to your problems.

Allow each card to become a portal to a world of inner exploration, where the boundaries between myth and reality blur, and the depths of the soul are illuminated. With stunning artwork and profound symbolism, this deck is more than just a tool for divination - it's a catalyst for personal growth and transformation.

You can see the complete flickthrough on TikTok or Youtube. I posted two spreads, an interview spread and a Story Snapshot spread.

Wednesday spread: Story Snapshot spread, Mindscapes Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday Spread! Today we're working with the Mindscapes Tarot from Hay House. The Mindscape Tarot is a deck built for storytelling, perspective, and reflection. Today, I pulled a short spread to see how its imagery and symbolism can guide a mini-narrative, offering insight in a way that’s both visual and intuitive.

Wednesday Spread: Interview spread, Mindscapes Tarot

Happy Wednesday, all! Welcome to the Wednesday spread. Today we are interviewing the Mindscapes Tarot from Hay House. This is a deck that lends itself to storytelling, so I'm excited to see how it interviews!

Deck review: Total Tarot's Tarot of the 78 Doors

Every aspect of our existence can be understood as a passage, an opening, a Door. Love, resentment, friendship, success, failure, birth, death ...

The cards in this deck are 78 Doors, physical and metaphorical, able to provide us with the key to the most important Door, that of our soul. Pietro Alligo, art by Antonella Platano.

You can see the complete flickthrough on Tiktok or youtube. I posted a deck interview spread.

Wednesday spread; Interview spread, Tarot of the 78 Doors

Welcome to the Wednesday spread! This is the Tarot of the 78 Doors, a deck designed around doors and boundaries. It's a really fun deck and I'm enjoying working with it. Here's the interview spread for it to tell us a little about itself!

Mastering the Tarot Tableau by Toni Savory

Unlock the secrets of the Tarot with Mastering the Tarot Tableau, a revolutionary approach to Tarot reading that transforms card spreads into vivid narratives of the querent's life. Unlike traditional Tarot spread methods, the tableau style involves laying cards out in a sequenced grid called a tableau. Mastering the Tarot Tableau delves deep into this captivating technique, revealing how card sequence, influence, and movement can be interpreted for a narrative-driven reading with remarkable insights and accuracy. The tableau method turns every reading into a rich storytelling experience, shedding light on relationships, fortunes, and everyday occurrences. Discover how directionality and position add new layers of meaning to familiar cards, making your readings more dynamic and precise. 

With Mastering the Tarot Tableau, you will 

•  master Tarot fundamentals; 
•  understand card meanings within the tableau context; 
•  learn both beginner and advanced tableau techniques; 
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•  decode the impact of Majors, court cards, pips, suits; numbers, 

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Packed with over 50 illustrative images and clear, approachable explanations, Mastering the Tarot Tableau is designed for readers of all levels. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned practitioner, this book will elevate your Tarot readings to new heights, providing you with the tools to offer deeper, more insightful interpretations.