Total Tarot Issue 6

 Welcome to Issue 6! With this issue we received the Majors for the Harmonious Tarot, as well as the Golden Art Nouveau Two of Cups. The mags are settling into a nice layout now, after shifting around a bit at the start; it's lovely to know a bit what to expect. Incidentally, they apparently did consider doing the magazines tear-and-file style - where you separate the pages and refile them to keep similar sections together - but it wouldn't have been cost effective for us consumers. So I'm glad they kept them this way!

Deck review: Lisboa Tarot by Beth Seilonen

Take a journey through Old World Lisbon, Portugal, to better understand the present and future!

Readers are transported to the magical streets of Lisbon, Portugal, in a trip of self-discovery. The Lisboa Tarot opens new pathways with the energies and memories that were carved into stone and cast into metal so many years ago, awaiting to be heard again.

A simple shuffle of the cards and the wisdom of sentinel statues and vibrant places comes pouring forth from the post impressionist style images of the cards. Beautifully hand-drawn illustrations will encourage readings and meditation by reflecting an Old World European city from direct life observation as it relates to everyday experience.

• Travel through the wisdom of past to discover your own spiritual journey

• Offers stunning illustrations inspiring the readers to connect deeper to find their own path

• Instill an awareness of the self, the strength, and confidence that comes with personal recognition of our own power in this world

Within the accompanying guidebook are further insights and reflections that resonate from a place of lived experience to provide inspiration which will guide and nourish the soul. Allow the lessons of the past to inform present situations and provide a positive influence on the future.

Card dimensions: 3" x 5" Readers are transported to the magical streets of Lisbon, Portugal, in a trip of self-discovery. The Lisboa Tarot opens new pathways with the energies and memories that were carved into stone and cast into metal so many years ago, awaiting to be heard again.

A deck created for those who appreciate art and culture and how it relates to the timeless themes of Tarot

Lisbon, Portugal, resonates with an energy that echoes a time long forgotten, and this deck brings that energy into the palm of one’s hand

This deck is available now from REDfeather MBS. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on tiktok.

Card of the Day Tarot by Kerry Ward and Adam Oehlers

Featuring 12 unique tarot rituals, Card of the Day Tarot is the ultimate guide to performing practical and insightful one-card tarot readings in your everyday life.

Discover the power of one-card tarot readings and say goodbye to complicated, confusing, time-consuming spreads forever.

A tarot practice is a great source for advice, insight, and spiritual connection, but doing tarot readings is sometimes complicated and frustrating. Multi-card spreads can be impractical, tedious, and full of opaque and contradictory messages that take time and practice to tease out. Enter the one-card draw or “card of the day”—simple readings in which just one card is pulled and interpreted. In Card of the Day Tarot, long-time tarot reader and the resident tarot columnist for Cosmopolitan magazine, Kerry Ward, offers 12 everyday one-card tarot rituals for a variety of questions and situations, along with simplified interpretations of all 78 cards, to help you hone your intuition, reconnect with the cards, and breathe new life into your tarot practice.

Incorporating other popular spiritual practices such as meditation, aromatherapy, crystal work, breathwork, and more, Card of the Day Tarot includes a range of one-card draws, readings, and rituals that demonstrate the adaptability and flexibility of the one-card draw. The readings include:

• Good Morning! Tarot
• Game Face Tarot
• Yes or No Tarot
• Tarot Wind Down
• Dreams of Tarot
• One-Card Tarot for Love
• One-Card Tarot for Career
• Trance Tarot

And more!

The book also includes revamped interpretations for all 78 cards, offering simplified messages for each one depending on the type of question being asked. Each card includes a life lesson, an affirmation, a reassurance, a yes/no designation, a direct call to action, and more, making this an easy reference guide that will work with any tarot deck.

Whether you’re a beginner reader still learning the meanings of the cards or an experienced practitioner looking for an easy way to bring more tarot into your life, Card of the Day Tarot is a practical, visually stunning guide to conducting meaningful tarot readings in your everyday life—without frustration, confusion, or hours of interpretation. It’s a must-have addition to your tarot shelf!

Deck review: Steele Wizard Tarot by Pamela Steele

Previously self-published but now in an extended format, the Steele Wizard Tarot has 10 new cards for those seeking self-control, self-empowerment, and enlightenment!

What began as a love of Tarot and art evolved into a global revolution that has brought Tarot into the modern age. From ancient teachings to traditional learning, the Steele Wizard Tarot blends our collective quest for knowledge and fulfillment.

The Steele Wizard Tarot is a masterfully illustrated 88-card Tarot with additional court cards and Major Arcana cards providing clear, concise information to guide those seeking a deeper awakening and enlightenment. The extra 10 cards coupled with thoroughly explained layers of symbolism will allow the readers to eliminate any "guesswork" they may have about the messages, and inspire even the most seasoned ones to understand and find new perspectives.

• The perfect tool to unlock the mysteries of your personal reality

• Internationally acclaimed by Tarot groups since its initial release

• The 88 hand-drawn cards are full of symbolism

The companion book delves into in-depth analysis of each card’s image, new spreads created for this deck, detailed information on repeating cards, determining timing, and much more. It will be the perfect assistant in unlocking the mysteries of your personal reality. As “a picture is worth a thousand words,” the Steele Wizard Tarot speaks the “language of the soul.”

Steele Wizard Tarot is available now from Schiffer/REDFeather MBS. You can see the unboxing (labeled as flickthrough) and the flickthrough videos on tiktok.

Guest deck review: Witch Sister Tarot by Julia Jeffrey

Fly into the Heart of Tarot with Your Witch Sisters

Thrumming with the power of Celtic legends and kindred spirits, this hauntingly beautiful deck captures the bold and mysterious nature of witchcraft. Julia Jeffrey's evocative artwork reimagines the Rider-Waite-Smith system into a world of iconic witches, magical familiars, and extraordinary stories. The color guidebook shows you how to invoke the aid of deities, connect with the elements, and make magic in your readings. Each card inspires a profound sense of chosen family, through which you'll find boundless wisdom and your sisters in tarot.

WITCH SISTER TAROT art and content created by Julia Jeffrey
ISBN 978-0-7387-6511-2
RRP $32.99 US
Published by LLewellyn

Deck review: The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua

Explore the infinite paths your life can take with this stunning 78-card deck featuring vivid artwork, diverse characters, and a touch of magic for the modern reader.

We walk many paths, ever-diverging and ever-dividing, which become our life's unique journey. The Unfolding Path Tarot introduces us to characters from a beautiful world very like our own, with an extra sprinkle of magic, to guide our way. The kaleidoscope of vibrant artwork by artist and creator Athene Noctua depicts unique and meaningful interpretations of the traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck.

The imagery included in this deck features animals, plants, and a cast of modern and diverse people—all with a mystical touch. Each suit is represented by a different color palette while characters of varying color, size, ability, and age create a beautiful community. This 78-card deck and guidebook is the perfect compass for those seeking self-discovery.

The Unfolding Path Tarot is available now from Hay House. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok.

Tarot Card Colouring

Connect with the mystery and wisdom of Tarot in a totally new way with the Art Maker: Tarot Colouring Kit.

Learn how to read, interpret and gain insight from Tarot cards to help you approach and understand life's challenges and opportunities. Plus, combine the mindful and creative practice of colouring with your Tarot journey and colour in your own 78-card deck. Each card is beautifully illustrated with modern line art to colour and make your own.

• 32-page Tarot wisdom book

• 78-card Tarot deck

• 9 colouring pencils

• Drawstring bag to store cards

Deck review: Transient Light Tarot by Ari Wisner and Fausta Joly

Unlock transformation, growth and joy with this beautifully crafted, plastic-free tarot deck and discover the powerful opportunities that can emerge from change.

Drawing inspiration and symbols from traditional tarot and personal experiences, illustrator Ari Wisner has created a diverse, innovative tarot deck that will show you the beauty at the core of change.

Whether joyful or painful, change can be utterly transformational - it is often followed by a new beginning in which we can find healing and growth. Ari explains that no matter what we've gone through - good or bad - we're being prompted by the universe to consider the important things in life.

Ari believes that everyone should be able to see themselves in these cards, regardless of gender identity, sexuality, ethnicity, ability, or body. The cards tell the story of transience, kindness and opportunity. They include traditional tarot archetypes that have been renamed to reflect a gender-neutral perspective, and objects and insightful symbols are used instead of the human body in most cards. Three bonus cards are also included - Past, Present, and Future - to be used in your practice however you desire.

Including 29 bespoke poems by Fausta Joly, the accompanying guidebook is full of insightful descriptions and empowering messages. Let the spirit of growth take the lead in your life and shift your focus from darkness to the bright, shining light of change and opportunity!

The Transient Light tarot is available now from Hay House. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok.

New Directions in Tarot by Scott Martin

A look at how Pamela Colman Smith's theatrical knowledge and experience came into play when she drew the iconic cards of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

The "secrets" in this book have been known all along, and they work in all who read Tarot on a subconscious level. This insightful book delves deeply into the images Pamela Colman Smith created for the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, and reminds us of what we may have known intuitively but had not been aware of on a conscious level.

- A brand-new approach that focuses on how, in her images, Smith utilized a sense of direction, body movement, posture, gait, facial expression, and more

- Compares the Tarot Minors to technical elements of theater, including plot, conflict, elements of a play, thought/theme, dialogue, music, and actors' positions on stage

- Provides powerful tools for interpreting the cards and discovering new meanings that the reader can make their own

- Includes thought-provoking exercises that guide the reader in the mastery of these new insights

The result is a fresh take on Tarot that brings new meanings to light and enables the reader to evaluate what the Tarot provides like never before.

Guest deck review: Yuletide Tarot by Kristoffer Hughes and Erin O'Leary Brown

Hope, Warmth, and Tarot Cheer For the Most Wonderful Time of Year

Keep the childlike wonder of midwinter burning brightly with the help of this festive deck. Featuring reimagined suits of candles (wands), good cheer (cups), canes (swords), and gifts (pentacles), the Yuletide Tarot honors this spiritual time of year while remaining true to Rider-Waite-Smith style. Bestselling author Kristoffer Hughes' guidebook presents detailed descriptions of each card's keywords, meanings, and holiday lore as well as five unique midwinter spreads that will deepen your connection to this magical season.