Reviews

Perfect in pink, The Sakura Spring Tarot is a brand new Japanese-cherry blossom-themed Tarot deck from Deckstiny. Japan is a country rich in Buddhist and Shinto legends and mythology regarding nature. Trees- cherry trees in particular- have a special significance. Sakura (also known as Cherry Blossoms) represent the impermanent nature of life, not only is the beauty of the flowers short-lived but the trees themselves also have very short lives. Who Is Deckstiny? Deckstiny, formerly named ‘Shuffle Tarot’ is a Thailand-based company that has created numerous popular Tarot and divination decks that are available to purchase Worldwide. Deckstiny is a …

Being a devoted divination diva,  Tarot card reader and deck collector, I was delighted to receive the latest decks from Deckstiny including the beautiful blue ‘Porcelain Tarot’.  The Porcelain Tarot is a seventy-eight card, ceramic-cartoon-themed Tarot deck that uses the traditional Rider Waite Smith setup. Who Is Deckstiny? Deckstiny, formerly named ‘Shuffle Tarot’ is a Thailand-based company that has created numerous popular Tarot and divination decks that are available to purchase Worldwide. The Porcelain Tarot was created by Mate Horonmber, and illustrated by HBN.BOO and Oomsin Phumphat. Boxed In Blue The Porcelain Tarot arrives in a blue, cardboard tuck-box. Both …

Being an avid Tarot reader and deck collector, I was thrilled to receive the latest decks from Deckstiny including the pastel perfect and incredibly cute ‘Kittycorn Tarot‘. The Kittycorn Tarot is a seventy-nine card, feline-themed Tarot deck that uses the traditional Rider Waite Smith setup. Who Is Deckstiny? Based in Thailand, Deckstiny (a company originally named Shuffle Tarot) is a team collaboration of author Mate Horonumber, illustrator JUJIIR & Petpodpot Pettoonza and artist Oomsin Phumphat. Trendy Tuck-Boxes The Kittycorn Tarot arrives perfectly packaged in a trendy, cardboard tuck-box. Both the cards and the packaging are initially wrapped in a protective layer of …

Published in late 2020, The Gentle Tarot was a hugely popular and greatly successful Kickstarter deck designed and created by the terrifically talented Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar (better known as Mari in the Sky). Two years later, Mariza has continued to develop her brand by revamping and republishing The Gentle Tarot as both a linen edition and a pocket-sized version of this gorgeous, graceful, nature-inspired deck. Mari In The Sky Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar better known as ‘Mari in the Sky’ is a nature-inspired illustrator who creates beautiful hand-drawn art that is directly influenced by her spiritual background and life which she …

Alongside reading Tarot I also enjoy using other forms of divination such as Oracle cards, Lenormand cards, and runes.  Earlier this month Dani’el Norman very kindly sent me her latest deck ‘Odin’s Playbook – A Norse Tarot Tale‘. This modern take on the traditional Tarot fuses two forms of divination, resulting in a bewitchingly beautiful blend of the runes and Tarot. Dani’el Norman Odin’s Playbook (A Norse Tarot Tale) is designed and created by Dani’el Norman. Dani’el is a self-taught designer, illustrator and writer based in Ontario, Canada. Dani’el grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick – a place that she …