After Mandala coloring cards, coloring books for adults and specific mindfulness coloring exercise books it seems the next step is in our own branche: tarot. In the last few months several tarot coloring books hit the market. Tarot by Design by Diana Heyne is one of them and I got to doodle away and tell you all about it (no, not going to
For years it was obvious which book to read if you wanted the ins and outs on reading tarot for yourself. Mary K Greer’s very similary titled workbook was the answer. Despite the fact the question “Am I allowed to read tarot fo myself” is still a huge one, Greer set a standard. And a difficult example to follow. Until now perhaps. With “Tarot for One. The art of reading for yourself”…
October 2016 saw the release of another innovative deck, by Nora Huszka & Steph Engert. The Starlight Dragon Tarot, a 79 card-deck inspired by dragons, stands out due to a strong elemental orientation and surprising art and shapes. With a name like that you’d expect the motherload in fiery breath creatures and scales, but that isn’t the case. The Starlight…
Unlike RWS-readers, Tarot de Marseille lovers have a limited amount of decks to work with and aren’t treated to exciting deck reviews very often. All the more reason for The Queen’s Sword to ask TdM experts & professionals*: Which TdM decks that are already out there *should* you collect or read with. Here’s their Top 9 Tarot de Marseille decks: #9 Pierre Madenie Several Tarot de Marseille (TdM) decks got the same number of votes but coming in on a joint last place (therefore 8&9) are the Pierre Madenie TdM (c1709) and Le Veritable Hadar TdM. These two decks reflect the differences between TdM decks; a facsimile copy of the original deck or a reproduced modernized version. The Madenie is one of the oldest TdM’s in existence and usually called ‘the most beautiful’. Sherryl Smith (from the multimedia tip) prefers the Paul Madenie TdM “because of the faces, because it’s a photo-repro and not restored and diddled with …” Yves Reynaud and Wilifried Houdouin made their reproduction based on copy in the Swiss National Museum. The Reynaud/Houdouin Madenie will be available again in fall 2016. A redrawn version of the Madenie is also available from Mary Packard. #8 Le Veritable Hadar…
Discount Tarot de Marseille decks especially for The Queen’s Sword readers at TarotBG boutique webshop! September 2016 is Tarot de Marseille month on The Queen’s Sword. With reviews, tips and two guest editors we will already treat you to something special, but there’s more! To celebrate this TdM month one of the best Tarot Boutiques of Europe decided to do something special for The Queen’s Sword readers. If you order one of the Tarot de Marseille decks available in the TarotBG shop (see full list below) during TdM Month and enter the code QUEENSSWORD in the voucher-area you will get a 5 % (five percent) discount on your purchase! Had your eye on one of these beauties already, then here’s your chance. The code is valid from 01/09/2016 00.00.00 until 30/09/2016 23.59.00 (European dating). To make it easier for you I already added the right links for you to click on. Enjoy shopping! And Enjoy Tarot de Marseille Month on The Queen’s Sword! 1. Ancient Tarot of Marseilles by Grimaud 2. Tarot de Marseille – Convos Russian edition. 3. Tarot Marsella – (grand trumps) 4. Le Tarot de Marseille – Tarot…
