Tarot & Oracle
The Tarot is at its tabletop practical basis a deck of decorated cards. Its order and appearance began to be somewhat uniform in the Renaissance, roughly the 15th Century. More complex meanings and purposes of this tool of gamesmanship seem to have begun early in the 18th Century, eventually growing and roaming into the wide spectrum of entertainment, interrogation, divination, and cartomancy that we know today.
A friend introduced me to the I Ching in college, and I quickly understood it to be an effective and enjoyable method of psychological investigation. After years of being put off by some of the more arcane and ambitious claims of tarot enthusiasts, I finally saw the analogy to the I Ching. After many years of resisting carrying the tarot in the store, I now stock it in the simple and inquiring spirit of my understanding. I am attracted to eye-catching art, of course, and I like the idea of cats being involved, of course, although I suspect cats may be more interested in pushing the cards off the table than in being supportive familiars. I respect the tarot’s history, and I will seek out books that place in the context of its origin and survival.
I am aware that the supply and diversity of decks is enormous, but I begin simply and humbly, alert to what my customers like.
Tarot for the Great Outdoors 78 card deck and guide
Tarot for the Great Outdoors 78 card deck and guide
A Tarot deck that delves into the scenes and experiences from the natural world
Major Arcana cards celebrate our national and scenic public lands
Highlights outdoor recreation and nature activities
Includes helpful "cheat sheets" for interpreting cards during a reading
A centuries-old playing card system commonly used for divination, self-exploration, and to shed light on personal or universal issues, tarot is experiencing a surge in popularity. Lovers of the outdoors will delight in Tarot for the Great Outdoors, a fully functional tarot deck centered on favorite places and pastimes. Whether it’s a windsurfing Queen of Vessels; a Two of Stones that depicts friends selecting a camping spot; or Castleton Tower near Moab, known for its climbing routes, representing the Tower–this deck is packed with adventure. With a diverse range of people portrayed on the cards, everyone can feel like they belong in the outdoors, whether that’s sleeping beneath the stars at Joshua Tree National Park or watching a sunrise at Acadia National Park.
The cards are accompanied by a conveniently sized booklet that explains how to do both simple and more complex readings, and what each card may mean, along with three "cheat-sheet" cards that offer quick refreshers on suit meanings and how to lay out the classic Celtic Cross.