I first saw this deck on Aeclectic, and was intrigued enough to learn that the author was D. I am a firm RW/UW reader, and I am generally leery of "dragony" decks. The Fantastical Creatures Deck is one that pulls together in such a fresh, innovative, positive way, it both pleased and surprised me. I highly recommend Fantastical Creatures Tarot. It will bring nuances to your knowledge of Tarot, as well as expand your mythological horizons. While I would classify this an an art deck, it is also a deck to be studied and worked with.
As one of Loki’s children, Fenris has many lessons about why you might be chained.Ĭirce is a favorite character of mine so I love this image of her surrounded by the animals she so loves. Since Chains are a major element of the Devil, it was a good choice in my book. Here instead we have Fenris Wolf on the card named Chains. One major difference is in the Major most decks name Devil. Some of the meanings are not what I would call traditional but none of them went too far astray of the area of meaning. When I consulted the LWB, I was greeted by the Kappa who is a Japanese creature. I didn’t know the creature but its turtle-like back, slightly cantankerous look set in a swamp captured a contentious 5 of Swords for me. Hunt’s rendition of the Five of Swords had me laughing outloud. There’s humor abounding in this deck as well. This makes this a great gift deck for someone who wants to learn more about the Tarot who also has a love for all things mystical and magical. Two cards are quick reference cards–one for the Major Arcana and one for the Minor. Physically this deck is standard US Games fare which is to say it is a sturdy deck that you won’t have to worry about falling apart at first shuffly. The images flowed from my pencil and brush, responding to my own need to depict these magnificent, mysterious creatures that continue to captivate our senses and imagination.” “These beings are fixtures in our psyches, evoking a sense of wonder with the ability to serve as archetypal references for our own life journeys. On the Fantastical Creatures Tarot website, Lisa (who holds a tabby who must have been the model for the Magician) says of painting this lovely watercolor deck: She is well known in the Tarot world for good reason. She has a way of imbuing her art with intricate images that demand your attention. Hunt’s artwork has long been a favorite of mine. From the obvious power of the Winged Lion standing as the Sun to the delicate fairy who sit by the Ace of Cups, these cards are mesmerizing. Includes 72-page booklet and Quick Reference Guide to the Cards for both the Major and Minor Arcana.Īnother creation from a solid tarot team is the Fantastical Creatures Tarot. From Fantastical Creatures Tarot Introduction By tapping into these astral sources, we can use the ancient images in divination to gain a clearer picture of what is causing life-problems and what we can do about it.” When approached in the proper ways, these powers can help us. It is possible, however, to relearn the ancient art of communication with fantastic creatures. Today, most people have lost touch with these ancient sources and most no longer believe in them. They followed certain traditions that allowed them to tap into this source of power, using it in their spiritual and magickal rituals. The priests, magicians, and shamans understood that contact would not be on the Earth plane, but on the astral level. “Most ancient cultures believed that it was possible to make contact with these mystical creatures.
Lisa Hunt’s luminous artwork shows us glimpses of the mystical beings that inhabit our imagination, and reveals the lessons they can teach us. From the worlds of mythology, folklore and legend, Fantastical Creatures Tarot brings to life a colorful menagerie of mystical beings.
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