Black cats, ghosts, and jack o'lanterns offer enchantment and light-hearted perspectives in this lively tarot deck and book set. Book contains 148 pages, illustrated.
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My sister bought this item for my teenage daughter who loves tarot cards and Halloween. She was thrilled. Nice illustrations. She is really enjoying them.
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When you first start reading Tarot, people tell you that eventually you will find "YOUR" deck--the one that suits you perfectly and feels "right." While I was in, of all places, New Orleans (a favorite city) I found this deck. I adore everything about the deck. Using Hallowe'en symbolism to represent the classic Tarot elements is a work of incredible "rightness." Even though Kipling West substitutes the "traditional" elements (balls=pumpkins, for example) she still uses appropriately similar Hallowe'en type things that match up with the "archetypes."
Another great thing about this deck is that even though she uses the Halloween symbols, they are very clearly based on the traditional placements & elements from one of the oldest decks ever-- the Rider Waite Tarot--the one commissioned by the Society of the Golden Dawn over a hundred years ago. But unlike the Rider Waite-- which many people dislike for being bland and boring, the Halloween Tarot is new and interesting. Those of you who started with Rider Waite will find a lot of similarity in the decks, but enough difference to make your second Tarot more "you" and less "everyone else."
One of my favorite things about this deck is a very personal one-- the cat on every card, who acts as a sort of guide to the emotion/meaning of that card, looks just like my cat, Tituba. So this deck seems to have been made for me.
STILL-- even if you aren't lucky enough to have a curly tailed black cat, if you like colorful, vivid Tarot cards which are a little different from the "new age" style that takes over so many Tarot decks, and if you like a good, bright spread, and if Hallowe'en is one of your favorite holidays, GET THIS DECK. I promise, it will become your favorite too!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This deck is wonderfully funny and sweet without being cloying. It does a good job of capturing the excitement of small-town Halloween when a child could still accept home-made treats in her goodie bag. And I love the funky black cat who appears in each card, sometimes as a participant, sometimes as an observer. If you liked Nighmare Before Christmas, you'll probably like this deck.
I'm usually not a fan of theme decks, finding that most of them end up in the back of the bookcase after the initial excitement has worn off. West obviously has a pretty good tarot knowledge base as well as her excellent art skills. This deck actually works. Any reader familiar with the Rider-Waite would be able to use this deck with minimal study.
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wonderful deck
This is a good deck for collecting and enjoying the artwork. I prefer the Rider-Waite for readings but it's great to collect decks just for the artwork and that's why I got this... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jane Skinner
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Too Much Fun!!!
The Halloween Tarot Deck is amazing. I am a huge fan of hallowween and halloween art. The illustrations on the cards are a lot of fun; very whimsicle and cute. Read more
Published on Sep 26 2001
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Don't Pass It Up!
I kept blowing this deck off; but then I realized. Tarot. Halloween. Duh. Two favorite things in one, with a "classic" approach. Read more
Published on Aug 17 2001 by A. Y. Smittle
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A Delightful and Creative Themed Deck
There aren't many Tarot decks that I actually make a permanent part of my deck collection; however, this is one of them. Read more
Published on July 1 2001 by SeashellPoint
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Halloween whimsy for the whole year through!!
The Halloween Tarot Submitted 5/17/01
Halloween whimsy all through the year! Just like Ms. West, the creator of the Halloween tarot, I LOVE Halloween. Read more
Published on May 17 2001 by Chess Heart
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Like "WOW"!
Finally! A humorous look at the traditional Tarot. And one that can be read very easily, at that. I love this deck! Read more
Published on Sep 19 2000 by ISISMOON
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My Favorite Deck
I started collecting tarot decks for their illustrations, and this is the best! The bright colors and sly details are wonderful. Read more
Published on Jun 27 2000
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A Great Deck-- one of the best I've seen
This Tarot is based on the Waite tarot, so it has all the standard "archetypes" of Tarot readings. The colors are great, the images are great, and it's a fun, fun deck. Read more
Published on Mar 15 1999
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A masterful work!
A must-own for anyone who enjoys the many influences echoed in this deck: Charles Addams, Little Nemo, Universal Horror series, Maurice Sendak, old black&white animated... Read more
Published on Oct 2 1998
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