- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (Jan 13 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312321929
- ISBN-13: 978-0312321925
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 14.6 x 3.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 440 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #730,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The mystery of the runes is as much a part of Celtic mythology as the passing of the seasons and the rhythm of the natural year. What's more, the relationship of the Sun, the Moon and the Earth, and the turning of the year, inspired the first divinatory systems used by people of ancient times.
The highly distinctive Runic Tarot includes a major arcana of 24 runes in a zodiac wheel with traditional Norse significance. This is coupled with a minor arcana of four suits, each reflecting a season. The Runic Tarot will connect you with the seasonal imagery of the northern tribes, and will enrich and guide your life.
The highly distinctive Runic Tarot includes a major arcana of 24 runes in a zodiac wheel with traditional Norse significance. This is coupled with a minor arcana of four suits, each reflecting a season. The Runic Tarot will connect you with the seasonal imagery of the northern tribes, and will enrich and guide your life.
About the Author
Artist Caroline Smith and astrologer John Astrop are a wife-and-husband team whose successful collaborations include The Moon Oracle, The Elemental Tarot, and Oracle of the Radiant Sun.
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As you become more familiar with the runes, you will discover that both the glyphs and the rune names exist in a number of different forms. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
As you become more familiar with the runes, you will discover that both the glyphs and the rune names exist in a number of different forms. Read the first page
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A unique combo for a student of both runes and tarot., Mar 18 2006
By Nikola Couling - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Runic Tarot (Paperback)
I have been studying tarot for about 2 years, and runes for about 4. I have had my eye on this deck for a while and recently added it to my collection. I haven't used the cards much yet nor have I 'gotten to know them', so this is not an incredibly detailed review.The deck is called Runic Tarot but I think the name Oracle would have been more appropriate as it not set up as a traditional Tarot deck. In place of the traditional 22 major arcana cards, it has 24 rune cards. Each for one of the 24 germanic Futhark letters of the runic alphabet. The names of the runes used are the old english or anglo-saxon version of names (ie Feoh instead of Fehu, Gyfu instead of Gebo).
The minor arcana is replaced by a breakdown of a year, where each suit is represented by a season named for the 'solar holiday' that marks its beginning. Neo-pagans will recognize these as cross quarter sabbats, Beltane, Lughnasah, Samhain and Imoblc. Each season spans 12 weeks, corresponding to 12 cards. There are also 4 additional cards for the 2 solstices and 2 equinoxes.
I am frequently annoyed by the misconception that runes are Celtic in origin, but the author addresses and justifies the combination of symbolism and concepts from 2 different cultures, Celtic and Germanic. I initially thought it odd that the traditional germanic symbols were presented with the Anglo-Saxon names, but I think it makes sense as the convergence with celtic cultures would have occured in the British Isles.
I don't think I realized that this was not a standard Tarot when I purchased it and at first felt the task of learning a new system of divination to be daunting. However, each card states a keyword for the purpose of making it easier to grasp, which helps. Each card also gives astrological correspondences which will benefit anyone familiar with these influences. Plus, I have found that recognizing the archetypes expressed in this deck, only gives me a stronger understanding of archtypes for divination and tarot in general.
I really enjoy the artwork which is colorful draws heavily on celtic knotwork style. I am happy to find a deck of cards that incorporates runes interpreted by someone other than Ralph Blum. Overall, I am very satisfied with owning this deck.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not actually a Tarot deck, Sep 4 2009
By N. Almack - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Runic Tarot (Paperback)
This deck is all runes and weeks of the year with seasonal suits. So right of the bat they loose a point in my rating it for calling it Tarot. Runes have a tie in with the Major Arcana of a Tarot deck, but this deck isn't about that at all, and won't strengthen your understanding of the relations between the twoThe art is nicely themed for the most part, even if it departs from what you expect carved on a viking ship. There are however cards where the symbology seems a bit mixed with other mythologies, or ones that end up feeling more modern than the others. Well some of that was inevitable. I like some of Astrops cards in other decks, and feel indifferent to othes cards he has done.
You get a nice book on the deck, which is vital since it's not Tarot. I did like the 3 little spreads in the back. The packaging was a tad odd, since the book cever is part of the box the cards are kept in, which makes it hard to handle the book for a complete read through and the cards won't stay put if you place it upright on a book shelf. They loose another review point for trying to be too cutsie with putting the box together.
I don't know about how often I will use this however. I lacks some feel of universal symbology. The deck is clever, but I don't think it will be useful for me. You can get a look at this deck and others by Astrop at their website, and I recommend doing just that to see if you relate to any of their other theme decks.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Self-discovery Readings, Jun 1 2009
By K.M. - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Runic Tarot (Paperback)
I've had this deck for a couple weeks and fall in love with it more every day. It's great for self-discovery type readings. When I read for myself and others I like to keep the reading totally focused on the sitter. I don't like to assign card positions for others. Focusing on others is not empowering. The lack of courts makes this a great deck for focusing on self.Every card, no matter what position it falls in, gives a strong, empowering message that can be immediately applied to the sitter's life. So far most of my readings have been for myself as this deck does have a steeper learning curve than RWS based clones, but it's worth every minute of the pleasurable learning opportunity. I've spent many comforting hours healing with this deck during a particularly grueling past week.
I just couldn't stop laughing when 12 of Lughnasadh fell into 1st position of my modified version of the celtic cross. It's title is "Extreme Craze" and features an angry fish with teeth. That about summed up the day I was having :-)
The book is quite complete, but reading books on runes and the sun signs is enriching my understanding of the cards. I'm currently reading "All Around the Zodiac" and waiting for "You're Every Sign". I'm finding it quite easy and affordable to find a vast amount of supplementary books to read, and even free websites.
This deck will work well in any traditional spread, but I think it's FAR above average for spreads focusing on healing and self-discovery. The runes make a fantastic major arcana, developed by a people living in some of the harshest conditions imaginable, but true party people never the less. The runes are unparalleled in providing advice and comfort to weather the storms of life.
I have a cheap set of plastic runes. I pick out the ones that showed up in the cards and carry them in my pocket for the day. It's comforting to rub them when everything is going wrong.
This is not a RWS clone. Give it a chance though, and be prepared to fall in love.
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