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A powerful new deck for modern Pagans, "The Sacred Circle Tarot" offers a new concept in tarot design, combining photos, computer imaging, and traditional drawing techniques to create stunning images. 78 full-color cards. 288-page book.

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"There are many paths we can follow in mundane life, just as there are many religious paths we can follow in our spiritual lives." Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful- but not for everyone!, Nov 14 2003

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This review is from: The Sacred Circle Tarot: A Celtic Pagan Journey (Paperback)

I was slightly disappointed when I got this deck. While it is fantastic the way they blended digital art, photos, and hand drawing, I think they could have done a better job. Several of the people cards seemed awkward because of the expression or lack thereof on the person's face and the fact that they didn't seem to be standing in natural poses. The cards were very sterile in their presentation so those who enjoy digital art will love them. If you're like me and like more of a hand drawn look, definitely look at this deck in person before you buy. The deck is unquestionably beautiful, it's just a matter of what style you are drawn to.
On the positive side, I like the Pagan reworking of the Major Arcana. For example, I've found many people are much more comfortable with an Underworld card than with a Devil card. The substitute cards are a twist, though, and it takes a little getting used to. Also, the Minor Arcana are true Pips. For these reasons I wouldn't recommend this deck for beginners.
If you love digital imaging and Pagan lore, I highly recommend this deck and book (which has a lot of Celtic Pagan lore, but is not necessarily geared toward beginners, either). For everyone else, try before you buy if possible.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and earthy, July 31 2003

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Winnett (Vancouver, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sacred Circle Tarot: A Celtic Pagan Journey (Paperback)

I want to say that it is a beautiful deck with one problem I found.

The pictures were NOT what I expected. They are scanned pictures of real people in costume merged over an artistic background. I would have preferred all art and not real people pictures.

I would suggest looking at the deck in person if you can before you decide to own a set, just to make sure you are getting what you want.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is "my" deck!, Jun 10 2004

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Carolan Ivey "Carolan Ivey - Romance that wil... (USA) - See all my reviews

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I agree with what Lady Eire said in her review about this deck. It is for the "studied Celt." If you are of Celtic ancestry and have already researched Celtic history, myth, legend, and the Old Religion, this deck will make perfect sense to you. I'm a relative beginner to the Tarot and I've had no trouble understanding this deck and picking up on the layers of meaning under each card's images; in fact I inderstand this deck better than a "traditional" Tarot deck.

If you prefer all hand-drawn decks, you probably won't care for this one much - which doesn't make it a "good" or a "bad" deck - it's just not your preference. I, for one, love vibrant colors and lots of different details on each card, and Sacred Circle has it. I like a deck from which I can pull the same card many times, and each time notice a different detail that pertains to my question.

Bravo, Anna and Paul - this is one Celt who appreciates Sacred Circle. :)

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3.0 out of 5 stars great deck, bad book
I first saw this deck online at a tarot review website, and fell in love with the design and graphics. Read more

Published on Mar 30 2005 by Katherine Symons

1.0 out of 5 stars I beg to differ
Most of the reviews on this product are very positive, but I must strongly disagree. I am not afraid to say that this is the only Deck I have discarded. Read more