The Gilded Tarot (Boxset includes 78 card Tarot deck)

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There are black and white scans for the Major Arcana cards but none for the Minor Arcana cards or the court cards. The suit of Swords, aligned with the element of air, embodies the realm of intellect, thoughts, and communication. Ciro’s art is a sophisticated blend of digital paintings drawn by hand on a graphics tablet, and some pasted elements (mostly faces). By recognizing and interpreting these archetypal symbols, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their situations, and the forces at play in their lives. It does contain artist notes - a background on the deck, the inspiration and the motivations for its creation - but unfortunately nothing else written by Ciro.

The graphics on each card really are beautiful and having seen others that are digitally produced, I've found many flat and just lacking something but not these. The Gilded Tarot is a Rider-Waite based deck, with updated imagery that students of today can easily connect with. Rather than magical or living wands, the Gilded Tarot has a unique baton that appears more like a fountain pen with a metal ring attached to one end. Various other images have been licensed as posters and Jig saw puzzles world wide and reproduced in magazines. Marchetti mentioned this is the scene where the head of the family is coming home to his wife and children.Moreover, the Gilded Tarot has also influenced popular culture, appearing in various forms of media, including films, television shows, and literature. The Gilded Tarot Deck incorporates elemental associations and symbolic meanings to enhance the depth and intricacy of its readings. In most major cards the art has been stripped down to the main human figure, losing some of the familiar symbolism and detaching them somewhat from their environment. The Gilded Tarot Deck’s contemporary relevance stems from its capacity to provide a means of self-discovery and personal empowerment.

The artwork is excellent, and the more “disturbing” Rider-Waite images (Death, for example) have been softened somewhat by the artist. Rather than relying solely on predefined positions or spreads, the reader tunes into their inner wisdom and intuitive faculties to derive meaning from the imagery, symbolism, and emotions evoked by the cards. They are a bit thinner than a lot of other Tarot decks on the market but not so thin that they can't be used. The Gilded Tarot Deck, with its rich symbolism and imagery, draws upon archetypal themes that resonate with universal human experiences. Llewellyn Publishers’ layout has the deck and books arranged in a cardboard box with a small white paper box and a black mesh bag.Size-wise they are not the large ones so easier to hold and shuffle and the card quality is good - my first set still has no corner separation after a lot of use. Whether using the simplicity of the Three-Card Spread, the comprehensive nature of the Celtic Cross Spread, or the intuitive approach, each technique offers a different lens through which to explore the messages and symbolism of the Gilded Tarot Deck. Also, the Lovers are embracing each other in waist-deep water, which represents their strong emotions.