The Celtic Dragon Tarot Kit [Cards]

D.J. Conway (Author), Lisa Hunt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 8, 1999

The Perfect Tarot for Dragon Lovers!

Dig deeply into ancient Celtic lore as your magic and divinations bask in the fiery breath of The Celtic Dragon Tarot by D. J. Conway and Lisa Hunt.

Using her deep knowledge of the ancient Celts and working with the ancient dragon energies, Conway has designed one of the most vivid and powerful Tarot decks ever. The art for this deck was created by fantasy illustrator Lisa Hunt. Her brilliant and surprisingly intense watercolor amplifies the meanings of the cards. Her different types of dragons are filled with passion and life that will bring chills to your spine as you look at each card.

No words can really express the beauty of this deck. The amazing detail to attention on each card, from delicate scrollwork on clothes to the intensity of the expressions on the people and many different dragons will astound you. The included 216-page book explains the symbolism and meanings of each card. Included are four Tarot spreads to help make The Celtic Dragon Tarot a part of your daily life. Also featured are instructions on how to meditate with this deck, including three guided meditations. Numerous spells are given that use this deck and candles for healing, luck, protection, love, and more. You'll even learn how to develop your psychic abilities.

This is the kit that has it all. A beautiful, well-conceived deck and a thorough book. Whether you are interested in the Tarot, the Celts, magic, or self-improvement, this kit is a must!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Once upon a time, when the ancient Celtic people believed fiery serpents flew across the sky, mapmakers wrote, "here be dragons" across unexplored territory. There is still unexplored territory. It may be in reaching deeper levels of Tarot readings, achieving more successful magic, or opening your heart to new possibilities.

That unexplored territory is still ruled by dragons. Now you can discover their secrets and work with them when you get The Celtic Dragon Tarot, designed by D. J. Conway and brought to life by fantasy illustrator Lisa Hunt.

The Celtic Dragon Tarot is a boxed set with a 78-card Tarot deck and the 240-page book, A Guide to the Celtic Dragon Tarot. Together they form a team that will bring new depths to your spiritual work.

The book includes complete explanations of the symbolism on each card and their divinatory meanings, as well as several layouts for immediate use. You will also learn how to use the potent elemental energies of the dragon when you combine the deck with candle magic and in meditation.

Get the book and deck set that makes up The Celtic Dragon Tarot. You'll be glad you did.

About the Author

A native of the Pacific Northwest, author D.J. Conway has studied the occult fields for over 35 years. Her quest for knowledge has covered every aspect of Paganism and Wicca to New Age and Eastern philosophies; plus history, the magical arts, philosophy, customs, mythologies and folklore. In 1998, she was voted Best Wiccan and New Age author by Silver Chalice, a Pagan magazine.

Conway is the author of  more than 20 nonfiction  books including: Celtic Magic (Llewellyn), Dancing with Dragons (Llewellyn), Mystical Dragon Magic (Llewellyn), The Ancient Art of Faery Magick (10 Speed Press), and The Little Book of Candle Magic (10 Speed Press).

She lives a rather quiet life, with most of her time spent researching and writing.

 

Lisa is an internationally known tarot artist whose work includes The Shapeshifter Tarot, the bestselling Celtic Dragon Tarot (Llewellyn), and Fantastical Creatures Tarot (US Games 2007); voted a top 10 tarot deck for 2007 by Aeclectic Tarot. She is the creator of the award winning Animals Divine Tarot (Llewellyn 2005), earning her a 2006 COVR visionary award. Lisa is also the author of the fully illustrated meditation book Celestial Goddesses (Llewellyn 2001). Lisa loves to read and has an impressive collection of books. She has spent her life studying and sketching fairy tales, myths, legends and other fascinating subjects that have driven her muse. She also holds a M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on Jungian Psychology/Art & Drawing.

Lisa lives with her family in Florida. You can learn more about Lisa and her work by visiting her website.

Product Details

• Cards: 216 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (October 8, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567181821
• ISBN-13: 978-1567181821
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.2 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like A Best Friend, May 11, 2004

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Matt Helm (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Celtic Dragon Tarot Kit (Cards)

I love dragons so this was like meeting up with a best friend I hadn't seen in ages. When I opened the package, my eyes were filled with soft, yet very evocative images. While I may call them soft, they are definitely not too feminine so men shouldn't be turned off by this deck.

The deck itself felt really good in my hands. You can tell this was a labor of love. The cards were slightly firm, yet easy to shuffle. The lamination is just right. The artwork on the cards is absolutely beautiful but this is so much more than just another one of those 'pretty' decks that are all flash yet have no substance. These cards are filled with haunting stories all their own and you don't necessarily need to read the companion book to get caught up in the tales. Lisa Hunt is a wonderful artist and her knowledge of dragons and tarot really shines through here.

The book is filled with useful information on interpretation and there are some spreads to help you get started. In addition to this, there are even dragon spells, meditations, and a small section on candle colors, their uses, and stone powers is also included. The author, D. J. Conway weaves each of the cards into a very informative, yet not overdone explanation of the symbolism, and then gives a brief, but well thought out divinatory meaning. The only drawback I've found is that the book does not include a reversal section with the divinatory meanings. It's only a minor flaw though.

I have used this deck since it first came out and let me tell you, it's stood the test of time, unlike certain other decks where the lamination begins to peel or wear off almost immediately. I've found the Celtic Dragon Tarot to be an excellent tool for meditation as well as reading. I always have this deck on hand for my fellow dragon fan clients. I highly recommend this deck to anyone from novice to expert and of course, to any dragon fan.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A Deck that actually "TALKS"!, March 30, 2000

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LydiaH (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Celtic Dragon Tarot Kit (Cards)

For three years I have tried to get the Tarot to speak to me. After purchasing several decks and reading everything I could on the subject, this Deck was the "one". The artwork is thought-provoking, the accompanying book is excellent! I love this deck! My very first reading with this deck scared me silly! But it was very accurate and for the first time I felt that I was "intune" with the cards. If you are a dragon lover then this is the deck for you! After purchasing and using this deck I've found that some of my other decks are starting to "talk" to me. I would recommend this Deck to anyone that is having trouble getting the cards to "speak" to you.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice! A pleasure to look at and read., April 12, 2000

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This review is from: The Celtic Dragon Tarot Kit (Cards)

Like another reviewer here (I think) I fell in love with these cards upon first sight, without even seeing them in person or touching them, something I rarely do with Tarot cards. Usually I handle them and view in person first -but- this time I did not and did not need to. They are beautiful and I was not dissapointed when I opened the box. I am not even really drawn to dragons or anything (although I do love fantasy and sci-fi stuff)but for some reason these just seemed right and I needed a different type of theme deck to break up the monotony of my current decks. The pictures are sort of muted and fuzzy, almost like looking into a dream; they are not as minutely detailed as some other Tarot decks but the meanings and everything still shines through and they are very warm feeling, the dragons are on every card and help convey the meaning and atmosphere of each. There are no borders on the cards, so it just flows over the card to the edges which I like. Overall a very good deck, better than the other dragon deck out there and I like it better than the other "Celtic" decks I've seen, this one is more user-friendly and easier to understand for those of us not familiar with Celtic lore or Celtic decks.