Celtic Tarot (English and Spanish Edition) [Cards]

Lo Scarabeo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2000

Celtic myth and legend, like the Tarot itself, come from a luminous space and provide us with a portal, connecting our everyday lives with the spiritual world. The Celtic Tarots, a synthesis of the mysteries of Celtic lore, the wisdom of the Tarot, and the exquisite art of Gaudenzi and Tenuta, aid in the esoteric art of divination. The illustrations for the Major Arcana are shaped by Celtic myth, legend, and history.

 

Publisher Review:

Warning Will Robinson!

When I saw that the Celtic Tarot was created by two different artists I was worried. The last time I saw a deck drawn by multiple artists (I’m not going to mention its name) it seemed like a total joke. There was no continuity, no tone, no style, not overall meaning that went through the deck, making it virtually unusable for anything. All I could think of was that silly, bulbous robot from the Lost in Space TV show (actually, it was much better when it originally appeared in the classic movie Forbidden Planet) running around warning the future creator of the song "Fish Heads" to beware of dangers like giant carrots.

When I saw the deck, however, I breathed a sigh of relief. This deck is good and looks...read more.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Since 1987, Art Publisher Lo Scarabeo has published over 100 Tarot decks that have been acclaimed all over the world for originality and quality. Only the best Italian and International artists are selected for our new decks, and the result is that Lo Scarabeo's decks are all recognizable as an exceptional artistic value.

Tradition
One of Lo Scarabeo's goals is the preservation of traditional Tarot decks.

Development
New decks and ideas are continually gathered from all over the world. This allows Lo Scarabeo to produce some of the most innovative decks available today.

Quality
Lo Scarabeo is committed to ever increasing quality and beauty of their products.

Distribution
*Llewellyn is the exclusive distributor of Lo Scarabeo products in North America.

Product Details

• Cards
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (September 8, 2000)
• Language: English, Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0738700134
• ISBN-13: 978-0738700137
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,580,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely charming, April 12, 2005

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Steph "Corkgirl" (Belfast, Northern Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celtic Tarot (English and Spanish Edition) (Cards)

I've bought this deck following my interest in the Celtic culture and I've found it to be absolutely fantastic.
Pictures may look familiar to those people into cartomancy because they repeat those of the best know Rider Waite deck. Nevertheless this doesn't spoil the fascination of this deck.
Images are carefully drawn and they are soaked with Celtic atmosphere. The Major Arcana depict the Gods of ancient Irish pantheon while the Minor Arcana tell the story of the four populations that inhabitate Ireland according to Celtic Myths: the horrible Phomores, the warrior like Ulaids, the ancient gods Tuatha de Danaan and the chivalrous Fianna.
Since I bought this deck I've been using this only although I have many different decks. In addition, the cards are made of good and sturdy material so they can be used more and more times without getting damaged.
The pack comes with a small leaflet that explains an alternative way to lay down the cards although I prefer using the usual methods.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Nicely Done Deck, May 13, 2004

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Matt Helm (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celtic Tarot (English and Spanish Edition) (Cards)

I ordered this when it first came out and have used it off and on since. This deck does not come with an accompanying book, just a small fold out flyer. This is the reason why I couldn't give it a 5 star rating. A deck like this really does need a thorough book to go with it. The flyer doesn't due the deck justice by not going into much detail in the divinatory meanings, just a word or two, so I think this would be very confusing for someone new to tarot. I'm a professional tarot reader by trade and I would've enjoyed reading more about the symbolism used in the cards.

The cards are slightly firm and have a nice slick lamination which makes them easy to shuffle. The artwork is amazing and this alone makes this deck worth purchasing. The colors used are bold and tend to sway toward the darker end of the color spectrum which I think gives it a more masculine feel than most decks I've seen. Don't get me wrong, I think the ladies will like it too, but men won't be turned off by it since it's definitely not a frilly deck.

While the Celtic Tarots is very pleasing to the eye, it is still a deck of substance. You can tell how much thought went into all of the designs just by looking at each card. Every single one has a distinct story to tell if you open yourself up to them. Overall, I think this is a good deck to have, especially if you love anything Celtic.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Celtic Deck, February 3, 2009

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Angela Knotts - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celtic Tarot (English and Spanish Edition) (Cards)

I absolutely love this tarot deck. It's easy to transport and the pictures are fantastic. If you go to [...], there is a complete description of each card and the celtic stories behind them. (Don't just go by the leaflet that comes with the deck, it doesn't do it justice.) For anyone that feels a connection to the Celtic culture like I do, I would highly recommend this deck.