Tarot of a Moon Garden [Paperback]

Karen Marie Sweikhardt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2003

In this companion guide to her imaginative Tarot of the Moon Garden deck, Karen Sweikhardt weaves a detailed interpretation of the Moon Garden, a mythical world inhabited by exotic birds and magical figures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems; 1st edition (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880799668
• ISBN-13: 978-0880799669
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #495,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A tarot from my childhood dreams, July 28, 2000

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Kelly (Fantasy Literature) (Columbia, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tarot of a Moon Garden Cards (Cards)

I fell in love with the beauty of these cards in a bookstore. I raised an eyebrow at first when I saw that they were populated by dragons and unicorns and other denizens of fairy tales, but this is not a reason to look down on these cards. When we read tarot, we tap into our subconscious mind for answers. Our subconscious minds are full of mythical beasts like unicorns. If they weren't galloping around in the collective unconscious, there wouldn't be tales about them going back to Biblical times. Plus, the familiarity we have with such animals from childhood helps us interpret them. When Sweikhardt says that dragons represent danger and temptation, we intuitively understand! When we see a castle on the horizon in a card, just visible through a mire of forest, we remember Sleeping Beauty's prince and his determination. Fairy tale images may seem childish on the surface, but they stir up deep currents within us. And when your subconscious is fully involved, you're often going to get an eerily accurate reading.

One touch I love in these cards, especially as a witch and a worshipper of the moon goddess in her phases, is that almost every card in the deck has a moon somewhere in the scene. "Positive" cards, those which indicate growth and joy, tend to have waxing moons on them. The Ten of Swords, Death, and other traditionally "negative" cards bear a waning crescent. Many Major Arcana and cards indicating major forces at work have a full moon illuminating the scene. And what's even more fun: When the cards are reversed, a waxing moon becomes a waning moon and vice versa, showing the reversal of the energy the card represents!

I love this deck. It's not for everyone. If you sneer at anything that smacks of your childhood dreams, this deck is not for you. If you want to tap into the power of those old dreams, give it a try.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the fantastical & young heart, March 25, 2000

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This review is from: Tarot of a Moon Garden Cards (Cards)

This deck is definately one to please the young at heart and lover of faeries, the moon and other mythical things. It's symbolism is very helpful when doing readings, and as lovely and beautiful as it is, it does have a serious approach where needed. Without being explicit or morbose. I wouldn't recomend this deck for those who bend towards the "Serious" type of decks. But certainly for those who love beautiful and fantastical art.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Visually appealing, fun to read, May 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Tarot of a Moon Garden Cards (Cards)

As a collector of dragonflies, I was delighted to discover this deck. The illustrations are lush and rich with fantasy portraits. The minor arcana are depicted as Staffs (wands) which are growing branches; Pentacles, which are drawn on glowing orbs; the Cups are golden chalices; and the Swords are my favorite... Dragonflies! There is an abundance of butterflies, unicorns, lush gardens, castles, fairies and general fantasy. Overall a feminine deck, it is delightful and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a "soft read."

This is my fourth deck, and I intend to use it in my business readings. (My others are Psy Cards, Flower Speaks, and Tarot Classic).