Tarot of Mermaids (Lo Scarabeo Series) (English and Spanish Edition) [Cards]

Lo Scarabeo (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lo Scarabeo Series | Publication Date: August 8, 2003

The Sirens, fascinating creatures of the Imagination, take their place on the stage of the Tarot. This contemporary deck evokes dreams and sensations through both their graceful beauty and the classical symbolism of the Tarot. Give in to the song and let these cards lead you through the depths of your subconscious to find the answers you seek.

 

Publisher's Review:

Did you know that when Persephone was kidnapped, the gods gave mermaids wings so they could go look for her? I didn’t. Did you know that in the fairy tales of northern Italy, "melusine" or "anguane" were ethereal feminine creatures with the tails of snakes who live in ponds and swamps? I didn’t. Clearly there is a lot I didn’t know about mermaid lore before studying this deck. So I began the journey full of anticipation.

The Tarot of Mermaids does a wonderful job of inviting us into the dark waters [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: 78 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (August 8, 2003)
• Language: English, Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0738704148
• ISBN-13: 978-0738704142
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 2.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #338,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new personal readings deck, November 9, 2006

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Cynthia Cooper "Cyn" (Somerville, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tarot of Mermaids (Lo Scarabeo Series) (English and Spanish Edition) (Cards)

There is a coolness and a lyric joy throughout this deck's imagery; the beautiful artwork encourages a restful, contemplative attitude that I find very appropriate for general-purpose readings. The imagery is highly positive without being cloyingly so (like the Hanson-Roberts) -- for instance, the Five of Wands shows a play-struggle instead of a brawl. This deck isn't for everyone -- its vocabulary is sufficiently idiosyncratic as to make it completely inappropriate for beginners, and virtually every card contains female nudity. Possibly more significantly, the quiet feminine energy of the art tends to occlude or downplay negative results and warnings; while I use this deck for daily readings, relationship issues, and magical research, for advice on interpersonal conflicts and finance I'd turn to a "tougher" deck.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased..., July 8, 2007

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Alexandra Tori (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tarot of Mermaids (Lo Scarabeo Series) (English and Spanish Edition) (Cards)

Very satisfied with the deck itself. It's not a cheap deck that you might think or worry about. Cards are very sturdy and the graphics are wonderful. Great detail and depth. Nothing missing and certainly a complete deck with all necessary cards.
Overall this is a great deck for someone looking to get into reading tarot cards.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!!, May 11, 2009

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This review is from: Tarot of Mermaids (Lo Scarabeo Series) (English and Spanish Edition) (Cards)

This deck is absolutely beautiful, mystical, and breathtaking. The scenes are just beautiful. Surprisingly enough, the devil card in this deck has been the most intense one I've ever seen (of decks I've used or gotten readings from, or even saw images of online.) I just adore the cards for the magician, the star, the hermit, the eight of swords, the three of cups, etc. I like how the color shifts for the suites, yet is subtly enough to not disrupt the deck. This is amazing for readings. If you enjoy mermaids or ocean scenery, or want a truly special deck, I highly recommend this one.