Legend: The Arthurian Tarot Cards and Book [BOX SET] (Cards)

by Anna-Marie Ferguson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
A deck of impeccable beauty....the Artists' eye for capturing the spirit of a "legend" while maintaining tarot symbolism is impressive -- Abracadabra Sept 1995

Ms. Ferguson has thoroughly researched both the Taro and the Arthurian legends...kept my attention read cover to cover -- Lexinton SciFi Fantasy Association

You can tell this is inspired work, and I'm not even an Arthurian legend fan! Lush, deep images. Highly recommended. -- SageWoman 1995

Product Description
Gallery artist and writer Anna-Marie Ferguson has paired the ancient divinatory system of the tarot with the Arthurian myth to create Legend: The Arthurian Tarot. The exquisitely beautiful watercolor paintings of this tarot deck illustrate characters, places and tales from the legends that blend traditional tarot symbolism with the Pagan and Christian symbolism that are equally significant elements of this myth.

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Product Details

• Cards: 276 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; Paperback/Cards edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567182674
• ISBN-13: 978-1567182675
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 2.2 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,247 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Dramtic, Inspiring!, August 5, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

I have been reading Tarot for 19 years. During those years I have used many decks but all achieve the same result - divination, suggestions for bettering our lives, defining our goals and ultimately defining our place in this cosmos. I have been using the Robin Wood Deck (also found at Amazon.com). This deck really is perfect for me but I wanted more of a challenge in interpreting the Minor Arcana. I studied the Arthurian cards and found a "je ne sais quoi" when I tried to read them. Something called to me from the depths of the depictions on the cards, it was an almost physical sensation that drew me to them.

The cards are studded with legend regarding Arthur, his knights and their battles. I switched to this deck recently and am currently studying them in depth. New readers will be overcome by their beauty, practiced readers will find not only charm but symbolism that will spark new and creative thoughts for them.

The book "Keeper of the Wor! ds" is not only a book which meticulously explains the symbolism of each card but a story book as well. I would bring the book to bed with me at night; and then, curled in my nice big bed I would read about the deeds, dreams, visions and ultimately the everlasting legend that this time period brings to us.

I can honestly recommend this book to everyone. Enjoy and be prepared to be fascinated!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every cent and more., April 16, 2004

By	Mel (BKLYN, NY) - See all my reviews

I bought this deck as my first, when I was 14. Eight years and seven decks later, I still hold it close to my heart. The cards have so much emotion and symbolism in them, you can't help but get an idea of what each card means. The watercolors are amazing, in my opinion. Some people didn't like the skin color, I guess it depends on preference. The deck also comes with the most gorgeous layout sheet I've seen thus far. Purple sheet with a great tree and sleeping dragons, symbolic of Pendragon. The book is really awesome in that each card is fully described and comes with a pertaining Arthurian story. Ferguson takes information from all of the sources on Arthurian legend to give you a clearer and unbiased view of who these characters were. For those who have a zest for Arthurian legend, definitely go for this deck. If you love Mists of Avalon, you'll love this. Only thing that bugs me is that the cards chip pretty fast. Then again, cards chip fast with me in general.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best decks I've used, April 11, 1997

By A Customer

I have been reading Tarot for two years now, beginning with the standard Rider-Waite deck...over the years I have collected many tarot decks in a search to find the deck I worked best with...Legend is it.

The artwork is exquisite, beautifully detailed watercolors that immediately capture the attention of the viewer.

To help the inexperienced reader, the book "Keeper of Words" is included in the deck, a well written, thoroughly researched guide to reading Legend. In addition to black and white reproductions of each card accompanying a explanation of its meaning, there is also a short history of each character depicted on the cards.

I liked the way each card was dedicated to a different and fitting character in the Legend of King Arthur. I found the deck easy to work with and pleasant to look at. I even like just taking out the guide and reading it. The book explains everything so well and it's also very informative as to Arthurian History. I gave the deck a 10.