Smith-Waite Centennial edition Tarot deck review

The Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot

Tarot has been with us long enough that there are many editions of the more traditional decks.  If you have not cared for the more garish colors of the Rider deck, you may find that you really enjoy this centennial edition of the Smith-Waite deck.  The art is more muted in tone.

The Standing Stone

The Standing Stone

Objectivity, fairness

trust your decision, balance, honor, reward, verdict, harmony, natural law

Green Witch Tarot by Ann Moura

Eight of Crystals

Eight of Crystals

Dedication & Progress

effort, confidence, adaptability, craftsmanship, strength

Spiritsong Tarot by Paulina Cassidy

Deviant Moon Tarot deck review

Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza

I’m reviewing the borderless edition.  I absolutely adore this quirky deck ~ the creator has captured the essence of the traditional meanings in each card.  The images have a feeling of being in motion rather than a static painting on a page.

This deck comes with a little guide book.  Each card is described and then given both upright and reversed meanings.  In the back there is the Lunatic Spread:

The Deviant Moon shines its influence across the land, affecting one’s mind, dreams, and destiny with her silvery glow. The Lunatic Spread mimics the shape of the full moon, and derives energy from its circular pattern.

If you are looking for a deck for this spooky season, the autumnal moments, that liminal space between Samhain and Yule, you may really find it worthwhile to work with this deck.

Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza