About this item
- The Tarot of the Old Path draws on a number of cultural outlooks and is intended for Pagan Tarot readers. Well known
- Wiccans, the Farrars and Margot Adler, also assisted the creators.
Specifications
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Name
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Tarot of the Old Path
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Creators
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Howard Rodway,
Sylvia Gainsford
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Publisher
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AGM-Urania 1990
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Deck Type
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Tarot Deck
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Cards
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78
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Major Arcana
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22
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Minor Arcana
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56
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Deck Tradition
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Mixed
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Minor Arcana Style
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Unique Scenes With Suit Symbols
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Court Cards
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Page, Knight, Queen, King
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The Fool
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is 0
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Strength
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is 8
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Justice
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is 11
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Card Size
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2.76 x 4.72 in. = 7.00cm x 12.00cm
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Card Language
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English
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Card Back
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Reversible
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Reviews
s, and felt that this deck could bring me peace and a deeper understanding of my spiritual path.
Physically, although the deck is about 10 years old, it is still like new. Each Major Arcana card has some silver material incorporated into the picture, usually on a character's eyes, that shines dully when light reflects off of it. It gives the deck an even more mystical and magickal feeling. The back of the cards feature a beautiful green vine, swirling gracefully into a figure-8, or Infinity sign. The cards are about standard sized, and sleek for easy shuffling.
Both a paperback book and small booklet accompany this deck. The book contains the short biographies of the eight Wiccans consulted in the creation of this deck along with the interpretations of the cards and a few spreads, while the booklet has only the card interpretations.
The only dispute I have with this deck is that some of the Major Arcana names have neem changed from traditional Tarot names. For example, Death is now called
The Close, and The Moon is known as Illusion. It is explained in the book that these changes are meant to more accurately portray the meaning ofthe card, but it can be initially confusing for anyone already familiar with the traditional Tarot names.
Any Wiccan looking for a connection to their roots and an insight into their faith will love this deck. I recommend it highly.
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