About this item
- The Buckland Romani Tarot is based around English gypsies and has expressive and beautiful artwork. The cards are
- borderless, and give the feeling that you could step into the picture. It isn't a standard Rider-Waite type deck; among
- other things, suits have been renamed to Koshes, Koros, Bolers and Chivs, (Staves, Cups, Wheels and Knives), and the
- Magician is shown as a woman. Previously out of print, it's available again from alde Press.
Specifications
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Name
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Buckland Romani Tarot
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Creators
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Lissanne Lake,
Raymond Buckland
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Publisher
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Llewellyn 2001
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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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Rider-Waite-Smith
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Minor Arcana Style
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Unique Scenes With Suit Symbols
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Suits
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Koros (Cups), Chivs (Swords), Koshes (Wands) and Bolers (Pentacles)
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Court Cards
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Page, Knight, Queen, King
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Major Titles
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Untitled but numbered
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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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2.75 x 4.63 in. = 6.99cm x 11.75cm
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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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Back Design
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Red wagon wheel against four color blocks, turquoise and green
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Reviews
These cards talked to me so easily, brought me into contact with my father, helped me travel further down my road. These are the first cards I have used where the reverse position feels important and has real meaning. These cards have a life of their own, they talk to my soul - as I do a reading, they are me.
These cards are well presented. The accompanying book is comprehensive and easy to read. The illustrations are of the highest standard.
By reading the book and using the cards one will learn about the British Romani Culture, but not too much. Hopefully the cards will talk to your heart your soul, as they do to mine. I am sure that if one uses these cards often then one will want to find out more about the culture as well. Romani culture worldwide spreads from Rajistan (India) in the east to Wales in the west and from Scotland and the Baltic in the north to the Sahara in the south. If you are looking for a tarot with a difference then this may be the one to explore. It has become my pack of choice and I hope it will become the pack of choice for others.
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