Product Description

Over a century ago, a young boy left Wales and journeyed to America, where he started a small press, now known as Llewellyn Publications. Llewellyn George's adventurous spirit and Welsh heritage embodies The Llewellyn Tarot, which also celebrates the publisher's enduring legacy.

From the creator of the popular Legend: The Arthurian Tarot Kit, this lavishly illustrated deck offers universal appeal (based on Rider-Waite) with a Welsh twist. A compelling story unfolds starring Rhiannon as The Empress, Bran the Blessed as The Emperor, The Wild Herdsman as The Horned God (the Devil), Gwydion as The Magician, Llew Llaw Gyffes as the Bringer of Light, and other figures from Welsh mythology. Watercolor imagery beckons us forth into a mystic world of ancient forests, sensuous seascapes, and wondrous waterfalls-gorgeous landscapes brimming with mystery, meaning, and magic. Also included is The Llewellyn Tarot Companion, which features an introduction to the craft and history of tarot, along with Welsh legends infused in this deck.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #161419 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

About the Author
Anna-Marie Ferguson, a Scorpio, was born November 10, 1966, in the heart of the New Forest, Hampshire, England. When she was ten years old her family emigrated to rural Alberta, Canada. Anna returned to England in 1982 to undergo training in graphic design. She eventually returned to Alberta where she continued a career in design, devoting her spare time to developing her illustrating skills, ably assisted by her three cats.

Anna's fascination with Celtic legends and the Tarot began when she was a child in England. The atmosphere of the New Forest was steeped in history, and faithful readings of the legends cultivated an appreciation of "the romantic" in Anna. Such formative influences have inspired Anna to keep this bygone age alive through her art.

Customer Reviews

Love It!
This set is Tarot really stunning. I've just begun dabbling in the occult and this is one of the first sets I've purchased, may not be best for beginners but the artwork is beautiful and inspiring.

ohboy-ohboy-ohboy
I have a LOT of Tarot deck/book sets. I've given lots away. This is a top of the list keeper. I kept her Legend Arthurian Tarot book and gave the cards away because they were so pale I had to use a magnifying glass to work with them, and that wasn't gonna happen! These, by the same lady, are gorgeous, full luciously colored and artistically captivating. Better still, they're so evocative that even while they adhere basically to the Rider/Waite (so anyone can use them who knows that foundational system), they invite new awareness from my subconscious, and the readings with them/plus book evoke from present situations something I might call "a bit more". This doesn't mean I lessen the value of other decks I use, only that I feel this one on a different, and very keen level. Very grateful that Amazon sent me the info asking if I'd be interested in this deck. Oh, you betcha!

A rich, deep tapestry of insight
The rich imagery of this deck by Anna-Marie Ferguson provides for striking insight into many situations and questions. I have owned these cards for about a year, with much success.

Bordered by soothing sage green (as are all the cards), the majors are each identified with a subject from Welsh mythology, who is portrayed on the card. The minors are fully illistrated with thoughtful renderings, which I always like to see. The (not quite reversible) backs are done in a rich, warm brown with gold diamonds and a red and gold compass in the center, featuring a winged dragon. As well, there's a beautiful, beaded, brocade draw-string bag included that's a nice addition to the package. (And the cards fan out really nice; silly, I know, but I like to do it and it's something any product by US Games won't do.)

The excellent "Tarot Companion" gives a solid grounding in Tarot, as well as providing the mythology behind each of the characters portrayed in the majors, and comments for each of the minors. This companion book gives, as well as the Celtic Cross, a spread previously unknown to me called the "Horseshoe Spread." Included in the deck are cards portraying two other new spreads called the "Red Dragon Spread, to overcome an obstacle," and "Llew's Spread, to illuminate a situation." I have found working with all three of these spreads to be insightful.

The Moon (Lake of the Maidens), The Universe (Cadair Idris), and the Eight of Cups especially speak to me. I am intrigued by the cool colors, full moons, indigo skies, and calm waters of these three cards. I'm sure you'll find cards within this deck that speak to you, too. This deck would be an excellent beginner's deck as it's grounded in the RWS tradition, but with the added depth provided by the Welsh mythology, it will provide insightful readings for the more experienced as well.