Some of the meanings are not what I would call traditional but none of them went too far astray of the area of meaning. When I consulted the LWB, I was greeted by the Kappa who is a Japanese creature. I didn’t know the creature but its turtle-like back, slightly cantankerous look set in a swamp captured a contentious 5 of Swords for me. Hunt’s rendition of the Five of Swords had me laughing outloud. There’s humor abounding in this deck as well. This makes this a great gift deck for someone who wants to learn more about the Tarot who also has a love for all things mystical and magical. Two cards are quick reference cards–one for the Major Arcana and one for the Minor. Physically this deck is standard US Games fare which is to say it is a sturdy deck that you won’t have to worry about falling apart at first shuffly. The images flowed from my pencil and brush, responding to my own need to depict these magnificent, mysterious creatures that continue to captivate our senses and imagination.” “These beings are fixtures in our psyches, evoking a sense of wonder with the ability to serve as archetypal references for our own life journeys. On the Fantastical Creatures Tarot website, Lisa (who holds a tabby who must have been the model for the Magician) says of painting this lovely watercolor deck:
She is well known in the Tarot world for good reason. She has a way of imbuing her art with intricate images that demand your attention. Hunt’s artwork has long been a favorite of mine. From the obvious power of the Winged Lion standing as the Sun to the delicate fairy who sit by the Ace of Cups, these cards are mesmerizing. Includes 72-page booklet and Quick Reference Guide to the Cards for both the Major and Minor Arcana.Īnother creation from a solid tarot team is the Fantastical Creatures Tarot. From Fantastical Creatures Tarot Introduction By tapping into these astral sources, we can use the ancient images in divination to gain a clearer picture of what is causing life-problems and what we can do about it.” When approached in the proper ways, these powers can help us. It is possible, however, to relearn the ancient art of communication with fantastic creatures. Today, most people have lost touch with these ancient sources and most no longer believe in them. They followed certain traditions that allowed them to tap into this source of power, using it in their spiritual and magickal rituals. The priests, magicians, and shamans understood that contact would not be on the Earth plane, but on the astral level. “Most ancient cultures believed that it was possible to make contact with these mystical creatures. Lisa Hunt’s luminous artwork shows us glimpses of the mystical beings that inhabit our imagination, and reveals the lessons they can teach us. Of course, I must mention the Nine of Cups, the Native American Mother Goddess, who is shown on a tortoise, symbolizing the Earth.From the worlds of mythology, folklore and legend, Fantastical Creatures Tarot brings to life a colorful menagerie of mystical beings. The Two of Cups shows my longtime favorite, mer-people. The Ace of Cups is represented by two lovely childlike fairies.
Lastly, the suit of Cups marches out some of my favorite fantasy creatures.
If you can get him to knock the water off his head, you can get him to reveal healing and bone setting secrets, as he then loses his powers. This deck introduced me to the very intriguing kappa of Japan, a tricky water dweller that wears a tortoise shell and whose exposed body parts are covered with fish scales. I particularly love the Griffin as the Nine of Wands, which neutralizes any negative cards in the layout and enhances any positive ones, as per the instructions in the booklet. Gratefully, this deck taught me about the tenga of the Shintu oriental religion (Five of Wands), and also about the female Valkyries (Seven of Wands). Examining the Lower Arcana was a delightful job, and it's difficult to choose only a few to highlight.
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