The RainShadow Tarot
The creative talent in the tarot/divination community continues to impress and thrive - challenging us to not only find decks that follow certain systems or structures that we’re familiar with, but to be brave enough to broaden our acceptance of differences in interpretation, art and aesthetic. When I first saw the RainShadow tarot, every card was a curiosity - I just didn’t know what I was going to get - card to card. And yet, everything connects and fits like a great deck does. It was a deck that I wasn’t sure I would ‘normally’ be drawn to, but I found myself looking at it more and more. I love decks like this - challenging the things that we think we like, but pushing us to accept more.
The RainShadow Tarot is a joy to use - its a bit like a book that describes the environment and landscape - the colours, the concepts. It feels detailed, deep - something you need to stop and study for a while. It makes me laugh that I didn’t actually notice the edges of the cards for a long time because I was so focused on the art on the cards (they’re a subtle silver) - now I notice them every time. Shuffling is satisfying and easy with the card stock. And the little guidebook is brilliant - with interpretations that are easy to use and absorb but seem to try to provide a little more than the standard interpretations. Food for thought with every card.
I could go on and on, but seriously, this is a deck that has surprised me and drawn me in unexpectedly - like the other decks by Claire (Illuminated Earth Oracle and Faceted Garden Oracle). A deck that any reader would be proud to have in their collection.
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Information from Claire Mack’s website:
https://www.clairemack.com/product/rainshadow-tarot
The RainShadow Tarot has its foundation in the Rider Waite Smith tradition, blending familiar themes with new visual symbolism and exploration of the psyche. The artwork is a combination of hand-cut collage and painting, intuitively assembled to evoke the spirit of the card it represents.
The deck comes with a 56-page guidebook that offers a distinctive perspective on each card. Co-written with tarot healer and artist Autumn Hesse, it offers select keywords and concepts that are easy for the beginner, as well as meaningful for the experienced reader. There are no reverse meanings in this guidebook.
The RainShadow Tarot has 78 cards printed on 350 gsm cardstock with a matte laminated finish which is soft and smooth.
There are 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards in suits of Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.
The cards measure 4.75 x 2.75 inches with rounded corners and matte silver edges.
The deck comes in a sturdy two-piece box with gold and silver foil on the lid.
The creative talent in the tarot/divination community continues to impress and thrive - challenging us to not only find decks that follow certain systems or structures that we’re familiar with, but to be brave enough to broaden our acceptance of differences in interpretation, art and aesthetic. When I first saw the RainShadow tarot, every card was a curiosity - I just didn’t know what I was going to get - card to card. And yet, everything connects and fits like a great deck does. It was a deck that I wasn’t sure I would ‘normally’ be drawn to, but I found myself looking at it more and more. I love decks like this - challenging the things that we think we like, but pushing us to accept more.
The RainShadow Tarot is a joy to use - its a bit like a book that describes the environment and landscape - the colours, the concepts. It feels detailed, deep - something you need to stop and study for a while. It makes me laugh that I didn’t actually notice the edges of the cards for a long time because I was so focused on the art on the cards (they’re a subtle silver) - now I notice them every time. Shuffling is satisfying and easy with the card stock. And the little guidebook is brilliant - with interpretations that are easy to use and absorb but seem to try to provide a little more than the standard interpretations. Food for thought with every card.
I could go on and on, but seriously, this is a deck that has surprised me and drawn me in unexpectedly - like the other decks by Claire (Illuminated Earth Oracle and Faceted Garden Oracle). A deck that any reader would be proud to have in their collection.
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Information from Claire Mack’s website:
https://www.clairemack.com/product/rainshadow-tarot
The RainShadow Tarot has its foundation in the Rider Waite Smith tradition, blending familiar themes with new visual symbolism and exploration of the psyche. The artwork is a combination of hand-cut collage and painting, intuitively assembled to evoke the spirit of the card it represents.
The deck comes with a 56-page guidebook that offers a distinctive perspective on each card. Co-written with tarot healer and artist Autumn Hesse, it offers select keywords and concepts that are easy for the beginner, as well as meaningful for the experienced reader. There are no reverse meanings in this guidebook.
The RainShadow Tarot has 78 cards printed on 350 gsm cardstock with a matte laminated finish which is soft and smooth.
There are 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards in suits of Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.
The cards measure 4.75 x 2.75 inches with rounded corners and matte silver edges.
The deck comes in a sturdy two-piece box with gold and silver foil on the lid.
The creative talent in the tarot/divination community continues to impress and thrive - challenging us to not only find decks that follow certain systems or structures that we’re familiar with, but to be brave enough to broaden our acceptance of differences in interpretation, art and aesthetic. When I first saw the RainShadow tarot, every card was a curiosity - I just didn’t know what I was going to get - card to card. And yet, everything connects and fits like a great deck does. It was a deck that I wasn’t sure I would ‘normally’ be drawn to, but I found myself looking at it more and more. I love decks like this - challenging the things that we think we like, but pushing us to accept more.
The RainShadow Tarot is a joy to use - its a bit like a book that describes the environment and landscape - the colours, the concepts. It feels detailed, deep - something you need to stop and study for a while. It makes me laugh that I didn’t actually notice the edges of the cards for a long time because I was so focused on the art on the cards (they’re a subtle silver) - now I notice them every time. Shuffling is satisfying and easy with the card stock. And the little guidebook is brilliant - with interpretations that are easy to use and absorb but seem to try to provide a little more than the standard interpretations. Food for thought with every card.
I could go on and on, but seriously, this is a deck that has surprised me and drawn me in unexpectedly - like the other decks by Claire (Illuminated Earth Oracle and Faceted Garden Oracle). A deck that any reader would be proud to have in their collection.
_____
Information from Claire Mack’s website:
https://www.clairemack.com/product/rainshadow-tarot
The RainShadow Tarot has its foundation in the Rider Waite Smith tradition, blending familiar themes with new visual symbolism and exploration of the psyche. The artwork is a combination of hand-cut collage and painting, intuitively assembled to evoke the spirit of the card it represents.
The deck comes with a 56-page guidebook that offers a distinctive perspective on each card. Co-written with tarot healer and artist Autumn Hesse, it offers select keywords and concepts that are easy for the beginner, as well as meaningful for the experienced reader. There are no reverse meanings in this guidebook.
The RainShadow Tarot has 78 cards printed on 350 gsm cardstock with a matte laminated finish which is soft and smooth.
There are 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards in suits of Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.
The cards measure 4.75 x 2.75 inches with rounded corners and matte silver edges.
The deck comes in a sturdy two-piece box with gold and silver foil on the lid.
