Tarot of the Divine: A Deck and Guidebook Inspired by Deities, Folklore, and Fairy Tales from Around the World: Tarot Cards Cards – Illustrated, September 1, 2020

The media could not be loaded. As someone who’s been working with tarot for years, Tarot of the Divine quickly became one of my all-time favorite decks. The artwork is absolutely breathtaking—each card feels like a tiny, sacred portal into a different world. I love how the deck draws from global folklore and mythology; it not only honors cultural diversity, but also adds such rich depth and meaning to every reading.The card stock is great quality—smooth, easy to shuffle, and durable. The guidebook is clear and informative, with just enough detail to inspire without overwhelming. I find myself pulling this deck constantly, both for personal reflection and readings for others. It’s intuitive, powerful, and honestly, just so beautiful to hold in your hands.If you’re looking for a deck that feels both mystical and deeply rooted in the stories of our ancestors, Tarot of the Divine is pure magic. I truly LOVE this deck and can’t recommend it enough!

The cards are great for small hands, beautifully drawn, and they feel heavy and good. Each card depicts a story from a different world culture. It makes me want to read all of the stories, and I will!This would be wonderful for literary minded people, younger readers, people studying comparative mythology, or just anyone who enjoys vivid artwork and timeless stories.The back of the deck is gorgeous.

This deck is stunningly beautiful. The artwork is gorgeous and the card stock quality is top notch. The cards are thick and the coating feels nice in the hand. I was excited at the myths/gods/folkloric figures I recognized and I'm stoked to learn about the ones I didn't. The deck is a great and diverse representation of so many cultures, I'm really excited to start using it.

I bought this deck because I kept seeing the beautiful illustrations online. I don’t really relate to traditional Tarot artwork and miss parts of the symbolism because they’re so busy and uninviting.The book that comes with the set has the illustrations and a brief summary of the fairy tale. I like the offered interpretations of the cards, too. They are to the point and accurate. I purchased Yoshi Yoshitani’s companion book, Beneath the Moon, which I highly recommend as an adjunct. I wanted to know more about the fairy tales, because they so beautifully illustrate the meanings of each card. But it’s a perfectly fine deck without it.I have a couple of other decks, and I’m unable to properly shuffle them because I have small hands and the cards are so stiff. In this deck, the cards are the same large format but are flexible enough for me to easily shuffle. They are plenty sturdy. Do I love the shiny, textured finish on them? I don’t. But the magic of this deck is the artwork, which is superb, the meanings presented, and the stories, which help me remember the cards better than anything else I’ve used.

Firstly, I'd like to say I'm more of a tarot collector than an active practitioner (given inexperience) so please read with a lil grain of salt in mind.With that out of the way, I am in love love with this deck.Superficially, the art is astounding and colorful with vibrant depictions of a number of ethnic groups and cultures. There is no shying away from the richness of skin color and portrayal of clothes and fabrics associated with each individual group. I'm not 100% sure about how accurate the depictions are, but the inclusivity is 110% better than most mainstream, white-washed decks that one would typically find. Also, the cards (and stories associated) are LGBTQ inclusive for those looking for a little bit of that.I adore the finish of the cards because I simply have a hard time shuffling cards without a little grip (I have butter fingers). I also really like the linen texture to the cards, giving it a more multi-sense experience for me as a tactile person.For me personally, I already knew more than half of the folktales/myths/lore associated with each card, as well as simply knowing about the Raider-Waite deck in general. HOWEVER, the combination of the two makes it so much simpler for me to get a read off of. Initially, some of the associations were a little off to me, but if you really understand the point of the stories associated, it can make for a much deeper connection to the meaning of the card as a whole. But also, the whole thing is up to your interpretation--so really, it's whatever you like.That being said, it is really helpful to actually know the stories. The book associated with the cards is helpful, but unfortunately still very surface level--and it doesn't break down some cultural aspects that are tied to the stories. If you don't have a deep understanding or emotional tie for some things/concepts that aren't translated well between East vs. West, it can be confusing/feel like a wrong match. You might have to do some extra research. If you're looking for a "quick-and-easy" pretty deck that you can simply read like any other standard RWD, I don't think this is the one.If you ARE someone who appreciates lore and exploration of culture to a deeper depth of understanding and don't mind researching and looking up the information and ties to each individual culture, then I think this deck is a beautiful, multi-learning experience. Tying the stories to the cards and back really helped me learn more about both and I find that to be such a wonderful way to strengthen my appreciation and curiosity for both.TL;DR If you're a myth nerd and love tarot, you'll probably like it. If you want a sleek aesthetic deck, just be ready to do some research or you may not enjoy.

Such beautiful cards and meanings behind all the cards. The art and materials the creator used are just so good. The booklet that is provided is how I learned tarot, I wouldn't say it's the best starter booklet but it dies more than fine!!