Tarot for the Great Outdoors

A brightly colored Rider style deck published by Mountaineers Books of Seattle, this is based on nature and pursuits related to and occurring therein. The book has explanations of the image and meanings for each card of the Major Arcana, as well as keywords and things to beware of, and brief explanations of the Minors. There are also three "cheat sheet" cards with keywords for the suits, number, and court cards, and the Celtic Cross spread. Card size: 2 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches Contains: 78 cards and instruction book in cardboard storage box Publishers Marketing: A Tarot deck that delves into the scenes and experiences from the natural world Major Arcana cards celebrate our national and scenic public lands Highlights outdoor recreation and nature activities Includes helpful "cheat sheets" for interpreting cards during a reading A centuries-old playing card system commonly used for divination, self-exploration, and to shed light on personal or universal issues, tarot is experiencing a surge in popularity. Lovers of the outdoors will delight in Tarot for the Great Outdoors, a fully functional tarot deck centered on favorite places and pastimes. Whether it’s a windsurfing Queen of Vessels; a Two of Stones that depicts friends selecting a camping spot; or Castleton Tower near Moab, known for its climbing routes, representing the Tower–this deck is packed with adventure. With a diverse range of people portrayed on the cards, everyone can feel like they belong in the outdoors, whether that’s sleeping beneath the stars at Joshua Tree National Park or watching a sunrise at Acadia National Park. The cards are accompanied by a conveniently sized booklet that explains how to do both simple and more complex readings, and what each card may mean, along with three "cheat-sheet" cards that offer quick refreshers on suit meanings and how to lay out the classic Celtic Cross.