She created images for each of the seventyeight tarot cards you can get her deck that is the focus of this book, legend. I love the deck, which can certainly be used without the book the keeper of words as a reference. Legend the arthurian tarot full flip through youtube. Each of the tarot cards is associated with an event or person in the arthurian legends. Each card major arcana, pips and court cards, carries the traditional tarot. The arthurian tarot one of the most practical and useful tarot decks ever. The kit includes a newly designed layout sheet that opens the doorway to the. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. The arthurian tarot deck by caitlin and john matthews is a beautifully done deck with brightly colored images, emphasizing the green landscapes and forests of the lands that are home to the arthurian legends. Although no meaning for this card is given in the sets book or the decks booklet, i can as a result, legend. The arthurian tarot by annamarie ferguson 1997, cards.
Get download free ebooks pdf free download books online. This is a great deck if you love the mythology behind the legend. Arthurian tarotlegend the arthurian tarotllewellyn tarot. This appears to have been well reserched over many years. The legend of king arthur and camelot has become so popular over the ages that its archetypal characters and stories interact with the conscious and subconscious on the deepest levels. Speaking to us in a deep, intuitive way, the legend tarot expands the traditional interpretations of the cards and enriches your readings by drawing on the. I dont think ill ever forget the moment when i sat down on top of glastonbury tor, ripped open the. She uses this deck in the book so they cards are easy to find. This deck is based on the legend of king arthur and his round table. Speaking to us in a deep, intuitive way, the legend tarot expands the traditional interpretations of the cards and enriches your readings by drawing on the mythology of the arthurian world. The book hallowquest handbook is excellent in its take on the myth of camelot. I had been lusting after this deck for a bout a year when my boyfriend found it and bought it for me on a recent trip to glastonbury.
The deck comes with a booklet, the boxed set comes with a book and a layout. Being into late romanpost roman british studies, this deck was an easy like. Each card represents the arthurian counterpart to the tarots traditional figures, such as merlin as the magician, morgan le fay as the moon, mordred as the king of swords, and arthur as the. This deck book set is based on the arthurian legend. The rendering of the human figures is a little stiff, but not sentimental. Ferguson takes information from all of the sources on arthurian legend to give you a clearer and unbiased view of who these characters were.
Legend arthurian tarot card meanings annamarie ferguson. The arthurian tarot download free pdf books browse free books written by well knows authors. The exquisite watercolor pictures on each of the cards bring the tales of king arthur and the knights of the round table to life. Its a standard 78 card deck with no conceptual clashes with rider waite ideas. Legend the arthurian tarot and companion book a keeper of words box set. The tarot, a powerful spiritual and divinatory tool, also works with the subconscious and conscious minds. I would have loved it as a girl, for the mystical, ethereal, and romantic qualities of both the artwork and the writing. See more ideas about tarot, tarot decks and tarot cards. My go to book is tarot for a new generation by janina renee. The arthurian tarot with 78 fullcolor cards by anna. The paperback book the arthurian tarot that accompanies the deck succinctly describes the myth and legend behind the cards meanings.
Fully illustrated, the book explores the history, images and traditions of arthurian legend, including how they have changed through time. It was only natural that the two should be combined. The little white booklet gives meanings and a brief note of the mythology behind each card. Deck designer and artist annemarie ferguson has drawn on celtic legend, the histories of chroniclers, medieval romances and the holy grail quest. This deck is a great way to bring these stories to life. That deck has more depth, as far as artistry is concerned. The kit includes a newly designed layout sheet that opens the doorway to the higher knowledge. What legend did for arthur, the llewellyn tarot does for the welsh, as equivalent.
It is our strongest and most compelling myth, embodying the romantic ideals of chivalry, bravery and justice, the quest for goodness and truth, the tragedy and ecstasy of love and the unconquerable spirits victory over death. There is a separate companion book for this deck called a keeper of words. Deck aligning figures and stories from arthurian and camelot mythos with tarot archetypes. Each card represents the arthurian counterpart to the tarots traditional figures, such as merlin as the magician, morgan le fay as the moon, mordred as the king of swords, and arthur as the emperor. The arthurian tarot by annamarie ferguson is a boxed set featuring a magnificent, magical deck, a full book, and an exclusive layout sheet to bring life to all of your readings. This kit includes a 78card deck, a 276page book describing the myths and symbolism of the deck, and a specially designed layout sheet. This book offers more details about the stories, history, meanings and symbolic imagery of the cards. The beauty of these designs will thrill you with their depth and add new layers of meaning and interpretation to your tarot.
This is one of my ebay errors i thought i was bidding on both, but i didnt read the fine print. The cards feature beautiful watercolor images framed by celtic knotwork and seemingly drawn on a marble. The arthurian tarot is more than just a tarot deck. Speaking to us in a deep, intuitive way, the legend tarot expands the traditional interpretations of the cards and enriches your readings by drawing on the mythology of the arthurian.
The keeper of words is the companion book to legend the arthurian tarot annamarie ferguson. Each card illustrates a character or part of the legends of the arthurian myths. For those who have a zest for arthurian legend, definitely go for this deck. Legend the arthurian tarot deck the legend of king arthur and camelot has become so popular over the ages that its archetypal characters and stories interact with the conscious and subconscious on the deepest levels. By combining the two you will have a new perspective on the tarot and a. The arthurian tarot combines the structure and symbolism of the tarot with the legend of king arthur and other tales of the time. The arthurian tarot represents the ultimate in tarot design. Let the legends of king arthur expand your divination skillslegend kit.
This is a 78 card deck and it is structured after the rider waite system. The arthurian legend has fascinated the western world for over 1,000 years. The major arcana cards show key figures, objects and places in the arthurian story. I wish that i had gotten the book when i got the deck. Legend, the arthurian tarot by annamarie ferguson this is a super tarot set and is fast becoming one of my favorites. The only other set which is commonly used as a comparison is legend. The arthurian tarot by caitlin and john matthews is a republication of the former hallowquest tarot. The booklet describes the myth illustrated on the card. Rediscover the arthurian legend as artist and writer annamarie ferguson blends medieval myth with the wisdom of the tarot. The book is really awesome in that each card is fully described and comes with a pertaining arthurian story. The deck follows the traditional tarot structure of 22 major arcana cards and 56 minor arcana cards.
Like all theme decks, some knowledge of the underlying theme in this case the arthurian legend is useful in getting the most out of the deck. Legend by annamarie ferguson, 9781567182651, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Combined with the booklet, and even more so with the book that comes with the deck in the set, it is a complete introduction to the legend of arthur. The arthurian tarot with 78 fullcolor cards by annamarie ferguson. Keep in mind that the matthews background is rich in grail lore, celtic and druidic study, and shamanic practice. The traditional tarot card name, such as the seven of swords, appears at the top of the card, while the arthurian scene depicted in this case the sword in the stone appears at the bottom. A traditional tarot deck and symbolism together with each card major and minor arcana depicting corresponding archetypes and scenes from the legends, history, romances and grail. Speaking to us in a deep, intuitive way, the legend tarotexpands the traditional interpretations of the cards and enriches your readings by drawing on the. The arthurian tarot free books online download download pdf books free epub books free download. By combining the two you will have a new perspective on the tarot and a deeper understanding of the mythic symbolism of the tales of king arthur. One of my favourite decks has been legend the arthurian tarot. Now you can learn about the many forms of this legend with annamarie fergusons spectacular deck, legend. Expanding the scope of the tarot, the book demonstrates how the cards can be used for storytelling and recreating the mythological drama of the arthurian cycle, giving fresh impetus to all who study the. Each image is a scene or character from the arthurian myths.
Use our free tarot reading application to forecast your future and receive insight. The major arcana maintain their traditional names with the exception of card xv. The arthurian tarot by ferguson, annamarie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Steeped in the sheer unequalled magic of the legends, history and traditions of arthurian britain, these exceptional cards capture in 78 frames all the wonder and beauty of king arthurs realm. The labyrinth, by the way, is similar to the one on the floor of chartres cathedral in france. The book is based upon fergusons amazing seventyeight watercolor legend illustrations all are reproduced here in blackandwhite. In a keeper of words, annamarie ferguson actually brings something old to the cards.
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