Booklet reads as a small book. This deck was created in, and inspired by, the New Forest, in Hampshire, UK. And though that sounds like some post-WWII invention, it was actually created by Norman the Conquerer some 900 years ago. It's as steeped in English country lore as you can get. Currently, it comprises some 45,000 acres. Faces shown in this deck are the friends, neighbors and relations of the artist. She takes a traditional view of the Major Arcana. Here is what she write about the minor arcana: I have chosen fairies to represent the suit of Wands. Wands are a masculine suit. The fairies are primarily blonde, blue-eyed individuals. It is a suit of energy, in however manner it may manifest. This matches the character of fairies who love to get into mischief when they lack mental or physical stimulation. Water nymphs and fairies correspond with Cups. Water nymphs are sprites - beautiful young women who use their feminine ways to entrap men. It is a feminine suit. The charac
Forest Folklore Tarot Deck
Kessia Beverley-Smith (Author)
Published in 2004 by U S Games Systems
ISBN: 9781572814752
Edition language:
English