Tarot of the Old Path

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Card Deck Review: Tarot of the Old Path. Artwork by Sylvia Gainsford. Authored by Howard Rodway. 78 cards and instruction booklet in pack. Published by AGM Urania. £20 

A Handbook of Female Wisdom! The deck is designed for witches, initiates of Wicca and the Craft, also known as the Old Religion or Old Path. The detail of intricate designs, plant and animal artwork is excellent with plenty of action. Some of the major arcana cards have been given different titles, such as Mastery, The Wise One, The Lone Man, The Close, The Guide,Temptation, Illusion, and Karma. 

Sylvia Gainsford is a member of the Fellowship of Isis and the card images contain many leaves of plants. A coven of eight consultants contributed to the card descriptions, meanings, verse and symbols, and gave advice on astrological and elemental correspondences. A 10 card Celtic Cross spread is suggested. It is an attractive deck of cards. Not for a beginner because the booklet carries a few words leaving the insight with the reader to gain inspiration from the cards rather than the booklet.




I have chosen the card titled Mastery as a sample. 
This card is traditionally VII, The Chariot. Kim Tracey contributed to this card. The insert carries 
the meaning as Quarrel, overcoming obstacles, travel, conquest, victory, greatness is within reach, when mental and physical powers are kept in balance, controlling the direction of life.
My reading is that here the four horses representing the elements of fire, water, earth and air, our passion, emotion, physicality and intellect are being ridden by the crowned charioteer, representing our motivation and purpose.

The card sizes are approx 7cm x 12cm and fit comfortably in a female hand. 

Recommended by Reviewer: Wendy Stokes  https://wendystokes.co.uk