Tarot Deck of Heroes

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Card Deck Review: Tarot Deck of Heroes by Richard ShadowFox Boxed set of 78 cards and booklet published by Schiffer Publishing RRP £22.99 US $24.99

All that is needed is you, your question, such as “What obstacles might I find on my path”, and the cards. We are invited to shuffle the cards, place the deck face down and turn over the top card for a one card reading. Other spreads suggested are a 3 Card, a Celtic Cross of 10 Cards, and a Personality of 6 Cards. 

The card images are digitally produced and I would like to have seen them but the reproduction is far too dark and the artwork is obscured by impenetrable blackness! The video shows a preferable deck where the images can be seen. I don't think it would be unfair to say that the same muscle bound, bare chested man has been used for more than one photo. For this reason, I am not recommending these cards. Though the book text is 50-100 words of upright and for reversed cards, it is not that enlightening and has sometimes left me considerably confused as to its meaning. Though the deck is described as ‘romantic’, I couldn’t find the romance!

Sample reading: King of Cups

 

Upright: The keeper of the philosophy ‘life is good’, and they are more than happy to share. The more the merrier! As the Queen of Cups represents the broad sweeping cure for various degrees of negative emotional affliction, the King is the vaccine for those feelings. The embracing and appreciation of things of artistic value, or what one might choose to describe as society’s cultural offerings, is a common reference associated with this card. It can also be used in describing a calm demeanour or positive attitude in reference to either one’s current state or general personality.

Reversed: Here is the negative side of emotions, either as an impending and or temporary state, or as an overall life perspective. This situation can run from a simple disappointment up to a life of hypochondria or paranoia. It can potentially have outward aspects of damage, but the most common element is self-inflicted wounds, whether they are real, perceived, or living in constant anticipation of them. 

Review by Wendy Stokes https://Wendystokes.co.uk