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Donaldson’s discussion of the cards wends through Tolkien’s works, traditional tarot interpretations, astrological associations, and original spreads and meditations. The subdued earth tone colours and the antiqued wood grain design of the cards is very Middle Earth. Packaged in a collectable gift box, it’s perfect for The Lord of the Rings fans and tarot enthusiasts alike!
As far as I know there are two sets available and several translations (including Dutch), just the deck with a very simple booklet and a set including a very complete book and a spread-poster. COMPLETE YOUR THE LORD OF THE RINGS™ COLLECTION: The Lord of the Rings™ Tarot Deck and Guide joins The Lord of the Rings™ : The Definitive Movie Posters and The Lord of the Rings™ : Hardcover Ruled Journal in Insight Editions’ fan-favorite library of The Lord of the Rings™ books.The Lord of the Rings Tarot is a book describing a Tarot deck and a card game based on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Let Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, and other beloved inhabitants of Middle- earth guide your tarot practice with this epic tarot deck and guide, inspired by the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels. Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive.
The first thing to say about this pack is that it was clearly a collaborative effort involving many different contributors, notably Terry Donaldson who developed the idea and Peter Pracownik who created the artwork. Making all cards and their meaning easily accessible for the Tolkien fans, as well as a reasonably accessible for non-Tolkien enthusiasts.Etsy assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, labelling, or content of sellers' listings and products.
In the card game rules, the four symbols in the upper right-hand corner of each card (Free Peoples, Dark Forces, Neutral, and One Ring) have considerable significance.I have yet to try this game though, somehow I feel playing games with the cards diminishes the “mystical” value. Comprising both major and minor arcana, the deck also comes with a helpful guide explaining the meaning of each card as well as a few simple spreads for easy readings. Casey Gilly has been included in anthologies like the Eisner Award-winning Femme Magnifique, You Died, and Hey, Amateur, as well as Star Wars Adventures. Tolkien’s epic tales illustrate how friendship, love, and loyalty among friends overcome evil forces and hardships. The Lord of the Rings Tarot, by tarot and folklore expert Terry Donaldson, skillfully weaves Middle-earth and all its characters and fanciful places into a tarot system that will delight both Tolkien fans and tarot aficionados.
Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. HELPFUL GUIDE: Learn the basics of tarot with the included bonus guide, with handy explanations behind the meaning of each card as well as a few simple spreads for easy readings.The book is illustrated in black and white but includes pictures of every card, including pips and an explanation of at least one page, even several pages per card for the major cards, again linking to the Tolkien mythos. Tarot, psychic, or other divination readings must include a tangible good, such as photos of the tarot spread, audio/video of a reading, or text of the reading. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience. COLLECTIBLE GIFT BOX: The Lord of the Rings Tarot Deck and Guide comes packaged in a handsome, collectible gift box.