Elemental Tarot Deck & Book by Caroline Smith OOP 2001 Start Price USD 49.95 Current Price USD 49.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Friday, December 19, 2008 Location Emporia, KS See more about 'Elemental Tarot Deck & Book by Caroline Smith OOP 2001' Description  eponaj Store   THE ELEMENTAL TAROT DECK AND BOOK BY CAROLINE SMITH AND JOHN ASTROP     THIS IS THE BOOK AND 78 CARD DECK WHICH IS NOW OUT OF PRINT. THIS IS THE FIRST ST. MARTIN'S (AND ONLY) EDITION OF THIS SET. IT HAS BEEN OPENED AND THE BOX IS MISSING BUT THE  DECK IS IN MINT CONDITION, AND THE BOOK HAS SOME SHELF WEAR, BUT IS IN OTHERWISE VERY GOOD CONDITION. CARDS WILL COME IN A RED VELVEETEN BAG FOR SAFE KEEPING. Paperback Publisher: Simon & Schuster (1999) ISBN-10: 0731809394 The Elemental Tarot fits a system of astrological combinations to the 78 cards of the Tarot, so knowledge of astrology would be helpful when reading with this deck. Creator(s): Caroline Smith Type: Tarot Deck   Number of Cards: 78    Major Arcana: 22    Minor Arcana: 56 Card Size: 3.50 x 5.17 inches = 8.89cm x 13.14cm Publisher: Published by St Martins Press 2001 Deck Tradition: Astrological Minor Arcana Style: Unique Scenes Without Suit Symbols Suits: Water, Earth, Air, Fire Court Cards: Daughter, Son, Mother, FatherThe Fool is 0   Strength is 8   Justice is 11 Deck Themes: Astrological Other Decks by Creator(s): Moon Oracle, Mystic Meg Tarot, Oracle of the Radiant Sun, Runic Tarot by Caroline Smith. Card Back: Unknown Languages: English Review by Cathi Bitzer   The Elemental Tarot is so named for its use of the four elements, earth, air, fire, water, and then the fifth, holistic Universe element represented by the Major Arcana. For the Minor Arcana, the element earth refers to pentacles, air to swords, fire to wands, and water to cups. The symbols for the elements are at the very bottom of every card. The holistic Element for the Major Arcana is represented by an oval, Water by a half moon turned on its side to take the form of a cup or bowl, Earth by a square, Air by a circle and Fire by a triangle. The cards are also color coded according to each element. The deck itself is unusual in several ways. Ms. Smith for example includes symbolic references as reminders of each card’s meaning. For the Major Arcana, the name and number of each card appears at the top, with an associated key word at the bottom. On the sides, there are two lines in fairly poetic language, which also relate to the meaning of each card. Some of these are quite cryptic, and a creative mind would most thrive on deciphering them. Another interesting thing about the Major Arcana is the fact that, while some retain their traditional titles, such as The Sun, The Star and The Fool, others have been renamed to more clearly, according to their creator, suggest their meaning. Instead of the Magician, for example, Card no. 1 is called the Trickster, Card 5 is the Pope instead of High Priest, and Card 21 Aeon instead of the World. These “new” names appear to be more in connection with the modern world and current values, although this is a matter of opinion. Ms. Smith has replaced some archaic terms with more modern ones. The Minor Arcana are equally interesting. Each card features astrological and mythical Egyptian symbols in the right and left margins. At the top of the card is a word suggesting the meaning of the particular card, while an associated god or goddess name appears at the bottom. The Court cards are renamed to Daughter (page), Son (knight), Mother (Queen), and Father (King) of each suite. This suggests a family rather than the royal relationship of the traditional Tarot. In general, the artwork of these cards is very abstract, but also in some cases very graphic, especially the Lovers (or Choice, as Ms. Smith names it). I would therefore not recommend it for very young Tarot users or for the “sensitive” viewer who is easily upset by graphic nudity. Nevertheless, the cards are beautifully illustrated: devotees of abstract art are most likely to find the images appealing. One of the drawbacks of this deck could be the many interpretive elements on each card. This, while intended to clarify, could lead to confusion. Together with the fact that the card titles have changed, such potential confusion makes the deck unsuitable for beginners. I would however highly recommend it to art lovers and the more adventurous Tarot user. The cards are very colorful, and each is striking in its own way.       Shipping & Handling Charges: USPS First Class or Priority Mail Insurance is required for your protection against loss or damage.   Seller Policy: You may pay with your credit card or checking account through Paypal. Payment must be received within 7 days of the first auction. 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