Tarot of the Mermaids

Stunning artwork, inspirational cards

.........Where the ocean laps the earth, there live the mermaids. Homer sang of the beauty of these Spirits, and the danger that their transcendent beauty held for the sheer folly of man. The artist Mauro de Luca, inspired by the traditional concept of Tarots, has created a seductive and clear deck, easily read by all.........

If you love water, the sea, mermaids or just beautiful imagery, these cards are ideal for you.

Water signs are likely to have a special affinity with these cards, but anyone can use and enjoy them.  The Tarot of the Mermaids is painted in greens, blues, pinks and traditionally feminine colours, and has a very watery, undersea feeling. The delicate artwork and partial nudity of some of the mermaids makes this a sensual and emotive deck.

Whilst they aren't quite as easy to use as the Rider Waite deck (see my listing of the Radiant Rider Waite deck, recommended for beginners) they are inspired by the Rider-Waite-Smith style, and these cards borrow just enough from its symbolism for the underwater-themed scenes to be recognisable. The Hierophant keeps his staff, the High Priestess holds a scroll, and the Magician has a trident and caduceus and swims in a garden of coral, shells and fish.

The minor suits follow the water imagery in this way: Wands become oars in a maize-gold setting, Cups are shells in lavendar blue, Swords are tritons in teal shades, and Disks are pearls in sunset coral tones.
     

 

Excerpt of a review from an experienced reader

"I pulled one card from the Tarot of the Mermaids. Mermaids has a Seven of Pentacles scene where the seeker is looking at a half-buried treasure and seven pearls are floating upward. The meaning is a businesslike exchange or trade. I could almost form a tale where the mermaid has come to a reward of seven pearls after a search. Or the story point is she has to find the pearls to continue on her journey. Whatever the tale, it came easily and floated sweetly into my imagination. I also thought if my imagination is short of water scenes, here's a good way to become inspired.

I like the design notes and descriptions of various mer-people in different cultures. This is a lovely tarot that reminds me of the inspiration of the sea and shore."

  Pack of 78 cards