Product Description
Discover the Magic in the Metropolis
The Urban Tarot is a unique and modern take on the traditional tarot deck, designed by the talented artist Robin Scott. This deck is a loving homage to the vibrant and diverse urban landscape, particularly inspired by the bustling streets of New York City. It invites you to see the magic and wisdom in the everyday, transforming the mundane into the miraculous.
Deck Features:
- 78 Beautifully Illustrated Cards: Each card in The Urban Tarot deck is a work of art, featuring intricate and evocative imagery that captures the essence of urban life. The illustrations blend traditional tarot symbolism with contemporary scenes, making the deck both familiar and refreshingly new.
- High-Quality Card Stock: The cards are printed on thick, durable stock with a smooth finish, ensuring they shuffle well and withstand frequent use.
- Reversible Card Backs: The back design of the cards is inspired by the iconic subway maps of NYC, and is fully reversible, making it perfect for readings that include reversed cards.
- 84-Page Guidebook: The deck comes with a comprehensive guidebook that provides detailed explanations of each card, including the inspiration behind the imagery and the models who posed for the pictures. The guidebook also offers insights into the Thoth and Rider-Waite-Smith traditions, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced readers.
- Sturdy Two-Piece Box: The deck is housed in a sturdy, two-piece box that features the same beautiful design as the card backs, ensuring your cards are protected and easy to store.
Why Choose The Urban Tarot?
The Urban Tarot is perfect for the modern seeker of truth, insight, and magic. Whether you’re new to tarot or a seasoned reader, this deck offers a fresh perspective on the ancient symbols and archetypes of the tarot. It encourages you to find your own truths in the images and to see the beauty and wonder in the world around you.
The Urban Tarot deck features a variety of intriguing and beautifully illustrated cards that capture the essence of urban life. Here are a few sample cards:
- The Fool: Depicted as a young person stepping off a subway platform, symbolizing new beginnings and the leap of faith required to embark on a new journey.
- The Magician: Shown as a street performer, using their skills and tools to create magic in the everyday world, representing resourcefulness and the power of manifestation.
- The High Priestess: Illustrated as a fortune teller in a city park, embodying intuition, mystery, and the deeper knowledge that lies beneath the surface.
- The Tower: Portrayed as a skyscraper struck by lightning, symbolizing sudden change, upheaval, and the breaking down of old structures to make way for new growth.
- The Lovers: Depicted as a couple sharing a moment on a city rooftop, representing love, connection, and the choices we make in relationships.
These cards, along with the rest of the deck, offer a fresh and modern perspective on traditional tarot symbolism, making The Urban Tarot a unique and engaging tool for divination and self-discovery.
