THE TAROT OF THE GREEK MAGICAL PAPYRI
The PGM Tarot Deck & Book Set
Jason Augustus Newcomb
Published by New Hermetics Press
$64.95 introductory price.
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Magical immersion in the symbols and images of the mysticism and sorcery of antiquity in your hands.
This deck is both a tool for divination as well as a portable magical tool kit that will give you access to the magic of late antiquity right in the palm of your hand, and the detailed companion book explains what it is and how to use it.
The art is based on ancient Greek pottery, late antiquity magical gems and the talismans of the PGM. It is very much a "magical" tarot. There are more than 40 talismans from the PGM incorporated into the deck, and normal Tarot titles were not assigned to the major arcana so they can be used flexibly in readings, and more comfortably in ritual.
It is a tarot, in that it has 78(+) cards, (it actually has 100 cards) but it has a lot more going on. It has 56 "minors" that are based on black figure pottery and 22(+22) majors based on red figure pottery. Part of the "Homer oracle" is also incorporated in the 2-10 minors, as well as related talismans from the PGM. Unlike most modern tarot creations, it is not really oriented around Qabalah or the Rider-Waite model, but is instead much more directly related to Pythagorean and Platonic philosophy, and also the theme of a chthonic magical journey.
The deck was expanded by crowdfunding backers and includes 100 cards with 44 deity (major arcana cards) and 56 numbered or court cards containing talismanic images drawn from the PGM, many of which have never been published before in visual form.
The book was also expanded and includes an exploration of the structure and process of creating the deck, descriptions of each card, and brief instructions for consecrations and divinations. It also includes instructions on using the cards for visionary portals to communicate with the divine. Simple and direct "Tarot Spells" related to all the cards are also included. And of course don't forget the "materia magica" of the PGM in an appendix that lists every physical object in the PGM with associated deity cards where appropriate.
In short, “THE TAROT OF THE GREEK MAGICAL PAPYRI - The PGM Tarot” is a beautiful fusion of tarot and the magic of the late ancient world.
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THE HELLEBORE GUIDE TO OCCULT BRITAIN
By Maria J. Pérez Cuervo & Nathaniel Hébert
Publisher : Hellebore Books
List Price $28.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Exploring castles, museums and manor houses, megaliths, moors, mountains and lakes, this lavishly illustrated travel guide covers the rich history of magic and the occult in Britain and Northern Ireland and its inextricable bond with the landscape.
Over 500 locations with magical links, including film, TV, and literary locations of folk horror and occult classics.
The Scottish mansion where Aleister Crowley summoned the Lords of Hell
The Cotswolds town that worshiped Pan
The desolate moors that inspired Conan Doyle’s ghostly hound
The library where Elizabethan magus John Dee conjured a demon
The “evil oratory” where Sir Gawain met the Green Knight
The gateway to Fairyland in Iona
The spectral Yorkshire town that inspired Dracula
The ancient forest where Gerald Gardner’s coven performed a ritual to prevent the German invasion
... and many more.
Includes film, TV, and literary locations of folk horror and occult classics.
Editor: Maria J. Pérez Cuervo
Art director: Nathaniel Hébert
Map editor: Chris Esson
Icons and map design: Janina Reinhard
Contributors: Reggie Chamberlain-King (Northern Ireland), Elizabeth Dearnley (Scotland), Verity Holloway (South East, East Anglia, London), Maria J. Pérez Cuervo (South West, Wales, film, TV, and literary locations), John Reppion (North East, North West), and Katy Soar (East and West Midlands).
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DIVINE DIVERSITY TAROT DECK
By Joe Phillips
Publisher: Ink Press
List Price: $56.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
Divine Diversity Tarot deck. Created by artist and reader Joe Phillips. 80 fully illustrated cards celebrating the human experience.
Created by Joe Phillips
"I have been fascinated by the Tarot for over 30 years. For me, the cards told a story within a reading that I've returned to time and again. As an artist, I have always wanted to do my own version of the cards. Taking inspiration from traditional tarot decks, I wanted to expand and illuminate with my art more of an understanding of each card.
For years I have been an illustrator in the comics market drawing for all the major companies from Marvel and DC comics to Dark Horse and IDW. I've created my own characters and Joe Boy books and drawn for national companies including Bud Light and Randomhouse. I feel I have reached a level where my skills as an artist and insight on the cards have brought me to this project I call the Divine Diversity Deck.``
"The initial deck of the Divine Diversity measures 4x6 inches and comes in a custom box, the deluxe pledges come in a special custom printed tin. They are printed on satin finished cards for minimum glare and comfortable hand feel. I chose the large size to better allow the art to"breathe". I wanted the images to be viewed by the reader and seeker with nothing to obscure the meanings."
"Many decks with beautiful art sometimes have very little to do with the meanings behind each card, that has led me on a path to make my deck focus on the human aspect of the seeker or reader. the images are filled with symbology and allegory to aid in better understanding of each card."
"A unique feature of the Divine Diversity deck is that I've included alternate images of both the Lovers and the Devil card to better address the sexuality and Identity of the seeker. Many times I have noticed the monoculture of many decks and wanted to make my images inclusive of different ethnicities and gender."
All prices are subject to change without notice.
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