Crystal Visions Tarot

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Most of the characters portrayed in this suit are water deities and nymphs, and are light haired and light eyed. Creating the Crystal Visions Tarot inspired, challenged, and excited Jennifer more than any of her other artistic endeavors to date.

The symbols used in the Suit of Cups are different phases of the moon, enchanted coves, water lilies, dragonflies, and water nymphs. It is a legitimate tradition in random token divination to use a blank token. Many tarot readers include one of the title cards for this purpose. Some Rune casters use the Blank Rune. One on hand, it makes sense for Galasso to offer us this option. On principle I do not approve of the introduction of a seventy-ninth card. I am afraid that when it comes to tarot I can be a crotchety schoolmarm. The Suit of Wands is a fiery orange-red with a warm, fired up feel to it. Lions, torches and dragons feature prominently. This is my favorite suit!!! Crystal Visions Tarot is true to Rider Waite Smith structure and interpretation. In many cards, the subtle symbolism honors a wealth of tarot tradition, often in clever ways.The past few years have brought to tarot talented artists such as Lisa Hunt, Ciro Marchetti and Stephanie Pui-Mun Law. These fantasy artists and collectable card game (CCG) designers have changed the face of tarot, evolving it into the new century. When you open up the Crystal Visions Tarot (US Games ISBN: 978-1-57281-702-9) by fantasy artist Jennifer Galasso, you are entering a different world – a colorful one filled with crystals, fairies, animals and mystical figures. The purpose of the Unknown Card, or Blank Card, is to say that the answer is unknowable at this time, or to say that one must patiently look within to find the answer. which represents situations that are not meant to be revealed quite yet and require further introspection by the seeker. The symbols used in the Suit of Pentacles are earth spirits, dryads, lush and fruitful trees and plants, wildlife, crystals and gems.

It is simply amazing when and where that card pops up. I don't see it often, but when I do it has a very specific message. The Unknown Card speaks with a voice that is different from the other cards, and helpful. If you'd really learn all the possible meanings of the seventy-eight cards you would understand why you really don't need an Unknown Card!" Picture me saying that in a scolding voice, shaking my finger.

Crystal Visions Tarot Review by Christiana Gaudet

On the other hand, I feel the seventy-eight cards hold every message we could want or need. The Moon may say, “It’s a mystery,” while the Wheel of Fortune may say, “Anything can happen.” The High Priestess may say, “Look deeply within for your answers.” With all that wisdom already available, I have a hard time justifying The Unknown Card. Thank goodness for the fantasy artists who have brought so much new life to modern tarot. I have often wondered what might have happened if an earlier generation of artists like Roger Dean and Alton Kelley had turned their attention to tarot. This week, I'm interviewing Crystal Visions Tarot, created by Jennifer Galasso, published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. The Lovers shows a man and a woman embracing, with flowers in the right and left hand lower corners. The figures are bound by ties held by two doves. Many of the characters portrayed in this suit are earth spirits and are darker haired with light or dark eyes.

Tarot cards such as the Moon, the Four of Swords or the Wheel of Fortune could easily give the same information. The symbols used in the Suit of Swords are birds, mostly ravens, plus butterflies, and winged and armored characters. The Knight of Wands is seated on his horse, which is rearing up, indicating action. In his right hand is what appears to be a lit torch. The symbolism on the cards also ties in nicely with elemental associations. For example, the moon appears in in various phases on all of the Cups (Water) cards. Lions and dragons appear on many of the Wands (Fire) cards. Birds or butterflies appear on most of the Swords (Air) cards. Trees and plants dominate the scenes on the Pentacles (Earth) cards.

I have been reading with Crystal Visions Tarot for a while now. When the Unknown Card comes up I draw another card to place next to it - but I do take the Unknown Card into account in my interpretation. Cups -- all scenes take place in same locale and include water lilies, dragonflies, the moon in its different phases, pinks and reddish purples. The artist has consistently portrayed each suit experience through specific colors, crystals, people and other beings. She also assigns elements to each of the four suits in the LWB. The world and its artwork are largely influenced by her work as a fantasy artist and illustrator. Somehow, I felt compelled to look through the cards a second time, and a third. Each time I did, I saw something I hadn’t noticed before. There are figures of people in the twisted tree branches, and delicate angels in the clouds. The lush flowers and trees have lovely texture, as do the brilliantly colored dragons. The skies and landscapes are evocative. In the World card we see a large lotus flower cradling a globe on which sits a woman in lotus position. More butterflies here, not elementally appropriate, but acceptable, because they are flying out of her palm chakras.