Polar opposite of the Playful Heart Tarot, which is what I consider my “soul deck,” but this one instantly became a favorite-lives on my bed alongside Playful Heart. So spellbound by Daniel’s art and the way he interpreted the tarot that I had asked him for permission to have the extra tarot suit card tattooed on me. He said yes! 👏🏻
I emailed Daniel about the line across some of the cards. Here is his response: Its intentional. It’s the paper I used. I taped two pieces of paper together on some of them. It’s all hand drawn. I didn’t want to edit out that aspect because I wanted to keep true to the ink drawings.
Thank you! Just unpackaged the deck and was also seating here guessing about the line. To be honest as a first reaction I thought it’s a printing error. I will try to look at it from a different perspective now.
I told myself that i wasn't going to order any decks this months. I only got through the first 3 cards of this walk through, and immediately ordered this deck just now. This looks incredible! I usually hem and haw about decks for at least a week or so, especially pricey ones, but this is obviously something special.
First, I love sitting at your table with you. It’s just so cosy. Second, you are so bad for my bank account! I know I’m the only person bad for my bank account. But still! Lovely, fascinating deck. And the little bag your friend made!
This deck is absolutely beautiful! I kept finding more symbolism the longer I looked at each card. I got St. Francis vibes from the Hermit. Anne's pouch is really lovely. Made with her own hands. That's the kind of friend you keep always. How thoughtful ❤
The plank, looking to have been recently constructed and not very sturdy (why would it be?), that the guy is walking off of in The Tower card is so spot on. Love!
A beautiful, earthy deck. So full of symbolism, one could spend hours studying each card. 😍😍 Edit: The women in this deck have a Virgin Mary type face. 😊
I totally understand why you are in love with this deck. It is exquisite! I have a thing for sepia colour decks generally speaking but this one is very special. As always, thank you for sharing Simon! Have a wonderful day!
There's something about the deck that reminds me of the Deviant Moon deck. The moon the Empress is holding really gave me that vibe. Maybe it's the skeletons on some of the other cards that don't typically have one. Idk. But.. it's gorgeous. ❤❤❤ Fortunately I live in the states so I purchased the guidebook also. I could tell I would want it also. So much detail in the cards. I'll just consider this a birthday 🎁 to myself. 😅chuckle It's in less than 2 weeks. I Think that is fair. 😂😂
WOW !!!! well worth waiting for! What a GORGEOUS deck ! wishing you hours of fun and excitement delving deep into each card, an amazing deck in every possible way 👏❤
I absolutely love the artwork on these cards and the many layers of symbolism. The Hanged Man with the arrows is a reference to St Sebastian, and The Tower looks Islamic... like the minarets with external steps/terracing. My only gripe with this deck is the black background for each card's title, and the large modern font which I found jars with the aesthetic of the artwork. Just my opinion, and I can't afford it anyway 😜. Oh...and I love the bag Ann made for you.💜💫
I was about to comment on that reference to St. Sebastian in The Hanged Man. The same also appeared in the Fyodor Pavlov tarot. However, I believe that The Tower is a depiction of the biblical Tower of Babel. And not only this, I noticed throughout the deck a lot of nods to the most mystic part of the catholic imagery. For example, The Judgement gave me Book-Of-Revelations/Apocalypse-of-St-John vibes, and for few other people some female figures in the deck resemble the image of the Virgin Mary that one can find depicted in Mexican retablos. I assume this influence of the catholic imagery might come from the author's Mexican heritage.
@@the_hermits_cave I didn't, mainly because it seemed to focus on fairly generic interpretations and didn't look as though it went into the specifics of these particular images. I'd love to know more about the background to the specific artwork in this deck.
Thank you Simon oh lala a perfect snug fit in this pretty silk pouch. High Quality vibs together🌹 perfect state of the Art gift & deck. Simply elegant together 🌹
Simon, thank you so much for sharing! I didn’t even know this deck existed. 🫢 I normally do not get on with black and white imagery in decks, but the warm tone and shading (and detail!) alleviate that for me here. The themes of classical alchemy and mysticism are right up my alley! I will definitely be purchasing this one - thanks again for the introduction the creator! ✨
That horizontal line which appears near the top in some of the cards, reminds me of when I'd make preliminary sketches and realise I'd run out of room and have to add a second sheet of paper to extend the image... not saying that this is what it is though. Oddly enough, I purchased a deck recently which had this same sort of line, in some of the cards and can't remember which deck it is now. I was also shouting at my phone when you revealed the Hanged Man with the arrows, as I watched your video with the other deck with arrows in it, in addition to owning that said mystery deck... can't for the life of me place which deck it is though; a sure sign I own too many decks! 🤦♀️ Thank you for sharing this amazing deck... do you plan to edge it? 🙏❤️
@The Hermit’s Cave wow, think that's the quickest reply I've ever had from any of the Tarot Tubers! ❤️ I had to figure out which other deck had the lines in it and the arrows for the hanged man... and synchronicity upon synchronicity it was the Fyodor Pavlov in both cases!
Polar opposite of the Playful Heart Tarot, which is what I consider my “soul deck,” but this one instantly became a favorite-lives on my bed alongside Playful Heart. So spellbound by Daniel’s art and the way he interpreted the tarot that I had asked him for permission to have the extra tarot suit card tattooed on me. He said yes! 👏🏻
Oh wow! I bet that looks amazing!
I love Playful Heart!!! Following her progress on her Marseille deck. So much fun!
I emailed Daniel about the line across some of the cards. Here is his response:
Its intentional. It’s the paper I used. I taped two pieces of paper together on some of them. It’s all hand drawn. I didn’t want to edit out that aspect because I wanted to keep true to the ink drawings.
That’s good to know, thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you! Just unpackaged the deck and was also seating here guessing about the line. To be honest as a first reaction I thought it’s a printing error. I will try to look at it from a different perspective now.
I told myself that i wasn't going to order any decks this months. I only got through the first 3 cards of this walk through, and immediately ordered this deck just now. This looks incredible! I usually hem and haw about decks for at least a week or so, especially pricey ones, but this is obviously something special.
I was the same! It’s one on its own 😍
First, I love sitting at your table with you. It’s just so cosy. Second, you are so bad for my bank account! I know I’m the only person bad for my bank account. But still! Lovely, fascinating deck. And the little bag your friend made!
Right! 😍
Love the illustration style in this deck. It has a great vintage look and I love all the symbolism.
It’s one of the best decks I’ve bought in a long time 😍
This deck is absolutely beautiful! I kept finding more symbolism the longer I looked at each card. I got St. Francis vibes from the Hermit. Anne's pouch is really lovely. Made with her own hands. That's the kind of friend you keep always. How thoughtful ❤
Couldn’t agree more. The deck is incredible and the pouch is the perfect match for it. 😍
The plank, looking to have been recently constructed and not very sturdy (why would it be?), that the guy is walking off of in The Tower card is so spot on. Love!
Wow! The artwork is so detailed and unique. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed seeing all of the cards. 🤍💙
You are so welcome! 😍
Very cool deck. Feels old and lived in, I like it.
Glad you like it! It’s amazing! Love everything about it 😍
Absolutly in Love with this deck!!!!
It's so good! 😍
Wow Simon...what an interesting deck. So worth the wait🙂
Incredible deck!
A beautiful, earthy deck. So full of symbolism, one could spend hours studying each card. 😍😍 Edit: The women in this deck have a Virgin Mary type face. 😊
I intend to!
You have a great manner for this. Keep going!
Thank you so much! 😍
I really like the colour pallet and artwork in this deck
Me too! So beautiful 😍
ty for sharing! on my list to pick up! 🙌🏻💕
I think I fell in love too 😂 such a wonderful deck ❤
It's so good! Using it as my main deck at the moment 😍
What a beautiful deck this is, beautiful showcase!
I totally understand why you are in love with this deck. It is exquisite! I have a thing for sepia colour decks generally speaking but this one is very special. As always, thank you for sharing Simon! Have a wonderful day!
Thank you, you too! And yes, I agree it’s exceptional 🙏🏻
There's something about the deck that reminds me of the Deviant Moon deck. The moon the Empress is holding really gave me that vibe. Maybe it's the skeletons on some of the other cards that don't typically have one.
Idk. But.. it's gorgeous. ❤❤❤
Fortunately I live in the states so I purchased the guidebook also. I could tell I would want it also. So much detail in the cards.
I'll just consider this a birthday 🎁 to myself. 😅chuckle
It's in less than 2 weeks. I Think that is fair. 😂😂
High priestess. Not empress card
The artwork is unique.. Love this deck.
Agree 💯
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing
WOW !!!! well worth waiting for! What a GORGEOUS deck ! wishing you hours of fun and excitement delving deep into each card, an amazing deck in every possible way 👏❤
Sent you a PM, lovely 😊
I love the hermit card, he looks like Radagast, one of my favorite figures of the Hobbit :-)
This is on my list...I have his Enigma Oracle, which I absolutely love. Very talented individual. 😍
There’s an oracle??? Oh I daren’t look 😳
this is a very special deck. can't remember where i first saw it, but i looooove it and use it all the time.
I first saw it on your channel, then didn’t bother to watch a full walkthrough as I knew then I wanted it 😊
@@the_hermits_cave awww...well, i'm glad you like it
I absolutely love the artwork on these cards and the many layers of symbolism. The Hanged Man with the arrows is a reference to St Sebastian, and The Tower looks Islamic... like the minarets with external steps/terracing. My only gripe with this deck is the black background for each card's title, and the large modern font which I found jars with the aesthetic of the artwork. Just my opinion, and I can't afford it anyway 😜. Oh...and I love the bag Ann made for you.💜💫
I was about to comment on that reference to St. Sebastian in The Hanged Man. The same also appeared in the Fyodor Pavlov tarot. However, I believe that The Tower is a depiction of the biblical Tower of Babel. And not only this, I noticed throughout the deck a lot of nods to the most mystic part of the catholic imagery. For example, The Judgement gave me Book-Of-Revelations/Apocalypse-of-St-John vibes, and for few other people some female figures in the deck resemble the image of the Virgin Mary that one can find depicted in Mexican retablos. I assume this influence of the catholic imagery might come from the author's Mexican heritage.
Gorgeous! I had to have this one…
One of my favourites of the year. Did you get the book too, or not bother?
@@the_hermits_cave I didn't, mainly because it seemed to focus on fairly generic interpretations and didn't look as though it went into the specifics of these particular images. I'd love to know more about the background to the specific artwork in this deck.
Thank you Simon oh lala a perfect snug fit in this pretty silk pouch. High Quality vibs together🌹 perfect state of the Art gift & deck. Simply elegant together 🌹
Couldn’t agree more.
That deck took my breath away! It’s exquisite!!! 🙏❤️ I need this, lol. Thanks for sharing it my friend 👍🏼🙏❤️
I love it! Since I first saw it I’ve not been able to stop obsessing about it 😍
Simon, thank you so much for sharing! I didn’t even know this deck existed. 🫢 I normally do not get on with black and white imagery in decks, but the warm tone and shading (and detail!) alleviate that for me here. The themes of classical alchemy and mysticism are right up my alley! I will definitely be purchasing this one - thanks again for the introduction the creator! ✨
You’re welcome! Enjoy your new deck. It’s fabulous 😍
Beautiful.
Agree 💯
That horizontal line which appears near the top in some of the cards, reminds me of when I'd make preliminary sketches and realise I'd run out of room and have to add a second sheet of paper to extend the image... not saying that this is what it is though. Oddly enough, I purchased a deck recently which had this same sort of line, in some of the cards and can't remember which deck it is now. I was also shouting at my phone when you revealed the Hanged Man with the arrows, as I watched your video with the other deck with arrows in it, in addition to owning that said mystery deck... can't for the life of me place which deck it is though; a sure sign I own too many decks! 🤦♀️ Thank you for sharing this amazing deck... do you plan to edge it? 🙏❤️
No, I think I like this one un-edged.
Yes, apparently the line is from two pieces of paper being placed together 🙏🏼
@The Hermit’s Cave wow, think that's the quickest reply I've ever had from any of the Tarot Tubers! ❤️ I had to figure out which other deck had the lines in it and the arrows for the hanged man... and synchronicity upon synchronicity it was the Fyodor Pavlov in both cases!
I think it was the Fyodor Pavlov…. I ended up buying that one too, which is what’s about to happen with this one LOL
The Tower is the Tower of Babel,,,,,
Oh wow, love this deck. I have only seen the odd card up until now. But wow!! And I love Ann's pouches! Have you an Etsy shop name for her? Xx
Yes, the link is in the description 🙏🏼❤️
@The Hermit’s Cave Ha oh yeah! 😅 I looked and totally didn't see it 😳 long week. Thanks Simon! Xx
Hi Simon, What a lovely sepia colouring to this art. Thank you for sharing. See you tomorrow for CC&C.
It’s wonderful! See you later 😍
I was so close to getting this deck, but the pipish minors were a letdown for me :(
Oh I think they are so well done 😍
As you said it I said out loud, "you need a butter knife!"
Great minds 😝
I don't know why more people don't use these quality publishers....instead of china publishers who are stealing most of the decks they are printing.
Good point