Alright, let’s talk about this Ethereal Visions Tarot thing. I ain’t no fancy scholar or nothin’, but I can tell you what I see, and this here deck, it’s somethin’ else.
Now, they call it “Ethereal Visions,” sounds mighty highfalutin, don’t it? But what it means is, these cards, they got a kinda dreamy look to ‘em. Like you’re lookin’ at somethin’ from a fairy tale, all sparkly and glowin’. They say it’s got that “Art Nouveau” style. I don’t know nothin’ about no “Art Noo-voe,” but I reckon it means pretty. And these cards, they sure are purdy.
This deck, it ain’t like them regular ones you see ever’where. First off, it’s got more cards. Most decks got 78, but this here Ethereal Visions Tarot has 80 cards. Yep, 80! They got them “Major Arcana” cards, the big important ones, and they got two extra ones in that bunch. Then there’s the “Minor Arcana,” them’s the everyday cards about life and stuff. Fifty-six of them, just like always.
- 80 cards total
- 24 Major Arcana (plus two extra!)
- 56 Minor Arcana
The fella who made these cards, Matt Hughes his name is, he musta spent a long time on ‘em. They say every picture is hand drawn and colored. Hand drawn! Can you believe it? These days, ever’thin’s done on them computer things. But these cards, they got that personal touch, you know? You can see the work someone put into ‘em.
And the gold! Oh my, the gold! They put gold foil stampin’ on every card. It shines and shimmers when you hold it up to the light. Makes it feel special, like holdin’ somethin’ precious. Not just some cheap ol’ deck of cards you pick up at the dime store.
Now, I ain’t no tarot reader, not really. I just look at the pictures and try to figure out what they mean. And these pictures, they tell a story. They got all sorts of folks in ‘em, angels and fairies, and people doin’ all kinds of things. Some of ‘em look happy, some look sad, some look like they’re thinkin’ hard about somethin’. Just like real life, I guess.
The book that comes with it, the guidebook, it’s a big one. They say it’s got 140 pages! I ain’t read the whole thing, mind you, my eyes ain’t what they used to be. But from what I can tell, it tells you what each card means, and gives you some ideas on how to use ‘em for readin’s.
What makes Ethereal Visions Tarot special?
Well, for starters, it’s just so darn beautiful. Like I said, the art is amazing. The gold foil makes it extra fancy. And the extra cards, them two new Major Arcana ones, they add somethin’ a little different to the mix. It ain’t just the same ol’ same ol’ tarot deck.
They call these “illuminated tarot decks.” I guess that’s ’cause of all the gold, makes ’em look all lit up. And the colors are so bright and vivid. They really pop! You can’t help but stare at ‘em.
Is it worth gettin’?
Well, that depends on what you’re lookin’ for. If you want a deck that’s just plain pretty to look at, then yeah, this one’s for you. If you’re serious about tarot readings, then it’s a good choice too, ‘cause the guidebook seems pretty thorough. And if you just want somethin’ different, somethin’ a little special, then this Ethereal Visions Tarot, it might be just the ticket.
I ain’t no expert, mind you. But I know what I like, and I like these cards. They got a good feel to ‘em. They feel… powerful, somehow. Like they hold some secrets, waitin’ to be uncovered. And who knows, maybe they do. Maybe they can help you see things you ain’t seen before. Maybe they can help you find your way.
Anyways, that’s my two cents on this Ethereal Visions Tarot Deck. It ain’t just a bunch of cards; it’s like a little piece of art you can hold in your hand. And maybe, just maybe, it can help you see a little bit of magic in the world.
And that, in my book, is always a good thing. They say these cards are good for looking into things, for understanding the future, or even just understanding yourself. I reckon that’s why folks like ‘em so much. Always tryin’ to figure things out, ain’t we? Life’s a mystery, and maybe these Ethereal Tarot Cards can help us solve a little piece of it.
