Tattoo Tarot: Ink & Intuition

For tarot, I cannot say I am not the most interested in the various decks on offer yet this particular deck stole my heart immediately. Olivia Munden, or Megamunden as he is credited under with this deck, has created a beautiful deck with an interesting tattoo theming. As someone who appreciates the aesthetics of traditional western tattoos, seeing all the personal interpretations Olivia Munden has given the cards is amazing.

The designs given to each card had thought put into each one and it shows. Each individual card had research put into them for their meaning and/or history and it shows if you know a thing or two about tarot. Even if you're unfamiliar with tarot, understanding each card when they are upright is made easier with how the design each card has received.

Even the guide that comes with the deck has had a lot of work put into it. The most useful part of the guide is obviously the parts detailing the meanings of each card and the upright meanings of the cards is given plenty of detail. This also brings me to my one complaint I do have and that is the lack of meanings for when the cards are in reverse. Everything else has been done right, from the cards, box design and the upright meanings of the card, so the lack of meanings for when the cards are in reverse are a bit of a surprise.

Page of Swords

Upright, this card tells of messages delivered and vigilance. In reverse, this card warns of imposters, cunning and to expect the unexpected.

Knight of Swords

Upright, this card tells of courage, foresight and victory. In reverse, this card warns of being a braggart and impatient.

Queen of Swords

When upright, this card tells of being alone and gracefulness. In reverse, this card warns of being unreliable and bigoted.

The Te Of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff

If you have heard of The Tao of Pooh you will have also heard of this book. The two together serve as companion books and to the misfortune of this book, The Tao of Pooh is a much greater book. It is not that The Te of Piglet has poor writing, it is more of a case being a product of its times.

The book focuses a bit on historical footnotes more relevant to the time of the books release and on the political climate in the US during the time period, placing the book as stuck in early 90's America. It does discuss Daoism as expected but putting a part of the political climate of the time and what is often a forgotten part of world history into a book that teaches on Daoism was not a wise move. The book requires context and one that means a history lesson. Not something I think of when I think of books explaining the beliefs within Daoism.

King of Swords

Upright, this card tells of authenticity and original ideas. In reverse, this card warns of domination and maliciousness.