Ace of Swords

Upright, this card tells of being triumphant and victorious via determination. In reverse, this card warns of winning but with disastrous results.

The Wonderland Tarot

Well, this is a weird tarot deck if I had to describe it as anything. That shouldn't be too surprising as the deck is all about a certain Alice and her appearances in two particular books. What surprises me is how the deck can be used as a deck of playing cards. That was a surprise to see when I first got it to see two cards useless to the deck, only to learn that these were the Joker cards when I ended up looking at the cards and seeing the usual suits and numbers that appear on a typical playing cards deck. Even the size of the cards is what you would expect of many playing card decks.

The unusual thing about the deck is how the usual minor arcana is slightly changed. Instead of stuff like wands and swords, we have flamingos and hats. The guide that comes with the book is a great help and explains what each of the minor arcana corresponds to and explains what each card means both upright and in reverse. The suits on the cards is also helpful in remembering what each of the minor arcana usually is but it can take some time getting used to.

Artwork wise, it has a nice, old fashioned look to it. If you're into the art from older decks, you'll enjoy seeing what this deck has to offer with its own art. The back of each card also has three rows of a vine with some leaves and flowers on it. The design for this is simple and, truth be told, would make a fantastic tattoo design to wrap around a wrist or ankle.

2 Of Swords

Upright, this cad tells of indecision and the need to look to harmony or friends. In reverse, this card warns of disloyalty and of someone making trouble.

3 of Swords

When upright, this card tells of upheaval and the need for discarding what is unnecessary. When in reverse, this card tells of a lesser degree of loss.

4 of Swords

When upright, ths card tells of banishment and of upcoming change for the better. In reverse, this card tells of qualified success.

5 of Swords

Upright, this card tells of a stalemate and that preparing to move forward is a good idea. n reverse, this card warns of being prideful, of empty victories and to be weary of interference.

6 of Swords

When upright, this card tells of journeys and a bright future. In reverse, this card tells to face whatever problems there are head on.

7 Of Swords

When this card appears upright, it tells of arguments, reason and a warning that you shouldn't take what isn't yours. In reverse, this card tells of courage and how you haven't finished what you started.

8 Of Swords

Upright, this card tells of bondage, betrayal, a crisis and helplessness. In reverse, this card tells of a mistake and jealously.

9 of Swords

Upright, this card warns of suffering, a burden, suffering and a need to bide your time. In reverse, this card tells to be patient and that time will heal.

10 of Swords

Upright, this card tells of difficulties with plans and how things can only improve. In reverse, this card this tells of the courage to rise again.

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.

King of Swords

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

Ace of Wands

When upright, this card tells of fortune and of a new venue beginning. In reverse, this card tells of frustration with a new start.

2 of Wands

Upright, this card tells of waiting for results of a particular desire. In reverse, this card tells of frustration, empty fear and a lack of anything happening.

3 of Wands

Upright, this card tells of realisation of hopes. In reverse, this card tells of unrealistic and impractical plans.

4 of Wands

Upright, this card tells of success and status in your career due to hard work. In reverse, this card warns of lack of foresight and the need for replanning.