The Sweeney Tarot
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Description
If you show this deck to people familiar with tarot, they will either know what it is immediately or tell you that they've never seen anything like it and want to know more. That is the experience that I have had with this deck and I am so proud to be the creator.
My first tarot deck was the iconic Rider-Waite deck, given to me by my father and I loved the idea of cartomancy but I have always had trouble with memorization. So when I started doing tarot readings in public, referring to the book came off as unprofessional.
So I thought to myself: "well... I'm an artist. I have the desire and the skill, why don't I just make one of my own?" The first setback was not having the first clue where to get it printed. Then I learned about TGC and it all became very clear that if I was going to do it, I had better start.
The Sweeney Tarot is a tool with a diverse cast of characters. People of different races, genders, sexes, and sexualities just name a few. But what makes it a great learning tool for people like me with poor memorization skills is that a basic meaning of the card is at the bottom, making readings quick and simple for people in a hurry to know their future.
In addition to being diverse, there are also recurring characters. By seeing these recurring characters in a spread, a person can make further interpretations regarding them. A presence of a character more than once in a spread can indicate a certain personality trait to watch out for. These are all characters that are featured in my stories, which I hope to one day publish.
Originally, this was going to be a deck just for me. But as I posted the works in progress on social media, a lot of people jumped at the chance to have one of their own.
I keep up to date notes on each of their cards and their meanings at thesweeneytarot.tumblr.com, which is free to use. Folks who have questions, comments, or experiences regarding the deck can voice them there and I personally invite anyone with a copy of the deck to join in on the discussion.
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Tarot Tuck Box (90 cards) | 1 |  |
| Tarot Deck | 1 deck of 78 cards |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 12 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | August 29, 2013 |
| Edition | First |
| Department | Tarot and Oracles |
| Tags | Magic Alternate Present Storytelling |
| More Info | The Sweeney Tarot web site |
Why buy this?
- Easy to read
- diverse
- unique
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Notes
- This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.
- This game contains a premium upgrade where the printed components will be embossed with a linen texture.
Accolades
Ratings and Reviews
Hi, I collect Tarot cards and this is a very good deck. I love the Artwork (very subjective, I know), but if you like, google it and watch a flip through and decide for yourself. I hope you like it!
This is a lovely, vibrant , diverse deck. I highly recommended it.
This deck is amazing. It speaks to me very intuitively. I LOVE this deck and highly recommend it to anyone, beginner or advanced!
Intriguing and tarot deck to work with that's an honest oasis of depth for contemplation understanding connection guidance and uniquely expresses the traditional rider Waite style tarot thats's refre...
Really love this deck! The images are gorgeous, with a fun and funky feel to them. The borders are great, too, an extension of the artwork that still manages to frame it. Some really interesting an...
I've now had the tarot deck for a number of months. It's my first deck, and I believe I chose extremely well. Each card is exquisite--absolutely gorgeous, really. The images online do not do it justi...
Great tarot deck. The artwork is very well done and the quality of the cards are very nice. I love the fact that each card has its own name. It helps beginners learn the cards and helps those who ar...
For the entertainment that is cartomancy, the Sweeney Deck is very well suited. The card images are clear without being pandering. The individual characters keep their identity through the deck as the...
