Based on this idea, kat black made a complete tarot deck after doing research on each artwork. Tarot is a story, the story of the fool and its journey through life and the world. The cards are beautifully treated with gilt edges and the deck is specially packaged in a deluxe display box. Each class would feature a newer deck that i thought was significant in its readability and unique contribution to the tarot world. The aeclectic forum see below contains the most uptodate news. Jun 02, 2017 they only sell two or three decks, but one of them was kat blacks golden tarot. The golden tarot is a sumptuous collage tarot deck, skillfully blending medieval and renaissance artwork into whole tarot scenes.
Long known as a digital deck, the golden tarot is now in print from us games. The golden tarot is great, and it reads surprisingly well for me, as it appears to be doing for you, too. The artwork used in the deck is digitally collaged composites from the artwork of the european renaissance and baroque eras, with expressive and surprisingly modern looking faces to communicate the meanings of each card. The sensual portraits are imbued with subtle facial expressions and nuances that can help the reader intuitively connect with the cards. A minimalist iconographic tarot card deck printed with gold foil on sleek, matte, recycled plastic. Golden tarot by kat black full flip through youtube. Illustrated in a style that refuses to be placed in any specific era or time, each card emerges from the darkness a story in itself, embodied in a. Each painting been meticulously researched and chosen specifically for its divine evocations. I didnt have a taste for medieval and renaissance art until i got this deck.
Many more tarot ebooks can be found in the stacks and are available to patrons of this site. These represent in sequence a journey through life from birth to enlightenment. The symbolon deck was created to reach the memories of the soul. See more ideas about tarot, tarot cards art, tarot decks. This project is now known as the golden thread tarot deck and companion app. If you would like to purchase this deck, click here. Some cards images are slightly different to the original riderwaite tarot deck. Touchstone tarot is the second deck by kat black, author of the popular and critically acclaimed golden tarot. If you already meditate, but want to learn the tarot, then this might be the deck for you. Golden tarot by kat black 78 card deck 198 page guide book. You can see some of the cards at for those interested in its.
Games systems in 2003 to achieve black s purpose of producing a renaissance tarot that used the more contemporary riderwaitesmith symbolic imagery and so would be easier to interpret. The golden tarot deck by kat black a solar calendar is a calendar whose dates indicate the season or almost equivalently the apparent position of the sun relative to the stars. The edition comes in a sturdy box with a companion book, and cards with gilt edges. I am the authorartist of two tarot decks golden and touchstone tarot. The two tarot decks they published were bestsellers, so i dont think it will affect other publishers considering doing tarot decks. Orgs board golden tarot deck by kat black tarotacademy. From the visionary mind of king khan was born the idea to celebrate black power using the mystic language of tarot. The golden tarot is inspired by both the riderwaite and historical viscontisforza decks. The golden tarot astrology books at the astrology center. Aug 29, 20 the black cats tarot is an amazing deck that can be read by both beginners and seasoned readers alike, allowing the reader and client to quickly become enamored with these truly special black cats. Black originally created a deck for herself and put it on the internet, generously sharing her artwork with other tarot aficionados. Golden tarot has been voted one of the top ten tarot decks of all time in 2004, 2005 and 2006, 2007 and 2008 at aecletic tarot forum. Comprised of collage imagery from the european masters paintings, these tarot cards pay tribute to artwork of the middle ages and early renaissance celebrat. Here is a sneak peak, but there are thousands of books available for download.
Long known as a digital deck, the golden tarot is now in print from us games the edition comes in a sturdy box with a 178 page companion book. The sumptously illustrated cards draw on astrology, personal insights and the symbolism found in everyday life. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Recognisably based on the riderwaite deck, the golden tarot is an excellent college deck. While the deck pays tribute to the artwork of the middleages and early renaissance, it celebrates the exploration of tarot and its artistic heritage. If youre a first time visitor, please read the welcome page to familiarise yourself with the site. I started this site in particular to widen the audience for artwork of an underrated and littleknown period. The golden tarot is a sumptuous collage tarot deck, skilfully blending medieval and renaissance artwork into whole tarot scenes. A deck of unparalleled quality with a heart of timeless elegance. Illustrated over the course of four months, it began as a project to help the artist connect with tarot on a deeper level. Though originally starting out as an illustration project to help me create closer connections to each card, the project quickly evolved into a physical deck as well as a. Golden tarot deck with book by kat black healingtarot. Its an exciting, beautiful tarot and a joy to look at.
Nov 30, 2016 the golden tarot deck is a marvelous conception by kat black. Tarot little white books free downloads pdf ebooks. This deck is even more beautiful and complex than the story of its publication. Im starting a new thread here now that my new deck is nearing publication. Golden thread tarot second edition deck now available.
Oct 08, 2019 arthur wang is raising funds for true black. Created by noel arthur hiempel, the numinous tarot is a radically inclusive and queerpositive deck that strives to bring a variety of experiences to the wonderfully complex symbolism of the tarot. Its been a while, but im so damn excited to announce that the second edition of golden thread tarot decks are coming soon. Kat black has created a sumptuous tarot deck using a sophisticated collage technique that brings new luster and meaning to the european masterpieces she has assembled for this special deck. Tarot home tarot decks tarot books astrology home email. Tarot enthusiasts and deck collectors alike will be much richer for having black s breathtaking creation in hand. The yeager tarot of meditation invites self discovery and awareness through the images. He chose 26 african american people whom he felt followed a true path of illumination despite being born in a country that was so corrupt and vehemently against them. Created entirely using less well known artwork from the middle ages and early renaissance, and even edging the cards in gilded gold, the golden tarot brings the inspiration of history into your divination and tarot readings. The nice box is really handy and rather sturdy as well. Fitting neatly inside the box are the 78 tarot cards the backs are a lowkey cream and tan pattern, reversible, a title card, a card with a few words from kat black, and a 200 page bound companion book. This deck combines the best of traditional tarot with such lush artistry that each individual card speaks volumes all by itself. I get the same experiences as you eerily accurate results andor eerie. Golden tarot is a 78card tarot deck published in 2003 by u.
During the first half of the 2000s i taught a very popular special series of tarot classes called important new tarot decks. Chances are youll be more than happy with your purchase. This is the best collage art deck i have seen to date. For anyone who doesnt know, the golden tarot is a digital collage art deck adapted from late medieval and early renaissance works of art. Available in the little red tarot shop, shipping worldwide. Karten by kat black, 9783898757430, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The golden tarot by kat black was my 77th acquisition and the most spectacular member of my collection. There are a lot of changes that are coming with this second edition, which is why im creating this post to give you all some updates about it. Golden tarot deck 9781572814349 by black, kat and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Add to cart created entirely using less well known artwork from the middle ages and early renaissance, and even edging the cards in gilded gold, the golden tarot brings the inspiration of history into your divination and tarot. If you would like your own copy of the golden tarot, you can buy it now the tarot is a deck of cards that originated over 500 years ago in northern italy.
The golden tarot book which, despite its diminutive size, is a bound book and not a stapled booklet is the same size as the cards. She used a sophisticated collage technique for making the tarot cards. The golden tarot is a modern celebration of late medieval artwork. The golden tarot has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Built on the premise that we have the answers we need within ourselves. Kat blacks golden tarot was one of my most popular classes in the series.
Usually im not a fan of digital collage art on tarot decks, but i hardly noticed with kat black s work. If you are starting your tarot journey and if the late middle ages and early renaissance art appeals to you then i highly recommend that you own a kat balcks golden tarot. Cleverly incorporating feline characteristics and legend into traditional tarot archetypes, this fanciful deck captures these creatures moving between worlds of reality and fantasy, the mundane and mystical. Its elegant and profound with its dark colours and serious faces and yet friendly and communicative. As for books though, i think this economic crisis is going to really speed up the changeover in publishing to print on demand. The deck has been overseen by tarot masterdirector alejandro jodorowsky and up until now has only been available at king khan shows. Jan 30, 2017 i sat with the deck and went through it card by card and immediately had a sense of storytelling and consistency. The yeager tarot is intended to serve as sources for meditation.
Golden tarot deck 78 deluxe cards with special gilt edges. In july 2007, kat did a podcast interview on that you might like to listen to. Golden tarot deck and book by kat black the occult book. They only sell two or three decks, but one of them was kat blacks golden tarot. This deck was originally webonly, but fans of her work urged her to create an actual deck. Touchstone tarot is the second deck by kat black, author of the popular and critically acclaimed golden tarot the artwork used in the deck is digitally collaged composites from the artwork of the european renaissance and baroque eras, with expressive and surprisingly modern looking faces to communicate the meanings of each card. While her deck remains true to the original riderwaite traditional symbolism, kat black offers accessible tarot.
Golden tarot deck kat black has created a sumptuous tarot deck using a sophisticated collage technique that brings new luster and meaning to the european masterpieces she has assembled for this special deck. The golden edges put me in mind of a real golden brick when i open the top of the twopart box holding both the deck and the booklet. More familiar visitors may wish to read the news, or find what theyre looking for quickly using the sitemap. Now available as a goldfoil mini deck, the golden tarot. Touchstone tarot by kat black goodreads share book. The golden tarot by kat black is exactly what i have been looking for. This deck is the choice of scholars, for it evokes images of elegance amid barbarism, and the light of virtue in dark times.
The black cats tarot tells this story brilliantly with simple symbolism, a respect of the original cards while following the rider waite symbolism. A gorgeous, luxe tarot deck with new paintings by arthur wang, currently in the works and slated for kickstarter fall 2017. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This makes that you can see each tarot card in 3d which creates literly a new dimension in your tarot readings. She was inspired by european artworks that are not well known. These beautiful cards have been digitally and seamlessly collaged from actual paintings dated in the medieval and renaissance periods the same era from which the earliest known tarot decks appeared. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
It does not stray all too far from the original riderwaite symbolism. Brownishgold fine pattern, sort of like what you would get by repeating a lowcontrast kalideoscope image. This riderwaitebased tarot celebrates and honors the beautiful and magical black cats. There are a few decks out there already dedicated to cats tarot of pagan cats, medieval cats tarot, tarot of white cats, and cats eye tarot are some that come immediately to mind, but a deck of black cats instantly connects with those of us that live a life of magick.
Kat black mentions that this version of the the golden tarot took 1,500 hours to produce. I wish kat black comes out with a book that interprets each card in great detail. Golden tarot follows rws imagery in a way that makes it easy to use, but uses richer period artwork in a way that feels really authentic. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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