Golden Tarot Deck

First of all, I thought these cards would be larger than I imagined but I still love these cards. The golden edges are beautiful and the Renaissances/medieval/late Middle Ages style arts are stunning, I love how they can represent accurately what cards they are, particularly my two favorite cards: Strength card and Death card and their representations behind them. Sometimes, they do give off rather ominous feeling, both good and bad. Not only this small box came with the stunning cards, but also 200 pages booklet explaining the rules and cards. I'd recommend the reading cloth and tarot reading small bag to put the cards in (mine are astrology signs), which unfortunately didn't come with this set and follow the book closely to those who are inexperienced. I have some of sort of collection, which are: Ouija board, pendulum stone, and even some spell books. They're fun to have, but like I said they should be handled with great care. Sometimes, they can have unexpected results. Thank you, Kat Black, for this stunning set of tarot cards. I'd recommend this.

This beautifully crafted deck is first class. Its lovely images, seamlessly put together from old paintings, are rimmed in ‘gold’, and feel so luxurious and dignified. It is very true to Rider Waite Coleman in its symbology (see photo), so there’s no guesswork if that was your earlier choice. All the minor cards are represented with familiar symbols, which is becoming unusual these days in ‘art’ decks. I hesitated to use it at first, it is just so elegant. But it has become my favorite go-to deck. Be sure to shuffle it gently, use the overhand technique, no riffling, as that will damage the card material, and flake off the gold trim. If you’re looking to treat yourself or gift someone you love, this is a beautiful, gratifying and recommended deck. If you’re looking to treat yourself or gift someone you love, this is a beautiful, gratifying and recommended deck.

It took me awhile to order because I didn't really like the religious appearance, but because of the ratings I thought I would try it. It is now my favorite deck. It is VERY accessible. Gorgeous card stock and the size is perfect. The art is just spectacular. I would love to see the artist create another set based on another art era also. The book was very interesting and informative. This is not a religious related set at all. although the author clarifies some historical facts I found really fascinating. It is very carefully thought out art study from a particular era, but done with great tarot clarity. The author certainly knows her stuff not only in tarot, but the art era and the design! This deck just has a wonderful, high quality essence about it. I really like the box design and size and the gold edging. Just spectacular. I wish I had started with this deck and I might not have purchased many others. I haven't bought any more since I got this set. Readings are very warm and clear. I have never seen a deck that is quite so well rounded on every level.

I've been an avid collector of tarot decks since 1970 when I received my first Deck, a Rider-Waite-Smith deck. The Golden Tarot by Kat Black was my 77th acquisition AND the most spectacular member of my collection. The Golden edges put me in mind of a real golden brick when I open the top of the two-part box holding both the deck and the booklet. The cards are standard size but the stock is slightly thicker than the usual. Again I can't help mentioning the gold edges and how their appearance gives the deck a look of true value. The color and art are both deep and show care and fidelity to the symbolism that the tarot must impart to be considered authentic. The price is well below other offerings that don't approach the quality captured by this wonderful. At the risk of sounding "corny", this is the most beautiful addition to my collection and I couldn't be happier with it. So many times I've taken it out of my storage container just to look at it, and hold it in my hands The only other deck that has my devotion at this level is the ancient French "Grand Tarot Belline", which is now my #2 favorite since Kat Black's "Golden Tarot" instantly became #1 the moment I opened the box. You won't be disappointed with this artful Tarot.

I purchased this deck because I wanted something with beautiful, dark imagery, and something with historical significance. The composition of each image is based on Rider-Waite, making it a versatile and easy-to-read deck. It comes with a very complete and informative book, and and very nice cardboard case. That being said, I was expecting better from the "digital collage" technique. Despite Ms. Black's description of her painstaking efforts to produce "high resolution" images, many of the elements in the pictures are clearly at a resolution too low to be suitable for printing. Ms. Black was apparently using a variety of online sources, rather than working from high-resolution scans of printed material, and this is painfully obvious on several cards. "The Hierophant," for example, has a high-resolution staff, but his face and clothing are clearly lower resolution, resulting in fuzzy, undefined edges. The dress on "The Empress," , and the sword on the "Ace of Swords" suffer the same shortcoming. On the other hand, some of the cards, such as "The High Priestess," have consistent high-resolution, and look great. Overall, the deck is well designed, but attention to image quality and detail could have been much higher. If you are looking for a complete and informative deck with a reasonable amount of aesthetic appeal, then this is a good deck. If you're looking for drop-dead gorgeous cards with high-quality illustrations, look to a less amateurish publisher such as Lo Scarabeo.

The Golden Tarot Deck is a marvelous conception by Kat Black. It does not stray all too far from the original Rider-Waite symbolism. It weighs a total pound and a half. The nice box is really handy and rather sturdy as well. It isn't so dingy as it looked online. Although the book is small and fits perfectly in your hand, it contains every answer to any question you might have about the deck. Never actually did a Tarot reading before? No worries! The book includes everything you need to be on your way with accurate readings that will stand the life of the deck. I would be careful as the gold gilding is similar to that on a Bible. Don't get it wet, and try not to be overly rough along the edges. Also, for the life of the deck do not shuffle these as you would cheap regular cards. Just swirl them on a table top for a perfect random draw without bending and ageing your cards. These are beautiful cards that are meant to be treated with care, and wouldn't last long in the hands of small children. They are well made, both with quality and beauty, and are fine for regular use, as long as you maintain a care about handling them. You will soon find yourself bonding with these cards so do good research. I love my cards. They are worth more than the price, and are most definitely worth my time.Hope this helped. Give me a Like, I will answer any questions :)

For decades i have been searching for the perfect [for me] tarot deck. I tend to be attracted to decks which are based on the Rider-Waite interpretations and imagery, but there's always something "wrong" with these decks when i look at them. Either the illustrations are not my style, or the card-stock is cheap, or the cards are too light or too dark and just don't feel right in my hands. I'm not a particularly fussy person, but tarot cards are important to feel "right" to the reader, as i feel the mood of the reader can influence the outcome of a reading. When the reader is centered and comfortable, the readings are almost always more positive. This deck is just so beautiful. From the collaged illustrations, to the imagery itself, to the quality card-stock, to the gorgeous gold that appears on the edges of the cards, to the nice book which comes with the set. The only "regret" i have is that the cards are not larger. For some reason i thought they would be, as i was searching specifically for "large tarot decks" when i came upon this one. I like the larger decks because i sometimes read for people with vision problems, and the larger cards are more accessible to them. Maybe one day there will be a larger version of this deck? It's something to think about, Kat Black. But either way, you've truly outdone yourself with this one!

I buy a lot of Tarot decks and end up turning around and selling many of them when they don't live up to my expectations, but the Golden Tarot by Kat Black is a keeper. What an amazing deck! The collage work is nearly seamless and, because the images are taken from paintings rather than photographs, it doesn't look like a collage deck at all. It looks like someone discovered a series of Renaissance paintings on the subject of Tarot! And as others have mentioned, the symbolism is similiar enough to RWS that anyone familiar with that classic should be comfortable with this deck right out of the box. The cards themselves are smooth and silky-feeling and strong enough to hold up to use, without being overly stiff. The gilt edges give the deck a rich look. And I LOVE the packaging US Games has come up with for this set and hope they use this design in the future! The box is sturdy and attractive and easy to use without mangling the cards getting them in and out. And the book, while small compared to a "real" book, is MUCH larger and more comprehensive than the typical LWB that accompanies most decks. If I could give this set more than 5 stars, I would!