The Druidcraft Tarot by Philip Carr-Gomm, Stephanie Carr-Gomm Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Druidcraft Tarot
Book Review: My favorite deck!
Summary: 5 Stars
I developed a deep connection with this deck. Not only are the cards beautiful, but it just speaks to me.Book Review: Nature calls to you from this Tarot
Summary: 4 Stars
I had the The Druidcraft Tarot recommended to me by a good psychic friend whose opinion I respect. I found a deck that speaks to Nature and Druids as well as the Wiccan faith - and almost reaches me on a spiritual level.
The large deck is easy to handle and has plenty of room for the wonderful imagery. I was struck immediately by some of the images - my favorite is "The Lady" (called "Empress" in older decks). She holds a horn of plenty overflowing with ripe fruit and flowers in one hand, a huge sheaf of ripe wheat in her other hand, and is quite obviously pregnant. Upon closer examination, she seems to be looking at a small statue on the ground - a fertility goddess. I =love= this image.
But I was slightly thrown by two of the cards. The first was "The Fferyllt" - apparently a Druid alchemist. I'm still used to seeing "Temperance" being here, although the image was very evocative and appropriate, and other decks I own do have an "Alchemist" here. The other was "Cernunnos" which replaces "The Devil". I can't say I was thrilled by the image of Cernunnos because I had no idea what the Horned God was going to do with the two lovers (the same ones that appear on "The Lovers") sprawled on the ground before him.
The other thing that impacted my use of these cards was the nudity. "The Hanged Man" has full frontal male nudity. Other cards contain some nudity. I read a lot for children, and I can't use this deck for those readings, which is why I can't give it a perfect five stars. The nudity, however, is found on only a few cards - don't let that prevent you from at least trying this deck if you're already reading.
But I can use this deck for private adult readings, and I find it gives a quite different slant to readings for friends who are already involved in alternate faiths.
I started using this deck after reading the book - which contains a section on using Court Cards - a feature I find lacking in older books on Tarot, although many newer decks and books are beginning to realize the importance of Court Cards.
I'd recommend this deck for people who already have some experience with Tarot. The images are good, once you get past the rare nudes, and the feeling of the cards being connected with Nature is a big plus.
Book Review: Outstanding Book, Lovely Deck of Cards
Summary: 5 Stars
In line with the many positive reviews that this book and deck have already received, I too strongly reccommend the Druid Craft Tarot book and deck combination. I have owned numerous tarot decks and books over my life and enjoyed almost all of them. But this book and deck are clearly in another league. The pictures are inspiring and the book is the most outstanding that I have read. Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm have put together a masterpiece of wisdom and heart rendering interpretations, and Mr. Worthington's deck is a beauty to behold. Even if you are not psychic, the Carr-Gomm book guides you through the reading of each card. If you are psychic, it is as if you have a kindred soul by your side lighting the way through the darkness and whispering the secrets of the path that you are traveling. I obviously strongly recommend buying this book and the cards that go with it. Your life will be enriched. You will have in your library a set of the best and most beautiful tarot books and cards available. Thank you Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm as well as Mr. Worthington, for bringing to the rest of us such a wonderful combination.Book Review: Please Make The Cards Smaller
Summary: 4 Stars
Would like to see this deck printed a bit smaller without the white borders and on more durable cardstock but otherwise this is a gorgeous deck that easily speaks to the reader.Book Review: Pleased
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with others that the cards are a bit large and hard to work with. I find the pictures easy to connect with. Compared to other decks I own this one makes for an interesting 'picture' for the client/person you are reading for. There is hidden detail in each card that helps to tie the story of the reading together. It has been a wonderful purchase, I just can't shuffle them as I normally do.