The Uncommon Tarot: A Contemporary Reimagining of an Ancient Oracle

Mixed media product

Main Details

Title The Uncommon Tarot: A Contemporary Reimagining of an Ancient Oracle
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Theresa Reed
Illustrated by Shaheen Miro
Physical Properties
Format:Mixed media product
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 127,Width 76
ISBN/Barcode 9781578637140
Audience
General
Illustrations 78 Cards

Publishing Details

Publisher Red Wheel/Weiser
Imprint Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication Date 25 November 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

An exquisite tarot deck that honors our diversity with imagery that is nonbinary and inclusive of race and sexual orientation. "With vivid elegant images from varied cultures and traditions, The Uncommon Tarot brings the traditional tarot scenes to life in new and thrilling ways. The cards move across ethnicities and genders in ways that are evocative yet always in harmony with the qualities of the card. They will carry you to wondrous places." -Rachel Pollack, author of Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom The Uncommon Tarot Includes: 78 full-color tarot cards with gilded silver edges A 64-page guidebook written by Theresa Reed, "The Tarot Lady," author of Tarot-No Questions Asked Magnetic closure box Cards designed with silver metallic ink Shaheen Miro's luminous Uncommon Tarot is a deck for our time, created for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of today's reality. Miro's art reimagines the traditional card imagery for a new generation of tarot readers offering a bridge for those looking to connect with their own ancestral heritage and find their personal archetype in the here and now. Shaheen's artistic style calls upon these subconscious archetypes without being literal or prescriptive and retains a magical and ethereal quality that will resonate with any lover of the tarot.

Author Biography

Shaheen Miro is an intuitive consultant, energy worker, artist, writer, and spiritual nomad. Theresa Reed, also known as "The Tarot Lady," is the host of Tarot Bytes, a popular podcast with short, bite-sized tarot lessons. She has been a professional tarot reader for over twenty-five years.

Reviews

"Shaheen Miro's Uncommon Tarot is a heartfelt contribution to the tarot world. Inspired by myth and devotional art from Eastern and Western traditions, the deck acts as a connector to collective wisdom and the exceptional, or uncommon experiences that make us unique; within these cards, we may see the deeper stories of our lives. Vibrant and richly symbolic, this is a truly global tarot that will resonate with all those who walk the uncommon path."--Liz Dean, author of The Ultimate Guide to Tarot and HBO's Game of Thrones Tarot "Shaheen Miro's gorgeous tarot deck is uncommon in the best possible way. The Uncommon Tarot's rich, evocative imagery draws from a variety of cultures, places, and perspectives, offering an expansive collection of symbols and archetypes. Sometimes cheerful, sometimes haunting, Miro's complex interpretations of the familiar cards engage the imagination and inspire us to explore our own depths to gain wisdom from this timeless oracle. "--Skye Alexander, author of The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot "There are few artists whose very existence on this planet makes me happy. Shaheen Miro is one of them. His new deck, The Uncommon Tarot, brings his insight and subtle optimism into the hands of readers. Tarot decks hold onto the best qualities of their creators, and this one positively vibrates with love and hope."--Melissa Cynova, author of Kitchen Table Tarot "With vivid elegant images from varied cultures and traditions, The Uncommon Tarot brings the traditional tarot scenes to life in new and thrilling ways. The cards move across ethnicities and genders in ways that are evocative yet always in harmony with the qualities of the card. Whether you read with the deck, or simply look at the pictures, or, perhaps best of all, tell stories with them, they will carry you to wondrous places."--Rachel Pollack, author of 78 Degrees of Wisdom