At-a-Glance Overview: The Shining Tribe Tarot (Definitive Edition)

At-a-Glance

  • System: Semi-Traditional
  • Majors: Semi-Traditional
    • Tradition” replaces “The Hierophant
    • The Spiral of Fortune” replaces “The Wheel of Fortune
    • The Hanged Woman” replaces “The Hanged Man
    • “Awakening” replaces “Judgement
    • The World-Shining Woman” replaces “The World
    • Bonus Major: “Portrait of Albert
  • Suits: Standalone/Unique
    • Trees (Wands)
      • Bonus Card: “Knowledge and Life
    • Rivers (Cups)
      • Bonus Card: “The Sphinx in Eden
    • Birds (Swords)
      • Bonus Card: “Saint Theresa
    • Stones (Pentacles)
      • Bonus Card: “Tiamat
  • Court: Standalone/Unique
    • Place
    • Knower
    • Gift
    • Speaker
  • Pips: Fully Illustrated/Unique
  • Cards: 83 (78 Standard cards, Bonus Major Arcana Card, One Bonus Card Per Suit)
  • Card Size: Standard
  • Art: Simplistic tribal with vibrant colors, mixed media, abstract and at time surrealist
  • AI Usage: None
  • Content Warnings: Nudity

About the Cards

  • Finish: Flat Matte
  • Edges: Standard
  • Box: Rigid Flap/Wrap
  • Book: Larger than deck size, full color, full illustrations, complete descriptions of the cards, their meaning, their inspirations, and symbolism. Some prose and poetry, with journal-like entries of stories that inspire the art.
  • Reversal Meanings: Yes
  • Price: $30-45
  • Counterfeiting Frequency: Low
  • CoA Included: No
  • Available:

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“Oh look, I bought a brand new deck!”

– Jerusha

A new deck has landed on my table and I am diving in! I haven’t shuffled it enough to spill all the details just yet, but a full recap is on the way. Stay tuned for thoughts on the artwork, feel, readability, and, of course, some pictures.

In the meantime, I’ve added some basic details in the “At-a-Glance” section.

Check back soon for the full breakdown—until then, have fun!

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