Herbal Tarot
I'm not very impressed with this deck. It just doesn't strike a cord with me. An herb is associated with each card and drawn onto the card along with the primary image. The colors are very nice. I'm pretty knowledgable in herbs, but I can't say I understand the associations made with most of the cards. It follows Rider Waite style very closely, with only a couple of changes. The Heirophant is the High Priest, the Wheel of Fortune is the Medicine Wheel, the Hanged Man is the Suspended Person, and the Devil is Pan (which I think is horrible). Suits are wands, cups, swords and pentacles. Courts are king, queen, knight and page.
The cards measure 2.75 by 4.75 inches and handle well. I don't handle my deck very much, but I feel it would stand regular use well. The stock could be a tiny bit stiffer for my tastes, but it certainly isn't flimsy.
I recommend this deck for collectors and those with a fascination with herbs. The traditional Rider Waite symbolism is there, so I see no reason why a beginner wouldn't get it.
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