Tarot Decks: Italian Magic Tarot

Created by Terry Lo in 2006, the Italian Magic Tarot consists of only the 22 Major Arcana cards. Each card depicts a well-known Italian location, many of them famous landmarks. The locations on each card are not random and tend to coincide with the traditional meanings given to the modern Tarot deck. For example, you see the Vatican for the "Pope" card and the Roman Coliseum for the "Strength" card. Both of these images relate much the same message as the corresponding cards in the Rider-Waite deck. Because of this, you can, if you choose, integrate these cards into your own Tarot deck. The Minor Arcana is not included with this deck, so you'll have to add the Minor Arcana from another deck.

The enclosed leaflet is written in Italian, but since the meanings are similar to the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, this shouldn't present a problem. Both the concept behind the deck and the deck itself have a beauty sometimes lacking in modern decks, and the deck has a vividly historical feel to it. But my favorite thing about this deck? The cards come in a book-style cover and is tied with twine and stamped with a hot wax seal. Very pretty and a nice touch. There were only 100 signed and numbered decks produced, so this deck tends to be recommended for collectors and Tarot enthusiasts.