Published in 200, Tarocchi del Respiro (Tarot of Breath) is both dark and dreamy. The images were designed by artist Giovanni Monti and express a dark serenity. They're really a collage of images that appear to have little in common with each other. In deed, the cards might be said to have only one thing in common: the deeply evocative imagery of each and every card. The deck is accompanied by a leaflet, but this leaflet is written in Italian.
There are only 22 cards in this Tarot deck, all of them Trump cards. because of this, it's difficult to use these cards in a reading. Perhaps Tarocchi del Respiro is more useful as a focus during meditation. In my experience, these images are an effective way to pull forth your deepest hopes and fears, allowing you to full comprehend and deal with them. This deck is also inspiring and beautiful, attractive to collectors and enthusiasts alike.
There were only 500 copies of this deck produced, all numbered and signed by the artist. This deck may not be the most popular, but it certainly is one of the most surreal.
If you like food and minimalist artwork, Tarocchi da Pranzo (Lunch Tarot) might be for you. Designed and created by Barbieri Calori Martino, this Tarot deck was originally created by drizzling melted chocolate on crackers. There are only 22 cards in this deck, all of them Trump (Major Arcana) cards, so Tarocchi da Pranzo is really designed for collectors and enthusiasts of the Tarot.
Cards in this Tarot deck are numbered by untitled, so you'll have to have some familiarity with the traditional Rider-Waite deck to really understand the imagery and symbolism of these cards. The enclosed leaflet is written in Italian and the cards and leaflet come enclosed in a simple cardboard box. There were only 500 decks produced, all numbered and signed by the artist, so this deck is considered "limited edition" and can be difficult to get your hands on.
You can, if you like, incorporate these 22 cards into your own Tarot deck, but they're really not designed to be used in a reading. They are rather appetizing, however, and make an exciting addition to any Tarot collection.
Most Tarot decks are full of symbolism and imagery, but Tarocchi da Colazione (Breakfast Tarot) takes a minimalist approach to the Tarot. Created and illustrated by Barbieri Calori Martino, the original cards were made of pasta and the ink was melted chocolate (which explains why the designs are simple -- it's hard to draw with melted chocolate!). An appetizing deck, even if there are only 22 cards (those of the Major Arcana).
Because these cards are simplistic in nature, interpreting them can be difficult. A leaflet is included, but it's written in Italian. The best way to interpret these cards is by using the traditional interpretations associated with the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. The cards are numbered to assist, so it's not too difficult to figure out which card is which.
Though these cards can be used in a Tarot reading, they're really more designed for the collector or Tarot enthusiast. There were only 500 decks produced, each numbered and signed by the artist, so each deck is considered a collector's item.
A deck of myth and fantasy, Tarocchi alla corte di Merlino (Tarot of Merlin Court) was created and illustrated by Gloria Ricci. This is a Major Arcana Tarot deck, meaning that there are only 22 cards, all of them Trumps. If you enjoy fantasy, magick, mythology, and legends, you'll like this colorful deck. Though it focuses on Celtic legengs, you will also see designs inspired by great fantasy writers such as Dunsany and Tolkien.
Cards are titled in Italian, but they're also numbered according to standard Tarot organization (think the Rider-Waite deck), so you can figure out which card is which simply by comparing the numbers. Only 500 limited edition decks were produced, all of which were numbered and then signed by the artist. Tarocchi alla corte di Merlino was published by Museo Dei Tarocchi - Hermatena and is one of the most magickal decks produced, at least in regards to the images depicted.
