{"product_id":"folkloric-forest-tarot-2nd-edition","title":"Folkloric Forest Tarot 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESTIMATED SHIPPING AUGUST 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA deck that began only as a single copy for myself...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Folkloric Forest Tarot embraces the earth element, the natural environmental surroundings, and Finnish and Northern European folklore, myth, and magic. It highlights the highs and lows of nature, living with the land, and respecting the unknowns of the dense trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach card features an antique painting from the public domain. (This is not AI.) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI could see the vision of this world I was curating: hunting, foraging, and farming amongst the brutal honesty of the forest, surviving challenging encounters of life and death. There's nothing held back while living amongst nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beauty of this curation of artwork is the ability to adapt and mold with you. The forest environment embraces many commonalities throughout various myths and lore. And the great thing is, it doesn't have to be about that either. That's just where I've placed it for myself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are a lover of nature, the darkness of the woods, or a fan of the unforgiving honesty of survival amongst the land, then you may enjoy this deck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Creation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy interest in Finnish mythology sparked this idea for four elemental decks, like a mini encyclopedia set, embracing the myths and lore of a part of my heritage. You would be surprised to learn that there is little out there in terms of resources and goods compared to pantheons like Sumerian and Egyptian, Greek and Roman, and so on. I've slowly been building a small collection of books and other materials relating to the Kalevala and other Finnish tales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the deck formed and the completed cards increased, my original intention of representing Finnish tales shifted. I was bumping into areas where I couldn't find the \"right\" painting to represent the tale and the tarot card. Then, I began to overly analyze every decision I had made previously for the completed cards. At that point, I realized that I needed to widen my scope. It didn't have to be ultra-specific and detailed to just Finnish mythology and folklore; I can keep those connections for myself and the deck. There are many influences of it in the deck, but it was okay for the deck to become something more far-reaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many crossovers among Northern European folklore, so opening the perspective from strictly Finnish to a broader region couldn't hurt. With this adjustment in mindset, I quickly continued searching and placing paintings on the cards. Much was from intuition, and some were from research. Once I selected a painting, I used Photoshop to retouch and edit it. Sometimes, I would move an entire animal over to create a better composition. Sometimes, I would remove one of the painting's subject matter or other elements to create a better focus. Sometimes, I just removed flaws or made color adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep journey into the darkness of the forest. Add a rich layer of rural living to your readings with farming, hunting, and ruggedness of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70x120 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e330 gsm German black core paper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte UV coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinen finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold foil (front and back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForest green matte color edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cards follow the Rider-Waite-Smith, with name changes to some majors and suit titles. The minors feature the suit emblem at the top instead of Roman numerals like the majors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Seer: The High Priestess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Maiden: The Empress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Guardian: The Emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Elder: The Hierophant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wheel: Wheel of Fortune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sacrifice: The Hanged Man\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire: Wands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir: Swords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth: Pentacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minimalist design nods to an encyclopedia-like series. Each deck in the upcoming set will feature the same design with the title, pattern, and icon swapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuck Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 gsm cardboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin matte lamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinen finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold foil stamp on exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eThe Guidebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003ePlease note that the guidebook is for guidance with the artwork, not as a resource for learning specific folklore. I'm providing nuance to the card, but I'm by no means an expert or teacher on the subject matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guidebook contains brief information about tarot, animals, and general Northern European folklore meanings. However, each card's artwork is open to interpretation and applicable to your practice, traditions, and meanings. Just because I started it in this place of Finnish and Northern European folklore doesn't mean that's where you have to keep it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title and date of each painting and the artist's name, birthplace, and lifespan dates are included for each card entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70x120 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e104 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack \u0026amp; white interior pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte lamination and linen finish cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold foil stamp on cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for reviews, walkthroughs, and commentary?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLx6R6EUVnpJ-CosD-tDbIFGPVzjtzHK79\u0026amp;si=FqBShrKO885cXTy6\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Folkloric Forest Tarot Deck Walkthroughs and Reviews on YouTube\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out the YouTube playlist.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuyer is responsible for any duties\/taxes\/import fees to your country.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ivyly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47876634673305,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/8710\/5433\/files\/FOLKLORICIVYLYPICS-Artboard-1.png?v=1780542517","url":"https:\/\/helloivyly.com\/products\/folkloric-forest-tarot-2nd-edition","provider":"Lennox Rees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}