{"product_id":"folkloric-waters-tarot","title":"Folkloric Waters Tarot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESTIMATED SHIPPING AUGUST 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Folkloric Waters Tarot embraces the water 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 deep sea.\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: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehunting, foraging, and farming amongst the brutal honesty of the sea, 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 water 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 ocean, 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\"\u003eMy interest in Finnish mythology sparked this idea for a set of decks, like a mini encyclopedia set, embracing the myths and lore as a part of my ancestry research. You would be surprised to learn how little out is there in terms of English resources compared to other pantheons like Egyptian, Greek, Norse, and so on. I've slowly been building a library of books and other materials relating to the Kalevala and other Finnish tales and traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the creation of Folkloric Forest, my original intention of representing strictly Finnish tales and traditions shifted. I was bumping into areas where I couldn't find the \"right\" painting to represent the character or lore 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 strictly Finnish mythology and folklore; I can keep those connections for myself. There are many influences of it in the deck, but it was okay for the deck to become something more far-reaching in my ancestral region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the Folkloric Forest quickly formed within a week or so, this almost year-long creation process took on a much slower, less feral energy. Crafting a world for the water element proved more challenging than the earth element. I naturally gravitate toward and lean into the earth element, so approaching the water element forced me to reflect on the decisions I was making as I curated and placed the artwork. To learn to lean into the emotional, the relationships, and the human living environments, I had to look within myself. Areas that I keep floating away in the darkness for few to see.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 water. Add a rich layer of rural living to your readings with fishing, foraging, 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\u003eDeep blue 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 Source: The High Priestess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Vessel: The Empress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pillar: The Emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Order: The Hierophant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wheel: Wheel of Fortune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Submerged: The Hanged Man\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":47876718166169,"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-copy.png?v=1780542928","url":"https:\/\/helloivyly.com\/products\/folkloric-waters-tarot","provider":"Lennox Rees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}