Deck Review by Lalia Wilson
This 2020 deck was created by Christine Aguiar and James Battersby and is available at https://www.tarotcollectibles.com/ . It follows a Hippie Generation vibe similar to their previous Trippin’ Waite, and Groovy Waite decks. The cards are 2 ¾ X 4 ¾ inches. Just the right weight and size and slickness to riffle-shuffle perfectly. This deck includes the traditional 78 cards with the meanings according to the Rider-Waite-Smith system of tarot interpretation. There is no little white book, but you are directed to free explanatory materials at the Tarot Collectibles website.
The Black Light Tarot did not scan accurately as to color. This deck has ink that fluoresces under black light and appears "normal" under daylight. Using my scanner, neither occurred. Instead, the colors seem to have lost all the warm tones. Check their website for more accurate color renditions.
Six cards from this deck are shown on the Scopes page. We will look closely at three more cards from this deck:
The Ace of Cups depicts a lovely rainbow, the usual overflowing cup, doves of peace, and a starry night sky. The abundance of feelings, especially love, clearly comes through.
The King of Wands shows the fiery nature of the suit and emphasizes fire as everything looks like it is on fire, sort of a perpetual fire of personality that never burns out. The King’s throne seems also to be made of fire. Not only is the element of fire emphasized, but also the King's mastery of the element, and his ability to perpetuate the element. He's not going away, nor will he burn up, or burn out. He is a perpetual flame.
In The World card, a blue woman with pink hair is garbed in a rainbow and shown among the planets in the solar system, with the earth being most prominent. Northern Africa is just above her head—the place humanity originated. She exists in space, with the Moon and other planets and stars visible. More than other World cards, she suggests mastery of the Earth School.
This deck will please those who like the R-W-S system and are fond of the '60s.