Tarot Deck
I know, I know… We don’t need yet another Tarot deck. But life IS a bitch, so here it is.
Update 25/09/10
Well, it’s finished and ready to go. Awaiting that phantomatic enlightened, adventurous, ground-breaking courageous publisher, it can now be used for free online readings at:
http://www.mydivination.com/index.mdv?SetTarotDeck=8790767e414cd9e7e05507e1b76093a5
Better than a poke in the eye with the Fool’s sharp wand, innit?
Update 19/02/13
I’ve taken down most of the deck, as can be seen. The reson: the Unthinkable, That-Which-Was-Not-Going-To-Happen, has actually happened. About a year ago a woman wrote to me asking if she could use my deck on a book on Tarot & Relationships she was writing. I said of course she could. So she did. The book, A Guide to Tarot and Relationships, by Andria K. Molina, finally came out back in December. Shortly after the publisher emailed me asking me if I’d be interested in having the deck published, too. Hey! Hey! Olay! Olay! Naturally, I said yes. And if all goes well the deck will re-incarnate in physical form in about a year or 18 months’ time. So, to go with the cards I’ve left here as a sample, the waiting period, the limbo has ended, it would seem. A burst of cretaive energy has entered my life and clobbered me in the head. Now I need to focus on the work ahead (apparently I MUST write a wee booklet to accompany the cards; in case they feel lonely?), revise them and get them ready for publication so that eventually they can hang in my very own Garden of Delights. The End. For now.
September 6th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Dolores, I would love to hear what is behind your Magician. I can’t quite figure that one out…. And the 5 of Pentacles is fantastic imagery. I am going to be comparing it with all the other 5′s in different decks and see what I come up with. I always get excited about new decks. Thank you!! >> Irvina
September 8th, 2009 at 2:28 am
I Love your cards!
Do you know when you will be finished I would like to purchase?
Thanx
September 10th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Oh well, after reading your prose about yourself, i doubt this will make any difference to your day but hell, lady, you’re good. Uncompromising, sharp, witty and so bloody creative. And i feel this huge love behind the black humor, believe me. Thumbs up! that is, if i had some. I am only a stray cat after all… (purr)
December 26th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Love your deck too and also will be in the queue to purchase if you go to sell. You can always have another creative tarot. Love your other work too esp some of the animals.
December 27th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Thanks, Maria. I’ll add you to my list of kind people who want to adopt my cards. Not long to go, now.
January 20th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Wow just found your site in google.. Love your post on Tarot Deck |!
March 31st, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Hello. I love your tarot cards. Please put me on your list to purchase these cards when they are ready. Can’t wait! Thanks!
April 1st, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Will do Ann (or Maria?), as soon as I find a publisher!
BTW, how did you come across it and my site? I’m always curious to know.
All the best.
Dolores
April 1st, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Love the cards! Found you via Aeclectic, looking at B&W decks, but circular decks are my vice, so this is just the best. Always like to look at the Hermit and Death in new packs, and like both those cards very much, so off for a close-up.
Good luck with finding that publisher, and I would happily go on your list for purchase
Pathwalker
April 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Thanks, Helen. So glad to be able to (potentially & subject to publisher being found!) to feed your vice. I love round decks myself. My Hermit extends her mirror-wink to you.
Be well.
Dolores
April 15th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
I discovered your website when I was look for info on Pamela Coleman Smith. I enjoyed seeing your artwork. LOVE the tarot card deck and would like to be put on the list for purchase when you find a publisher. Your site was my afternoon delight! Thanks!
April 16th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Thanks, Holly. And you’re now on The Phantom List. As soon as I find a publisher (or an honest printer), it’ll become The List. Thanks for the visit to the Souk!
May 7th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
I am in love with your deck! Please put me on the list to be alerted when you go to print!
Beautiful work!
Thanks!
May 7th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Will do, Dennise. But, …it may be sometime. I still haven’t got a publisher. Thanks for the comment, anyway.
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Thanks, molijana (miranda?)! Woe is me, too. I keep on getting my deck rejected by publishers. Well, two of the bigger ones, anyway. (Who at least replied with some feedback; the other two didn’t even “bovvered” with a reply, the rude gits…). The reason why they rejected it is that is 1) round and 2) black & white. Oh, well. What can a Gorgon do but keep on trying?
I will keep you posted. Thanks for liking my untidy Souk, too.
I checked the link. Small world… In my last professional incarnation I was a mental health worker (not a “proper” SW, though). I will visit the site again. I never lost an interest in that field.
Dodo
August 29th, 2010 at 10:32 am
I cannot understand any publisher that would reject this deck. Revisiting here, your art work amazes me! Dang nab it, I want you deck in my hot little hand. And I would buy it because 1) it is round and 2) it is in black and white! My oh my. Maybe self publish? I do wish you the best of good fortune in finding just the right way to set your deck on it’s journey …. hmm, right to me LOL ♥
September 6th, 2010 at 7:24 am
I found your deck doing a google search on the Ace of Swords, via Living Tarot on facebook. After scrolling through dozens of images yours popped out at me. Your work is fascinating. I especially love the cats found in so many of the cards. I so hope you find a publisher. I want these beautiful cards! Please add me to your list. Have you tried Llewellyn in the states? Karen
September 15th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
What a gorgeous deck! I love what you have done. I really hope you will publish this deck one day. Please keep me posted. Thanks!
October 12th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
I really want this deck. Can’t wait for it to be published. Will you please let me know?
Blessings!
January 15th, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Round cards rule! And black and white is so delicious. This tarot deck needs to be published. Have you tried http://www.tarotmediacompany.com ?
Blessings,
James
January 16th, 2011 at 4:01 am
Thank so much, James. I love it when anyone appreciates the B&W side of my deck!
And no, I didn’t even know the company you mention. I’m off to explore the link. I’ve tried several publishers, so far with zilch-zero-nada success. They either object to the roundness, or to the B&W, or they plead “bad times”/crisis/whatnot. (Self-publishing is out of the question for a variety of reasons I won’t bore you with…). Thanks again for the kind comment and the tip. Stay wonderful.
Dolores
January 26th, 2011 at 8:16 am
I just wanted to tell you that I love this tarot deck! I’ve worked with the tarot since I was about 16 at which time my mother purchased my first deck for me. Amazingly that was 40 years ago! Where does the time go? Since then I’ve become an avid collector. Some decks I acquire solely because they are so aesthetically pleasing to me, even though they don’t speak to me on a spiritual level. Your deck, however, is not only incredibly beautiful, but it speaks very strongly to me on the spiritual plane. For this reason, when your deck becomes available for purchase, I hope that you inform not only me, but the hundreds of others whom I’m sure share my love for your deck. I can’t wait for the publication date!
Thank You, Ellen
January 26th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Thanks, Helen. I certainly will keep you posted, if there be good news on the publishing front. I’ve tried a few publishers but so far no joy. They seem to be put off either by the B&W or the roundness. Oh, well…
Thanks for your kind comments.
Dolores
April 15th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
I’m in the process of completing my own deck – B&W too! Have just had my first refusal on the grounds of them being B&W – I guess most publishers will always go for the highly detailed, highly coloured and fanciest decks. Hoping we both find one that is able to be a bit more adventurous!!!
April 16th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Nice to have a travelling companion of sorts, Eleanor! I don’t understand why B&W art, in general, is so under-appreciated. B&W has a drama all of its own, doesn’t it? Your own deck looks beautiful, going by the wee sample I’ve seen. Next time I’ll register and login so I can see more of it. Meanwhile, thanks for the comment and the good wishes. Stay groovy.
September 15th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
I love your new deck and dearly hope you find a publisher. This is the first round deck I’ve felt attracted to. Your work is brilliant, and I wish you all the luck in the world. Yes, the world does need another tarot deck!
September 16th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Thanks, Karen. Appreciation much appreciated. For the time being I’ve given up trying to find a publisher -as I noticed the lack of succcess was diminishing my wiil to live…:-) As for one more deck…whatta hell. Why not? Lets add to the heap. The more the merrier. My love to your beautiful greyhounds (I breed I dearly love, too) and your graphics. Stay groovy.
December 22nd, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Hi! I have been waiting patiently for this deck. Is it going to be published in 2012? If so, who will be publishing it so I can haunt their website!!! Thanks for creating one of the finest decks I have ever seen!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! It will be a great one for you!!!1
December 25th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Thanks, Maria. The deck is not going to be published in 2012 as far as I can tell. Publishers seem massively reluctant to tackle either its roundness or its B&W-ness. Or perhaps they don’t like it, who knows. Later in 2012, though, it’s going to feature in a forthcoming book by Andria Molina and published by Schifer on relationships and Tarot. If you’re interested I can keep you posted. Thanks for you kind comments. Have a lovely Xmas & New Year!
June 2nd, 2012 at 10:10 pm
I really want to carry this deck in my store! It is so beautiful. You should publish it yourself if no one else will. I hope the universe conspires to make it so.
So be it.
June 3rd, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Hello, Sarah! I wish I could grant your wish to have my deck in your store. I can’t find a single solitary publisher willing to take the risk, unfortunately. As for publishing it myself, I’m yet to find a printer that will no charge me a fortune I haven’t got. Still, I keep on searching. Never say die. I love your sweet conspiratorial hopes about the universe. May it please to hear us.
If it does, I’ll keep you posted. Stay well.
August 4th, 2012 at 5:06 am
Every so often, about three time a year, I come back and look at your cards, Dolores. I want them so bad. Every time I come back I have a different ‘favorite’ card. Tonight it is the Tower. She just out grew the wall holding her in, didn’t she? Burst it wide open, she did!! Please keep trying to get published. I think I will write all the publishers I know telling the I want a deck with round black & white cards! Yeah… that’s what I will do.
August 4th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Thank you, darling. This comment’s cheered me up. You know, I’m beginning to seriously want them too, by now. I was thinking how much I like my own little Hermit, with her cheery familiars and her cheeky winks…:-) I wish you all the best in your quest for an adventurous publisher. Me, I’ve all but lost the will to try. You’d not believe how many I’ve contacted. They seldom take the trouble to even reply with a rejection, you know, common courtesy & all that. Oy… I’m still trying for a friendly printer, though. If I could manage to self-publish say 30 or 40 decks, that’d keep you, kind, faithful lot happy, innit. I’ll keep you posted, be sure of that. Stay groovy.
December 15th, 2012 at 5:53 pm
I feel like I have been coveting this deck forever! I love the black-and-white, the roundness, all of it. It is absolutely beautiful. I know you said you’ve been looking and looking for a publisher or a printer, but I just want to throw this out there: Have you looked into thegamecrafter.com?
Wishing you all the best <3
December 16th, 2012 at 7:36 am
Dear Jessica. Thanks for your lovely comment. And for once, I may have good news. I’ve just got a spontaneous proposal to publish it from Schiffer! If things pan out as they ought to I will tell you as soon as possible. As for your tip/lead, Schiffer’s offer aside, I was beginning to totally loose hope/patience/ will to fight on that subject. I got so fed up with rude publisgers that never even bothered to reply to my enquiries, you know. But who knows? Schiffer might be serious. Fingers crossed! Stay wonderful.
January 17th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
Wonderful news! I will keep checking back for updates.
March 22nd, 2013 at 3:20 pm
I am so glad to hear your deck will be published! I absolutely love it and always hopes it would be published some day. Congratulations!
April 5th, 2013 at 11:48 pm
Thanks, Saskia! I’ll keep you posted when it comes out (not for another year or so).