There is an extra card with this deck that is basically informational … talking about the intent of the deck (to act as a bridge between the old and the new), to reimagine ancient themes with modern whimsy, and that the Seeker will find the deck especially suited to three card readings. Card 1 is defined as “You Are Here”, Card 2 is defined as “View Across the River”, and Card 3 is defined as “The Bridge”.
I was very blessed to be asked to write the introduction to the LWB for this deck. I hope that I have been able to picture for the reader what is unique and special to me about this deck.
The LWB for the first edition is a fold-out that puts a great deal of information on the deck, how to use it, and basic card meanings into a short space. It covers the basis, and does that well! The expanded LWB for the second edition is a 64 page effort that goes more deeply into how to use the cards, how to apply the three card bridge readings, and doing one card draws. I loved the “Tarot Glove Box”, where we find “It Takes Two To Tango: Relationship Spreads”, “A Dash Of Inspiration” (as a writer, I adore this one!), and “Look Both Ways Before You Cross”.
In “Archetypes In Tarot” we see a short discussion on what archetypes are, and how the Seeker can explore them through the Major Arcana.
Each card is presented with a black and white scan, the card number and title, a few words on the energy of the card, Keys (upright meanings), Locks (reversed meanings), an affirmation, a short write-up in the basic energy of the card, and a few words on the individual(s) that posed as the subject for the card. There is also a paragraph on how the card functions in a reading.
My favorite card in the entire deck is Mount St. Helen’s (The Tower). Here we see a very calm looking gentleman (who just happens to be Theresa’s fiancé!), dressed in a white shirt, black vest, and black bow tie, wearing a black bowler (hat) that has been blown off his head. All kinds of symbols come exploding out of his head! Profound, insightful … and incredibly funny! (It really is!)