The Green Witch Tarot Cards are a popular deck used for divination and spiritual guidance. Each card in the deck has its own unique symbolism and meaning, which can vary depending on the interpretation of the reader. Green is often associated with nature, growth, and fertility, so it is no surprise that the Green Witch Tarot Cards have a strong connection to these themes. Many of the cards feature images of plants, animals, and natural landscapes, which can symbolize different aspects of life and the human experience. The meanings and interpretations of the Green Witch Tarot Cards can vary widely, as different readers may connect with different symbols and energies in the deck. However, there are some common themes and symbols that can be found throughout the deck.
The Green Witch Tarot, a 78-card deck that is based on nature-based Paganism, is a beautiful deck. The deck contains thoughtful, warm-hearted, as well as indeterminate cards. They have been reinterpreted to be eco-friendly witchcraft-friendly, but are still easily legible. The cards include a 240-page buddy guide.
Although the Major Arcana titles have been changed to reflect Green Witchcraft s ideas and the original definitions of the cards, they have not been altered. Although the Major Arcana titles have been changed to reflect Green Witchcraft s ideas and the original definitions of the cards, they have not been altered.
However, there are some common themes and symbols that can be found throughout the deck. For example, the Ace of Wands is often seen as a symbol of new beginnings and creative energy. It represents the spark of inspiration and the potential for growth and transformation.
The Green Witch Tarot
Ann Moura is a long-time specialist on green witchery who has been writing books on the topic since 1996. She’s teamed up with artist Kiri Østergaard Leonard to create a tarot deck that targets people in this branch of the Craft. Green witchcraft promotes a strong relationship with nature, earth magic, elementals, and the immanent Goddess and God. The deck follows this theme with an emphasis on seasons, the eight sabbats, faerie lore, herbs, plants, animals, and the bounty of nature. Characters in the deck are displayed in the normal activities of daily life.
Moura elected to change the names of several Major Arcana cards to augment the deck’s theme: 0 – Greenman, 1 – Witch, 3 – The Earth Mother, 4 – The Horned God, 6 – The Lady and the Lord, 7 – The Battle Wagon, 8 – The Crone, 9 – The Holly King, 10 – The Wheel of the Year, 11 – The Standing Stone, 12 – The Oak King, 13 – The Lord of the Shadows, 14 – The Sidhe, 15 – Nature, 16 – The Wild Hunt, 20 – Harvest, and 21 – The World Tree. The trump card archetypes are similarly adjusted to reflect the deities and practices of green witches.
Card characters are accompanied by animals and plants that correlate with the card’s meanings. The suits are named for typical altar tools: pentacles, athames, wands, and chalices. The suits correspond to an element, cardinal direction, and a season. Knights can be male or female. Queens and Kings are older and more mature characters that represent an accumulation of power and authority in their suit element.
The accompanying book The Green Witch Tarot Companion begins with an overview. The cards are described in some depth with meanings, reversals, and a few keywords. The third chapter offers six tarot spreads to experiment with. The book is logically organized and will be easy for beginners to work with.
The cards have no borders, something that will please many readers! The imagery features detailed panoramic landscapes with great depth and some interior scenes to provide contrast. The color palette is warm and energetic with bright hues. Seasonal depictions help with timing. Most of the human figures are well rendered and successfully convey the card’s meaning.
Card images sometimes stray to a greater or lesser extent from the RWS canon. In the 5 of Wands, five people are standing around a fire conducting a ritual. Ants crawl along a branch in the foreground. The 7 of Chalices is an interior scene with a woman sitting at a table day-dreaming about the seven chalices before her. Faeries are fluttering around her head and there’s a butterfly near the chalices. A frond of Solomon Seal is visible in the corner. The Knight of Wands is a woman riding a horse along a dirt path that runs past fields ripe with wheat. Golden Seal grows at the edge of the field and a night hawk is soaring overhead. The Ace of Athames features a knife instead of a long sword. Beneath the knife are bright yellow dandelions. A mouse is climbing through the flowers.
The Major Arcana cards are more mythic and folkloric. Trump 4 – The Horned God features a handsome deity with deer horns surrounded by animals in a forest glade. It’s clear that nature is his primary venue as well as the source of his power. Trump 18 – The Moon is simply gorgeous. It features a night scene with a woman approaching a tree-encircled pond. A fish leaps as a gentle full moon glows overhead.
The only trump card I felt really didn’t work was Trump 20 – Harvest. It features a scene with a man standing behind a table covered with fresh produce. A woman standing near a cottage is in the background. There’s nothing wrong with the quality of the image, but it doesn’t capture the profoundly spiritual and karmic nature of the Judgment card. There are many possible mythic events and deity transformations that could have been chosen to give the card more oomph.
Nevertheless, this is a fine deck for any green witch or pagan. The deck and book do a great job of conveying the themes of the Craft. The cards can be integrated into rituals; the deities in the trump cards correlate with sabbats. The imagery of the more difficult cards is thoughtful and somewhat less threatening than decks in the RWS family. The Green Witch Tarot would be a lovely, thoughtful Yule gift to give this year.
~review by Elizabeth Hazel
Creator: Ann Moura, art by Kiri Østergaard Leonard
Llewellyn, 2015
boxed kit with 240-page book, deck, and non-custom unlabeled white box, $28.99
Creator: Ann Moura, art by Kiri Østergaard Leonard
Llewellyn, 2015
boxed kit with 240-page book, deck, and non-custom unlabeled white box, $28.99
Similarly, the Nine of Pentacles is often associated with abundance and luxury, representing financial security and material prosperity. In addition to these individual card meanings, the Green Witch Tarot Cards are often used to explore larger themes and life lessons. They can provide guidance and insight into various aspects of life, such as relationships, career, and personal development. Ultimately, the meanings and interpretations of the Green Witch Tarot Cards are up to the reader. It is important to trust your intuition and personal connection to the symbols and energies of the deck. By exploring the cards and their meanings, you can gain insight and guidance on your spiritual journey..
Reviews for "Incorporating green witch tarot cards into spellwork and manifestation"
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3. Amanda - 2/5 - I found the book "Meanings and interpretations of green witch tarot cards" to be quite underwhelming. The descriptions of the cards felt generic and uninspiring. I was hoping for more in-depth explanations that could help me form a deeper connection with the cards, but instead, I was left feeling disconnected. Furthermore, there were numerous grammatical errors throughout the book, which made it difficult to read. Overall, I was not impressed with this book and would advise seeking out other sources for learning about green witch tarot card interpretations.
4. Michael - 1/5 - I was excited to dive into the world of green witch tarot cards, but this book left me feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. The meanings and interpretations provided were vague and lacked substance. It felt like the author was merely skimming the surface of each card's symbolism without delving deeper into its significance. Additionally, the book lacked structure and organization, making it difficult to navigate. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a comprehensive and insightful guide to green witch tarot card meanings.