The New Age Witch Tarot is a modern interpretation of the traditional Tarot deck that is popular among those who identify as witches or practitioners of magic in the New Age movement. This Tarot deck incorporates elements of Wicca, paganism, astrology, and other esoteric practices, making it a unique and relevant tool for those seeking spiritual guidance and self-discovery. One of the main characteristics of the New Age Witch Tarot is its incorporation of modern symbolism and imagery, which sets it apart from more traditional Tarot decks. The cards often feature vibrant and expressive artwork, depicting scenes and symbols that resonate with contemporary spiritual seekers. This modernization of the Tarot deck allows users to connect with the images and meanings in a way that feels relevant to their own personal experiences and beliefs. In terms of the card meanings, the New Age Witch Tarot draws from a variety of mystical traditions and practices.
In terms of the card meanings, the New Age Witch Tarot draws from a variety of mystical traditions and practices. Each card represents a different archetype or aspect of the human experience, offering insight into various facets of life, such as love, career, spirituality, and personal growth. The cards can be used for divination, providing guidance and wisdom for users who are seeking direction or answers to specific questions.
Minimum Wage Magic: A new DFZ series
My teenage daughter (Tali) and I enjoyed listening together to the audiobook editions of Rachel Aaron’s HEARTSTRIKERS series, so we were pleased to learn that Aaron wrote (and self-published) a spin-off series also set in the Detroit Free Zone (DFZ), which takes place a couple of decades after the end of Last Dragon Standing.
But you don’t need to read the HEARTSTRIKERS books first, so feel free to jump in right here with Minimum Wage Magic (2018).
The DFZ series, beginning with Minimum Wage Magic, stars Opal Yong-ae, a young mage who ekes out a living in the DFZ by working as a “Cleaner.” This nasty, but sometimes lucrative, career involves bidding for jobs to clean out apartments and houses that have been abandoned in the Detroit Free Zone. When a Cleaner bids on a job, they are hoping, during the cleaning process, to find valuable magical items that they can sell and profit from. It’s like an urban fantasy version of Storage Wars.
Opal is desperate for a good find. She’s totally broke and she’s got to pay somebody $10,000 by the end of the week. When she finds a mage’s dead body at the last apartment she bid on, and then somebody tries to shoot her, she wonders if she’s onto something big. When an attractive fellow cleaner named Nik offers to help her out, she isn’t sure she can trust him.
As Opal and Nik gradually solve the mystery, we learn about Opal’s background (she’s from North Korea), her family life (her family is wealthy and her dad is really important), and what brought her to the DFZ . We also get to explore a lot more of the DFZ than we did in the HEARTSTRIKERS series.
Minimum Wage Magic is the first of three novels in the DFZ series. Tali and I thought it was great to be back in the DFZ and to see it from a non-dragon perspective. We didn’t love the characters quite as much as we loved the Heartstriker dragons, but we had fun with this quick-paced adventure and we expect that Opal and Nik will grow on us. We want to see where Rachel Aaron is taking them.
Audible Studios, who produced the audio editions of the DFZ books, smartly chose Emily Woo Zeller to tell Opal’s story. She’s perfectly cast and her performance added a lot to our enjoyment.
Published in 2018. The DFZ, the metropolis formerly known as Detroit, is the world’s most magical city with a population of nine million and zero public safety laws. That’s a lot of mages, cybernetically enhanced chrome heads, and mythical beasties who die, get into debt, and otherwise fail to pay their rent. When they can’t pay their bills, their stuff gets sold to the highest bidder to cover the tab. That’s when they call me. My name is Opal Yong-ae, and I’m a Cleaner: a freelance mage with an art history degree who’s employed by the DFZ to sort through the mountains of magical junk people leave behind. It’s not a pretty job, or a safe one – there’s a reason I wear bite-proof gloves – but when you’re deep in debt in a lawless city where gods are real, dragons are traffic hazards, and buildings move around on their own, you don’t get to be picky about where your money comes from. You just have to make it work, even when the only thing of value in your latest repossessed apartment is the dead body of the mage who used to live there.
In addition to its modern imagery and diverse influences, the New Age Witch Tarot also incorporates elements of witchcraft and magic. This can be seen in the inclusion of symbols associated with witchcraft, such as wands, pentacles, cauldrons, and spellbooks. The Tarot deck can be used as a tool for spellwork, meditation, and ritual, allowing practitioners to tap into their own personal power and manifest their intentions through the guidance of the cards. Overall, the New Age Witch Tarot offers a contemporary and inclusive approach to Tarot reading and spiritual exploration. With its modern imagery, diverse influences, and incorporation of witchcraft and magic, this Tarot deck appeals to those who are drawn to the New Age movement and are seeking a tool for self-discovery and spiritual guidance..
Reviews for "Tarot and the Divine Feminine: Exploring Female Empowerment with the New Age Witch Tarot"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the New Age Witch Tarot. The artwork, which looked beautiful in the pictures, was actually quite lackluster in person. The colors were dull and the images lacked depth. Additionally, the guidebook provided with the deck was not very informative and left me feeling lost and confused when trying to interpret the cards. Overall, I found this tarot deck to be underwhelming and would not recommend it to others.
2. John - 1 star - The New Age Witch Tarot is by far one of the worst tarot decks I have ever come across. The artwork is amateurish and lacks any real creativity or depth. The symbolism in the cards is also very basic and unimpressive. Furthermore, the quality of the cards themselves is subpar. They feel cheap and flimsy, making shuffling and handling them a frustrating experience. I would urge anyone interested in tarot to look elsewhere and avoid this disappointing deck.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I found the New Age Witch Tarot to be quite underwhelming. The artwork, though colorful, lacked the necessary cohesion and symbolism I expect from a tarot deck. The illustrations felt more like random images slapped on the cards rather than thoughtfully chosen symbols. Additionally, the guidebook that accompanied the deck was overly simplistic and did not provide enough depth for meaningful readings. Overall, I was unimpressed with this tarot deck and would not recommend it to serious tarot enthusiasts.