The Faery Wicca Tarot is a deck of tarot cards that draws inspiration from the world of faeries and magic. Created by Kisma K. Stepanich and illustrated by renowned artist Renée Christine Yates, this deck has gained popularity among tarot enthusiasts and practitioners of Wicca. The deck consists of 78 cards, including the traditional 22 major arcana and 56 minor arcana cards. Each card is beautifully illustrated with vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing the magical world of faeries to life. The artwork captures the essence of faery lore and mythology, creating a visually stunning and enchanting tarot deck.
Bell Witch began tracing the sequences that would form Future's Shadow in live performance while on tour with Neurosis and Mono. At first, Shreibman and Desmond planned to release each chapter in the sequence as they completed it, touring each album in between. Then, in early 2020, pandemic restrictions forced them to step back from that timeline. Locked out of their rehearsal space, they worked on what would become The Clandestine Gate at a slower burn than any of their previous projects. The album germinated over the course of more than two years, a pace that allowed their music to evolve organically to a state of more focused, grounded minimalism.
The concept of eternal return -- that time doesn t end and death doesn t punctuate life, but both go on forever in an infinite loop no one can remember -- inflected the development of The Clandestine Gate after Desmond encountered the idea in Nietzche s book The Gay Science. On a historical scale, to say nothing of a cosmic one, the individual human life vanishes, and yet it s the only aperture any of us get into reality.
The artwork captures the essence of faery lore and mythology, creating a visually stunning and enchanting tarot deck. The Faery Wicca Tarot follows the traditional structure of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot, making it accessible and easy to interpret for both beginners and experienced readers. However, it injects an element of faery energy and symbolism into each card, adding a unique and mystical touch to the readings.
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1. The Clandestine Gate
Pacific Northwestern doom metal monolith BELL WITCH will see the release of their new album “Future’s Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate” on April 21st digitally followed by its physical release on 2LP/2CD/Cassette, June 9. Pre-orders, along with a short-making of video of the album are now live (link in bio). As well, the band have announced a surprise appearance at this year’s Roadburn Festival on April 20th where they will perform “The Clandestine Gate” in its entirety.
For their new album, bassist/vocalist Dylan Desmond and drummer/vocalist Jesse Shreibman exploded Bell Witch's bounds. Like 2017's lauded “Mirror Reaper”, “The Clandestine Gate” is a single 83-minute track -- a composition that pulses and breathes on a filmic timeframe. It constitutes the first chapter in a planned triptych of longform albums, collectively called “Future's Shadow.”
While traces of organ and synthesizer hovered over “Mirror Reaper” and Bell Witch's 2020 collaboration with Aerial Ruin, “Stygian Bough Volume 1”, “The Clandestine Gate” drew those instruments closer to the center of its compositions. The band reunited with their longtime producer Billy Anderson as they began negotiating these new compositional weights. On “The Clandestine Gate”, Bell Witch's twinned voices build off of the chantlike textures of previous records while steering toward more developed melodic lines, structured harmonies, and rhythmic death metal growls.
The immense gravity of a work like “The Clandestine Gate”, which features exclusive stunning cover art by Jordi Diaz Alama, allows ideas to simmer in a way that feels profoundly and somatically intuitive -- not just a philosophical exercise, but an embodied truth. By slowing down both their creative process and the tempo of the music itself, Bell Witch digs even deeper into their long standing focus: the way life spills on inside its minuscule container, both eternal and fleeting, a chord that echoes without resolution.
The Seattle doom duo embarks on an audacious mission—a beautiful and melancholy three-album cycle about eternal returns and daily toil.
The faery symbolism in this deck helps to tap into the spiritual and magical realms, allowing for intuitive and insightful readings. Each card is imbued with specific faery energies, such as the mischievous Puck or the ethereal Queen of the Faeries. These energies can guide and enhance the interpretation of the cards, providing deeper insights and connections to the world of faery magic. Many practitioners of Wicca and those interested in faery lore find the Faery Wicca Tarot particularly appealing. It offers a way to connect with the natural world, spirits, and the faery realm. The deck can be used for divination, meditation, spellwork, or simply as a tool for spiritual insight and guidance. Overall, the Faery Wicca Tarot is a captivating and enchanting deck that combines the worlds of tarot, Wicca, and faery magic. With its beautiful artwork and deep symbolism, it offers a unique and transformative experience for readers and seekers of spiritual wisdom. Whether one is drawn to faery magic or simply appreciates the magical beauty of this deck, the Faery Wicca Tarot is a valuable addition to any tarot collection..
Reviews for "Exploring Faery Wicca Rituals with Tarot: How to Incorporate Tarot in Your Magical Practice"
1. Anna - 2 stars - I was pretty disappointed with the Faery Wicca Tarot deck. While the artwork is undoubtedly beautiful and whimsical, I found the images to be overly simplistic and lacking depth. The tarot is supposed to be a tool for self-reflection and insight, but I felt that this deck failed to provide that for me. The card meanings were vague and ambiguous, making it difficult to interpret their messages. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this deck to serious tarot enthusiasts who are looking for a more profound and insightful experience.
2. Mark - 1 star - I had high hopes for the Faery Wicca Tarot, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The artwork is undeniably stunning, but that's where the positives end for me. The cardstock quality is flimsy and feels cheap, making the cards prone to bending and wear. Additionally, the accompanying guidebook lacks depth and doesn't provide enough information to fully understand the symbolism in each card. I found it frustrating to work with this deck, and it didn't resonate with me at all. Save your money and invest in a different tarot deck that offers a more fulfilling experience.
3. Jennifer - 2.5 stars - The Faery Wicca Tarot left me feeling underwhelmed. While the illustrations are certainly lovely, I found them to be repetitive and lacking in variety. It seems like the artist relied too heavily on similar motifs and color palettes, making the deck lose its uniqueness. The card meanings were also quite basic and predictable, leaving little room for deep interpretation or personal connection. Overall, I felt that this deck didn't offer anything new or exciting to the world of tarot, and it didn't resonate with me as much as I had hoped.
4. Matthew - 2 stars - As someone who has been using tarot cards for years, I was truly disappointed by the Faery Wicca Tarot. The artwork is undoubtedly beautiful and captures the essence of faery lore, but that's where the positives end for me. The cardstock quality is subpar, which is a shame considering the price of the deck. Furthermore, the accompanying guidebook lacks depth and fails to provide in-depth interpretations for each card. I found myself relying on external resources to truly understand the meanings and symbolism. Overall, I would not recommend this deck to serious tarot enthusiasts who are looking for a more comprehensive and insightful experience.