€ 20,55
This deck brings together dragons from Eastern and Western mythology across 78 tarot cards. Peter Pracownik illustrates, Terry Donaldson writes the guidebook. The cards follow the classic tarot structure, but dragons take centre stage.
For those who love fantasy and see dragons as symbols of power rather than storybook creatures.
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Dragons appear in almost every culture. The way they are depicted varies enormously. In China they bring luck and wisdom, in Europe they guard treasure and must be defeated. This deck gathers those images and places them within the tarot framework.
Peter Pracownik draws and paints fantasy scenes with dragons at the centre. Terry Donaldson writes the guidebook and makes the connection with classic tarot meanings. Together they deliver a deck that is visually striking and uses symbols many people recognise from stories, films or games.
Each card shows at least one dragon, often several. The style is detailed and realistic within the fantasy genre. Colours are saturated, lots of red, gold, blue and green. Fire, water, air and earth recur as visual themes that support the four tarot suits.
The Major Arcana show dragons in roles that fit the classic meanings: the Magician with a dragon as a symbol of power, the Hermit with a dragon as guardian of wisdom. The Minor Arcana are divided across the four elements, with each element given its own type of dragon.
The cards measure 70 x 112 mm, a standard size that shuffles well. The cardstock is sturdy and has a protective coating. The box holds everything together and is solid enough for regular use.
This is not a radical reinterpretation. The structure is that of the Rider-Waite tradition: 22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana divided across Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles. Anyone already working with tarot will recognise the framework immediately.
The difference lies in the imagery. Where a classic deck shows human figures, here we have dragons. That requires a different way of looking. Instead of body language you read posture, gaze and the creature's surroundings. The guidebook helps with descriptions for each card.
Look first at what the dragon is doing before you read the text. Is it flying, lying still, protecting something, fighting? That action is often the core of the card.
This deck appeals to two groups. People who love fantasy and see dragons as symbols of power, transformation or wisdom. And people who already read tarot and are looking for a deck with a clear theme that does not become too abstract.
The guidebook contains card meanings, spreads and background on dragon mythology. That makes it accessible for beginners. At the same time there is enough depth for those who have worked with tarot longer and want a new perspective.
Peter Pracownik works as a fantasy illustrator and has illustrated several decks and books. His style is recognisable by the detailed execution and the use of light and colour to create atmosphere.
Terry Donaldson writes about tarot and esoteric themes. For this deck he wrote the guidebook in which he connects classic tarot meanings with Pracownik's dragon imagery.
Are the card meanings the same as in a classic tarot deck?
The foundation is the same, but the interpretation shifts through the dragon imagery. The guidebook explains for each card how the dragon symbolism colours the meaning. Anyone who already reads tarot will recognise the structure immediately.
Do I need to know anything about dragon mythology to use this deck?
No. The guidebook gives all the context you need. Knowledge of different mythologies enriches the experience but is not a requirement.
| Auteur | Peter Pracownik |
| ISBN | 9780880791816 |
| Taal | English |
| Uitgeverij | Us Games System |
| SKU | 0270-1053 |
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