Notes From The Pagan Otherworlds Book - companion to all 84 cards
Most guidebooks that come with a tarot deck run to thirty pages with brief meanings. This book has 210 pages and gives space to each of the 84 cards in the Pagan Otherworlds Tarot.
It is written by Linnea Gits and Peter Dunham, the makers of the deck itself. They describe not only what a card means, but also how they arrived at the imagery. The text is clear, the explanations go beyond standard meanings.
What you see on the pages
Each card receives its own description. The black-and-white illustrations are printed at a large scale, making details more visible than on the cards themselves. The imagery has something of Renaissance painting, with attention to symbolism drawn from nature and mystical traditions.
The book explains what happens in the illustrations, which symbols appear where, and how you can interpret them. There is room for your own reading. The texts work as descriptions, not prescriptions.
What sets it apart
This is not a summary of tarot meanings. Gits and Dunham write from their own vision of the cards. They explain why they made certain choices, why a figure holds a particular posture, what the background does.
The deck contains extra cards beyond the classic 78, including Lunar cards that follow the moon phases. Those cards also receive full explanations.
Draw a card and read the text in the book first. Then place the card in front of you and notice which details you see now that you overlooked before.
Who this works for
This book is written for people who use the Pagan Otherworlds Tarot and want to understand more of what they see. The explanations are accessible enough for beginners, yet deep enough to remain interesting for experienced readers.
You can use the book during a reading, or simply read through it if you want to know more about the symbolism behind the deck. It works both ways.
About Linnea Gits and Peter Dunham
Linnea Gits and Peter Dunham run Uusi, an independent art studio based in the United States. They create tarot and oracle decks, printed matter and art objects.
Their work is characterized by a craft-driven approach and a preference for classical design. The Pagan Otherworlds Tarot is one of their best-known projects.
Specifications
- Pages: 210
- Language: English
- Publisher: Uusi
- Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm
- Binding: Paperback with square spine
- Paper: Heavy matte paper
- Production: Printed in the US
- Authors: Linnea Gits and Peter Dunham
Questions we often get
Are the card descriptions more extensive than in a standard guidebook?
Yes. Each card receives more space and depth than in the small guidebooks included with most decks. The focus is on symbolism, imagery and personal interpretation.
Does the book include explanations for the extra cards in the deck?
Yes. The Pagan Otherworlds Tarot has more than the standard 78 cards, including Lunar cards. All of those cards are described in this book.
