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Starter Tarot Deck
A tarot deck with keywords and explanations printed directly on the cards, for both upright and reversed positions. The illustrations are based on 15th-century Italian woodcuts: simple line drawings in neutral colours.
- Language: English
- Quality: sturdy cardstock, smooth shuffle, standard 70 x 120 mm format
- Contents: 78 cards
A functional deck for those who want to practise without constantly reaching for a book.
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Starter Tarot Deck - keywords printed directly on the cards
Most tarot cards send you back to a guidebook the moment you forget what a card means. This deck does not do that. George R. Bennett printed the keywords and explanations directly on each card, for both the upright and reversed positions.
It is designed as a practice deck. Not for collectors, not as an art object, but as a tool to get to know the 78 traditional tarot cards without constantly flipping through a booklet.
What you see on the cards
The illustrations are based on 15th-century Italian woodcuts. Simple line drawings, neutral colours, no distracting details. Below each image are the keywords for the upright meaning, and along the side or bottom the explanation for the reversed position.
The text is kept functional. No poetry, no long sentences. What you see is what you need to interpret a reading.
Who this deck works for
This deck is designed for beginners. It assumes you do not yet know all the meanings by heart and that you need direct support while practising.
Many people use this deck for daily card practice. Pull a card, read the text, notice how the theme shows up that day. That works because you do not have to guess what the card might mean.
If you notice you keep pulling the same card during practice, set that card aside and read the text out loud a few times. That helps the meaning stick better.
About George R. Bennett
George R. Bennett designed this deck as a bridge between theory and practice. His focus was not on aesthetics, but on usability. The result is a deck used worldwide by people learning tarot.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78
- Language: English
- Publisher: U.S. Games Systems Inc.
- Weight: 360 g
- Card dimensions: 70 x 120 mm
- Material: sturdy cardstock, smooth finish
- Designer: George R. Bennett
Questions we often get
Does this deck come with a guidebook?
That is not mentioned in the product information. The cards themselves contain the keywords and explanations, so a separate guidebook is less necessary than with other decks.
Why are there explanations for reversed cards printed on them?
Because many beginners struggle with reversed meanings. By putting the text directly on the card, you can practise both positions more quickly without having to look something up every time.
Characteristics
| Auteur | George R. Bennett |
| ISBN | 9780880793575 |
| Taal | English |
| Uitgeverij | |
| SKU | 0236-660 |
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