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Yoshi Yoshitani pairs the traditional tarot structure with myths and fairy tales from around the world. Each card tells a story that makes a familiar archetype tangible. The result is a deck where you can interpret complex situations through stories you likely already know.
A narrative deck that combines classical tarot with worldwide folklore.
There are tarot decks that keep their symbolism abstract and there are decks that tell a story. This deck chooses the story. Yoshi Yoshitani pairs each card with a myth or fairy tale from a specific culture, from European folklore to Asian, African and American legends.
The structure is that of classical tarot: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana. But where you would normally see a Hermit or a Magician, here you see a hero from a myth who makes the same journey. That makes the archetype more concrete.
Yoshitani works digitally and that shows in the style. The colours are bright and vivid, the contours sharp. Each figure gets space within the frame, often against a flat background that keeps the attention on the character.
The cards mention the name of the story or figure they refer to. That helps if you want to look up the story yourself. The guidebook gives context for each card: which myth it concerns and how that relates to the traditional tarot meaning.
Because each card represents a known story, you can use that storyline to interpret a situation. You draw a card and ask yourself: where is this hero in their journey? What happens in the story and how does that help sharpen my own question?
The deck follows the traditional structure, so if you already work with tarot, you can apply your existing knowledge directly. The mythological layer adds context but does not replace the classical meaning.
Draw a card, do not read the explanation right away but look up the story first. See where the hero begins, what goes wrong, and how it ends. Place that alongside your own situation.
Yoshi Yoshitani is an artist and author. Her work is characterised by an interest in cultural folklore and a style that is direct and colourful. This deck is available internationally and has found a solid place among collectors who value diversity in imagery.
Does this deck follow the Rider-Waite-Smith structure?
Yes. The cards have unique illustrations, but the layout and sequence correspond to traditional tarot. You can use this deck as you would use any other classical tarot deck.
Do I need to know the myths to work with this deck?
No. The guidebook gives context about the story for each card. You can also simply read the card according to the classical tarot meaning. The myth is an extra layer, not a requirement.
| Auteur | Yoshi Yoshitani |
| ISBN | 4250939900094 |
| Taal | German |
| SKU | 1318-P447 |
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