The Light and Shadow Tarot

The Light and Shadow Tarot – Balance between light, darkness and inner growth

About this deck

The Light and Shadow Tarot is a powerful and visually striking tarot deck that focuses on contrast and duality. Featuring 78 impressive black and white woodcut illustrations, this deck invites you to embrace both your light and shadow sides as part of your personal and spiritual development. This unique deck is an invitation to honest self-examination and creativity.

Symbolism and themes

The cards are inspired by various spiritual traditions, including Celtic, Native American, Eastern, African and European medieval and Renaissance themes. Each image brings to life a powerful archetypal theme and emphasizes the importance of balance, transformation and completion. The emphasis on black and white, without color distraction, places the focus entirely on symbolism, form and content, making the cards suitable for deep, reading with feeling.

how the deck comes to life in readings

This deck is valued for its psychological depth and powerful imagery. It invites reflection, shadow work and spiritual growth. The cards are clear and direct, and speak strongly to the subconscious. The accompanying book provides detailed explanations for each card and is a valuable guide for beginners and experienced readers alike. The cards can be used for individual readings, creative inspiration or as a guiding tool in therapeutic work.

Is this deck welcoming to those just starting out?

Yes, for those who are open to an introspective and visually minimalist approach. The images are powerful and the guidebook provides plenty of support, making this deck accessible to novice readers. For anyone attracted to black and white art and symbolic work, this deck is a true discovery.

Material and design

The cards are printed on high-quality card stock with a matte finish. The black and white woodcut style of the illustrations gives the deck a timeless and authentic look. The deck comes in a sturdy box with an accompanying book that discusses each card in detail. The size of the cards is approximately 90 x 130 mm and the weight of the set is approximately 480 g.

Authors

Brian Williams & Michael Goepferd

The images in this deck were created by Michael Goepferd, whose woodcuts are both powerful and poetic. The texts were written by Brian Williams, known for, among other things, the PoMo Tarot. Together they have created a deck that is aesthetically, philosophically and spiritually profound.

Key features

• Number of cards: 78
• Format: 90 x 130 mm
• Weight: 480 g
• Publisher: Inner Traditions
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780892813159

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Are you ready to embrace your light and shadow side on the road to transformation? Order The Light and Shadow Tarot now and discover how contrast can be the key to insight and growth.