Vision Quest Tarot edição portuguesa

Vision Quest Tarot edição portuguesa - tarot and medicine wheel merged

Not every tarot follows the familiar names. Here the Death card becomes 'Transformation', the Hanged Man turns into 'Dreamer', and the Devil is called 'Addiction'. Small shifts, but they change how you look at a card immediately.

Vision Quest Tarot is created by Gayan Sylvie Winter, a spiritual author with a background in psychology and mysticism, and illustrated by Jo Dosé. The deck combines the structure of tarot with the symbolism of the medicine wheel: four directions, four seasons, four elements. Animals, plants and landscapes take the place of medieval figures.

What you see on the cards

The illustrations are soft and dreamlike. Dosé works with muted colours and flowing forms. No sharp lines, no dark shadows. Every image feels calming.

The symbolism comes directly from the indigenous traditions of North America. Animals are not decoration but carriers of meaning. A card might show an eagle, a bear or a snake, each connected to a direction or season within the medicine wheel.

The cards are 70 x 120 mm, printed on sturdy cardstock with a matte finish. They sit comfortably in the hand and the colours stay clear without glare.

How this deck behaves

The focus lies on reflection and balance. Where traditional tarot can sometimes be confronting, Vision Quest chooses a gentler tone. The cards do not ask you to dismantle anything, but to pause and consider what is already there.

Many people use this deck for meditation. The images invite you to look longer, read slower. It works well as a daily card, where you carry one image with you throughout the day.

Draw a card in the morning and place it where you can see it. Look at the animal or symbol a few times during the day. By evening you will notice what stays with you.

Who this works for

This deck is accessible for beginners. The renamed cards lower the threshold and the symbolism from nature often speaks more directly than historical scenes. At the same time it offers enough depth for those who have worked with tarot longer and are looking for a different perspective.

This edition is entirely in Portuguese: both the cards and the guidebook. If you read Portuguese or are specifically looking for a deck in that language, this is the version you need.

About Gayan Sylvie Winter and Jo Dosé

Gayan Sylvie Winter writes and teaches about spirituality, with a background in psychology and mysticism. Her work is characterized by connecting Eastern and Western traditions.

Jo Dosé draws and paints. His style is soft and contemplative, with attention to light and atmosphere. For Vision Quest he chose a palette that radiates calm.

Specifications

• Number of cards: 78
• Card size: 70 x 120 mm
• Finish: Matte cardstock
• Language: Portuguese (cards and guidebook)
• Author: Gayan Sylvie Winter
• Illustrator: Jo Dosé
• Theme: Shamanism, medicine wheel, nature

Questions we often get

What is the difference between this deck and a classic Rider Waite deck?
The structure is the same, but the imagery is different. Where Rider Waite uses medieval figures and scenes, Vision Quest chooses animals, landscapes and symbols from nature. The cards also have different names, such as 'Transformation' instead of 'Death'.

Do the cards work if you have no experience with the medicine wheel?
Yes. The guidebook explains the symbolism and the cards work even without prior knowledge of shamanic traditions. The connection to nature is intuitive enough to work with independently.