€ 65,00
A Rider-Waite deck where every human figure has been replaced by a panda. The watercolour illustrations are soft and clear, with white backgrounds and bamboo-green edges. This edition contains 83 cards instead of 78: five bonus cards that fall outside the standard structure.
For anyone who wants a deck that approaches tarot with humour, while respecting the classic structure.
Only 6 left in stock
Not every deck dares to replace archetypal figures with cuddly animals. This one does, and it works. The Way of the Panda Tarot follows the proven Rider-Waite structure, but replaces every human figure with a panda in the same pose, holding the same attributes.
The result is approachable without being shallow. The pandas wield wands, cups and pentacles, sit on thrones, fall from towers and hang upside down. The humour is in the imagery, not in the system.
Kristyna Baczynski's watercolour illustrations are light and airy. Every figure stands on a plain white background, which draws attention to the interaction between the pandas. No cluttered landscapes, no complex decoration. Just the essence of the tarot scene.
The bamboo-green borders give the deck a recognisable accent. The backs have a matte black design with a glossy logo in SPOT-UV. All cards are printed on sturdy 350 gsm cardstock and finished with matte UV coating, which makes them comfortable to shuffle.
This Wonder Edition contains five bonus cards alongside the standard 78. The guidebook explains how you can use them, but they are not a compulsory part of a spread.
The 96-page guide is written for both new and experienced readers. Each card description contains a straightforward interpretation and a so-called 'shadow attribute', a less obvious meaning you can consult for reversals or deeper work.
There are nine spreads designed specifically for this deck, each with a theme that matches the panda perspective: playfulness, self-care, rest. No strict rules, just suggestions you can adapt as you see fit.
Draw a card before bed and place it face down beside you. Turn it over the next morning and notice what stays with you.
This deck is designed for beginners. The images are direct, the guidebook is clear and the symbolism stays close to the classic Rider-Waite. At the same time it is solid enough to work with daily if you already have experience. The gentle tone makes heavier cards less intimidating.
The 70 x 120 mm format is standard tarot. The cards sit comfortably in an average hand, but are not so small that you miss details.
Kristyna Baczynski draws and paints the illustrations for WayOfPandas Studio. Her background in children's books and comics shows in the clear lines and expressive faces of the pandas.
Fables Den is the publisher and handles production. The magnetic box with velvety rose-petal finish is an example of the care put into the physical execution.
What exactly are the five bonus cards?
The guidebook describes them as supplementary cards you can use as you see fit. They fall outside the standard 78-card structure and are meant to deepen spreads or serve as extra focus cards.
How does this Wonder Edition differ from other editions of this deck?
This edition has bamboo-green edges, a magnetic box with velvet finish, and the five bonus cards. Other editions have different packaging and no extra cards.
| Auteur | Kimberly M. Tsan |
| Taal | English |
| Uitgeverij | Fables Den |
| SKU | 0299-KI01 |
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Als je m, net zoals ik, gek bent op panda’s dan is dit kaartendek fantastisch! Prachtige kaarten.
- Anoniem
Prachtige set kaarten. Naast de geweldige tekeningen is het deck ook van mooi stevig papier met een mooie matte finish. De zijkanten van de kaarten, als stapel, lijkt net op bamboe. Ik hou van dit soort details. Het boekje dat erbij zit geeft duidelijke informatie per kaart. De teksten zijn met humor geschreven vanuit het oogpunt van de panda.
- Anoniem
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