Based on the seasonal rhythms and festivals of the ancient year, "The Wildwood Tarot" draws its inspiration from pre-Celtic mythology and shamanic mysteries, placing mystical archetypes into a nature-based system rich in shamanic wisdom and forest lore. The archetypal forces of the deck act as both guides and interpreters, taking us on a spiritual, mystical and psychological journey deep into the labyrinth of primal Earth mysteries.. To walk among the age-old trees of the wildwood is to journey back in time. In this eye-catching deck, previously known as "The Greenwood Tarot", Mark Ryan and John Matthews reawaken the classic forest archetypes of the Green Man and Woman, the Archer, the Hooded Man and the Blasted Oak. Will Worthington's rich and vivid images bring this ancient world back to life and make it possible to feel the magic and power of the wildwood. The 160-page book comes with a 78 beautifully illustrated tarot cards.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By S. Mason
Format:Paperback
I love this deck! I have many sets of tarot cards and this one, which I have only just received, was well worth the wait. It comes well packaged and includes a full guidebook, not the flimsy little paper leaflets you get with many decks. The cards are well made and the artwork is simply stunning! Each card is different and has unique artwork, which is a traditional, and not computer-generated graphic. The colours are rich and deep and there is a very European pagan feel to the imagery, lots of green man and hares etc. They may be a challenge to learn if you are used to a traditional tarot deck as the pictures are so different but this shouldn't put you off, they are really lovely! The only small gripe is the back of the cards are plain green with a plain white boarder and some text from the publisher - it's a bit dull really but otherwise a very nice deck and a welcome addition to my collection!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this because I already own the Greenwood tarot, which I use constantly. The Wildwood tarot is a revisioning of the Greenwood, its themes and archetypes from British prehistory onwards - and it's excellent! It's more streamlined that the Greenwood (no insult intended) and in several ways, I found it simpler to use, and I think a beginner would too. The artwork contains some powerful images and is certainly different to most tarot decks. The accompanying book is also well written, easily understood and the spreads within simple to interpret. I am looking forward to working with this deck through the year, though that doesn't mean I will abandon the Greenwood deck, which remains my favourite on balance. But it's pretty close! A fantastic job done by Ryan, Worthington and Matthews, you can tell that this deck was created by people who really know their stuff!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Judethat
Format:Paperback
Having owned the Greenwood Tarot for many years I have waited such a ling time to find a tarot that appeals to me on the same level and finally this is It. The images are stunning - just like the Greenwood , although that deck will always be my favourite, a lot of care andwork has been put into this deck by one of the original creators of the Greenwood. Well made and presented deck with a very good accompanying book. Great images very reminiscent of the greenwood. Highly recommended.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I had used the 'Greenwood Tarot' for many years, and so naturally I became interested in the prospect of a re-release. The 'Wildwood Tarot' however, is no mere re-packaging of the 'Greenwood', and while they certainly share themes and some of the text, the 'Wildwood' is entirely its own beast! And this is a good thing.
First of all, the text has been expanded, and changes have been made within the overall context of the set which further deepens individual card meanings and enhances the relationship to the Wheel of the Year. There is also more contemplative material to aid in meditation and provide a more spiritually focused reading. The book is organized in two ways so that you can experience the cards in the context of the 'Wheel of the Year' and/or the traditional tarot order. This is helpful for seasoned students of tarot - as you do not have to completely chuck out your tarot training in order to jive well with this system.
And then there's the art. Like many 'Greenwood' fans, I too enjoyed Potter's art, although I found it to be inconsistent in style. It would be futile to compare the art in both decks to each other, as the artist (Worthington)has provided an entirely new vision, and it stands on its own merits. The art in the 'Wildwood' is bold, crisp and evocative. The scans of various cards on the internet do not do justice to the beauty of this deck - it has a greater 'WOW!' factor than I expected (and I own other decks created by the artist). You truly have to meet this deck in person to get the full impact!
But most importantly, to any tarot reader who needs more than pretty cards to be satisfied: it reads beautifully!
First of all, the text has been expanded, and changes have been made within the overall context of the set which further deepens individual card meanings and enhances the relationship to the Wheel of the Year. There is also more contemplative material to aid in meditation and provide a more spiritually focused reading. The book is organized in two ways so that you can experience the cards in the context of the 'Wheel of the Year' and/or the traditional tarot order. This is helpful for seasoned students of tarot - as you do not have to completely chuck out your tarot training in order to jive well with this system.
And then there's the art. Like many 'Greenwood' fans, I too enjoyed Potter's art, although I found it to be inconsistent in style. It would be futile to compare the art in both decks to each other, as the artist (Worthington)has provided an entirely new vision, and it stands on its own merits. The art in the 'Wildwood' is bold, crisp and evocative. The scans of various cards on the internet do not do justice to the beauty of this deck - it has a greater 'WOW!' factor than I expected (and I own other decks created by the artist). You truly have to meet this deck in person to get the full impact!
But most importantly, to any tarot reader who needs more than pretty cards to be satisfied: it reads beautifully!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Greywolf
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Unwrapping a set of oracle cards that features art by the great Will Worthington is always a treat to the eye, and this pack certainly is that. Will's images here are, as always, superbly rendered and here, more utterly pagan than ever, filled with really strong portrayals of the natural world in all its many moods, from the stark drama of card 13, 'The Journey,' with its crow-pecked skull, to the joyously dancing cranes of the 'Three of Vessels.'
The traditional tarot suits of wands, cups, disks and swords are here replaced by bows, vessels, stones and arrows. Animals feature prominently, the court cards in each suit consisting of beautiful renditions of various animals. The suit of stones, for example, features a howling wolf in winter landscape and under a full moon as king; a brown bear standing in a cave mouth at sunset for the queen; a prancing horse as the knight; and a gorgeous, slinking lynx as the page. Animals also appear in many of the number cards, so a pair of boxing hares is the image for the 'Two of Stones,' a young fallow deer sheltered by a cromlech for the 'Four of Stones.'
Many of the human figures also wear animal masks, while the human imagery, whether of standing stones, clothing, tools and weaponry, or thatched roundhouses, are all suggestive of a setting in the Bronze Age.
In short, this is a properly pagan divination deck, each of the 78 cards illustrated with inspiring, engaging, pagan imagery, beautiful and highly recommended. And I haven't even had time to read the book yet!
Will's other decks include:
The Druid Craft Tarot Deck (Tarot Cards)
The Druid Plant Oracle: Working with the Magical Flora of the Druid Tradition [With 36 Cards] Read more ›
The traditional tarot suits of wands, cups, disks and swords are here replaced by bows, vessels, stones and arrows. Animals feature prominently, the court cards in each suit consisting of beautiful renditions of various animals. The suit of stones, for example, features a howling wolf in winter landscape and under a full moon as king; a brown bear standing in a cave mouth at sunset for the queen; a prancing horse as the knight; and a gorgeous, slinking lynx as the page. Animals also appear in many of the number cards, so a pair of boxing hares is the image for the 'Two of Stones,' a young fallow deer sheltered by a cromlech for the 'Four of Stones.'
Many of the human figures also wear animal masks, while the human imagery, whether of standing stones, clothing, tools and weaponry, or thatched roundhouses, are all suggestive of a setting in the Bronze Age.
In short, this is a properly pagan divination deck, each of the 78 cards illustrated with inspiring, engaging, pagan imagery, beautiful and highly recommended. And I haven't even had time to read the book yet!
Will's other decks include:
The Druid Craft Tarot Deck (Tarot Cards)
The Druid Plant Oracle: Working with the Magical Flora of the Druid Tradition [With 36 Cards] Read more ›
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Wildwood tarot
This is a beautiful and fully illustrated deck with lovely images that remind me of Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood books. Very pleased with it.
Published 1 month ago by carlcom66
3.0 out of 5 stars
Card stock lets it down
Dissapointed to be honest, the packaging is lovely but when i got the cards they felt cheap flimsy and rough, a lot of printing was off centre so the borders didnt match on each... Read more
Published 2 months ago by autumnchilde
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and in keeping with the culture of the British Isles.
This is a different Tarot pack to the usual concepts but once I got into it I very quickly that intuition flowed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Md Findlay
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Lost in the Wildwood!
I love this tarot as its everything I want in a tarot. The designs for the cards really speak to me and I even love the simple backs. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andrew Foulds
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Another beautiful tarot set by Will Worthington
This is a well illustrated set by Will Worthington, an excellent artist.
A boxed set with very informative book.
The best set ever produced !
A boxed set with very informative book.
The best set ever produced !
Published 5 months ago by Veronica Hammond
5.0 out of 5 stars
GORGEOUS, SUBSTANTIAL & SO FULL OF QUALITY!!
Oh; I just LOVED these as soon as I opened them, and from the very first time I used them! It's not often I get this feeling; usually a new Deck either has to grow on me - or... Read more
Published 7 months ago by FAMOUS NAME
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A beautiful readable deck
After over thirty years of buying various Tarot/Oracle decks FINALLY I have found one that not only speaks to me but one where the meanings actually stick in my head. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paul Lemon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great cards
Loved the cards, although it took a little while to get used to the descriptions. Book was OK but similar to a lot of other tarot books.
Published 12 months ago by bareliz
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I am a great collector of tarot decks and have numerous decks on my shelf. I have comic ones, colourful ones, simple ones, circular ones, dark and sinister ones and rude ones. Read more
Published 13 months ago by webber
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Wildwood Tarot
I bought this because I am a big fan of the Druidcraft Tarot, drawn by the same artist. I thought there might be some new elements in this deck that would stimulate or interest me. Read more
Published 15 months ago by MW
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