Celtic Elemental Tarot: 78-Card Deck and Book

A tarot deck grounded in Celtic mythology and Arthurian legend • Presents the Major Arcana cards as allies, challenges, virtues, and cosmic forces, while the elemental Minor Arcana offers court cards featuring characters of Arthurian and Grail lore • Shows you how to combine this deck with others for more complex readings and nuanced interpretations • Presents four sample spreads and, for each card, offers divinatory meanings, challenges, and three Grail questions; along with tree lore, animal totems, gemstones, and flower essences depending on the element Weaving wisdom from the Otherworlds, this tarot draws you into the evocative world of Arthurian legend and Celtic mythology. With hand-drawn artwork and poetic language, 78 colorful cards help you develop intuitive awareness and multilayered insight for your life. Expanding on the traditional tarot, the Major Arcana divides into allies, challenges, virtues, and cosmic forces while the Minor Arcana follows the elements earth, air, water, and fire. You will meet Grail champions, including the Heroine Dindraine, as well as Lancelot, Guinevere, King Arthur, Galahad, and other characters of Grail lore. Wisdom codes interwoven in the deck—such as bird, animal, and insect totems and astrological influences—add different levels of awareness. The guidebook offers creative spreads and, for each card, divinatory meanings, challenges, and three Grail questions. A unique deck, the Celtic Elemental Tarot encourages you toward a deeper understanding of yourself and the challenges, as well as the opportunities, you face in life.

Table of Contents:
Foreword—Of Quests & Questions by Caitlín Matthews Preface—The Impulse behind Celtic Elemental Tarot Introduction to Celtic Elemental Tarot Opening the Deck The Major Arcana About the Major Arcana 0 The Fool I The Magician II The High Priestess III The Green Woman IV The Green Man V The Hierophant VI The Lovers VII The Chariot VIII Strength IX The Hermit X The Wheel of Life XI Justice XII The Hanged Man XIII Death XIV Temperanc XV The Devil XVI The Tower XVII The Star XVIII The Moon XIX The Sun XX Judgement XXI The Universe The Minor Arcana About the Minor Arcana and the Court Cards The EARTH Cards The Ace of Earth – Abundance The Two of Earth – Partnership The Three of Earth – Teamwork The Four of Earth – Security The Five of Earth – Challenges The Six of Earth – Generosity The Seven of Earth – Patience The Eight of Earth – Cultivation The Nine of Earth – Achievement The Ten of Earth – Accomplishment The Heroine of Earth – Emer The Hero of Earth – Cuchulain The Queen of Earth – Maeve The King of Earth – Conchobar The AIR Cards The Ace of Air – Truth The Two of Air – Truce The Three of Air – Confusion The Four of Air – Stillness The Five of Air – Conflict The Six of Air – Journey The Seven of Air – Trickery The Eight of Air – Spellbound The Nine of Air – Nightmare The Ten of Air – Endings The Heroine of Air – Guinevere The Hero of Air – Lancelot The Queen of Air – Morgan le Fay The King of Air – Arthur The WATER Cards The Ace of Water – Joy The Two of Water – Relationship The Three of Water – Friendship The Four of Water – Retreat The Five of Water – Betrayal The Six of Water – Reunion The Seven of Water – Illusion The Eight of Water – Travel The Nine of Water – Optimism The Ten of Water – Fulfillment The Heroine of Water – Dindraine The Hero of Water – Galahad The Queen of Water – Elaine The King of Water – Amfortas The FIRE Cards The Ace of Fire – Imagination The Two of Fire – Possibilities The Three of Fire – Inspiration The Four of Fire – Celebration The Five of Fire – Battle The Six of Fire – Success The Seven of Fire – Protection The Eight of Fire – Spontaneity The Nine of Fire – Boundaries The Ten of Fire – Responsibility The Heroine of Fire – Blodeuwedd The Hero of Fire – Lleu The Queen of Fire – Arianrhod The King of Fire – Beli Mawr Card Spreads Four Sample Spreads Trinity Celtic Elemental Cross Grail Alchemy The Wheel of Life Afterword—Journeying into the Past to Create the Future by Tonya Dawn Recla Acknowledgements About the Author About the Illustrator

About the Author :
Ayn Cates Sullivan, M.F.A., Ph.D., has spent four decades writing about Arthurian and Celtic mythology. She has pursued shamanic and magical initiations with John and Caitlín Matthews and with the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids. Ayn is the best-selling author of more than twenty books. Belle Crow duCray is an award-winning illustrator of decks and children’s books. Using the fine art medium of colored pencils, Belle draws straight from the soul. She has studied mysticism and Celtic mythology for decades.

Review :
“Beauty. Magic. Illumination. Ayn Cates Sullivan’s Celtic Elemental Tarot is all of that and so much more! Each card is an exquisite, detailed, and transfixing journey into the heart of Celtic myth and history. Based on the natural elements, these cards transport you to a time and space of true nature and archetypal attunement. A deck like no other! In my recent reading from Ayn, I was spellbound and graced with elevated sensitivity, far-reaching insight, and awakening clarity. Thank you, Ayn, for sharing your profound gifts to help us reconnect to what is True and Good!” “A portal to wisdom, the Celtic Elemental Tarot is different from all other tarot cards. Imbued with wisdom codes, each card holds a healing vibration. Each card can enhance your awareness of subtle energy and deepen your connection to nature and the elementals. In addition, the cards invite you to journey to realms with knowledge that will strengthen your mind and soften your heart with compassion. Celtic Elemental Tarot is for the true seer who wants to be of greater good to humanity. Of the many tarot and oracle decks I have ever used, Celtic Elemental Tarot is my favorite.” “Ayn Cates Sullivan is an amazing teacher and mentor who has created a new take on tarot. It is thrilling and educational, full of spirit and insight, and is so very mentally stimulating. Belle’s drawings are artfully lovely! Thank you, Ayn, for your insights, brilliance, generosity, and Goddess Grace! May many enjoy this masterpiece!” “Author Ayn Cates Sullivan and illustrator Belle Crow duCray have done it again! This time they’ve created a one of a kind tarot, the natural companion for anyone interested in the legends of the Grail. The tarot cards are like a window into other realms, offering a kaleidoscope of possibilities and healing, drawing deeply from the wisdom of the ages. Each question can lead us into a world of enchantment that is both practical and mystical at the same time. Working with the cards invokes curiosity and wonder, inspiration and gratitude as Ayn masterfully connects us with the ancient roots of bygone traditions and the crystal clarity of the present day.”