Long before tarot, people read the night sky. The Celestial Tarot brings the wisdom of the stars and the wisdom of the cards together, projecting all 78 onto the heavens so that each one answers to a constellation, a planet, or an element. Created by artist and astrologer Kay Steventon with astrologer and author Brian Clark, this deck keeps the traditional structure of tarot while overlaying it with the older language of astrology, astronomy, and myth. Kay Steventon's misty, ornate paintings give each card the feel of a star map come to life, and the accompanying booklet lays out a full chart of astrological and elemental correspondences. For readers who love astrology as much as tarot, the Celestial Tarot is a deck to study and grow with, one that deepens both practices at once. Key Features of the Celestial Tarot Deck Tarot mapped onto the heavens. The 22 Major Arcana are represented by the twelve zodiacal constellations and the ten planets of contemporary astrology, while each Minor suit answers to one of the four astrological elements. Mythological depth. The cards draw on Greek and Roman myth and on extra-zodiacal constellations, so every image carries a story as well as a meaning, rewarding readers who enjoy study. Correspondence booklet. The included booklet introduces the greater mysteries with a chart of astrological and elemental correspondences and explains the myth behind each card. About This Deck From the publisher, U.S. Games Systems: the Celestial Tarot is both a handbook of the heavens and an oracular guide to the inner life. The twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana are represented by the twelve zodiacal constellations and ten planets, and each minor suit represents one of the four astrological elements. The accompanying booklet introduces the greater mysteries with a chart of astrological and elemental correspondences, and the card descriptions explore the mythological archetypes of the major and minor arcana, brought to life by the artwork of Kay Steventon. The deck is the work of artist and astrologer Kay Steventon, who also created the Spiral Tarot, together with astrologer and author Brian Clark. While it keeps the traditional tarot structure, with the suits of Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles and a court of King, Queen, Prince, and Princess, it is built throughout on the traditions of astronomy, astrology, and mythology. Product Details 78-card full-size tarot deck (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana) Instructional booklet with a chart of astrological and elemental correspondences Artist: Kay Steventon Author: Brian Clark Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Structure: traditional suits (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles); court of King, Queen, Prince, Princess Theme: astrology, astronomy, and mythology ISBN: 9781572814738 SKU: DCELTAR1 The Spiritual Significance For as long as people have looked up, the night sky has been a screen for the imagination. The ancients traced figures among the stars, gave them names and myths, and read the wheeling planets for a sense of time, fate, and meaning. The Celestial Tarot gathers that long tradition of astral divination and marries it to the reflective practice of the cards. Tarot itself is a tool for reflection rather than fixed fortune. Its Major Arcana trace the great turning points of a life, while the Minor Arcana speak to daily texture and choice. Here that familiar map is overlaid with the older language of the stars, so that the twelve zodiacal constellations and ten planets carry the Majors, the four elements anchor the suits, and mythic archetypes run through every card. For those who love astrology as much as tarot, this is a deck that rewards patience and deepens both arts. It asks a little more of you than a strictly scenic deck and gives back a richer, more layered way of seeing whatever question you bring to it. How To Use the Celestial Tarot Deck When the deck is new, clear it in whatever way suits you: passing it through cleansing smoke, resting it under the moon, or simply shuffling while you set your intention for your work together. Spend time with the booklet's correspondence chart before you read. Knowing which constellation or planet sits behind a card deepens everything that follows. Choose a spread, whether a single daily card, a three-card line, or a fuller layout, and shuffle while holding your question in mind. Read the cards with the booklet close at hand for their astrological and mythological meanings, and let the stories the images tell guide your intuition. Close your reading with a moment of thanks or reflection, and store the cards somewhere that feels right, wrapped in cloth or kept in their box. Pairs Well With Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot: a clear card-by-card reference that pairs well with any tarot study, including a more symbolic deck like this one. Morgan-Greer Tarot Deck: a richly colored companion deck for readers who want a more scene-based deck alongside Celestial's star map. White Sage Smudge Sticks, Set of 6: cleanse your deck and reading space with sacred smoke before you begin. Soul Connection Frankincense Resin: burn a little frankincense as you read to settle the mind and mark the space as sacred. Lapis Rune Set: add another voice to your practice; runes offer a complementary path into the same intuitive questions tarot explores. Frequently Asked Questions Is the Celestial Tarot good for beginners? It is best suited to readers who already have some grounding in tarot or astrology. Rather than scenic Rider-Waite images, the cards depict constellations and mythic figures, so they reward study. The booklet's correspondence chart helps, and curious newcomers can absolutely grow into it as a deck to learn alongside. How many cards are in the deck, and what comes with it? Celestial Tarot is a full 78-card deck, with 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana. It comes with an instructional booklet that includes a chart of astrological and elemental correspondences and a description of the mythological archetype behind each card. How does the astrology work in this deck? The 22 Major Arcana are represented by the twelve zodiacal constellations and the ten planets of modern astrology, while each Minor suit corresponds to one of the four elements. The Minor Arcana also draw on extra-zodiacal constellations, layering further astronomical symbolism into every card. Who created the Celestial Tarot? It was created by artist and astrologer Kay Steventon, known also for the Spiral Tarot, in collaboration with astrologer and author Brian Clark. Their shared background in astrology shapes the deck's blend of star lore, myth, and traditional tarot structure. How do I cleanse or care for a tarot deck? Many readers cleanse a new deck before first use by passing it through cleansing smoke, setting it under the moon, or knocking and reshuffling to reset its energy. Store the cards in their box or wrapped in cloth, keep them dry, and handle them with clean hands to protect the art.
