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This is not my first copy of the Norse Tarot by Clive Barrett. I used to own a second-hand copy that I had bought on eBay but something was off with the energy of that deck and I ended up getting rid of it. Those of you who are sensitive to energy can probably sympathise. I thought the deck of out-of-print and forgot all about it until I stumbled upon an Instagram post where a proud owner of a brand new Norse Tarot was showing off the deck, saying she had bought it directly from Clive Barrett. This was music to my ears because I missed my Norse Tarot and the temptation of getting a brand new copy, without sticky energy, was too great to resist.
I decided to go for the Norse Tarot deck and book set, including the Journey Book because it was the best deal and I am glad I did. Before I only had the deck and, flipping through the book, I can already tell that it will come in useful, especially for the Anglo-Saxon runes that I’m not familiar with (though I do intend to learn that system too). As some of you know, I work exclusively with the Elder Futhark.
To be honest, I can’t remember if I had the LWB for the previous copy but if you decide to go for the deck without any of the books, you get a folded-up sheet as your LWB. You can see this LWB below and also the deck backs. If you can’t cope with the very tiny font type, this is not for you – You will need the companion book!
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The Card Stock
I think the card stock is a bit thinner in than in the previous edition but I might be wrong since it’s been a while. To me personally, thin card stock is better than card stock that is on the thicker side but that’s because of my preferred method of shuffling and I know plenty of readers who disagree with me.
The cards themselves have a sheen to them but are not super glossy to the point of being a pain in the arse to photograph. I mean in this Insta-age, that should be one of the FIRST considerations for any deck creator if they wish to get their cards seen on social media… I’m going off on a tangent here but I have to get this off my chest because this is my biggest beef with the otherwise stunning Star Tarot.
Video Flip-through of the Norse Tarot
I did a quick flip-through video below, showing all 78 cards in the deck. You can either view it at a slower speed or stop at the cards you want to see more clearly if you feel I’m going too fast for you.
Below, you can see a sample page for one of the Major Arcana cards in the companion book titled ‘The Norse Tarot for the Viking and Saxon Peoples.’
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And below are three pages from the Journey Book – The first is for notes about a Major Arcana Card and the second for notes about the Minors. As you can see there is a lot less space for the Minors. There are some good compendices included at the back of the Journey Book and the first page (third and final image below) has a Norse Pagan Wheel of the Year image which I really like. The journey book is also a great Tarot study resource for anybody wanting to learn the Golden Dawn correspondences.
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Norse Tarot Deck Interview
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1. Describe yourself in three words or less – Ace of Cups
NT: Overflowing with love
Me: Love for our Norse roots, the Aesir and Yggdrasil?
NT: *nods in agreement*
2. How would your best friend describe you in three words or less? – 9 of Wands
NT: Stalwart sentinel
Me: That sounds spot on from my past experience of working with one of you and it is a good fit with the Viking vibe!
The Ace of Wands as the Gift! Woohoo!
3. What gift do you bring? – Ace of Wands
NT: Courage
Me: I can totally see that!
4. What do you expect in return? – King of Discs
NT: That you accept and honour the heritage of your forebears by doing your best, working hard and leaving behind the best possible legacy for future generation.
Me: Wow, not a small ask but I’ll do my best and it is easier now that I feel much closer to my ancestors and my ancestry than before.
5. How can you help me serve? – 7 of Cups
NT: I help you make better choices. I know that sounds pretty general but that is what you rely on the Tarot for. Thanks to my connection with our common roots and ancestry, I help better than many decks with the right perspective and bigger picture.
Me: Yes, I do feel part of a greater whole when I work with you. It’s a good feeling. The sense of being rooted gives me security which in turn provides greater clarity.
6. Is there anything else you would like to tell me about yourself? – Strength
NT: You really can rely on guidance for right living from me. I will lend you strength when you feel troubled and help you move forward with dignity and faith in yourself and your abilities.
Me: Thank you so much. I look forward to working with you!
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