Star Maiden Tarot ~ My Honest Thoughts!

[@toadstooltarot]

I very much like the stylized quality of this deck and how the juxtaposition of sharp edges set the contrasting colors off against one another making them all pop. It's a strong illustration style reminiscent of children's book art, or even Japanese paper cut design. Also kind of reminds me of that Tarot For All Ages deck I liked so much.

[@toadstooltarot]

I admit I have fussy and controversial ideas about art - fine art, illustration, and design and what distinguishes one from another and what is required or needed to convey a system verses what ignores that goal in order to try to be museum-worthy fine art. Then again, I don't often agree with museu curators as to what is worthy of being considered fine art.

[@elspeth6807]

I like this a lot. I like the art style as well. It’s definitely a deck I would use.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Glad you like it 😍

[@simply_han]

I love vector art! It feels very analog collage, but done digitally. Star Seeker Tarot is another great vector tarot deck. Thanks for sharing, Simon!

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@midnightunicorn5139]

Honest reviews are the best reviews! After seeing a full flip through I don't think it's for me. But we all have different tastes :)

[@the_hermits_cave]

Very true!

[@SpiritofAvalon]

I do like the Hierophant card in this deck and also the lovely teal gilding. Other than that though it’s not one for me, thank you for the walkthrough my friend 😍❤️

[@the_hermits_cave]

I was going to pass this one on to you! 😜

[@SpiritofAvalon]

@@the_hermits_cave well thank you but no thanks on this one 🥰❤️

[@ladymargaret713]

I do like the artwork, I love the edge gilding. I have the deck and have been using it alot. I think the cards are actually plastic, so it's a deck I feel safe to take camping with me. I enjoy using my deck very much.

[@twiggalina]

The colours are nice but the art style doesn't appeal to me either. As you said though Simon it's great there are so many styles on offer, something for everyone. I appreciate your honest reviews. Have a good weekend!

[@the_hermits_cave]

You too my friend!

[@leecevictoria481]

Collage is my favourite all time style. It wasn't always. Taste is taste and very subjective to the individual. ❤

[@the_hermits_cave]

I totally agree! 😍

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

I do like the art style but I must admit that I put it on my wishlist and the more walkthroughs I watch the less enamored I am with it. I think part of it is that I do like bright, vibrant colors but I don't love primary colors or neon colors which is what a lot of vibrant decks use so this stood out as unique to me. I was 80% sold on it but now I'm more 20%.

[@tonyfournier5059]

I ordered the deck immediately after seeing it reviewed by another reader. I love the color combinations and illustrations. My only complaint is that the cards keep flipping out of my hands. The linen finish is slippery.

[@violetmoonofthenorth]

Anybody noticed there wasn’t a High Priestess card??

[@DavidWilson-hd6iz]

Well spotted.

[@the_hermits_cave]

How strange. Just checked there’s definitely one there!

[@violetmoonofthenorth]

@@the_hermits_cave that is strange just observation as it wasn’t in the video ✨but so glad there’s one in your deck 👍🏻

[@dawntheprawn7069]

At first during catch up and cards, I thought the colours reminded me of those in Tarot of the Divine. I switched off then as I have that deck and I’d like something different. It’s a pretty deck but I’d prefer a bit more detail x thank you Simon for showing it x I hope you got your laundry done. 😊❤

[@DavidWilson-hd6iz]

Don't know enough about vector art to make a decision about it. If it's just used to tidy up human art, I'd be okay with it. As for the deck, the artwork is beautiful. Although not being a star maiden, and having no plans to become one, it's not one for me :) Great deck though, thanks for the review! Enjoy the weekend 😎👍

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re not a star maiden??? Tsk! 😏

[@leecevictoria481]

As soon as I saw this I ordered it. Linen and guilding? - yes! Bliss. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside 😂

[@the_hermits_cave]

Hope you enjoy it! 😍

[@tarot_esoterica_with_erin]

Reminds me a bit of the Season of the Witch Oracle decks style (which I love) BUT. . Can't quite peg it but this hasn't grabbed me. im glad for your video as its probably saved me a bit o money :-)

[@the_hermits_cave]

Glad it was useful 😉

[@aspasiarising4732]

When I wrote my review for a local metaphysical shop, my theme was what decks can you use to study RWS-style tarot if you're a person who doesn't like Pixie's OG art. I included this deck, the Old Style Tarot, Fyodor Pavlov, and Ethereal Visions -- Luna Edition as four possibilities. I do like this deck on its own because I find it quite cheery and bright. Sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up in your spiritual practice. Thank you for sharing, Simon.

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re welcome, Beth 😍

[@Marilyns_Musings_and_Tarot]

I can appreciate vector art in certain applications. But for a tarot deck, overall, there needs to be a depth to the art to have a true experience with the deck. Vector art, although appealing at times, is too "flat" to achieve a quality tarot "feel". No offense intended to vector artists. 😊

[@jannawalsh7673]

Where is the High Priestess?

[@OldManFerdiad]

I'm laughing as I'm sat watching this while I've got laundry hung everywhere and the washing machine on too. I do like this deck but I know what you mean about these graphic art styles, but I find I like illustrative styles like these more than the graphic collage styles (many, many late 90s and early 00s decks spring to mind). You made a really respectful expression of your views, I don't think they come across as unfair at all. They're still human made, so I wouldn't lump them in with generative algorithm ("AI") decks. Overall this seems like a very "friendly" deck, simple but not simplistic.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Thank you, definitely not lumped in with AI decks!

[@elementsoftarot]

I often like this folk arty style, but this artwork seems too busy. Hard to see what is happening in some of the cards- especially the majors. There were also a couple of cards that strayed a bit from the RWS. Like the 5 of cups- none are knocked over, and the 8 of cups- all are knocked over. I’m intrigued that USGames has done a deck in linen! Is that a first?

[@the_hermits_cave]

I think they’ve done a couple now.

[@golden1789]

The artwork reminds me of a certain kind of children's book illustrations popular in the early 80s. I like it and don't...same with the children's books, I would pick them up, have a look but then decide no. Thank you so much for any video you manage to upload.

[@Permanent_hermit]

I’ve been using the Star Maiden as sort of a “hug” deck this month. Paired well the Magic Spirit Oracle, it’s given me that easy embrace I’ve needed lately 😂 they also chat well with each other. I agree with you about the art, I’m not a big fan and I think this deck could have been much better and missed its mark just a bit. I do love the bold colors and angelic faces given some of the cards. Other than that, it’s just an ok deck for me.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I agree

[@jenniferestrada1285]

I don't like the art style, there were a few cards that I really liked, but most of them were a miss for me.

[@djh3239]

No, I don’t like vector art, and decks created using AI. Not for me at all. I can’t feel their soul. I would never buy this deck.