Tarot Oscuro ~ Walkthrough & Thoughts

[@estelleriviere9672]

Thank you so much Simon for your video and sharing my deck 🙏🔥 I created it during 2021 and the lockdown actually gave me more time to draw! The knight of wands card is about fighting the pandemic with my Covid costume. Most of visuals are inspired by my costumes and art and influences.. king of cups Cthulhu, king of swords Leigh Bowery, circus indeed, freaks and goth, Junji Ito, Divine as the 4 of pentacles, friends, nature etc.. My Shibari experience for 8 of swords, The star is about Gods own junkyard the neon company where i work in east london ⭐️ In the booklet at the end there is the list of all people featuring in the deck Thank you for your interest in my tarot deck and happy new year 🔥🔥

[@the_hermits_cave]

Thank you for stopping by Estelle. You have created a marvellous deck that I have had some really deep and profound readings with. Your art is incredible, so thank you for bringing this tarot deck into the world for us all to enjoy.

[@estelleriviere9672]

@@the_hermits_cave 🔥🙏🔥 merci

[@SoNiels]

This is such an intriguing deck, and regardless of what intense scenes are depicted on the cards, the colors and the way it is drawn and colored in is really striking. This is truly a one of a kind deck, it’s fascinating.

[@the_hermits_cave]

It certainly is!

[@raerae2885]

What a weirdly beautiful deck. I think I love it.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I’m with you!

[@evangelinaladanivsky8051]

Thank you Simon for your video. This deck is amazing, intriguing, challenging and super creative. It called my attention to see other meanings related to the cards, and opened up my mind. It would be lovely pairing with tarot of the Shide and The wisdom of shadows oracle. And BTW I love the Queen of swords. Already in my wish list. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TC-rv6sz]

I'm reading the Southern Reach trilogy rn and love the cosmic-horror world of it so much so was looking for decks with that vibe - then I remembered this deck, and all the mushrooms, brains, distortions, and sense of subverted/distorted memory and recall definitely fits the bill. Thank you so much for the amazing walkthrough!!

[@starlaburst]

definitely going in my wishlist. I’m obsessed with this. 😭 thank you for sharing.

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s so different! Love it 😍

[@BrianGryphon]

Fascinating... will definitely be on my list for when my shopping embargo ends.

[@leecevictoria481]

I just got this deck today! I'm feeling like it is my soul deck. It is so weird, it's perfect. My most favourite hermit card to boot! ❤️

[@toadstooltarot]

This is a deck I think I'll have to give serious consideration to. I don't think I could read with it, but the colors and images are stunning. I think it's more of a shock art deck and makes me think of things like Leigh Bowery, Divine in Pink Flamingos, Rocky Horror, American Horror Story, Killer Clowns From Outer Space. I absolutely LOVE the Magician card (maybe Fellini-esque...Julie Of The Spirits).

[@the_hermits_cave]

Leigh Bowery came to my mind too! The art is very emotive.

[@estelleriviere9672]

Thank you 🙏 yes all the things you mentioned are strong inspiration for me! 🤡 the Magician is a mushroom costume I created a few years ago 🍄

[@rosehip6976]

I like the artwork and also bright coloured decks. I like the octopus, insect, mushroom themes. I don't hate it. I don't think that's it's for me. I am picky because I only have so much storage space, can only afford mass market decks and limit myself to between 30 and 50 decks Thank you for the post

[@SpiritofAvalon]

I love the strangeness of the images in this deck as well as the wonderful colours. I think my favourite card is The Magician. Thank you for another fab walkthrough my friend - added to my wish list 😍❤️

[@the_hermits_cave]

I saw! 😝

[@SpiritofAvalon]

@@the_hermits_cave 😂

[@estelleriviere9672]

Thank you 😊 the magician is a representation of my mushroom costume I made for a big event in Soho a few years ago 🍄

[@SpiritofAvalon]

@@estelleriviere9672 oh wow! I absolutely love it. As soon as this deck is available again I will be getting it. Beautiful work and really different 😍

[@estelleriviere9672]

@@SpiritofAvalon thank you 🙂 I have some tarot decks at home if you want me to send it to you. Where are you living , in UK?

[@leecevictoria481]

The Chardstock is the best too! You are correct, mass market are upping their game finally 🙌 👏

[@jenniferballswitchhouse37]

Great walkthrough! Definitely a very evocative deck. I’ve added it to my wishlist. 😃

[@the_hermits_cave]

I thought you might like it, because like me, you like decks that bring something a little different 😊

[@lisaprest1896]

Ah, I adore Estelle's work and must pick up a copy

[@estelleriviere9672]

Thank you Lisa 😊🔥

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

I'm not usually into bright decks but this one is so thematically dark and provocative that it balances out the bright colors. However, I think I'm too new to tarot to use it. But I'm putting it on my wishlist for when I build up my chops and need to be bullied a little.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I think, if it’s for personal use you’ll be fine. Especially if you are concentrating on how the images are making you feel. But, I agree, when you are ready. 🙏🏻

[@philmein121]

Thanks for the flip though ...I seen this deck the other night when you and Chris was having a catch up....I ordered it...and it's arriving on Thursday .. can't wait to get my hands on it ... X

[@the_hermits_cave]

Enjoy 😉

[@callalily4052]

Amazing. I can see why it's for shadow work. It doesn't really resonate with me although I can see the wildness and appeal of it. The colors are beautiful and the images are disturbing. I definitely would not want a reader pulling this deck out for me but maybe I should... I took a quick look, USAmazon has a couple left (more on the way it says). They also have some of the German, Italian and Portuguese ones. Thanks, Simon.

[@deniseyoung8157]

Thanks Simon went in thinking it will not appeal but then♥️♥️♥️fascinating, love the art,sorta horror in parts and the deck talks to me! In parts it was an ouch that is going to hurt,hey Simon you didn’t give your thoughts on the Devil card,it made me laugh,ouch,🤣Oh no another purchase again🙃Hope you have a 🌈day🙏🏻

[@the_hermits_cave]

Ouch indeed! Makes my eyes water 🥲

[@jackiejacaranda888]

Very different deck.... I like quirky, but have my eyes on a couple of others first lol. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏼😍💜

[@the_hermits_cave]

Ooh do tell! 😉

[@kim-moonwhisper135]

Looking forward to receiving this deck, ordered after you showed it earlier. The Empress looks exactly like a popular artist Sue .Kreitzman.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Enjoy! It’s a very unusual deck, but it really draws me in!

[@estelleriviere9672]

Sue Kreitzman is my Empress indeed 😊 she is a friend of mine and very inspiring artist who introduced me to amazing artists also in London! Thank you ⭐️🙏

[@kim-moonwhisper135]

@@estelleriviere9672 that is wonderful to have such a amazing friend ✨

[@Beniffa]

Just watched a little bit of this Simon. Can’t wait for my copy to arrive 😃

[@the_hermits_cave]

I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts on this one 😍

[@Beniffa]

My copy finally arrived from Blackwell’s. I can’t stop looking at these images. I did myself a spread earlier. Sat with it, kept coming back & it gave me a strong message. It’s has a lots of depth and places to explore. Deep, intense, monstrous but also quirky, fun & humorous (6 of pentacles) where you have the big snail sharing his green leaf salad with his mates lol … I love it 😍 Cheers Simon 🙂

[@estelleriviere9672]

@@Beniffa thank you so much :) i love snails, to draw them, but also eat them! (i m French ;) )

[@Beniffa]

@@estelleriviere9672 it’s a great deck. I love all the friends & monsters. This will be great for deeper readings & shadow work! Love it! Ahhh yes, I’ve heard snails are tasty. I have never tried them. I would though! Your comments & insights in these comments are insightful. It’d be cool if in the future you released a PDF of stories about some of the art. Really cool deck ! 🌟

[@DerekJohnThomas]

That was interesting. I don't dislike the deck, but I'm not fully sold on the entire deck either. I really like a lot of the swords suit. The two is very good. Some cards are also very clever. The art made me chuckle several times. I think it was the lack of continuity (?) that makes me waver. The artwork does draw me in though.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I can certainly see why this deck wouldn’t appeal to everybody. Thank you for watching my friend, I hope you had a lovely Christmas and I’m wishing you a very happy and prosperous 2022! 😉

[@DerekJohnThomas]

@@the_hermits_cave Thank you. Merry Christmas to you, and I'm holding you and yours in my prayers for the coming New Year.

[@youniverse_astrotarot]

How are the edges working now?😀

[@thewanderingstar7656]

Hey simon, nice that you got this deck have you checked my unboxing I did 🙏

[@the_hermits_cave]

Not yet, do you have this deck? I’m so behind on videos due to the Christmas holidays and mum being unwell.

[@thewanderingstar7656]

@@the_hermits_cave yes I did unboxing what you feel about this deck. Happy to see your mom is well now I saw the post on insta 🙏

[@martys_musings]

What an incredibly beautiful deck! Just ordered #simonmademedoit 🤣❤️

[@the_hermits_cave]

Oooh can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it Marty 😍

[@martys_musings]

@@the_hermits_cave I’m really excited about it arriving tomorrow 😍

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

Wow I need this

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s a lovely one!

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

@@the_hermits_cave it’s so fierce and kinda nightmare-esque but I’m a good way!!

[@EmmaGaywood]

Oooh Chester close your eyes 🙈

[@the_hermits_cave]

🤣 love it!