The Neo Rider Collection

[@MaggieMay-jp2xr]

I wrote the book for the neo rider waite tarot collection. Let me say its been along time before i would actually come on any social media platforms and look at reviews for my book thats included in all four decks. I am my worst critic and ive learned ALOT about writing my first (yes first) book. The reason the decks took so long to come out ( i think) had a lot to do with my editing 😢of couse i didn't know what all goes into writing. So poor Ivy and team for having to fix any issues i made. Also she made what 30 hrand on Kickstarter!! I make 0 royalties on these decks unfortunately. You live amd learn i suppse. Just to add as well she originally wanted me to write this little white book for the wheel of fortune deck but changed her mind and that is why the wheel of fortune deck doesn't have a booklet. Thank you for your review. -Mandy B.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I think you are too hard on yourself! Why didn’t you get recompensed for your contribution?

[@BoyDiviner]

The Royal one looks amazing! 😍😍 you’re really making me appreciate Pixie’s art so much more

[@the_hermits_cave]

Then my work here is done 😉

[@23Fairies]

If the pink one had had pink gilding, I would have loved it more, the black did nothing for it. But, it was my favorite. Thank you for sharing.

[@carmmen1384]

Wow gorgeous cards. I like all of them. Thanks for sharing.

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re welcome 😉

[@Jo_-_-t.a]

The Shadow deck is the only version of the RWS I actually could connect with. There is movement and vibrancy in the deck.

[@mikexsalvatore]

Is the card stock too thin? Im a heavy shuffler and wouldnt want them to bend!

[@ivyfeng1038]

@@mikexsalvatore The cards wouldn't to be bent, please don't worry.

[@xSephironx]

Shadow deck really is amazing. Just ordered it off of amazon, very excited!

[@ivyfeng1038]

@@xSephironx Wow, thank you very much for your support~if you are willing to post your review on Amazon, that would be really grateful. Thaks a lot, my dear friend

[@raults859]

Beautiful decks Simon. Stunning designs.

[@NinetteNickerson]

I can see why you couldn’t decide on just one! They are all superb! The pink one really got my eye...and I’m not really a pink person. Lovely 😊 ❤️

[@jaywheeler760]

The Royal reminds me of the Albano-Waite deck. Gorgeous.

[@the_hermits_cave]

It has a wonderful feel 😍

[@andreakeener6378]

Living vicariously through you! Beautiful!!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Thanks for watching 😍

[@FreeSpiritChannel]

oh how to choose!!! Im so glad you did this video! No idea which one to get now theyre all so beautiful! I kept oohing and ahhing as you were with the cards! Dazzling beautiful! Im still trying to decide.... may have to come back and rewatch you again before getting lol each one is gorgeous! I just came on here to see the Love one..and now I like the Shadow too...oh decisions decisions lol

[@the_hermits_cave]

You won’t go wrong with either 😉

[@FreeSpiritChannel]

@@the_hermits_cave I ended up going with shadow! Thanks to your video! Hope you don’t mind when I show on my channel I will shout out your channel & this video to watch in case others can’t make up their mind like me! :) your video was so helpful with choosing! If I didn’t see it I would’ve bought the love one! Thanks again! :)

[@the_hermits_cave]

@@FreeSpiritChannel That’s kind thank you. And yes please feel free. 🙏🏼♥️

[@sapphire9675]

Thanks for sharing these decks. I'm going to purchase the shadow one. I wonder what a side-by-side comparison with the Golden Universal Tarot would be like.

[@SunshineDawn7]

Ooohhh My Goooodnessss ! Love the shadow deck ! They are all Beautiful ! Me wants :-) Thank you Simon :-) Enjoy and Many Many Blessings !

[@the_hermits_cave]

Sunshine Dawn I think the Shadow deck has to be my favourite too!

[@MelissaBaker.]

They're all so pretty! That black holographic effect is quite magical

[@the_hermits_cave]

Agreed!

[@malinericson4065]

I love, love, love the shadow deck! 😍 The colours are amazing and the backs are so beautiful. Thank you for this video!🙏 Love and light from Sweden 💖

[@alexandreawallace-stewart5132]

I have sensory overload by the stunning bling! I need a pair of sunglasses 😎

[@the_hermits_cave]

@@alexandreawallace-stewart5132 🤣🤣🤣

[@knelson3484]

NICE SIMON! THANK YOU.🌼🌺🌻🌺🌼

[@lisaamber1566]

I love the shadow deck. Great colours and very shiny x

[@the_hermits_cave]

Lisa Amber I think if I had to choose it’d be my favourite 😉

[@ThatCraftingLady]

They are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Blessed Be Cindy

[@inspirationspsychology]

Wow these are all so amazing. I can definitely see why you couldn’t choose. I’ve always wanted a plastic deck & that love deck version just might be the one 🤔😍😘

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s beautiful, but think the Shadow just pips it to the post for me!

[@astralpasta7014]

Wow. Also, the music and these decks really go well together! ...now I’m gonna be thinking about these decks for a while. They did such a good job with them, it must’ve been a lot of work.

[@mariainiguez8345]

Hello!this channel is amazing Congratulations 🎉👏

[@the_hermits_cave]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@dawnwright5422]

I loved it when you said slippy they really are. You anxiously grasping could not even hold them. Wow they are sooo beautiful enjoy them for the both of us. Maybe I can get one sometime. I can not choose either.

[@c.o.3487]

I have received today too! I like them very much! I'll try to see the live 😊❤️

[@instagamrr]

I love the antique one! Wish. we could choose the color of the gilding on that one

[@StrengthFromTarot]

😍The shadow deck is my favorite, but they are all gorgeous. Thanks for sharing all of them.

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re welcome

[@Notwoke90]

Thank u i was torn between wich one to buy bc i like them all. Vintage one my fav

[@seawillowherbstarot8561]

These look great! Love the look of the Antique Deck!

[@zinzolin14]

What a set! All these decks are beautiful, my favorite has to be the Shadow deck with the metallic colours. The Royal deck is a close second, I'm really liking the saturated colours. Great review as always! 😁

[@the_hermits_cave]

sorakairi1993 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@foreverseeking1380]

Thanks for the walk through. I just ordered the shadow deck and i had another one of her decks from her sight. Beautiful work.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Enjoy!! 😍

[@HermitAndHighPriestess]

"The tarot is a jewel." Yes, yes it is! Thank you so much for sharing. I am not-so-patiently waiting for my Shadow Deck to show up here in Canada. The tracking has been stuck at May 22nd for awhile now so hopefully it arrives soon. Until then I live vicariously through watching the beauty of the deck through your video. ✨💖 I loved seeing all of the options together like this. Thanks again, Simon! xo

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad it helped 🙏🏼♥️

[@LouValcourt]

These are lovely. My favourite is the Shadow deck. I love the iridescent!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Mine too! Well, if I had to choose of course 😉

[@madwitch9977]

well I love your rambles, they are better than my waffles! haha beautiful decks, the royal is the one I would pick gxx

[@the_hermits_cave]

Madwitch I think that’s my fave out of the 4 if I had to choose! 😉

[@BurningBlueEmber]

I backed the Shadow one!! It hasn't arrived just yet, but I'm sooooo excited after watching this!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching and enjoy!

[@Beniffa]

The Royal looks like a vintage type with the strong saturated colours! That looks a very nice version of RWS!

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s feels lovely too. I’m so impressed with all of these decks!

[@Beniffa]

They're all very nice. I really liked the Shadow one too 😊

[@the_hermits_cave]

Beejam I think that’s probably my favourite 😉

[@Beniffa]

Oh Simon. I've been naughty and ordered the Royal & The Shadow decks. I couldn't resist the colours on the Royal one 😊

[@the_hermits_cave]

Great choices my friend. I don’t think you’ll regret them! 😉

[@thealkhemystic2533]

Just ordered the Shadow deck! Thanks for the review Simon.

[@the_hermits_cave]

My fave, I think

[@Indigostar262]

I couldn't decide ( or resist really) and ordered 3 decks- left out the Antique version, as I have Il Menenghello decks that do the job for me. Thanks Simon. Simply gorgeous.

[@rach623]

I will be ordering the Shadow as the color is amazing by the looks - I'm glad I waited and saw this review as it confirmed my initial choice. The Love / Romance deck looks pretty spectacular also but for me it's the shadow. I have the Wheel Tarot and if the durability is the same then happy days. Thanks Si x

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re welcome!

[@BlueCrescentTarot]

Beautiful decks...not sure which I like best. I can see why you went for the entire collection!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Blue Crescent Tarot Right!

[@DisabledPsychedelica]

The Love Deck: DELICIOUS 🤤 The Shadow Deck: ELEGANT 💃🏽 The Antique Deck: STUNNING ❕ The Royal Deck: CHIC ⚜️ I WANT ALL OF THEM!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Luke Ontiveros I know, right?

[@tarotmap]

I love the second and last best! Thanx for sharing S!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Two,of my faves too Kasia! 🙏🏼

[@elmiraflower]

Looks so gorgeous. I am a huge lover of all things (and I mean ALL things) shiny and dynamic and holographic or have 3D depth or 3D effects so those Tarot decks are extremely gorgeous and amazing looking. I really love the pink and black one, the Tarot cards look gorgeous with those metallic shiny effects and the black one with the extra color but still having that same metallic shiny effect. I wish I had money to splurge on nice things like that, hopefully someday. Thanks for the video, I'm a rambler myself, I don't mind when people ramble. lol

[@the_hermits_cave]

Well that’s good to know, I often get people commenting saying “Just get to the cards” 😆

[@marshahostetler]

Thank you for this Simon I have two Black Wheel of Fortune Tarot but I want one more it is between the Pink box and the Soul Sparkle Tarot. Thank you how thorough you are when you do the a walk through Simon. Now watching this I have to get both! LOL. So the Soul deck is the Shadow deck trying not to confuse myself - ok I think it is too late! 😂

[@the_hermits_cave]

🤣

[@BerthaFab]

Thank you very much. Fourth deck (Royal?) is amazing ❤️

[@the_hermits_cave]

I agree 😍

[@BK-du9qu]

I DESPERATELY wanted to back this deck-but just not in the funds. I’m so happy you were able to get all because they’re so beautiful! Thanks for a great video. ❤️🕯

[@the_hermits_cave]

B K You’re welcome 🙏🏼❤️

[@joie6969]

i wanted to watch this video to help me decide which version i would like to get ... definitely didn’t help. THEY’RE ALL SO GORGEOUS!

[@rebellehomme]

These look amazing. Can’t wait to place my order!!! Can’t decide from the Love Deck or the Shadow! 🙌🏽✨

[@the_hermits_cave]

I see see your dilemma as both are beautiful 🙏🏼

[@TarotOfNella]

I thought the love deck version was meant to be pink foiled cards i'm confused lol

[@Notwoke90]

Rose gold

[@PrincessWhatsername]

I've had my eye on both the Shadow and Royal decks for some time now, but being on a budget, I wanted to see more pictures and a walk through before making a final decision and I have to say I still REALLY want them both, but that Shadow deck is something entirely else, even better in motion than it looked in the pictures! The movement effect created on them I already know is really going to draw me in and aid me with really diving deep into the images and symbolism. And they'll probably last forever since they're plastic, so, waterproof and can just be wiped off if anything were to spill on them. When my budget allows, I'll probably pick up the Royal deck as well, assuming they're still available.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Princess Whatsername They are incredible. It’s so hard to choose. Yes, I agree the images in the Shadow deck seem to come to life!

[@PrincessWhatsername]

@@the_hermits_cave it's funny becuase I'm generally pretty put off by super shiny gold anything unless it's jewelry lol. Like I've never been drawn to buy a gold deck, but this one has a certain something that makes me excited to own it.

[@Blubes23]

Im currently in a shop stop, but i need to get these this year

[@bellamin4549]

Thank you for sharing! I haven’t received mine yet. I originally had the early bird 2 decks and switched it out for early bird 1 deck, now I’m kinda wishing I hadn’t 😂

[@the_hermits_cave]

Bella Min isn’t that always the case? Enjoy it when it arrives 😉

[@justinmichaeltarot]

You got it!!! I haven’t received mine yet

[@traceel.8194]

Hi Justin! Just subscribed to your lovely looking channel! My brother is Justin also...u an Aries? Cuz that would be crazy...Me, my hubs, and my bro Justin...Aries!

[@justinmichaeltarot]

Tracee L. Aww thank you. I’m actually a Pisces ♓️. My partner is a Leo tho. So I live with a fire sign hahaha. I’m very much a fish tho 😂 Thank you for subscribing and for the kind words💚💙💛

[@cjhsieh1856]

thank you so much for your thorough review! i’ve struggled over choosing my first deck for AGES now, and while ppl always recommended the rider-waite but i just didn’t really connect with the colors and style. but the moment you showed the shadow deck i was immediately mesmerized! the gold foil printing really brings out a whole new layer to the vibrant colors and classical interpretations. thank you again!

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re very welcome, pleased you found it useful.

[@conjurebear]

I’ve been eyeing these for months. I thought for sure I’d love the antique and shadow. I really do! But I am also in love with the royal. Those colors. Wow! The love deck is also gorgeous, but I worry I’d have trouble seeing the images. Off to add to my Xmas list! As always, thanks for sharing. Your love for RWS had me come to a deeper appreciation and new love for it. Every time I tell myself I don’t need another standard RWS, someone comes out with some new treatment of Pixie’s artwork that makes me fall in love with it all over again! I think I have to have all three of the ones I mentioned. I still need a CS or two (and one of his TdM decks), the Commemorative set, and I think US Games is coming out with a new one. And there’s another that just came out that I love except for the backs, but I can get on with them. Was it called the Smith Tarot? It’s just been popping up on the Tubes.

[@the_hermits_cave]

That’s the beauty of RWS there are so many wonderful iterations out there. 😍 Do you mean the Pamela Colman Smith gold edition by US Games?

[@nakitatillis2715]

I just checked out the site. I've been on her page before and I remember those cards. I went ahead and favorite the 4 deck one, like yours. I'm still waiting for 3 decks from Russia. Overseas shipping is a little scary right now when they just let it sit. It's nerve racking. 😵😂

[@the_hermits_cave]

Nakita Tillis it certainly is at the moment!

[@goldfish1871]

I WANT THEM AAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! But I decided to be practical and just get the Royal deck (I’m eyeing the Shadow and Antique decks for later though haha)

[@phoebehuynh2097]

Thanks for the video 😍 I really like the love and antique decks, Im leaning toward antique because I like its vibe and i feel like it is easier to read. The love deck looks like very shiny and alot of reflection, does it make it harder to see the image as compared to the antique?

[@veganmagick7251]

I said I wouldn't get any more decks...BUT I just ordered the Royal and Shadow 🙈 i couldn't resist (it was a gift that's how I'll justify it lol)

[@theevileveify]

I’m still waiting for my decks to arrive and kept searching for Neo rider uploads to see how it looks. Thanks for sharing! Which is your favorite deck? I ordered the antique, shadow and love deck 😆

[@the_hermits_cave]

If I had to choose I think I’d go for the Shadow. But luckily I don’t and I love them all individually 🙏🏼♥️

[@theevileveify]

Thank you for replying. I look forward to mine arriving 😊

[@justinmichaeltarot]

I’m not a bling bling kind of guy.. but the whole collection is nice. I’m glad I backed the Royal though. I dont own any plastic decks though. Thanks Simon!!

[@the_hermits_cave]

You’re welcome my friend! 🙏🏼

[@sandycrabtree2806]

I ordered two of these decks (love and shadow) based on your walk through here.... my decks have been in the country since 07/24/20, and I still haven’t received them! No fault of Ivy..... I’m getting antsy waiting for them.... so I just keep rewatching your walk through video to appease my impatient soul! 🤣

[@the_hermits_cave]

Sandy Crabtree oh no, how frustrating. I do hope they turn up soon. 🤞🏼

[@midnightunicorn5139]

I need them all 🤩 I best start saving 😅😪

[@cassandrar5127]

I'm not sure about plastic 🤔

[@justinmichaeltarot]

Ok I’m finally watching!!

[@Beniffa]

I love the colours on the Royal deck!

[@DerekJohnThomas]

I think we should make "slippy" a new word. It very accurately describes what happens with a tarot deck.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I’m in!

[@dawndonivan3089]

Beautiful! I understand your feelings about Kickstarter. I backed the Dinosaur Marseille exactly a year ago today and all any of us have received is excuse after excuse. We were supposed to receive them last September! Never again! Only if its someone like Tarot Collectibles or Uusi.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Dawn Donivan That’s terrible

[@dawndonivan3089]

@@the_hermits_cave Yes and what makes it worse, is that I had never backed anything on KS or Indiegogo. Only if its its someone I know from now on!💜

[@rifflinthemind.5793]

I backed the Dreamers Arcana on Indiegogo and managed to get my bank to recall the card payment on the basis of fraud - the deadlines went by with nothing from the creator, no emails, no response to Indiegogo ticket raised. It might be worth a try if you suspect the card deck will never materialise. I am glad I did cos a month or two later every crowdfunding site comments section showed the creator Liliana has just disappeared and kickstarter was not refunding.

[@dawndonivan3089]

@@rifflinthemind.5793 thanks a lot. Weve heard from her but its lots of excuses. That was before the pandemic. That may be worth a try. 💜

[@rifflinthemind.5793]

The bank investigated and I was allowed a charge back on the basis that a postal deadline had come and gone with no word, there is a failure to supply goods type basis for a claim. Good luck.

[@amandawood9440]

Oh my gosh🤩! I saw these on Etsy, just the box, was curious but didn't buy. When you took them out of the box I literally forgot to breathe...they are gorgeous. Is the love deck a rose gold background? I couldn't tell in the light. Simon you are a bad (wonderful) influence. So much for being 'good' this month! Thank you!!!!!!🤗

[@Notwoke90]

I thought the black would be all black and gold. Ooh

[@SoNiels]

Absolutely beautiful decks, thanks for showcasing! Now which music did you use throughout this video? It is so calming, I'd like to know! Much love

[@the_hermits_cave]

They are just built in sound files with imovies 😉

[@SoNiels]

@@the_hermits_cave Thanks for your response, magnificent choice then! 🙏🏻

[@essianmavex7549]

Im familiar with the material they’re printed from at least they look the same like my ordinary playing cards. I have a gold deck of ordinary playing cards with a similar material and while shuffling they fell apart very fast the edges started to come undone and plastic was bulging from every corner of the cards, Just careful they seem sturdy, they give you that impression at first but they fall apart easily.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I have a few plastic decks, Golden Thread, Deck of the Bastard.... they’ve been fine so far.

[@essianmavex7549]

The Hermit’s Cave Id just be extra careful with the golden ones, Chinese plastic can be deceiving.

[@cherex845]

The colors on the royal deck look so rich. Ugh I don't need another tarot deck, but I gasped out loud when I saw the royal deck. The antique deck looks amazing as well. I'm a Thothee through and through but these decks really give me the grabby-hands.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I couldn’t decide which I liked most and that’s why I ended up with all 4 decks! 😝

[@gornakovanton]

second one looks great!

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

Omg these are amazing.

[@loriashton9538]

Is the neo tarot deck that's in a pink box are the cards metallic pink ? I couldn't tell the color of the cards?

[@the_hermits_cave]

Yes they are like a salmon pink

[@loriashton9538]

@@the_hermits_cave Thx

[@Esssjay_]

Well, I had narrowed it done to two but now it’s just the three 😂

[@the_hermits_cave]

Esssjay 🤣

[@traceel.8194]

Can’t wait for this!

[@toadstooltarot]

I really enjoyed this. I had been waiting for a full walkthrough, but they are all so nice, it only made it even more difficult to decide. I'm trying to think if I want the Shadow or the Royal version more. Did you say the Royal deck is not plastic? It has a very distinct sound to it when you handle them. I have another matte deck I recently acquired wherein the cards feel great, but tend to clump together when shuffling. How do you find it shuffles?

[@the_hermits_cave]

Toadstool Tarot shuffles wonderfully. No only the Love deck and the Shadow decks are plastic

[@toadstooltarot]

@@the_hermits_cave Oh no! I tried to order today and it looks like it's already sold out!

[@joyplant6275]

aww how lucky are you beautiful 😍😍

[@LoriTriesLife]

Good decks to back! I'm so excited for you, Simon! You seem to like the Shadow one the best? I imagine they are the standard size?

[@the_hermits_cave]

Yes they are and it’s hard to say which is a favourite, but if forced to choose I would go with the shadow 🙏🏼♥️

[@playsaboutmycat]

All four decks are so beautiful! I like Shadow deck best. Thank you for showing these!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Sarah You’re welcome!

[@marshahostetler]

I am still waiting for my Wheel of Fortune Tarot which I ordered in April so not really feeling like getting another deck from this shop. The tracking does not work so there is no way to see where it is at, all I get is don’t worry it is not lost which doesn’t really help now does it. So even though these decks are beautiful I will not be buying them.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Sorry you had that experience, decks from China have been terribly delayed during the last few months. I do trust Ivy though when she said she would replace if lost. 🙏🏼❤️

[@marshahostetler]

I was inpatient on this deck but I have to say it is so worth the wait so much I have ordered a second copy of the Wheel of Fortune and in December with Birthday & Christmas money getting the Love and Shadow one. Yes it is a long wait but it is so worth it. It is not Ivy’s fault it is more our post office.

[@jaykay5688]

I just got the vintage version. Trust me is not as great as u think! Not only it gives you a fake vintage looking of the deck but it also FEELS horrible!!! It is extremely HARD to shuffle!!!!!!! If you look at the Fool card closely compare with the Fool on the back of the box, the details is VERY different!!!! You can hardly see the details of the clothing of what the person is wearing in the Fool card!!! All the black area is just very muddy and murky feeling to it!!! Not to mention why on earth the black area is shiny???!!! It doesn’t make sense when is suppose to be vintage! You can’t really notice it till you see it in real life! I’ve seen enough decks and very into details. Am definitely very unsatisfied with it!!!