Unboxing, walkthrough & first impressions of The Shadowlands Tarot

[@theemperorofemusic3568]

At first I thought this was just a simplistic cartoonish Halloween Tarot; didnt´t expect that level of depth on the meanings for each card. Amazing sense of humor and card and book quality.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Exactly, the book is a wonderful companion too

[@flordelotus232]

I loved this tarot so much that I bought mine. I hope to receive you soon. This deck is so much fun. The author could very well sell the art so that platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney etc... could turn this beautiful art into a cartoon. Thank you for sharing the letters with your followers. Greetings from Brazil.😁👏👏💝🇧🇷

[@naomihewitt7119]

This is amazing! and firmly on my list. Itsy and Bitsy now that's a blast from the past will have to show it to my grandchildren. love that it made you chuckle. Thanks for sharing Simon 💛🖤

[@the_hermits_cave]

Isn’t it great!? I’m glad I’m not the only one who remembers Itsy and Bitsy 😝

[@IntuitiveRene]

I watched your video up till the Emperor and I couldn't resist any further! Had to order! Cost a lot and may take months to get to me in South Africa but I shall be patient (my indie Light Seers took 6 months)! I hadn't seen this deck before now. Thank you for always being a shining light of inspiration 💜🥰🙏🏻

[@the_hermits_cave]

Oh wow that would test anyone’s patience. Well worth the wait though.

[@lilpinkbear]

Clearly I am going to need this deck. It's got dark humour, cuteness and packs a whollap! Right up my street.

[@the_hermits_cave]

I think you’ll love it 😍

[@lauradaykin9289]

I am loving this deck, great walk through. I can’t stop smiling at all the cards. They make me louth out loud 😂😂😂. Especially the cups suit ha ha x

[@the_hermits_cave]

Laura Daykin isn’t it great! A real gem of a deck 😍

[@marshahostetler]

Simon I love your reviews I bought this deck but wanted to get a feel for the book and thank you so much for this. I have also been enjoying your lives when I can be there it makes the days so much more special.

[@lindashiatsu1000]

How nice to hear an English persons walk through these cards. Nice & calm!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Thank you. Very kind of you to say

[@pilargonzalez8442]

Oh Simon, you''re doing it again!! I have 5 decks arriving (hopefully) and this one is making it to my wish list!!! Beautiful deck!!! I love how you share, many thanks

[@the_hermits_cave]

Pilar González this is probably my favourite deck so far this year!

[@biglizzzard]

I love this deck! The whimsical images have so much more depth than I was expecting. I think the book is amazing. So glad I have this in my collection! Thank you for your review💜

[@jamieloom22]

I love this deck too and the book is well written. Its shadow work with a sense of humor and its interesting to approach our shadow with playfulness.

[@sandyt5348]

I just got this for my birthday finally just came in it’s so cute I can’t bring myself to open the box 🙊 they’re so cute but serious at the same time.

[@fireofmarduk]

I just got my hands on this deck myself and a great walk through and review thank you for your time

[@the_hermits_cave]

Glad it was helpful! 😍

[@breannelove7442]

Thank you, Simon!!! This is the very best deck I've seen in a long time. From the box and book to the lovely color's continuing thru all the spectacular cards. The red high heals on the High Priestess continue on until the World Card I think they're the same. The 2 cups is the Best I'm so lost for a descriptive word here but this deck I feel was made for me and so grateful to you for this; again; Thank You my friend and namaste. xoxoxo

[@the_hermits_cave]

breanne love it’s a very deep deck but at the same time manages to be light hearted. It’s extraordinary! If you get it, let me know your thoughts. 🙏🏼♥️

[@sandrinecottet1404]

Hello Simon, I'm your channel from France Marseille and I don't understand most of what you say because I don't speak good English 🤣 but I love your world and the games you present. I really like your enthusiasm and it's very soothing to watch your videos thanks for all of that. This is what matters the intonation of your voice and I understand everything lol ... Nice day - PS I am using the translator to write to you 😂

[@the_hermits_cave]

Thank you so much for reaching out, it’s lovely to make connections with people overseas. I appreciated your kind words. Have a great day and thank you again.

[@kawaiseries2033]

03:55 The way you treasure your loved ones is incredible.

[@the_hermits_cave]

🤣

[@ShaunaBearDrums]

I got a gift card to the bookstore for Christmas and I was on the fence about using it to get this deck. I wasn’t sure about the artwork, it’s a bit creepy and whimsical for my regular taste. However, after watching your walk through, I’m feeling called to get it. I absolutely love the companion book. The author’s take on things rings true for me. Thank you Simon for taking the time and spending the cash on all of these decks. It’s a very valuable service you provide. I feel much better about buying or not buying a deck after watching your walk through of it. I really appreciate the time you spend with the cards on camera and your lovely banter. It helps me decide if the deck speaks to me or not.

[@ShaunaBearDrums]

I spent my gift card on The Shadowland Tarot, Guardian Tarot and Around the Tarot in 78 days. Happy girl 🥳

[@the_hermits_cave]

Yaaay

[@lilwing144000]

Love this deck I’ve had it saved on Amazon! I agree love the colors the characters and very unique deck. Thanks for sharing!

[@StrengthFromTarot]

What a neat deck. Thank you for your walkthrough I loved hearing from the guidebook. ✨🤗📚

[@blurosegypsy6988]

I didn't think I would like this deck but I LOVE IT. Also the Guidebook is over the top with the card messages. Certainly has opened more doors for me in my readings. Glad to see a review done by you. As always, great video. Thank you!

[@the_hermits_cave]

It’s certainly surprised me too! 😍

[@MsNikkieMichelle]

I’ve been eyeing this deck for a while, and recently I got that deck itch, the one where you stumble upon a deck or rediscover one from your wishlist and then become enamored lol (maybe that’s just me.) I love the artwork and what this deck is intended for. I’m excited to try some pairings, ones that really stick out and can’t wait to try are the Oracles by Libby Bove (not sure if you have it yet but it’s really fantastical) and the inner mask oracle-just to name a few. Thank Goddess for Amazon prime as the waiting game is very brief, lol. I always love, enjoy and very much appreciate your reviews, Simon. When I search for deck flip through videos and yours pops up I click that play button so fast lol. As always, wonderful video!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Aaw thank you that’s very kind of you to say. And no, it’s not just you! 😝

[@Ihfmpw8]

I’ve just ordered this deck from Amazon you were my 3rd review and my mind is now made up. xx specially with the naked pony rider

[@the_hermits_cave]

Enjoy! It’s a fantastic deck 😍

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

I am seriously in love with this deck! Thank you for sharing.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Butterfly Magic with Hot Tea Me too! and you are welcome 🙏🏼♥️

[@TaleRavenTarot]

So excited to see this video! My copy is (slowly) on its way to me, and I'm very excited to receive it. This video just makes me more eager to work with it!

[@the_hermits_cave]

I instantly love it 😍

[@toadstooltarot]

I see the pithy reading of The Seeker as being the caution 'don't lose your head (beware of rash impulses)' The bat on card 2 is a foreboding of the hanged man in card 12. Seems like a good deck to recommend theme-wise for anybody wanting a deck to work with around Halloween. I think I like it better than the look of the Dark Mansion Tarot. The artwork reminds me somewhat of some of the things Gahan Wilson did for The New Yorker magazine.

[@kaede_jing]

Love this deck! I love phantasmagoric theater, but i prefer this more~~

[@inspirationspsychology]

Now I have my Shadowlands I can finally sit back and enjoy this walkthrough 😊 It really is such a unique and fabulous deck. Great walkthrough Simon 😊😘🥰

[@the_hermits_cave]

I can’t wait to hear you views, are you still going live after Becca tonight?

[@inspirationspsychology]

I was all excited to until I remembered Mascha has her live interview with Rachele & I couldn’t do that to beautiful Mascha (& I’m gonna need longer than the 30 minutes between Becca’s & Maschas’)

[@the_hermits_cave]

Totally understand 🙏🏼❤️

[@DebraDarkandTwisty]

I just received my copy yesterday hence didnt watch your video until today. I'm like you, I like some surprises and I had no doubt I would love this deck. I read about it & saw 3 cards and that was enough. When I opened mine this afternoon I sounded so much like you=) LOVE the box. ADORE the book, it smells yummy, glossy & colour & so much more than usual to find out. And the cards. You covered it beautifully -- this has shot to the very top group of my precious decks. The art is so me I couldn't believe it. It was $60 AUD from BD the day I ordered it (30 pound). To me it's an indy deck in a mass market world.💜💜

[@the_hermits_cave]

I completely agree, other publishers should take note..... This is the quality we want!

[@sapphiremoon3360]

Mine went out in the post on the 20th. I'm still waiting. It's driving me nuts , so I had to watch your unboxing. Now I'm even more anxious 😬😏😂

[@the_hermits_cave]

Fingers crossed it will arrive soon! 🤞🏼

[@elementalt1616]

Omgosh! Just ordered; this completely took me by surprise! So you're not the last person Simon lol. I didn't think I would want this one. Wrongola!!!

[@the_hermits_cave]

I love it!

[@janisgaines5330]

Oooo first I’ve seen this deck! Love how lux the box and book are.

[@janisgaines5330]

Was this on Kickstarter and I missed it?

[@the_hermits_cave]

No mass market!

[@janisgaines5330]

The Hermit’s Cave wow I love it! Must have! Thanks for the walkthrough!

[@JensBalancedTarot]

I keep trying to talk myself into liking this deck more than I do. But in spite of that I really enjoyed this walkthrough and your reactions. Fantastic video! 😀❤️

[@the_hermits_cave]

Listen to your inner voice, I wish I had in the past, it could’ve saved me a fortune. 😉

[@JensBalancedTarot]

@@the_hermits_cave Good advice!

[@TheTarotCamp]

wow I love this deck. I'm gonna order mine soon hehe. Artwork is amazing

[@nikkisparkle5763]

Love this deck, doing my dailies since it arrived. ✨🖤✨ published by Red Feather, mind, body, spirit. An imprint by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. They did an amazing job, Adore everything About it. 🤗👌🏼

[@nancy-acronesintuition4614]

I am absolutely enchanted with this deck!!!!!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Me too! 😍

[@nancy-acronesintuition4614]

I followed along with my deck as you went through yours. What fun! Every card makes me smile. 😊💝

[@papermoontarot4219]

It's back to $36 on Amazon, and I have it on order. Thanks for your review--the guidebook sounds wonderful and your enthusiasm for the art is infectious as always. Isn't it nice that the mass market publishers are upping their game. I wish US Games would start to publish deluxe editions of some of their decks (like Dreaming Way, for example) with borderless, matte finish cards!

[@the_hermits_cave]

I agree! I’d love to see a few more previously released decks, revamped!

[@JunesTarotJourney]

Simon, like you I love the colors. I'm off deck buying for a while, but I would buy this if I wasn't being very disciplined at the moment! I did a price check and I found it on line for under $34 and free shipping. Even Walmart is selling it with free shipping at the moment.❤💜🙏💜❤

[@the_hermits_cave]

Oooh that’s good, it’s currently listed between £46 - £65 here in the UK. I managed to get it before the price jump!

[@ikalesunflower]

This deck looks stunning and the guidebook looks very informative. I carnt wait for mine to arrive, however i could take a while as my post is at the creek. I received an item today from Amazon that was dispatched on the 1st of April. The card quality of this deck to me is very similar to the hip chic tarot, which is also a Schiffer/ Red Feather deck. thanks for sharing Simon 😊

[@the_hermits_cave]

I hope it gets to you soon B, enjoy it when it does 🙏🏼❤️

[@ikalesunflower]

@@the_hermits_cave Thank you🤎🙏🏾

[@dawnnicholson9675]

Yep.. this deck is pretty amazing.. My new favourite deck . Queen of Swords is my card.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Dawn Nicholson I can see why!

[@mikaelamariaisabelsoriano1377]

I can see they did not include a full page illustration of the cards, so I am hoping for more explanations of each card. I'm expecting my order next month 😍

[@the_hermits_cave]

You won’t be disappointed with the book I’m sure 😍

[@emmajade7434]

Lovely !! Fun Deck !!

[@morganharlow3620]

I love this deck! I use it often. 💜

[@justinmichaeltarot]

It’s a cute deck and I love the gilding. Looks like same stock as New Choice TDM

[@the_hermits_cave]

Justin Michael almost!!

[@Tdiva-Elly]

Just got this deck, not unboxed yet. I find the gold edging rather sharp.

[@ambersblushmoon384]

OMG I’ve really got to get this deck!😳😱😍

[@elineeugenie5224]

At first I thought it was a funny gimmicky sort of deck but it's much more, much deeper than that! Thxx for sharing it with us, Simon. Be well🧡🧡🧡 PS it's on amazon for 36.50 USD ex postage now (april 25) Ugh that 5 of Pentacles turns out to be about 'they won't want me... Or will they'... Wow.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Such a powerful image. We’ve all been there!

[@elineeugenie5224]

@@the_hermits_cave oh yes.

[@patsystarotmusings]

I need this deck and was thinking about it to long as usual, price has gone back up 🙄 I nearly did at 28 but held off as I’d brought a fair few lately and now missed out 😂 will have to watch for it to come down ❤️🙏

[@the_hermits_cave]

I’m sure it will. I got it for £28. Wonderful deck and such great quality

[@shaneem818]

I am only here as a viewer. Not as a buyer, shopper, or potential owner of the above deck. Part of my new approach is to watch a walkthrough of a deck that keeps popping up on my radar that is extremely appealing to me, like the video, and THAT'S IT. Wish me well. 🤣

[@the_hermits_cave]

Good luck, you’ve got this! 😉

[@musingsbymascha]

Essence818 You and me, both! 😆 😂

[@shaneem818]

@@the_hermits_cave, you get to the Justice card and say "I haven't seen a card in this deck yet that I don't love." Me: ME EITHER 🤣. Unreal

[@shaneem818]

@@musingsbymascha good luck Mascha. I came, I saw...but only time will tell if I conquered. Holding out hoping the Monstarot gives me the same vibes as this one but I don't think I can wait that long...............

[@musingsbymascha]

Essence818 Lol! 🤣Yes, please keep me posted! I’m impatiently also waiting for the Monstarot! 😊

[@jaimekelly7722]

Simon...check out how the spiders go down the pages of the book as you continue through it. Attention to detail... :) I love this deck so much. I went and purchased her oracle deck to pair with it. One more reason I want a bag that will carry a tarot and an oracle. :)

[@the_hermits_cave]

Jaime Kelly oooh what’s the Oracle called?

[@jaimekelly7722]

@@the_hermits_cave The House of Shadows. It is only on Monica's website.

[@jaimekelly7722]

@@the_hermits_cave Monica has a video about it on her channel too.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Jaime Kelly oh I have it, it’s classed as a Lenormand... love it. Thought there was perhaps a new oracle

[@Inkd_Raven_Tarot]

Oooooh Simon, what have you done? I have to get this!!

[@the_hermits_cave]

Inkd_Witchy_ Girl it’s a special deck for sure!

[@myblondiesnova]

Can you use this deck as a regular tarot deck and not for shadow work? 💞 🕯️ Blessed Be. Love your videos

[@the_hermits_cave]

Absolutely! 😉

[@clevysj.monasterios6766]

You are not the last, its me. I live in Toronto, so does Monica, that I know and I am supposedly to get my deck next Friday!

[@the_hermits_cave]

🤞🏼

[@samanthathecardgirl8879]

My shadowland tarot is out for today 😄❤

[@the_hermits_cave]

Enjoy!

[@straycat4427]

I don't have it. But....I haven't ordered it. ha. Not sure I will. Still sort of on the fence about it.

[@the_hermits_cave]

Stray Cat I would imagine it wouldn’t be for everyone. I woke up thinking about it today.... that’s a sign it will be an important tool for me. 🙏🏼♥️

[@straycat4427]

@@the_hermits_cave I haven't discounted it yet! I do like it's quirky humor. I really got a kick out of how it made you giggle!

[@KristySlicker]

I love the imagery on this deck, but just do not like the gold gilding at all, it just puts me off.