Folkloric Waters Tarot Deck

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Folkloric Waters Tarot — A Journey Into the Depths of the Sea

The Folkloric Waters Tarot embraces the water element, the natural environmental surroundings, and Finnish and Northern European folklore, myth, and magic. It highlights the highs and lows of nature, living with the land, and respecting the unknowns of the deep sea.

Each card features an antique painting from the public domain — not AI. Hunting, foraging, and farming amongst the brutal honesty of the sea; surviving the challenging encounters of life and death. There’s nothing held back while living amongst nature.

The beauty of this curation of artwork is the ability to adapt and mould with you. If you are a lover of nature, the darkness of the ocean, or the unforgiving honesty of survival amongst the land, this deck was made for you.

The Creation

My interest in Finnish mythology sparked this idea for a set of decks — like a mini encyclopedia series — embracing the myths and lore as part of my ancestry research. While the Folkloric Forest formed quickly, this almost year-long creation took on a much slower, more deliberate energy. Crafting a world for the water element proved more challenging than the earth element. To lean into the emotional, the relationships, and the human living environments, I had to look within myself.

What’s Included

• 78-card tarot deck
• Art guidebook — focused on the artwork and Finnish & Northern European folklore, not traditional RWS teachings

Card Specifications

• Size: 70 x 120 mm
• 330 gsm German black core paper
• Matte UV coating with linen finish
• Gold foil (front and back)
• Deep blue matte colour edges

About the System

The cards follow the Rider-Waite-Smith structure, with name changes to some majors and suit titles. The minors feature the suit emblem at the top instead of Roman numerals.

• The Source — The High Priestess
• The Vessel — The Empress
• The Pillar — The Emperor
• The Order — The Hierophant
• The Wheel — Wheel of Fortune
• The Submerged — The Hanged Man

• Fire — Wands
• Water — Cups
• Air — Swords
• Earth — Pentacles

The Box

The minimalist design nods to an encyclopedia-like series. Each deck in the set features the same design with the title, pattern, and icon swapped.

• Tuck box, 400 gsm cardboard
• Satin matte lamination with linen finish
• Gold foil stamp on exterior
• Interior printing

The Guidebook

Please note: the guidebook is for guidance with the artwork, not as a resource for learning specific folklore. Nuance is provided for each card, but this is not an academic text on the subject matter.

Contains brief information about tarot, animals, and general Northern European folklore meanings. Each card entry includes the painting title, date, artist name, birthplace, and lifespan dates.

• Size: 70 x 120 mm
• 104 pages, perfect binding
• Black & white interior pages
• Matte lamination and linen finish cover
• Gold foil stamp on cover

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