The Venus Morningstar Tarot

Venus, warmth, and the dawn: The Venus Morningstar Tarot is a curated fine art deck consisting of 78 cards that highlight the dynamic and mystical aspects of Venus as a Morning Star and Lightbringer. This deck features depictions of various deities associated with the lightbringer, Venus, and the sun. 

Hence, the essence of this deck leans more towards being "wise" and daring, contrasting with our renowned romantic Tarot of Aphrodite and Musings of Aphrodite.

Even though each card is unique due to the curated fine art, it still has a cohesive character. Each image has been edited and enhanced to give it a user-friendly experience

The Major Arcana focuses on the theme of the Lightbringer. We can see images of Prometheus (The Emperor), Eos (The Dawn), Apollo (The Chariot), Aurora (Temperance and Judgement), and of course Venus (The Star).

In Greek mythology, Venus as the Morning Star was embodied by Eosphorus (or Phosphorus), meaning "bringer of dawn." Eosphorus signaled the arrival of a new day. Similarly, the Romans personified Venus as Lucifer, which translates to "light-bringer" or "morning star" (for instance, "luz" in Spanish means light). Though not considered a deity, Lucifer served as a poetic representation of the planet Venus. In astrology, Venus as the Morning Star represents new beginnings, hope, and enlightenment. It is regarded as a harbinger of a new day, bringing light and warmth after the darkness of night. 

Therefore, these cards have been renamed: 

• The Fool is named The Dawn
• The High Priestess is named The Priestess
• The Hierophant is named The Ancient
• The Wheel of Fortune is named Fate
• The Hanged Man is named Stillness
• The Tower is named Fallen

The Wands suit includes depictions of the sun god Apollo and Eosphoros (featured in the Six of Wands, Eight of Wands, Page of Wands, and Knight of Wands). Additionally, Venus and her son Amor are illustrated in the Two of Wands, Nine of Wands, and Queen of Wands.

The Cup suit captures the dreamy and ethereal essence of water while maintaining the overarching theme of the deck. The Two of Cups showcases the imagery of the Evening and Morning Star. Cards such as the Seven of Cups, Eight of Cups, and Page of Cups feature depictions of Auroras and Stars. Meanwhile, the Six of Cups, Ten of Cups, and Queen of Cups highlight images of the goddesses Venus and Astarte.

The Sword suit is more direct and even somewhat "brutal" in its imagery, particularly evident in the Five of Swords. The standout card of this suit is the Knight of Swords, featuring the depiction of the fallen angel, driven by a desire for revenge.

Like the other suits, the Coin suit remains grounded in its element while incorporating imagery that aligns with the Morning Star and light themes. The Three of Coins features the Fates working on the stars, adorned in green. The Two of Coins presents an elegant scene with two celestial beings playing with stars. The Nine of Coins showcases Aurora smelling a flower, and the Ten of Coins depicts celestial beings dancing around the sun with a golden ball.

Card and Box Specifications

Card Specification

The Venus Morningstar  features

• A total of 78 cards 
• CMYK Printing
• 70 x 120mm
• 350 gsm white core FINE ART paper (Best for art), very sturdy paper!
• Matte UV Lamination like the last edition
• Matt gold edges
• Complete Guidebook with meanings as well as the names of the artists and paintings used in this deck

Box Specification 

• 1200gsm cardboard + 157gsm art paper 2 sides
• CMYK printing
• Surface finish: glossy lamination (last edition was matte lamination, glossy gives more longevity)

This is a PRE ORDER Item. Delivery expected near the end of October/November, but hopefully sooner