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Art of Tarot 1

August 13, 2013 by Barbara Moore 3 Comments

In this series, we are taking the time to smell the roses, which for tarot lovers often means taking the time to really appreciate a single image of tarot art.

Today we will look at Death from the Revelations Tarot by Zach Wong. You can see more images HERE.

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The Revelations Tarot is unique because the images are designed to reflect both upright and reversed meanings. So with this card, upright we have a skull, scythe, and Kali, all symbols of death. When it is reversed, the main image is the baby being born, showing how something new and miraculous can come from a very traumatic or painful situation.

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Written by Barbara Moore
The tarot has been a part of Barbara Moore’s personal and professional lives for over a decade. In college, the tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, and history. Later, she served as the tarot specialist for Llewellyn Publications. Over the years, she has ...