Bonefire
Pagan ceremonial tarot rooted in Beltane bonfires and bone fire traditions.
by Gabi Angus West · 2013
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The record
The Bonefire is the root of the modern word bonfire. It has its own story: fires were (and are) lit ceremonially at Beltane, the pagan festival to welcome the sun and give thanks for survival of the long, cold darkness of the winters of the northern lands. Animal bones, devoured through the year, were gathered and formed the base of the fires The Bonefire asks one to renew oneself through self-examination, transformation and learning. To keep out lives clutter-free and our minds will follow. (From the LWB by Gabi Angus West) When assessing a new Tarot deck, I first ask: is it attractive to look at, and could one draw accurate interpretations from it? The Bonefire Tarot, designed by Australian artist Gabi Angus West, certainly fulfils both requirements. The cards themselves have many pluses: a perfect size to hold (3 by 4 inches) and of durable thick cardstock. I find them easy to shuffle, but since the firmness of the cards makes this a thicker deck then average, some people may have difficulties. The cards have a smooth matte finish; a wise choice in the case of this deck, gloss would have made it look overdone. Aesthetically, this is not a subdued deck. Tattoo enthusiasts will
The cards
