Tarot of the Boroughs
Contemporary tarot reimagined through the vibrant energy of New York City.
by Courtney Weber · Self Published 2010 Deck Type: Tarot Deck Cards: 78 Major Arcana: 22 Minor Arcana: 56 Strength is 8 Justice is 11 Rating: stars out of five Where to · 2010
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The record
I feel very lucky to have had this deck come unto my life. It is a very unique, 78 card deck based on the traditional Tarot template, but in a contemporary incarnation specifically, that of New York City. The esoteric energy of the traditional Tarot is replaced with the vibrant energy of that which is familiar, allowing the reader ready access to the stories that are the Tarot (and to their own stories). Traditional Major Arcana titles have been kept, with the Fool becoming the Seeker, Strength at VIII and Justice at XI. The suit titles are Wands, Cups, Swords and Coins, with the Court Cards entitled King, Queen, Page and Knight. Coins are listed as Matters of livelihood, Cups are Matters of the heart, Wands are Creative endeavors, passions, Swords are Conflicts, drama, problem solving. To tell the Tarots story, Weber and Courtney have featured New Yorkers from all walks of life, including well known writers, visual and performing artists, and many others. On the Tarot of the Boroughs website there is a very unique feature short bios for each of the models featured in the cards. I was quite interested to read the bio on one of the women in the cards she is featured
The cards
