Medieval Enchantment: Nigel Jackson
Rider-Waite-Smith system merged with classic medieval imagery by established esoteric artist.
by Nigel Jackson · 2004
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The record
A well-known esoteric/symbolic artist, Nigel Jackson appears to utilize much of the Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) system in juxtaposition with "Classic" tarot imagery. That is, the Minor Arcana symbols remain consistent with the RWS decks, yet many of the Major Arcana cards are labeled in a fashion consistent with the Classic style. For example, The Magician becomes the Juggler and the Hierophant is once again the Pope. Indeed, Jackson's reputation as a symbolic artist is well earned. The artwork of the cards is engaging and ideal for readers who wish to capture a "Renaissance" feel. Printed on high-quality, plastic-coated cardstock, this deck is quite durable and the colors appear soft without becoming overly subdued. Although Jackson certainly promotes a specific philosophy regarding Tarot reading, he does not permeate the cards with symbols to the point of inflexibility. As such, although Jackson purports a Pythagorean approach to Tarot, he does not overwhelm the reader with geometric numerical notations on the cards. The elements associated with each suit of the Minor Arcana are well-represented symbolically (the Swords represent fire and the Staves represent air in this system), and
The cards
