I created this page because i want to help people, who are looking for their best tarot deck. Each season is the same length of time and so the lessons and meditations fir neatly in each section and each season is said. Nevertheless, this workbook is a valuable addition to ones tarot library and is well worth its cost. The major arcana cards depict merlin, guinevere, the lady of the lake and other familiar characters, while the minor arcana have landscape scenes. Hallowquest takes you on a journey into the magical realm of king arthur. One of my favorites is the excalibur spread, which looks like this. He has devoted much of the past forty years to the study of arthurian traditions and myth in general. Caitlin matthews pronounced kashleen is the author of many books, including diary of a soul doctor, and the lost book of the grail. The book hallowquest handbook is excellent in its take on the myth of camelot. The arthurian tarot by caitlin and john matthews is a republication of the former hallowquest tarot. The deck is a teacher and will take you on many journeys. Quest for the eternal 1981, and most recently the camelot oracle 2012, with will worthington. This appears to have been well reserched over many years. More of a mediative deck than one for divination, the hallowquest is not everyones kettle of fish, but if you have an interest in meditating on the archetypes of the arthurian world, then this book is your cup of tea indeed.
The artist, miranda gray, has also collaborated on the merlin tarot and has done the beasts of albion set as well. This is a meditation course designed to be spread out over a 12 month period. Tarot magic and the arthurian mysteries by matthews, caitlin, matthews, john, gray, miranda isbn. A quick word of explanation this is not just a deck study, it is a place for discussion and sharing the lessons from the course book the arthurian tarot course a quest for all seasons by caitlin matthews using the arthurian tarot. Now while i once seen a copy of this early matthews book at an old bookstore, and my guess is this listing is this one below, youd be taking a chance that it has the arthurian tarot course information. The ultimate az of fantastic beings from myth and magic the element encyclopedia, and more on. Arthurs lesson is a powerful one which we desperately need today. A hallowquest handbook this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The arthurian tarot is a very high quality book and card set that is nicely. He has been a full time writer since 1980 and has produced over ninety books on the arthurian legends and grail studies, as well as short stories and a volume of poetry. The book which accompanies the arthurian tarot is not merely a guide to the meanings of each card, though indepth interpretations are included. Right now, im working on a tarot deck based on characters and settings from my book. The paperback book the arthurian tarot that accompanies the deck succinctly describes the myth and legend behind the. A quest for all seasons, harper, 1993 the barefoot book of princesses, barefoot books, 1994 and many reprint editions.
The world of tarot decks is wonderful, fascinating and unlimited. They have recreated their archetypes into a living tradition that can be experienced through the tarot system. Enter a mystical landscape peopled with archetypal characters and rich in myth and legend the world of king arthur and his knights of the round table. Hallowquest course books the first workbook was called the arthurian tarot course a quest for all seasons by caitlin matthews. This companion book offers details about the symbols and meanings of the cards and. Includes classic deck with revised and updated coursebook revised ed. Sorry guys my video cut out at the stone nine so will upload the remainder cards on a part i i.
The tarot journey is the journey of the seeker in all of us. A tarot journey through the arthurian world by matthews, john, matthews, caitlin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John matthews born 1948 has been involved in study of the mysteries of britain including the arthurian legends and the grail myth, for almost fifty years. With so many new resources on the market now including my own. It would be nearly 18 months before i found the set at a local bookshop, which i purchased without a second thought. When i was looking for my first deck about 25 years ago. It is a workbook which guides the reader, whether expert or novice, on a personal grail quest called the hallowquest. Legend thread was originally posted on 21 dec 2004 in the tarot decks board, and is now archived in the forum library. Caitlin and john matthews have researched and written extensively on the arthurian legend. Steeped in the sheer unequalled magic of the legends, history and traditions of arthurian britain, these exceptional cards capture in 78 frames all the wonder and beauty of king.
The major arcana cards show key figures, objects and places in the arthurian story. The arthurian tarot, the llewellyn tarot, and le mort darthur. Aug 30, 2004 the hallowquest and the arthurian tarot course are separate books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Tarot artist annamarie ferguson to speak on her art the. John matthews born 1948 and caitlin matthews born 1952 are english writers. The hallowquest and the arthurian tarot course are separate books. He has been a professional writer since 1980, and has produced over forty books ranging from celtic and arthurian legends to collections of stories, essays, and poetry he has given workshops in britain, central europe, and america and is primarily concerned with the interpretation of myth.
I originally saw it in one of rachael pollacks books during a spread example. Tarot magic and the arthurian mysteries matthews, caitlin, matthews, john on. It also demonstrates how tarot cards can be used for storytelling and recreating the mythological drama of the arthurian cycle. If a major arcana card is the top of one of the piles, then the tarot is telling me to make that choice.
A reader may also question the need for all three books when apparently material is recycled note. Excalibur spread with the arthurian tarot recently i was looking through the arthurian tarot hallowquest handbook by caitlin and john matthews the aquarian press, and noticed not for the first time that there are several really neat spreads in the back of the book. Other books include arthur and the grail quest, within the hollow hills, and the winter solstice, which won the benjamin franklin award in 1998. Arthurian tarot the arthurian tarot by caitlin and john matthews is a republication of the former hallowquest tarot. Sep 18, 2006 i also own and heartily recommend the companion work by the matthews, hallowquest the arthurian tarot course, purchased through which more elaborately explains the mythology and symbolism, and utilizes the the arthurian tarot cards in a yearlong personal journey of selfdiscovery and enrichment. Together we like to explore the myths and traditions of britain and ireland, uncovering the celtic and arthurian mysteries, exploring the shamanic lore, and creating rituals that honour the ancestral ways to tell the ancient stories that our descendants will remember. But if both cards are major or minor arcana, then the tarot cannot help me at the time. She has created several tarot and oracle decks, including complete arthurian tarot, the da vinci enigma tarot, and ancestral oracle of the celts. The deck and book are provided in a slip sleeve case with a well in the bottom for the deck. Tarot magic and the arthurian mysteries, aquarian press.
She will narrate a special showing of her artwork from legend. Book overview this guide presents a complete years journey into the living realms of the celtic otherworld, pursuing the paths created in the the arthurian tarot and hallowquest. This special 25th anniversary edition of the arthurian tarot includes the arthurian tarot course, a little tightened up and updated, but still the same old course, so you can go off on quest for the hallows of the sword, spear, grail and stone all over again, or for the first time, if you were too young to do it before. Journey into arthurs kingdom through the twentytwo greater powers of the arthurian realm, along with the fiftysix lesser powers depicting the landscapes of logres, the ancient arthurian kingdom that lies outside of time. Hallowquest by caitlin matthews 1990, hardcover for sale. Chesca potter element, 1996 celtic totem animals eddison saddred wheel, 2002. Element books, 1994 at the table of the grail ed watkins books. If you enjoy the king arthur tales you will love this. We invite you to explore our books, oracle decks, recordings and music.
The journey unfolds in 60 easytofollow lessons involving meditation, ritual, practical tasks and cardspreads which draw upon the readers experience and which. The four tarot decks i like most, for different reasons, are these. This 25th anniversary collectors edition features the classic arthurian tarot deck together with a completely revised and updated workbook. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. The arthurian tarot deck and book set is created by two of the worlds recognized leaders in arthurian magic and lore, caitlin and john matthews. This companion volume to the arthurian tarot explores in depth the unique magical system in the accompanying deck of cards. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Goddess of wisdom, a study of divine feminine in gnostic, jewish and she is acknowledged as a world authority on celtic wisdom, the western mysteries and the ancestral traditions of britain and europe. John matthews has been a full time writer since 1980 and has produced over one hundred books on myth, faery, the arthurian legends and grail studies, as well as short stories, a volume of poetry and several successful childrens books. The history, images and traditions of arthurian legend, including how they changed through time, are explored in this book. I also own and heartily recommend the companion work by the matthews, hallowquest the arthurian tarot course, purchased through which more elaborately explains the mythology and symbolism, and utilizes the the arthurian tarot cards in a yearlong personal journey of. Read the threads in tarot decks, or read more archived threads. The authors knowledge of the arthurian myths is extensive. The artwork, like the guidebook, is highly intriguing and engaging.
The calendar of the year arthurian hallowquest tarot. The cards are average sized and very easy to shuffle, with a slight glossy feel. Study resources for the hallowquest aeclectic tarot forum. Together, they have written over 150 books, translated into more than thirty languages, including tarot packs, a cardbased storytelling system, screenplays, songs and other works beginning to work together in london in the 1970s, they wrote and published the western way in 1985. Stone maiden, huh thread originally posted on the aeclectic tarot forum on 16 oct 2003, and now archived in the forum library. The book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the arthurian. Northwest tarot symposium tarot, lenormand, oracle. The scenes are more realistic than traditional tarot decks, and sometimes they are more harsh as well. The arthurian tarot, the da vinci enigma tarot and the celtic wisdom tarot, as. Its completely different in scope, outlook and use. In the book of the hallowquest, the suits are aligned to the seasons, and the seasons are given dates. This book is out of print and i was fortunate to get it used after buying the deck. Fully illustrated, the book explores the history, images and traditions of arthurian legend, including how they have changed through time. A hallowquest with caitlin matthews aquarian press, 1990 bardic source book cassell, 1998 book of arthur vega, 2002 celtic seers source book cassell, 1999 the celtic shaman element, 1991 the celtic shamans pack ill.
I like the book and believe that the writing and reasoning behind the deck shows an excellent system. Before you spend hours searching for your next guidebook, read this list of the top 10 best tarot books. Mattews, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John matthews was born in the north of england in 1948. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Ive owned the merlin tarot by rj stewart and the hallowquest arthurian tarot by john and caitlin matthews and do agree these decks from the twentieth century provided an excellent step to introduce links between tarot and celtictheme studies. John matthews is an historian, folklorist and author. A tarot journey through the arthurian world caitlin. I did not even know that there is something more than riderwaite deck. Well start with the deck, and discuss the book later on. The paperback book the arthurian tarot that accompanies the deck succinctly describes the myth and legend behind the cards meanings. Artist, author and tarot designer annamarie ferguson will lead a workshop from 6. Hallowquest a course with the arthurian tarot by john.
First published in 1991, its been republished as a 25th anniversary collectors edition. I also own and heartily recommend the companion work by the matthews, hallowquest the arthurian tarot course, purchased through which more elaborately explains the mythology and symbolism, and utilizes the the arthurian tarot cards in a yearlong personal journey of selfdiscovery and enrichment. A tarot journey through the arthurian world, which may have resolved this issue. That deck has more depth, as far as artistry is concerned. A hallowquest pack and handbook, with john matthews connections 2003 the arthurian tarot course. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The arthurian tarot represents the ultimate in tarot design. Hallowquest explains the ideas that lie at the heart of the matthews interpretation of the arthurian myths and stories. Each have worked on a number of different books and systems, some individually, some as a team. A hallowquest with caitlin matthews aquarian press, 1990 bardic source book cassell, 1998 book of arthur vega, 2002 celtic seers sourcebook cassell, 1999 the celtic shaman element, 1991 the celtic shamans pack ill.
Together, they have written over 150 books, translated into more than thirty languages, including tarot packs. This deck is based on the legend of king arthur and his round table. He has published over ninety books on myth, the arthurian legends and grail studies, including the grail. The arthurian tarot thread was originally posted on 16 aug 2001 in the tarot decks board, and is now archived in the forum library. A few years ago, i shared my take on the best tarot books for beginners. The only other set which is commonly used as a comparison is legend. The legends, history, and tradition of arthurian britain are the theme of the arthurian tarot. This deck is certainly one of my four favorite tarot decks. She is the author of over 50 books including sophia. Matthews has also coauthored with his wife, caitlin matthews, a study of the western mystery tradition, the western way. She is the author of over 60 books, including singing the soul back home, walkers between worlds and, with john.
1320 1346 1201 689 1297 1488 515 470 123 1148 1339 550 353 357 1296 340 207 372 1170 464 1505 1114 454 860 1091 1437 1038 483 683 1076 999 1028 1138 1021 1059 1237 1368 1292 1337 1194 131 160 946 1421 295