Thought Behind the Founding of the Tokyo Tarot Museum
By Motoyasu Sato
Mr. Sato, founder and director of the Tokyo Tarot Museum, shares the spiritual and symbolic resonances that connect Tarot to Japan’s mystical traditions, revealing how the cards were reinterpreted through a distinctly Japanese lens, culminating in a sanctuary where East meets West through archetype, art, and intuition.
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The Enigma of Piazza Castello
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A mesmerising black-and-white photographic journey through Turin’s Piazza Castello, one of Italy’s most iconic and mysterious sites. Through haunting imagery and poetic narration, Moore explores the city’s occult tradition. A rich and atmospheric meditation on architecture, memory, and the magical resonance of place.
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What Would Baba Yaga Do?
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Defying Death: The Art of Mio Im's Tarot
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The Luminous World of Shamanic Dreams
By Bonnie Cehovet
In this illuminating introduction, Bonnie Cehovet opens the door to the world of shamanic dreaming. With practical tips for those ready to begin their own dream journey, this article is a gentle invitation to explore an ancient and visionary path.
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Putting the 'Community' into Tarot
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The Castle of Crossed Destinies
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Chudes and Aesti
By Monika Vellend
Worshipping Water: Revived Voices of the Camena Tarot
By Laetitia Barbier
Exploring the intersection of ancient gods and classical mythology, this article uncovers the cult of the Camenae , archaic feminine spirits of water. It reveals how their veneration was delicately transformed into an ethereal and dreamlike tarot deck, demonstrating how ancient deities continue to inspire and remain relevant today.
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Fate, Fortune, or Free Will?
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