The Tarot of the Orishas Book

by Zolrak

Book Overview

Now you can understand the most complete, unique, and unusual divinatory deck ever, one that taps into the spirituality of the ancient Yoruba people of Africa, when you get The Tarot of the Orishas by Zolrak with art by Durkon.

The Tarot of the Orishas is the book that explains the first authentic Tarot deck of Yoruba origins to employ the powerful energies of Santer?a, Brazilian Candombl?, and Umbanda. This book acts as a transformative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567188443
• ISBN13: 9781567188448
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

I love this unique deck!

The Tarot of the Orishas has given me a new perspective on the Tarot. As a resident of Los Angeles, every day I deal with the blend of African, European, Asian, Latin American, and Indiginous beliefs of our citizens, many of us of mixed ethnicity. When a friend who had met the authors showed me the deck and the book, I was extremely impressed by its inclusiveness and also by the thorough nature of the book that accompanies the deck. Wow. If only other decks had books that included such specific instructions for working with the deck, preparing oneself for reading, and also included prayers, background info, etc. While I do sympathize with those who feel that all of the human images on the deck should be African and understand their reasoning, here in the Americas people of all backgrounds follow the orisha traditions. I have images of Yemaya on my altar that are black, brown, and white. I do not believe that the deities (orishas included) care what color one's skin is. I believe we are all equal in the deities' eyes. (And I find the Yemaya card in this deck to be one of the most powerful images of this orisha I've ever seen.) The only problem I have with this deck is with one card: II of Earth. It portrays what appears to be a walrus which is anatomically incorrect (walruses do not have external ears!) and is emerging from a cave. Friends and I have laughed about this card, but in a good-natured way. The author relates this animal to the mythical M'Koo, a creature I am not familiar with. Oh well; one funny-looking walrus shouldn't invalidate an entire deck, so I'll shut up about it! All in all, I would not hesitate to recommend this deck to any tarot reader who wants a different perspective on the cards. Ashé! Dion-Isis

Superb usage of candomble Religion for divination

This amazing book and deck allow for a truly supernatural experience in Tarot reading. Not only was I impressed with the results of the reading with this deck but it's consistent accuracy is a thing of wonder! The authors bring to vivid reality the Candomble religion and it's symbolism, and the Tarot's depictions of the Orishas are nothing short of breathtaking.... It has changed my life....

Cards are not included.

This is a book without cards

Beautiful!

These cards are beautifully illustrated! I was surprised at the rich colors and beautiful depictions of the Orishas. I highly reccomend the "how to" book, because the booklet that comes with the cards is kind of crappy. They are an excellent collector's item AND perfect for everyday use. (If you can imagine that!) I really like them and suggest any serious tarot card reader or person interested in Santeria or reading get these.

Wonderful!

This is a wonderful book! For those who are just getting starting in the art or seasoned readers, it provides plain english (and spanish) instructiones with illustrations included. Bravo to the writers