Apprentice Tarot Deck

Design and Artwork

The Apprentice Tarot Deck, based on the popular Universal Waite® deck, features traditional Rider-Waite imagery with a unique addition: keywords printed directly on the cards. This feature is designed to assist beginners in quickly grasping the essence of each card, enhancing their understanding and interpretation skills. The artwork maintains the classic, beautifully detailed and colored illustrations of the Rider-Waite deck, making it visually appealing and familiar to those who have some knowledge of traditional tarot imagery.

Symbolism and Themes

This deck retains the rich symbolism and themes of the original Rider-Waite tarot, known for its depth of mystical and archetypal imagery. The addition of keywords provides an educational layer to the deck, making it an excellent tool for learning and understanding the fundamental meanings and themes associated with each card.

User Experience

Users, especially beginners, have found the Apprentice Tarot Deck incredibly helpful for learning and practicing tarot readings. The annotated cards with keywords significantly reduce the reliance on memorization and guidebooks, allowing users to focus more on intuition and the visual cues present in the card's artwork. This deck has been particularly appreciated by those who find memorization challenging, as it helps trigger memory and enhances concentration during readings.

About the Author

Jody Boginski Barbessi is an accomplished artist and graphic designer with a background in fine arts from the Pratt Institute, the same institution attended by Pamela Colman Smith, the illustrator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. Jody's expertise in art and design brings a unique perspective to the creation of tarot decks, making her work both visually appealing and educationally effective. She is also known for creating the Influence of the Angels Tarot, showcasing her versatility and deep engagement with the tarot world.

• Title: Apprentice Tarot Deck
• Author: Jody Boginski Barbessi
• Themes: Traditional Rider-Waite symbolism, educational, beginner-friendly
• Artwork: Classic Rider-Waite style with added keywords
• User Experience: Highly beneficial for beginners and those with memorization challenges