Reveal Your Future through Whirring Gears and Gossamer Wings with Steampunk Faerie Tarot
Step into a world where magic and technology intertwine with *Steampunk Faerie Tarot*, a unique Rider-Waite-Smith-style deck by Pamela Chen and Ashley Cassaday. This 78-card deck invites you into a realm of enchanted beings, airships powered by iridescent wings, and clockwork contraptions. The art captures the fusion of steampunk aesthetics and faerie magic, guiding you through the mysteries of life with just the spin of a cog and a touch of fantasy.
Design and Artwork
Ashley Cassaday’s digital illustrations blend whimsical faerie landscapes with steampunk inventions. Each card is alive with intricate detail, from the delicate gossamer wings of sprites to the mechanical cogs of airships. The deck showcases a harmonious balance of dark romance and playful fantasy, making it a visual feast for tarot enthusiasts. The minor arcana introduces you to creatures like salamanders, selkies, gnomes, and sprites, while noble elves and fashionable faeries guide you through the court cards and major arcana.
Symbolism and Themes
*Steampunk Faerie Tarot* combines the classic symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith system with the imaginative world of faeries and steampunk. Through gears, wings, and magical beings, the deck explores the themes of adventure, transformation, and self-discovery. The blending of magic and technology is central to this deck, symbolizing the balance of innovation and nature. The faerie world becomes a lens through which you can gain deeper insights into your life’s challenges and opportunities.
User Experience
This deck is designed for all tarot readers, whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner. The deck comes with a comprehensive guidebook that provides insights into each card's meaning, as well as tips for using the steampunk and faerie elements in your readings. Whether you're drawn to the intricate artwork or the blend of steampunk technology with faerie lore, *Steampunk Faerie Tarot* offers a unique and immersive tarot experience.
About the Author
Pamela Chen is an author, tarot creator, and business coach specializing in manifesting wealth and opportunities through spiritual practices. She is known for her tarot decks, including *Witchling Academy Tarot* and *Tarot of the Owls*, and her book *Enchanted Crystal Magic*. Pamela blends her love for tarot and magic with her work as a coach, helping clients unlock their potential by accessing the quantum field and akashic records.
About the Illustrator
Ashley Cassaday is a Texas-based digital illustrator known for her fantasy-inspired artwork. As the co-creator of *Steampunk Faerie Tarot* and the creator of the *Zodiac Fae* illustration series, her art explores themes of dark romance, faerie magic, and steampunk innovation. Ashley is also an experienced art educator, helping artists grow their technical and creative skills through workshops and events.
Key Features
- 78 beautifully illustrated cards blending steampunk and faerie elements.
- Inspired by the Rider-Waite-Smith system, with whimsical and mechanical designs.
- Includes a detailed guidebook offering card meanings and reading tips.
- Minor arcana features creatures like salamanders, gnomes, and sprites, while court and major arcana are guided by faeries and elves.
- Box dimensions: 123.95 mm x 50.8 mm x 168.4 mm.
- Weight: 567 grams.
- Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (August 8, 2024).
- ISBN: 9780738771496.
