I'm very picky about "dark" or "horror" themed decks. Simply because there's a lot that can go wrong to turn me off from one. The Tarot of Vampyres was one of my first "dark" decks and it didn't disappoint! In the years since I purchased it, I've come back to it time and time again appreciating the gorgeous artwork and the creative approach.
The colors in this deck are very rich, popping nicely against the dark backgrounds. There's a nice balance between imagery of blood (Which is essential in anything vampire-themed) and sensual scenes. The vampires in this deck are portrayed as intelligent, confident creatures using their strength and powers to get their way.
The suits are named differently. Scepters for Wands, Grails for cups, Knives for swords, and Skulls for Pentacles.
And there's something very unique about them...
In each suit the vampires have an inner 'animal' which in some cards is portrayed almost as a spirit animal, and in others it seems they can transform into them. Wands have the panther, Cups the serpent, Swords the crow, and Pentacles the Wolf. All creatures associated with supernatural creatures of the night. In the cards you will find planetary symbols which you can use to give an even deeper reading-- a nice little extra which can be helpful when you're drawing a blank.
The cards depict a vampiric take on RWS card imagery. The artwork is amazing! It's what drew me to this deck and I'm very happy to own it. It shouldn't be too much of a problem for anyone to read with this deck beginner or expert. The accompaniment book is worth a glance as it's well written.
Out of all my gothic-themed decks, this is probably my favorite.
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