Self-billed as “the first true astrological tarot cards,” Bursten and Raimondo's Zodiac Tarot deserves a nod for being unafraid to explore new territory. Whether it succeeds or not as either a tarot or a astrological oracle, however, is probably a somewhat subjective judgment. The astrological associations are clearly spelled out on each card, but the illustrations -- which all exude a very contemporary flavor -- don't initially come off as being very astrolgoical or tarot-ish. Still, the publishers have been kind enough to provide some reasonable explanations in the accompanying LWB (Little White Book), with people-oriented illustrations representing the “classic” planet cards, scenes depicting societal changes being associated with the “modern” planet cards, zodiac signs coupled with “places,” etc. The suits are renamed Torches (Wands), Waves (Cups), Clouds (Swords), and Stones (Pentacles). The court cards are represented by the suit element in the foreground and the court figure element in the background -- e.g., the Princess of Wands shows a torch in the foreground and stones in the background. 
 

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