Wizard's Pets Tarot by Pamela Steele

Every time I want to smile and nurture my child within, I get this deck out. They are colorful and fun. They follow the Waite Ryder Smith deck, but with dragons and fairies, very entertaining. The author made them for her 13 yr. old grand daughter, so they are smaller than a normal deck, the accompanying booklet of explanations is excellent, and the card pictures are in full color, complete with reverse descriptions too. I LOVE THEM, and so will you.

Beautifully designed deck, Can’t wait to work with this deck once my six year old granddaughter gets a little older! I’m so excited, I just know she is going to also enjoying the coloring book.

The Wizard’s Pets Tarot is the latest deck from artist/author Pamela Steele (The Wizard’s Tarot). The kit contains a 78 card playing card size deck that follows the Rider/Waite/Smith tradition, a companion book, and a black and white coloring book. The box is heavy duty cardboard, with a magnetic close on the right hand side. The cover shows a pictures of The Fool, while the back contains information about the deck, along with quotes from Den Elder, Juno Lucina, and Erik C. Dunne.The thought process for this lovely deck evolved from the antics of Steele’s children when they were young. It started with the painting of a baby dragon as a gift for a baby shower, which morphed into requests for dragons doing all sorts of things! In 2010, Steele wrote and illustrated three children’s books (incredible books!) based on dragon characters. In 2012 Steele’s then nine year old granddaughter asked for a Tarot deck. When told she would have to wait (Steele could not find a deck that she felt was appropriate for children), Paige (Steele’s granddaughter) asked her grandmother to make a deck for her. What grandmother could refuse! And so … we have the Wizard’s Pets Tarot!The companion book starts out with a foreword from Kim Huggens (The Complete Guide to the Tarot Illuminati). She talks about falling in love with the Tarot at the age of nine, and her desire for a deck that she could relate to. In the “Wizard’s Pets Tarot”, Huggens has found a deck that appeals to her inner child, and calls the cards playful, mystical, and welcoming. She talks about the immersive world that Steele has created with this deck, and the magic and wisdom contained within. Seriousness, combined with playfulness, joy, and creativity.Also included in the companion book are sections on What Is Tarot?, Tarot Myths and Truths, Tarot Ethics, caring for your Tarot deck, Asking Questions, and more. Spreads include a three card Past/Present/Future spread, a four card Decision Making Spread, the six card Soul Quest spread, and the ten card Celtic Cross spread.Each card is presented with a color photo, a few words on the nature of the card, Guidelines, Reversed, and Instincts (questions for the individual being read for). Note: in all transparency, I need to let readers know that I had the honor of developng the questions for each card.The cards are 2 ½” by 3 ½”, with a lovely linen finish. The backs feature a black background, with a slender blue inner border, followed by a wider green border in a celtic pattern, and a slim lavender inner border. In the center we see two trees of life, mirrored to each other, so that the card is reversible. The card faces are free of borders, and show the card title/suit at the bottom. The artwork follows the Rider/Waite/Smith pattern, with some cards given over to delightful dragons.The Magician carries the thought “As you think, you create.” The guidelines talk about creating through desire, and manifesting thought into form. Reversed talks about misuse of abilities and talents. Instincts includes the question “What do you want to create in your life?”The Hermit carries the thought “Your heart knows the truth.” The guidelines talk about confidence and inner wisdom. Reversed talks about immaturity, and rejection of wisdom. Instincts includes the question “What are you refusing to listen to?”The Page of Wands carries the thought “Be confident the news that you need is coming.” The guidelines talk about information coming from a new source, or perhaps a birth. Reversed talks about news pertaining to blockage in growth. Instincts includes the question “What new sources are coming your way?”The Queen of Pentacles carries the thought “Comfort and security crate a feeling of home.” The guidelines talk about intelligence, security, and creativity. Reversed talks about self-pity leading to lack of abundance. Instincts includes the question “Where are you being creative?”The Six of Cups carries the thought “Learn from the past.” The guidelines talk about a pleasant meeting with someone from the past, or a memory from the past. Reversed talks about the inability to adapt to change, and the emotional failure that follows. Instincts includes the question “What memories from my past are coming to me”The Wizard’s Pets Tarot opens up a whole new world, with characters such as Edlyn Whiteoak, Sydney Brightscales, Jasper Stripetail, and Emo Rattlebush. I love the feel of the deck, and the small size. The coloring book takes the understanding of the cards to a whole other level. Suitable for you, your children, your grandchildren, and anyone that wants to connect with their inner child.

I bought this amazing card and book setPamela Steele is a wonderful creatorI have 2 copies of her Steele Wizard Tarot1 copy of this deck and just pre-ordered her newest deckNeedless to say I am a big fan of her workYou won’t regret buying this deckNancy

Pamela Steele, who gave us the extraordinary Wizard Tarot, has another winner here with the Wizard's Pets Tarot. It would be easy to categorize this deck as whimsical, appealing to everyone's inner moppet, yet it is so much more. My favorite cards are the Knights. The Knight in Tarot is about movement, and how these daring adventurers get around is delightful, inventive, and downright genius. I won't spoil it for you. You'll just have to buy the deck and experience the smiles and giggles for yourself.

My grandsons came over the week this pack came in the mail. Without thinking twice they had it out and spread open, delighting in the joyful designs and matching up the symbols. The youngest instantly read out a story as the cards lent themselves perfectly to his imagination. This is a brilliant beginner's Tarot -- it explains itself without words in terms even a child can feel and understand. Adults will be impressed by the wonderful production values, a hallmark of the artist, writer, and producer, Pamela Steele. For all who have wondered what decks would be appropriate to share with children in their younger years, this pack answers the question brilliantly.