The Gentle Tarot Deck Bundle with Full Sized Guidebook by Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar

The Gentle Tarot is a hand-drawn tarot deck with imagery that is heavily influenced by life in remote Alaska. The deck exudes a deep love of nature and a kind gentle strength.

The basis of the Gentle Tarot is a loving, reciprocal relationship with nature which is available to everyone. As such, interconnection and harmony with the natural environment - the idea of being a part of the Whole is strongly reflected in its imagery. The court cards have been renamed: seed, root, flower and harvest providing a further sense of attunement to the seasons of nature.

Mariza says: "I draw much of my strength and inspiration from our natural environment, as it has always been my comfort and guide. I strongly believe that our mental health is very much influenced by our connection or lack of connection with our ecosystem. The art of these cards attempts to bridge the gap and remind us of the power and love found there. It is my hope that the love embedded in my work can serve as a reminder of this connection so that we may feel supported by our natural environment and also responsible for its well-being."

The Gentle Tarot Deck Bundle with Full Sized Guidebook Details:

This three piece set includes one guidebook, one First Edition deck, and one limited edition canvas pouch to house your deck. (There is no box.)
350 gsm cardstock, matte gold gilding, and anti-scratch matte finish.
This full-size guidebook consists of 336 color printed pages, in a flexibound cover with gold stamping on the cover and on the end pages

Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar

Mariza grew up around artists and makers who nurtured her creativity. Her family, who are Mexican (Wixárika and Chichimeca) and North American (Mohawk) lineages, raised her with practices of honouring the land and relationships with the natural world. Her art explores issues of mental health and self-awareness, advocating care for our planet and ourselves so that collectively we may experience our full potential. She is an Anchorage Museum Residency Fellow, a Rasmuson Foundation IAA Grant Recipient, and her work has been featured by the Alaska Humanities Forum. She is based in Homer, Alaska.