Tarot of Northern Shadows

The Tarot of Northern Shadows deck portrays the roots of Norse and Celtic belief along with the traditions and tales whose origins are lost in the mist of time - shadows of a familiar dream.

With Celtic emphasis, Sylvia Gainsford has, to a large extent, drawn in the Welsh tales of the Mabinogian, a book of eleven legendary stories of Welsh folklore and history. The Major Arcana of the Tarot of Northern Shadows features Norse and Celtic figures with their attendant animals. The remaining Minor Arcana Tarot of Northern Shadows cards portray a comprehensive range of situations based on Norse and Celtic myths.

The court card figures of the Tarot of Northern Shadows deck are Norse gods and goddesses (Rods), characters from the Mabinogion (Cups), figures from British Celtic and Continental legend (Swords) and Irish Celtic characters (Discs). This Tarot of Northern Shadows set includes 78 cards and an instruction booklet.