Tarot of shamans reviews. Reviews of the book "Tarot of Shamans" by Massimiliano Filadoro

I took this deck for meditation of trance states (initially I assumed so). But, having already opened it, I realized that, despite the name, this is, first and foremost, a mantic deck. It works great on everyday topics, which somehow makes it similar to the Pagan Tarot (The Pagan Tarot, in the Russian edition - Tarot of white and black magic, see link below).
The deck is unique. The principle of constructing the Arcana according to Rider-White (8-strength, 11-justice, which, by the way, is quite typical for pagan decks), but the names are given differently, in accordance with the theme of the deck. In essence, this helps to better understand the symbolism of each arcana, but can be confusing for beginners. Names of the Major Arcana:
Fool - Saint Beggar
Mage - Hereditary Shaman
High Priestess - Mother of the World
Empress - Mother Earth
Emperor - Master of the Sacred Tambourine
Hierophant - Demon Hunter
Lovers - Union
Chariot - Shield-distaff
Strength - Energy
Hermit - Search for spirituality
Wheel of Fortune - Tambourine of Spirits
Justice - Punishment
Hanged Man - Initiation
Death - The Reflected World
Moderation - Healing
Devil - Master of Transformations
Tower - World Tree
Star - Guiding Star
Moon - Illusions
Sun - Dawn
Last Judgment - Kamlanie
World - Space Egg
Actually, as can be seen from these names, there is no contradiction in them with the classical names, it’s just that the aspect offered by the author has a slightly traditional meaning (for example, Justice is not only punishment, as we understand, and the Moon is not only illusions, but also ambiguity, and as a rarely used but existing option, approaching victory, thanks to shadow sides, etc.). On the one hand, this can speed up memorization, but on the other hand, faster does not mean better :) That is, I would not recommend this deck as a training deck or as a first one.
By the way, the Tower = World Tree comes from a myth when Odin (highly revered by shamans as a patron father) hung on the world tree Yggdrasil to gain wisdom. So this is also quite close to the classics.
Further, the suits of the minor arcana are also different, in accordance with the traditions of shamanism and traditional instruments:
Bowls - Crystals (aspect - healing)
Pentacles - Diamonds (aspect - dance)
Wands - Skulls (aspect - fight)
Swords - Bow (aspect - travel)
In general, this also does not contradict anything, and if you go deeper into esotericism, you can find correspondences (for example, the fiery, solar aspect used to correlate with the bones in the body, so wands (fire) and skulls are not surprising. The connection with water and crystals less obvious, it comes through lunar aspects, but it is also there). But at first it’s unusual.
The layouts on them turn out to be interesting. Moreover, the cards very clearly explain the current situation and give wise advice. Although communication with them is more harsh, I perceive their energy as yang, masculine. It is very interesting to work through them together with women’s decks, for example, with the Tarot Union of the Goddesses. The results are amazing.
In general, the deck is working, with its own characteristics. I’m not very good at meditating with it yet, maybe shamans do it better :))) But for working on specifics, it’s just right.
I am attaching images.

From the name of the deck we immediately understand that we are talking about something mystical, magical and new. And this first impression does not deceive: the Shaman Tarot deck is by no means a classic of the genre!

But first, a little background. To understand what the main idea of ​​the Shaman Tarot is, you need to know at least briefly what shamanism is. And who exactly are the shamans themselves? So, shamanism is an early form of religion, which is based on the belief in the communication of the shaman with spirits in a state of trance. By the way, elements of shamanism are contained in many early religious systems. And we can definitely say that shamanism is associated with magic. Perhaps even the word religion in relation to shamanism is not entirely acceptable. Rather, it would be correct to call it magical art, the ability to simultaneously adapt and control the forces of nature. A shaman is not just a trained person, but a chosen one of spirits, traveling to other worlds in a state of trance. Returning to the deck itself, it should be noted that its authors and artists are Massimiliano Filadoro, Alessia Pastorello and Sabrina Ariganello. And they really tried to give a truly shamanic atmosphere to their deck. In accordance with the authors' intention, the Shaman Tarot deck is designed to introduce a person into a deeper emotional state - trance, meditative... Thanks to this, unusual images and meanings of layouts can come to a person.

Deck structure

The structure of the deck, at first glance, is familiar: 78 cards, 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, 4 suits, but that’s where the similarity ends. The names of the cards do not correspond to the classics: 1 lasso (“Mage”), in the Tarot of Shamans it is called “Hereditary Shaman”, 2 arcana (“Priestess”) - “Mother of the Worlds”, etc. The names of all arcana are unique. But the unusualness of the deck does not end there: the four familiar suits of the Minor Arcana also have different names. Pentacles in the Tarot of Shamans are the suit of Diamonds (drums), corresponding to the element of Earth. The Suit of Swords is Bow, corresponding to the element of Air. Wands - Bones, element of Fire. Finally, the suit of Cups corresponds to the suit of Stones (crystals) and the element of Water. The names of the cards also help in interpreting the meanings of the Shaman Tarot: each card has a name along with a number and a suit designation. For example, the classic “Two of Pentacles” in the Shamanic Tarot would be the “Two of Diamonds” and the “Hearing” card. Accordingly, all the card images are also very far from the classic Tarot. The same “Two of Diamonds” depicts a man surrounded by a huge plant. Lianas with flowers surround the entire space, the man sits in the lotus position and meditates. The authors offer an interpretation of the card in this format: in order to look inside yourself, silence is necessary. Inner worlds, isolation, solitude. I think even with the example of one card it becomes clear that the description matches the picture.

What will the Shaman Tarot tell you about?

Finally, we come to the main thing: how to tell fortunes using the Shaman Tarot, what is it intended for? The first thing to remember: regardless of the fact that the deck has a classic structure, I still wouldn’t call it Tarot. This is an “oracle” type Tarot, or, as they say, an Oracle. Second: The Shaman Tarot works as well as any classic Tarot deck. The depiction of the arcana is intuitive, and there is no need to master Tarot at a “pro” level. The deck can answer any questions. The main thing, as usual, is to formulate them clearly. But still, in the Shaman Tarot layouts, I would place more emphasis on self-knowledge, on personality characteristics, on psychological analysis. The deck gives excellent advice on what to do, how to balance the situation, how to reach a harmonious state. And not every Tarot deck can cope with this!

Tarot of Shamans is a unique deck of cards that immerses you in the atmosphere of the Haunted Forest. Here real Shamans learn the secrets of the Universe, look into the past and see signs of the future. This unique deck is suitable for those who want to look beyond the usual perception of the world.

The shaman is connected with the world of Spirits. This connection allows him to heal, cause rain, and ask advice from the dead. The spirit of the sorcerer, during an ecstatic trance, wanders through different worlds, defeats evil spirits, and finds answers. Studying the Shaman deck puts seekers into a state of spiritual trance. Moving through the levels of Tarot cards, you can learn to separate the spiritual from the physical, animal.

The deck is made in a mixed version. When interpreting events, you can use classical meanings and author’s definitions. The Major Arcana have a fundamental difference. There will be no cups, no swords, no mysterious pentacles and powerful maces in this deck. But diamonds and bows will appear, as well as crystals and bones. Tarot of Shamans is a capricious deck; the tarot reader will need certain skills to delve deeply into the interpretation of the situation.

Please note that all major arcana have different names. Experienced tarot readers still insist that the author's meanings are more suitable for working with the deck, since they still differ from the classical interpretations, although not very significantly.

Interesting video on the topic:

Deck structure

The structure of the deck, at first glance, is familiar: 78 cards, 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, 4 suits, but that’s where the similarity ends. The names of the cards do not correspond to the classics: 1 lasso (“Mage”), in the Tarot of Shamans it is called “Hereditary Shaman”, 2 arcana (“Priestess”) - “Mother of the Worlds”, etc. The names of all arcana are unique. But the unusualness of the deck does not end there: the four familiar suits of the Minor Arcana also have different names. Pentacles in the Tarot of Shamans are the suit of Diamonds (drums), corresponding to the element of Earth. The Suit of Swords is Bow, corresponding to the element of Air. Wands - Bones, element of Fire. Finally, the suit of Cups corresponds to the suit of Stones (crystals) and the element of Water.

The names of the cards also help in interpreting the meanings of the Shaman Tarot: each card has a name along with a number and a suit designation. For example, the classic “Two of Pentacles” in the Shamanic Tarot would be the “Two of Diamonds” and the “Hearing” card. Accordingly, all the card images are also very far from the classic Tarot. The same “Two of Diamonds” depicts a man surrounded by a huge plant. Lianas with flowers surround the entire space, the man sits in the lotus position and meditates. The authors offer an interpretation of the card in this format: in order to look inside yourself, silence is necessary. Inner worlds, isolation, solitude. I think even with the example of one card it becomes clear that the description matches the picture.

What will the Shaman Tarot tell you about?

Finally, we come to the main thing: how to tell fortunes using the Shaman Tarot, what is it intended for? The first thing to remember: regardless of the fact that the deck has a classic structure, I still wouldn’t call it Tarot. This is an “oracle” type Tarot, or, as they say, an Oracle. Second: The Shaman Tarot works as well as any classic Tarot deck. The depiction of the arcana is intuitive, and there is no need to master Tarot at a “pro” level. The deck can answer any questions. The main thing, as usual, is to formulate them clearly. But still, in the Shaman Tarot layouts, it is worth placing more emphasis on self-knowledge, on personality characteristics, on psychological analysis. The deck gives excellent advice on what to do, how to balance the situation, how to reach a harmonious state. And not every Tarot deck can cope with this!

Interesting video on the topic:

The meaning of the deck cards

Major Arcana

Holy beggar- a traveler from the other world, independent, denying the value of money.

Hereditary Shaman- an initiate who strives to change reality with the help of knowledge and imagination. acquiring skills, a desire to change the world around us, having a gift.

Mother of Worlds- the guardian of the unconscious, with highly developed intuition, who is a mediator between worlds. Guardian of truth.

Mother Earth- giving life to an endless variety of living beings. Fertility, a woman who can give life to everything that exists.

Owner of Tambourine- a speaker with Spirits, personifying the power of reason, financial stability, and morality in actions. A person capable of understanding the language of spirits, strong, organized.

Demon Hunter- a warrior priest standing in the path of the shadows. True spiritual power. Knowing the truth.

Attachment- attraction between worlds, point of fusion, road of love. A path full of love, a journey into the invisible world.

Shield-distaff- spinning wheel-circulation: after life comes death, then rebirth again. The ability to control inner strength. Everything in this world is cyclical, a good decision, the ability to manage your energy.

Energy (Strength)- help coming from the land of spirits. Personal growth, creativity. Persistence.

Search for spirituality (Hermit)- a solitary wanderer who seeks harmony in the soul, detachment. Accumulated knowledge, an attempt to find the truth.

Tambourine of spirits- the voice of God, announcing the beginning of a new cycle, the birth of something. Fighting with society, trying to find something new.

Punishment (Justice)- karmic balance, consequence. Laws of Existence, not subject to human rules. Everyone will be rewarded according to their deserts, thirst for excellence.

Initiation- reflection, change of views, sacrifice of a part of oneself to the Spirits. Need to take a break.

Reflected World- filtering the mind, changing existence. A mirror image of material life in another world. Drastic changes, clearing the mind.

Healing- protection of Spirits, balance of energies of the mind and physical body. Meditative practice, an invisible wall between you and your enemies.

Master of Transformation (Lord of Transformation)- A shape-shifting demon. Lies, cunning tricks, the power of instincts. Fraud, someone mocking you, manipulation.

Tree of Peace (Cosmic Tree)- the main axis of the Universe, an inexhaustible source of energy, a direct connection with the Spirits.

Guiding thread (Guiding star)- inspiration, spirituality, goodness coming from above. Creativity, harmony with yourself.

Illusions- dream, parallel reality. Uncertainty, clairvoyance.

Dawn- energy of life, true love, sunlight. Vitality, the emergence of strong connections.

Resurrection- a sign of fate, rebirth. Waking up from sleep.

Supreme world- Space. Everything happens as planned. Renewal, connection with the Universe.

Suit of Diamonds (Drums)

This is the sign of the Earth, an ecstatic “Dance” that allows the Shaman to synchronize with the Spirits:

ace speaks of movement, dance, well-being, good health, movement, abundance.

deuce- about meditation, the ability to hear, immersion within oneself; knowledge of the inner world.

troika tambourines denotes rhythm, the beginning of evolution, improvement of a stagnant situation,

four defines thinking, the desire for power; search for the source of power.

five speaks of collapse, fall, difficulties in life, crisis, instability, hard work.

six- about confidence, unexpected comrades, insight, harmony with the world, new acquaintances.

seven The tambourine is interpreted as flexibility, turns of fate and adaptation to them, the ability to adapt to any conditions.

eight- a symbol of possession, caution, fair play with the achievement of new energy levels; achieving a high position.

nine interpreted as involvement, collectivism, solving everyday problems, what you are looking for is very close.

ten- this is a dance of birth, euphoria, a non-standard approach to the situation, new opportunities; new Adventures.

sorcerer of the Earth will indicate self-education, improvement, comprehension of new things, development.

servant of the Earth- pride, aggressiveness, continuous action; movement without stopping.

Mother Bear will direct you to seek protection, fear, caution, jealousy.

Father - Bison talks about loyalty, patience, stubbornness, and competence. Trust, resilience, masculinity, strength.

Suit of Luke (Swords)

This is an Air sign. The Sorcerer's spirit leaves the body, directing consciousness through parallel worlds:

ace- designing goals, striving for the highest; journey to another world.

two bows- preparation, indecision, respite, conflict between the real world and awareness.

troika already talks about the separation of the soul from the body, refusal to solve problems, loss of desire for life, soul searching; loss of interest in life, reality.

four will force you to look for solutions through crisis situations, blows of fate, you need to give yourself time to collect your thoughts.

five about changing masks, deception, playing different roles; the ability to look at a situation from different angles.

six speaks of the desire to escape from reality, overcoming internal prohibitions, overcoming obstacles.

seven about travel to the astral plane, the desire to avoid conflicts, a great loss of vital energy. Development of tactics, ability to negotiate.

eight bows talks about the possibility of change, healing, overcoming obstacles, deep changes, recovery.

nine- about the birth of new thinking, fear of transformation; fear of being alone, fear of changing something.

ten card will predict overcoming the resistance of the surrounding world, the completion of something, the loss of one’s self.

sign of the Lord of the Clouds speaks of highly developed intelligence; cunning, appearance of visions.

servant of the Clouds interpreted as insight, dreams that bring solutions from the depths of the subconscious; receiving a hint from the Higher Powers.

crow woman card will predict the diversity of a person with a large stock of knowledge; a man of a thousand faces.

master of the sky- this is an open, calculating mind, powerful control of emotions, power. A prudent person, following the law.

Suit of Bones (Skulls)

Sign of Fire Confrontation by the Shaman with hostile Demons in order to obtain wisdom:

ace- battle with the inner “I”, creative thinking, sexuality; fiery rock, sexual attraction.

deuce speaks of the emergence of a different “I”, the need to use internal resources, to achieve what is desired.

troika- this is a letter from the Spirits, help from the Great Ones for new beginnings;

four bones is interpreted as speed, bright insight, interpretation of visions, thoughts, understanding of the situation, one should concentrate.

five will indicate objections from the Spirits, conflicts, unexpected obstacles that need to be overcome; fighting windmills.

number 6- ally, help, victory, reward; you have a strong helper.

seven on the map - the battle of Spirits, imaginary difficulties, the struggle with internal fears, the struggle with oneself.

eight will predict a meeting with the Spirits, intuitive insight; meeting with your magical patrons.

with a dropped nine fear is possible, understanding your anxiety and overcoming it, learn to recognize fear and use it for your own purposes.

ten will indicate the price of Achievement, small sacrifices in the name of future victories; the game is worth the candle.

Shaman (sorcerer) of Fire- this is powerful potential, natural data, fiery diligence, ambition, great opportunities.

Assistant (servant) of Fire talks about temperament, absurdity, conflict;

Guardian Spirit fire will indicate cruelty, perseverance, envy, anger, dependence on someone.

Spirit of the Elder Crocodile- to maintain neutrality, loyalty to traditions, invulnerability. Marriage.

Suit Stones (Crystals)

Water sign. Mental affection, return of the Sorcerer, healing, spiritual harmony:

ace- The Healer Stone prophesies healing in love, understanding of one’s existence; getting rid of illness, strong attachment.

deuce stones lead to harmony, sincerity of feelings, healing with love,

troika- to concentration of energy, power, beneficial cooperation; organization of employment, profitable work.

four indicates a need for purification, an opportunity to dispel fear like thick smoke. It is necessary to cleanse the soul, fear will dissipate.

five- fear of losing your soul, illusory goals; learn to look at the situation from the other side.

six speaks of boredom for the past, of past memories, everything will change for the better.

seven- about the reflection of one’s image, doubt, indecision; the appearance of a vision, the fear of winning.

eight card will show the way to perfection, inattention to tips. Striving for excellence, be more attentive to advice.

nine promises wisdom, balance between the individual and the planet itself; knowledge of harmony.

ten stones talks about self-knowledge, understanding of unity with the Earth; completion of the work started, happiness.

water sorcerer speaks of a revival of feelings, peace of the Soul, a change in feelings.

servant of water about the possibility of transferring dreams into worldly life; dreaminess, freedom.

mother of Moray- this is optimism, emotionality, faith in yourself and Nature, strong imagination, love for everything that exists.

Spirit of the water element- talent, endless possibilities, embodiment of ideas. Cheerfulness, negotiation.

In addition to these meanings, there is a separate book on working with the Shaman Tarot deck

Gallery of Tarot Shamans

You can download all images of the arcana without a watermark and in good quality (better than on this page) using the link at the end of the page.

Major Arcana

Drums Gallery

Gallery of Bows

Gallery of Skulls

Tarot of Shamans. The name alone seems to hint to us that, by picking up the deck, we will plunge into the world of mysticism and magic. This deck is not a classic one. Its history begins in ancient times, when shamans had just begun to appear, and shamanism was still at the very beginning of its origins.

For a long time, people believed in the other world, and also sincerely believed that there were people capable of communicating with those who were on the other side. On the basis of this belief, shamanism was formed, which was a religion. Many subsequent religions contain some features of shamanism. Although it is not entirely acceptable to classify it as a religion, because shamanism is mainly associated with magic. It connects and seamlessly combines the art of managing nature and the environment.

Not everyone can become a shaman. This cannot be learned. Only the chosen one of the spirits can become a shaman. The one who was ordered by fate itself to become a conductor between the kingdom of the dead and the kingdom of the living. However, the deck itself is not a message from the other world. Its creators lived with us on the same land: Massimiliano Filadoro, Alessia Pastorello and Sabrina Ariganello. It is worth noting their efforts, because they made every effort to convey to their descendants all the charm and mysticism of true shamanism through cards. The purpose of creating the Tarot of Shamans was the desire of artists to introduce a person into a deep emotional state. A kind of trance so that he can feel the otherworldly forces around him, as well as see what the cards want to show him.

Deck Composition

The Shaman Tarot deck is not particularly different from the classic ones. It contains 78 cards, of which: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana. There are a total of 4 suits in the deck. And this is where its similarity to classic decks ends. The main difference is in the names of the individual cards. 1 lasso, which in the classics is called “Mage”, in the Shaman Tarot is called “Hereditary Shaman”. The 2nd lasso also received its special name - “Mother of the Worlds”. Another feature is that each lasso has its own unique name. The next difference is that in the Shamanic Tarot, each suit belongs to one of the four elements. The suit of tambourines, or drums, symbolizes the element of Earth. The Suit of Swords, also the bow, is closer to Air. Wands are called bones and represent the element of Fire. And the suit of cups, also called the suit of Bones, corresponds to the element of Water. All of the above greatly simplifies the process of interpreting the meaning of each card. Another factor that greatly helps in this is that each card, in addition to its suit and number, also has a unique name. For example, a card called in the classics “Two of Pentacles”, in the Shaman Tarot is called “Two of Diamonds”, and is also designated as “Hearing”.

As you might have guessed, the design of the cards and the images located on them are significantly different from those presented in classic decks. Let's take the same “Two of Diamonds” as an example. It depicts a man with the shoots of a wild plant writhing around him. The vines gradually spread throughout the room, trying to fill all the available space. Meanwhile, the man sits peacefully on the floor, meditating in the lotus position, as if ignoring the fact that if he doesn’t do anything, nature might devour him. The authors of this deck, as an interpretation of this card, claim that in order for a person to understand himself, he needs silence. In some way, abstract yourself from everything that is happening and just enjoy your own company. From this one card it becomes clear that the description and interpretation of each of them corresponds to the image.

What can the Shaman Tarot tell you about?

The most important and fundamental topic that I would like to touch on is what this deck is intended for. Despite the fact that the deck has a classic structure and basic composition, it can hardly be classified as a Tarot class. This deck is an Oracle and it brings no less benefits than any classic deck. In addition, it is much easier to use, because you do not need to have extensive knowledge to understand the meaning of each of the cards. You can get an answer to any question you are interested in. The main thing is to formulate it clearly. The most important and valuable difference between the Shaman Tarot and other decks is that it makes it possible to understand oneself and achieve peace of mind and tranquility.

This amazing deck is dedicated to shamanism and what they are involved in - the healing of relationships: relationships between mind and body, relationships between people, relationships between people and circumstances, between people and nature, between matter and spirit.

The shamanic practices of different peoples, so far from us in time and space, are very diverse, but they are united by a common understanding of archetypal reality, which is much broader than what a person is able to perceive with his five senses. Primitive from the point of view of many historians, the universe of shamans turned out to be much more multifaceted and deep, including knowledge about the invisible or alien world, than that which our modern rational thinking is able to explain, and, as a result, does not even take into account.

Shamanism is neither a religion nor a philosophy. It is, rather, a magical art, the concept of existing in resonant balance with the universe, the ability to simultaneously adapt and control the forces of nature. Shamans commanded the elements, causing winds and stopping storms; they treated animals and people; they were helped by the spirits of their ancestors and the souls of the dead.

The life of a shaman is associated with performing special work in the world of spirits: “taming fire,” treating diseases, calling rain, talking with the dead, etc. In this case, as a rule, magical attributes and magical techniques are used. This is a tambourine, which, in a way, is a map of the universe through which the shaman travels. This is dancing and chanting spells - the main methods of achieving trance. Shamanic rituals (kamlaniya) are performed in a state of ecstatic trance. During the ritual, the shaman’s soul leaves the body and travels to other worlds - it rises to the sky (upper world), descends underground (lower world). In his mystical journey, the shaman necessarily defeats spirits and various creatures of another world, achieves the goal of the ritual and returns to earth again in victory, that is, he opens his eyes and gains consciousness.

Major Arcana

Shamanism inspired the creators of this Tarot, which is designed for those who seek greater inner awareness and harmony with themselves, reality and nature. The deck is intended for all “modern shamans” who are lost in the modern world, but strive to re-find the saving path in the dense forest in order to get in touch with their nature and revive the Shaman in themselves.

The Tarot of Shamans deeply involves you in shamanism, in meditative (trance) states, and evokes unusual visions. On the other hand, the versatility of the deck is due to the ease of translation of the whole range of human experiences and feelings, which makes this deck suitable for every type of work, ranging from ordinary future forecasting and psychological analysis.

Traveling through the levels of this Tarot will allow you to understand yourself, separate the spiritual principle from the animal, and prepare yourself for the moment when the Spirits call you to contact.

Major Arcana

0 Jester. Holy beggar.
The one who touched the spirits. Traveler from the spiritual world. Guide (medium). Freedom. Independence. No financial dependencies. Flow. Flight.

I Mag. Hereditary shaman
First Mage The desire to change reality with the power of your imagination. Dedication. Practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Huge potential that has not yet been realized or expressed.

II High Priestess. Mother of Worlds
She is a mediator between the Upper and Lower Worlds. Guardian of all knowledge. Very strong intuition. Understanding that goes beyond the boundaries of consciousness. Unconscious.

III Empress. Mother Earth
The one that gives life to everything and is reflected in an infinite number of living forms. Breadth of creativity. Fertility. Love for nature.

IV Emperor. Master of the Sacred Tambourine
One who speaks the language of Spirits. Organized. Mental strength and rationality. Moral stability and material stability.

V Hierophant. Demon Hunter
Warrior priest on the road of shadows. Spiritual strength. New ideal. Revelation. Revealing secrets.

VI Lovers. Union. Attachment.
The force of attraction that connects the visible and invisible worlds. Union of species from different habitats. Touchpoint. Love. The path of love.

VII Chariot. Shield-distaff
Everything obeys the law of cyclicity - life, death and rebirth. Successful actions. The ability to manage your own energy. Physical and mental movement

VIII Strength. Energy
The power that comes from the world of Spirits, which is given by the Spirits. Internal transformation. Creative energy, strength. New sources of power. Courage. Bravery.

IX Hermit. Search for spirituality
A lonely traveler who discovers himself in silence and seeks peace in his soul. Wisdom and experience. Search. Detachment. Alienation. Old teacher.

X Wheel of Fortune. Tambourine of Spirits
Voices of the gods. A thunderclap announcing the birth of something. Start. The beginning of a new cycle. Challenge to fate.

XI Justice. Punishment. Kara
The eternal law of Existence, above human legislation. New karmic balance. Harmonization. Perfectionism (the desire to achieve perfection in everything). Karmic consequence. Agreement. Subordination.

XII The Hanged Man. Initiation
The one who donates a part of himself to the world of Spirits. A necessary pause. Reflection. Reflections. A new look at things or positions, a change of views.

XIII Death. Reflected World
The other world is like a dark mirror reflecting the material world. Radical changes. Clearing the mind. A complete reversal and change of existence.

XIV Moderation. Healing
Gift of the Spirits. Harmonization of the energies of the body, heart and mind. Invisible protection. Positive changes. Spiritual practices (yoga, meditation, etc.)

XV Devil. Master of Transformations
A mocking spirit that constantly lurks in different forms (mutates). Mockery, deception, lies, cunning. Fraud. Sexuality. The powerful power of instinct. Manipulation, suggestion.

XVI Tower. World Tree
The axis on which the Universe rests. Source of energy. Abode of the spirit. Communication with those above. Important, drastic changes.

XVII Stars. Guiding star
Good silent guidance coming from above. Inspiration. The importance of the inner voice. Mental well-being. Spirituality. Memories. Nostalgia for the past.

XVIII Moon. Illusions
Underwater world, dark parallel reality. The power of the unconscious. Illusions and uncertainty. Ambiguity. Dream. Visions.

XIX Sun. Sun Dance. Dawn
Everything is illuminated by sunlight for those who are able to see it. Clarity. Vital energy. Update. Brotherhood. Communication. True, unconditional love is love. New life.

XX Last Judgment. Resurrection. Kamlanie
A mysterious melody that penetrates the world of spirits. Sign of fate. Exit from the subconscious. Awakening. Revival. New understanding, new perspective.

XXI World. Upper World. Space egg. Ourobor.
Everything that happens must happen. Divine plan. Full implementation. Agreements. Update. Resumption. Completeness. Integrity. Yearning for a new beginning. Community with the Cosmos.

Minor Arcana

The suits in the Shaman Tarot are arranged in chronological order. First entering a trance state (tambourines), then leaving the body (bow), then the difficult journey and confrontation (bones) and finally returning and finding harmony = healing (crystals).

The traditional symbols on the Court Cards have been replaced with the attributes of shamans corresponding to this Tarot:
Feather - Page;
Horse - Knight;
Necklace - Queen;
Crown - King.
The Queen and King relate to shamanic ideas about ancestors, who play an important role in the shamanic hierarchy. Ancestors are generally creatures of the Middle World from which certain people (shamans) and certain animals (for example, Mother Eagle) descended. Shamans are classified depending on the characteristics of animals: their abilities, the spaces they visit, the diseases they can cure, etc. Shamans descending from the ancestors of Earth and Sky were considered especially powerful - they could travel to the lowest and highest levels of space.

Diamonds

Diamonds (Drums) correspond to the element of Earth and the suit of pentacles in the traditional tarot. This suit correlates with material values. Dedicated to the experience of “Dance”. “Dance” is an ecstatic movement through which the Shaman comes into contact and synchronization with the helping spirits, thus receiving their favor.

Ace – Tambourine of Dance.
Life is vibration and movement. Material (physical) well-being (abundance), health, joy of existence, sensuality.

Two of Diamonds. Hearing. Meditation.
In order to look inside yourself, you need silence and calm. Inner worlds. Isolation, solitude. Immersion in your inner world.

Three of Diamonds. Rhythm.
Development of a stalled situation, possibilities for its improvement. Evolution. Rhythm. Deadlines.

Four of Diamonds. Contemplation. Reflection.
Search for personal strength, power. Knowledge acquired at a high price; valuable information. Greed, suspicion.

Five of Diamonds. Collapse. Destruction. A fall
A crisis. Loss of stability, solid guidelines. Lack of understanding who from the environment is a friend and ally. Everything comes with difficulty.

Six of Diamonds. Sound.
Internal harmony, which promotes communication. Confidence that comes from what is heard or communicated. New friends, intuitive insights and premonitions.

Seven of Diamonds. Flexibility.
Ability to adapt to unexpected events. Unforeseen events. Tolerance. Adaptation. Twist of fate.

Eight of diamonds. Possession. Forward movement.
Achieving high energy levels by playing by the rules. Justified risk. Caution.

Nine of diamonds. Engagement. Involvement.
The key to the problem is hidden in everyday life. Subtle perception, good established communication. Participation, collectivism.

Ten of Diamonds. Dance of Life.
An extraordinary approach to the problem and events. Reversing the usual results. Euphoria. New offers.

Page Bubnov. Shaman of the Earth.
Kindness behind which lies a firm decision. Diligent training. Improvement, careful study of your past, reliance on the experience of the past.

Knight of Diamonds. Helper of the Earth. Friend on earth.
Non-stop action. Inspiration from above. Insensitivity to the feelings of others due to the feeling of being “on top.” Aggressiveness, insensitivity.

Queen of Diamonds. Mother Bear.
A person who prefers simplicity and security. Protection, envy (jealousy), excessive caution.

King of Diamonds. Spirit of the Buffalo Father.
A person worthy of trust and respect, competence. Loyalty and trust. Patience, strengthening, slowness, reluctance to change your mind.

Bows

Bows - the element of air, corresponds to Swords in the traditional tarot. This suit relates to mentality, ideas and spirituality. Luke is also dedicated to the Travel experience. Traveling is the leaving of the Shaman's spirit in his body, allowing him to direct his consciousness through the spiritual worlds.

Ace of Swords. Bow of the Clouds.
Every journey begins with a mental projection of a destination. The power of thought, spiritual aspiration to high ideals.

Two of bows. Preparation.
Everyday reality comes into conflict with your personal desires. Indecision, temporary truce (short-term calm, respite).

Three of bows. Aspiration. Separation (of the spirit from the body).
Loss of interest in everyday activities (ordinary things), reluctance to solve everyday problems and fulfill ordinary obligations. Intolerance to duties and responsibilities. Soul searching. Introspection.

Four of Bows. Call of the Spirits.
The crisis is on the way to renewal, which will lead to a new stage. The need to stop, take a break, pause. Answers that come through situations that cause us trauma. The solution is through a blow.

Five of bows. Performance. Visibility.
Ability to simultaneously perform different roles. Problems understanding the essence of things. Masks. Deception. Spiritual dogmatism.

Six bows. Spiritual Canoe. Boat of Spirits.
Physical and mental journey (Journey in reality and consciousness). Overcoming emotional blocks. The desire to escape, even if only in the imagination.

Seven of bows. Astral travel.
Cunning strategies (plans, tactics) that sometimes turn against you. Avoiding conflict. Indecision, which leads to loss of energy.

Eight of bows. Return.
Partial healing. The possibility of profound change. The need to overcome blocks (obstacles) imposed by external forces

Nine of Bows. Fear of travel.
Fear of loneliness or transformation, which may be the first step towards a new level of maturity. A crisis, a painful birth of a new understanding.

Ten Bows. Losing Yourself. Wandering.
A difficult but necessary hike. Problems that can no longer be ignored. End of the cycle. Hostility. Environmental resistance.

Page Lukov. Shaman of the Clouds.
Understanding how our mental projections distort our perception of reality. Intelligence, cunning, comprehensive vision. Intelligence, ingenuity.

Knight of Bows. Cloud Assistant. Friend on a flying eagle.
Dreams that reveal the deep secrets of the subconscious. A passionate desire for freedom. An unexpected decision followed by action. A rash, hasty decision. Insight. Flight of fancy.

Queen of Bows. Mother Crow.
A person who has a huge store of knowledge and is able to overcome all blocks of thought and concentration. A deceptive man with a thousand facets and faces. Complex thoughts, prejudice, attention. Complexity, prejudice.

King of Bows. Spirit guiding the clouds. Ruler of Heaven.
An educated, intelligent person who knows how to control his emotions. Openness of mind, rationality, calculating mind, laws and authority. Mental stability.

Skull bones)

Bones - the element of fire, correspond to the Wands of the traditional tarot. This suit is associated with will, courage, speed and belligerence. Describes the experience of Battle when the Shaman confronts himself, hostile spirits or other shamans in order to gain the power and wisdom he needs.

Ace of dice. Fire horns.
Horn of fire. The real fight is the fight with yourself. Huge energy potential. Creative thinking (creativity). Sexual power.

Two of dice. Second "I".
Achieving goals using yet untapped internal resources. Inner willpower, self-confidence based on self-knowledge. Optimism.

Three of Bones. Message of the Spirits. Message from the Spirits.
Favorable circumstances for starting a new business. Outside help. Unexpected support.

Four of bones. Understanding. Speed.
Long preparation is not necessary: ​​insight comes suddenly. Concentration of thought, tension of will. Reliable, safe place.

Five of bones. Hunting spirits. Spirit resistance.
Obstacles generated by feelings of inferiority (inadequacy). Adversities and sorrows to overcome. Conflicts.

Six of dice. Assistant. Ally.
Union of mind and subconscious energy. Support, social significance, well-deserved awards.

Seven of Bones. Spiritual Struggle. War of Spirits.
Exploring the nature (source) of your fears. Psychological projections. Difficulties that are more imaginary than real.

Eight of Bones. Meeting with Spirits.
Understanding secrets, hidden meanings (Mystical understanding). Strange intuitive insights that we can sense but cannot fully understand. The desire for movement, both physical and mental, mental.

Nine of Bones. Fear.
Fear is our best ally, protecting us from danger. It's time to recognize your fear, acknowledge its presence, understand that we are dealing with fear, love it and overcome it.

Ten Bones. The Price of Vision. The price of victory.
A necessary sacrifice, short-term losses for the sake of future victory, greater gain. Recovery from small losses that we no longer need.

Page of Bones. Fire Shaman.
Fiery desire, ambition; abundance of resources, great potential for restoration. Wealth of opportunities, natural data. Ambition. Variability.

Knight of Bones. Assistant of Fire. Friend on a fiery serpent.
Ardentness (impulsiveness). Aspiration, illegibility.. Unconscious conflicts that have not received clarification. Tendency to quarrel (quarrelsomeness). Unexpected alliances.

Queen of Bones. Spirit of the Mother of Fire.
A vindictive, cruel person, stubbornness, perseverance. Lack of independence, envy.

King of Bones. Spirit of the Father Crocodile.
A person who values ​​traditions and family life. Balance between different factors, the ability to maintain neutrality. Low sensitivity. Invulnerability.

Stones (Crystals)

Stones are the element of water and correspond to Cups in the traditional tarot. This suit correlates with a person’s feelings and spiritual attachments. Dedicated to the experience of healing. Healing is the fruit of the Shaman’s return, or spiritual harmony, which is established in the Middle World (our world) and is the result of the shaman’s internal work on himself.

Ace of Crystals. Healing. Healing crystal.
The secret of healing is a deep understanding of one's own being and existence. Love, passion, affection.

Two crystals. Harmony
The core of all healing is love. Attractiveness, sincere expression of feeling. Each stone plays a role in healing the wounds of love.

Three of crystals. Concentration of force and energy.
The most successful community is organized when power is concentrated in one hand. A versatile approach and good organization will lead to the implementation of the project. Beneficial cooperation, intellectual interaction.

Four of Crystals. Holy Smoke.
Expectations and fear that can dissipate like smoke. Dissatisfaction. The need for internal cleansing.

Five of Crystals. Loss (kidnapping) of the soul.
What phantom has taken possession of our real soul? Expectation of success? Illusions and false goals? You can look at things in a new way.

Six crystals. Return of the soul.
Even in the depths of suffering, glimmers of harmony are visible. Old memories, once repressed, come to the surface, bringing with them surprise and longing for the past.

Seven of crystals. Serpent of Visions
In the labyrinth of desires and possibilities, your own image emerges from all reflections, all mirrors reflect ourselves. Indecision, fear of success.

Eight of Crystals. Cleansing.
The pursuit of an ideal deeply rooted in your soul; refusal because it does not fit into your ideas. Inattention to advice.

Nine of Crystals. Finding balance.
True harmony is a balance between us, our surroundings (the environment) and between the Earth itself. Physical and spiritual well-being, wise lessons, advice.

Ten Crystals. Self-healing of the Earth. Connection with the Earth.
Happiness born from the understanding that we are part of a single whole. Everything is (working out) as it should be. Ending the situation. Self-knowledge. End of the process.

Page of Crystals. Shaman of Water.
The secret of the magic of Shamans: nothing is created, everything is already there, created. Peace of the soul, education of feelings.

Knight of Crystals. Water assistant. Friend in the water.
The ability to dream, which can both free the spirit and allow it to get lost in useless dreams. The importance of the life that takes place in dreams (in dreams). Bringing dreams into reality.

Queen of Crystals. Mother of the Seas.
An emotional, energetic person, an optimist. A man with enormous power of imagination, with rich resources. Love for Nature. Emotionality.

King of Crystals. Spirit of pure waters.
A cheerful person with an inner talent for doing business and opportunities. Unusual ideas. Bringing ideas to life. Negotiations, bidding.