The Heaven and Earth Tarot deck, conceived and illustrated by Jack Sephiroth with a book by Jaymi Elford, uses misty European medieval fantasy images which mirror the Rider-Waite tarot. I find it evocative and in readings it is easier to go really deep, likely because of the layers of symbolism.

The Nuts and Bolts

The deck is normal sized and I can casino shuffle them just fine. The card stock is average – not too stiff, but not flimsy either. There is a slick coating that makes shuffling them a little tricky – these cards like to pop out on me more than other decks.

Heaven and Earth Tarot Imagery

With images based on the Rider-Waite tarot, this is an easy deck to pick up and use. Each card has a banner containing the astrological and elemental correlations. Minor Arcana cards have a key phrase or keyword instead of the name of the card. The Major Arcana shows the name of the card.

The single issue I have with this deck is its mistiness. The artist needed to turn down the smoke machine while conceiving the images! There is a kind of blurriness which is frustrating at times because it conceals some of the gorgeous details. However, the cards are clear enough for your intuition to grasp onto.

Heaven & Earth Tarot

Heaven & Earth Tarot

Heaven & Earth Tarot

The book is a real asset, as each card has at least a full page, with the Major Arcana covering two or more pages. Each card’s description includes a detailed description of the image which is very helpful. Sometimes you just can’t see the details that well! The book descriptions include in-depth interpretations, keywords (upright and reversed), journaling-type questions, and ways you can apply the energy of the card in your life.

It didn’t take long for this deck to make it into my rotation. I use it regularly, especially for vague questions or clients looking for a general overview. The Heaven and Earth tarot is also a really nice deck to use in meditation. Looking at the card first, reading the page(s) in the book, and then looking at the card again before starting meditation results in a positive learning experience.