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The Gazing Ball Tarot

The Gazing Ball Tarot

by Timothy Arliss O'Brien

Tarot· Includes guidebook
photographicminimalist
indie-deckcontemporarydivinationself-publishedkickstarter-funded

Theme: Photographic interpretations of tarot archetypes with a focus on intuition

Medium: photography

The Gazing Ball Tarot is a photographic tarot deck by Timothy Arliss O'Brien, published by The Poet Heroic and The Healers Coven. It includes a deck of cards and a companion guidebook.

About This Deck

The Gazing Ball Tarot is a photographic tarot deck created by Timothy Arliss O'Brien, featuring imagery that appears to be derived from real-world photographs. The deck is accompanied by a guidebook, suggesting it is intended for both reading and interpretive study. Published by The Poet Heroic and The Healers Coven, this project successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2023.

The deck's title and the imagery on the guidebook covers — a stylized gazing ball with stars and a crescent moon — suggest a focus on intuition, divination, and perhaps a mystical or introspective approach to tarot. The overall presentation, with its simple, hand-drawn aesthetic on the covers, implies a personal and accessible creation rather than a mass-produced item. The deck aims to provide a tool for self-reflection and guidance through its unique photographic interpretations of tarot archetypes.

Key Features

  • Photographic tarot deck by Timothy Arliss O'Brien
  • Published by The Poet Heroic and The Healers Coven
  • Includes a companion guidebook
  • Successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2023

Who It's For

This deck is likely to appeal to tarot readers who appreciate unique, artist-driven projects and a more raw, photographic aesthetic. It could be particularly interesting for collectors of indie decks or those who prefer a less traditional, more contemporary visual language in their tarot practice. Readers interested in exploring new interpretations of tarot archetypes through real-world photography may also find this deck compelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of artwork does The Gazing Ball Tarot feature?
The Gazing Ball Tarot features photographic artwork by Timothy Arliss O'Brien. While specific card images are not shown, the overall aesthetic of the packaging suggests a unique, potentially minimalist or conceptual photographic approach to the tarot archetypes.
Does The Gazing Ball Tarot come with a guidebook?
Yes, The Gazing Ball Tarot includes a companion guidebook. The image shows two guidebooks, one with a green cover and one with a yellow cover, both bearing the deck's title and the creator's name.
Who created The Gazing Ball Tarot?
The Gazing Ball Tarot was created by Timothy Arliss O'Brien, with publishing handled by The Poet Heroic and The Healers Coven. The project successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2023.

Campaign Stats

Raised

$526

Backers

11

Funded

351%

Launched

Feb 2023

Platform: Kickstarter

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