The Solar Kingdom Tarot Guidebook accompanies The Solar Kingdom Tarot deck, a 78-card indie deck created by Tanja Moss and published by Modern Magic Press. It is designed as a tool for understanding the power of the sun, focusing on themes of light, personal empowerment, and celestial energy. Key Features of the Guidebook and Deck
Theme & Energy: The deck is set in a mythical realm where the Sun and Moon govern in harmony, featuring vibrant, sunny energy designed to bring light to readings.
Bonus Cards: The deck includes the traditional 78 cards of the Smith-Rider-Waite (SRW) tradition, plus 8 bonus cards that depict various sun and moon phases.
Guidebook Format: The guidebook is typically offered as a PDF guide with the purchase of the deck, sometimes included as an English guidebook for beginners.
Themed Imagery: The cards feature intricate, dark-toned, and gilded illustrations that contrast with the “solar” theme. Content and Interpretation
The guidebook provides interpretations focusing on personal power and self-development. According to Spirit Element, the deck is highly suited for:
Leo Zodiac Energy: Ideal for Leo risings and those seeking to work with solar energy.
Summer Rituals: The deck is strongly associated with Lammas energy and summer, making it ideal for season-specific readings.
Daily Divination: It is marketed as a daily tool for personal empowerment.
“The season had to be summer. I mean what other season represents the sun like summer does? So that was an easy choice. As for the zodiac sign, I feel I had to choose Leo as well, the sign ruled by the sun.” Spirit Element · 1 year ago Considerations
Bonus Card Interpretation: While the deck is based on the Smith-Rider-Waite system, the guidebook is essential for understanding the 8 bonus cards.
“Advanced” Beginner Level: Some reviewers feel the deck might be slightly advanced for absolute beginners, despite the guidebook’s intention to guide them.
Available Formats: The deck itself is known for having a sturdy, 400gsm cardstock with gilded edges.
This deck is aimed at those looking to add a positive, high-energy, “sun-kissed” perspective to their tarot practice. If you’d like, I can: Compare this deck to other independent tarot decks. Find out where you can buy the deck and guide. Tell you more about Tanja Moss’s other work. The Solar Kingdom Tarot Review – Spirit Element