Deck Review-Gaian Tarot, 2nd Edition: Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves by Joanna Powell Colbert

Deck Review

Gaian Tarot, 2nd Edition: Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves

By Joanna Powell Colbert

78 Card Tarot Deck, 191 Page Guidebook in a magnetically sealed box

Publisher: Red Feather Body Mind Spirit

Release Date: April 28th, 2025

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Gaian Tarot: 2nd Edition is a much-anticipated re-do of the popular Gaian Tarot that has been out for some time now. While I never had the chance to have the original edition of this beautiful and meaningful deck, I can safely say I see why it’s remained such a popular Tarot deck for beginners and seasoned Tarot readers alike. The symbology and imagery in this deck are unmatched in terms of inclusivity to all genders, cultures, and ethnicities, truly encompassing Gaia in all of her facets and reflecting all of her peoples.

The cards follow a similar structure to traditional tarot systems, but with changed names, The Fool becomes the Seeker, and the Hierophant becomes the Teacher, and so on. The suits, instead of being Cups, Wands, etc., are instead given their corresponding elements, such as Fire, Water, Earth, etc. While not confusing to most seasoned Tarot readers, beginners may struggle with this end of the deck, so I would recommend keeping a traditional RWS deck around for reference. Aside from that, the readings this deck gives will touch on multiple levels of your existence-mainly physical, mental and spiritual. It’s as if Gaia herself were having a conversation with you, seeing your heart, your troubles, and your successes, too.

The wisdom in each reading I’ve given with this deck has been sub-par none, and indeed even excels other tried and true decks I’ve come to know over my years reading the Tarot. The guidebook is a treasure trove, holding meanings for each card, spreads and even earth-centered spiritual practices to incorporate this deck into. The cards themselves are of sturdy cardstock, and are each is gilded in a brilliant gold, adding another layer of beauty to this already enchanting deck. Gaian Tarot: 2nd Edition has been my divination ally all summer long, and will most likely continue to be into the Fall and Winter. I have no issues with this deck and only praise. I give it a 5/5 Pentagram rating. Pick up a copy for yourself and connect with Mother Earth!

Joanna Powell Colbert is a sacred artist, moon lover, earth mystic and caller of circles. The author of the well-known Gaian Tarot, as well as the Trumps only Pentimento Tarot. She has taught classes for over 30 years on Earth-Based spirituality and similar practices. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. Keep in touch with her at joannapowellcolbert.com

 

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Author Bio:

The Modern Merlin is a Polytheist, Pagan, Animist, Witch, Sorcerer, Chaos Magician and Occultist. He embarked on his spiritual and magickal journey over 15 years ago. As such, he has extensive knowledge of The Occult, Ceremonial Magick, Chaos Magick, Witchcraft, Sorcery, and both modern and ancient world religions and folklore. He is a practicing Sorcerer, blending ceremonial high magick, chaos magick and witchcraft, as well as plant medicine, poisonous plants and entheogens, shamanic techniques, and mysticism. He believes that magick can be as simple or as complex as one needs it to be, and rejects dogma, instead trusting his intuition, and encourages other magickal and spiritual folks to do the same! He venerates and casts magick with a wide array of spirits and deities, and works with both the Left and Right Hand Paths, having experience in both. He has also studied eastern philosophies such as Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and Hinduism. He is an Astrologer and Tarot reader and actively studies and practices many other forms of divination including Runes, Ogham, Palmistry and Scrying. An animal lover, he sees divinity in nature-the trees, plants, animals and sky.  Also an avid reader, you’re hard pressed to not find him nose deep in a book, most likely on an occult, mystical, religious or magickal subject. He is the Co-Editor of PaganPages.Org and the author of multiple columns for PaganPages.Org. He gives readings and other spiritual services through his Facebook Page, The Modern Merlin, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see! You can reach him on Facebook, or e-mail him at [email protected]