Ah, dreams. We spend as much as a third of our lives asleep, and during that period we dream. Curiously, we know so little of our dreams. Are they merely leftover thoughts from the day? Communications from the deepest, unconscious levels of the mind? Messages from beyond?

Whatever they are, dreams have certain qualities that are, well, dreamy. At times they will be hazy and misty while at other times they have the clarity of a polished diamond.

The Mystic Dreamer Tarot is just like that. It features images that have been described as "dark, shadowy, and surreal," but also has illustrations, photos, and 3D design work that is outstanding among all tarot decks. The artist, Heidi Darras, is one of the most popular fantasy artists in the world today.

Like a dream, you'll find that this deck pulls you in so that you swim through its imagery and find meaning in the repeated symbols. The goal of the artist was to reveal the hidden emotions of each card, make the images more up-to-date and accessible, and have an aura of mystery and dreaminess while removing religious overtones. The result is one of the most breathtaking tarot decks ever created.

Because it follows the Rider-Waite-Smith model, the Mystic Dreamer Tarot can be used for giving readings to yourself and others. But don't limit yourself to just divination. This is a perfect deck for use in meditation and to accompany any dreamwork and journaling you might wish to do. It's perfect for beginning students of the tarot and advanced cardworkers alike.

The Dreamer's Journal
The Mystic Dreamer Tarot is part of a boxed set that includes a beautiful organdy pouch to both carry the deck and protect it from loss. The set also includes a full-sized book, The Dreamer's Journal, by famed tarot expert Barbara Moore. It includes everything you need in order to fully use the deck:

• The meanings for each card
• Meanings when the card is reversed
• Keys to reading the cards
• How to keep a tarot journal
• More than two dozen tarot spreads for a variety of purposes
• How to use the tarot to interpret your dreams

When books tell you what to do, they make you dependant upon the book. The Dreamer's Journal takes a different path. It inspires and encourages you to use your intuition, your mind, and your heart. It asks questions about each card to make you think about it. "What does each treasure in each cup [of the 7 of Cups] represent?" "What does the woman [in the 8 of Wands] see?" "What do the ravens [in the Chariot] represent?" There is no dogmatic answer to these questions. By considering them, however, you'll come up with the answers that are right for you, making the interpretations of the cards your own. This will empower you every time you work with Mystic Dreamer Tarot.

This bold, striking, and completely unique tarot deck, combined with the information in the book, will stimulate your intuition, enhance your introspection, and bring inspiration to your life. Its format is familiar yet the symbols and imagery are fresh and updated for the new millennium. Ideal for the beginner and perfect for anyone who is looking to add a new art deck to their collection, a new reading deck to the ones used regularly, or a way to move deeper into the subconscious mind and empower your life.