NEW Knights Templar Tarot Masonic Cards & Book SIGNED Start Price USD 47.99 Current Price USD 55.99 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price USD 55.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 05, 2008 End Time Friday, September 12, 2008 Location Yorktown, VA See more about 'NEW Knights Templar Tarot Masonic Cards & Book SIGNED ' Description This hard to find, first edition, new deck is in brand new condition. It has never been used but the box is not sealed. The title card is signed by Allen Chester, the artist. Also, if you prefer, you may have a deck personalized for you. The artist is a personal friend, and I will arrange it. You will not have to wait for your deck, send in the card after the transaction yourself, and wait for the returned card. I can have it done for you before the deck is sent. The publisher is down to their last cases of books out of the 5,000 initially published. This deck can be seen in Scary Movie 3 (available now on video) - check out the deck Queen Latifah is using. Tarot enthusiast, especially those associated with Masonic Orders, will love the Templar Tarot deck. It is a collection of art that holds deep meaning anchored in spirituality and the legends associated with the Templar Knights who are believed by some to be the founders of the modern day Freemasons. Each card is an original painting filled with symbolic messages. The artist shares sacred images depicting mystery and symbols to reveal a unified understanding of our world. Physical Description: The Templar Tarot is a 79 card Tarot deck, with 23 Majors Arcanas and 4 suites, Swords, Staves, Cups & Pentacles. It comes with a 54-page booklet that explains the origin of Tarot and the history of the Templar Knights. There is also an explanation of each card with the divinatory and reversed meanings. Each of the Major Arcana and Court cards are identified with a historical aspect of the Templar Knights and a glossary is included in the back of the booklet to offer a brief explanation. Each card is covered to the edge with vibrant colors and symbolic art. The identifying text and numbers are subtle, as to not interfere with the art. The cards are printed on high quality card stock with a satin varnish to resist glare. They measure 3.5" x 5" and are boxed. Special Features * This deck is unique because in addition to being a symbolically illustrative divinatory tool, it also represents the historical legends of the Templar Knights. The Major Arcana cards are directly linked to the Templar legends and the Minor Arcana cards represent influential families of the legends. * The cards are easy to read because of the detailed symbology on both the Major and Minor Arcana. * Readers will appreciate the borderless cards and partially hidden text and numbers that permit the reader to delve limitlessly in to the esoteric meaning of the art on each card. * A booklet with tabs marking the different suits accompanies the deck to assist with interpretations and to provide a glossary to help identify the key historical Templar figures. * The Templar Tarot holds a significant importance to those associated with Masonic orders. Customer Feedback: The deck was only released on November 28, 2001 and in less than one week had orders from all over the world. Aeclectic Tarot gave this deck 4.5 stars, saying 'The Templar Tarot is an art deck, but also a suitable deck for readings....it is well-produced, unique and eminently useable.' Other reviews by known Tarot reviewers have been requested and should be available in a few weeks. The feedback via email from customers that purchased the deck on-line is very positive. The first of those are listed below. * Received December 6, 2001 "I just received my Knight Templar Tarot deck. It is gorgeous! I am so pleased to have purchased it." * Received December 2, 2001: "Received both decks and they are fantastic and so colorful. I believe that any Templar would be proud to display and use them. Thank you again." * Received December 1, 2001: "Some of the most beautiful art work, I have seen. This deck is a wonderful addition to my collection. I have already recommended this deck to others. A+ in every way. Thanks" * Received November 30, 2001: "This has to be the most stunning deck of my whole collection [460 decks and counting.] Shipping within the United States is Free, International is $14.00 Priority Mail. (International customers must pay via paypal in US funds.) We accept PayPal. Money Orders or checks accepted via mail. Personal checks will be held up to 14 days to clear (our credit union is slow). On Feb-11-08 at 03:19:36 PST, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! Place a Bid!