DECAMERON TAROT (cards)

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They are not abandoning others, she assures the group, as their relatives have either died or fled. The ten pass time by partaking in banquets, playing games, dancing, singing and telling stories.

John William Waterhouse, 1916, A Tale from the Decameron. John William Waterhouse/Wikimedia Commons

Contemporary resonances

The most well-known film adaptation of the Decameron is the first of a trio of masterpieces in Pier Paolo Pasolini’s 1971 Trilogy of Life. Showcasing ten of the 100 stories in the Decameron, it remains one of Italy’s most popular films. The Decameron Tarot can be used for various purposes, including self-reflection, decision-making, and personal growth. By drawing on the wisdom of "The Decameron" and the symbolism within the cards, individuals can gain a fresh perspective on their own lives and navigate the challenges and opportunities that come their way. Another example is the Lovers card, which features the story of Lisabetta and Lorenzo, two young lovers who are tragically separated. This card represents the themes of love, passion, and sacrifice, reflecting the challenges and complexities of romantic relationships.

If we move away from the topic of sex, then you can find another plus in the Decameron Tarot. The fact is that it simply shows the interaction of energies in people. So, the Two of Swords speaks of closeness and distrust, even if at first glance the partners get along well. Their union may not always be love. The Arcana often shows "friendship" or the relationship between warring colleagues. Every scene has a second bottom. Sometimes there will be no hint of intimacy here. Who are the Decameron Tarot cards for? They become the storytellers of the Decameron. Collected as a brigade ( brigata), they exhibit civility, gentility, strength and a commitment to duty. The Decameron was the first prose masterpiece to be written in the Tuscan vernacular, making it more accessible to readers who could not read Latin. It was first distributed in manuscript form in the 1370’s and almost 200 copies were printed over the following two centuries. Another notable difference in the Decameron Tarot is the inclusion of a guidebook that provides detailed explanations and interpretations for each card. This guidebook delves into the specific meanings and symbolism associated with the cards and offers insights into how they can be applied to different aspects of life. This added resource makes the Decameron Tarot more accessible to beginners who may be unfamiliar with the stories and symbolism of The Decameron. The Decameron will resonate with modern readers as we grapple with the horror of our own current pandemic. The book is a prescription for psychological survival, a way of mentally distancing from terrible visions, death counts and grim economic forecasts.Of course, the Decameron Tarot is suitable for liberated individuals. These are the people who are not afraid of their own fantasies, but want to realize them. They study themselves, their dark and light sides. And the gender here is absolutely not important. Women will also perfectly understand the message of the cards, as well as men. After all, this is a delusion – to believe that sex is more important for the representatives of the stronger sex. On the contrary, sometimes a fragile girl will turn out to be internally more powerful and energetically charged than a guy who looks strong. This gives a semblance of reality to the stories told inside an otherwise imaginary scene. The stories reflect Boccaccio’s accounts of moral decay in Florence at the time. Corruption and debauchery abound.