Overtly Egyptian, Donald Beaman's Tarot of Saqqara incorporates mutliple symbol systems in its titles and borders, including hieroglyphics, Norse runs, sacred geometry, and the Greek and Hebrew alphabets. According to the documentation, the deck also exhibits Qabbalistic, Roman, and Celtic influences. The major arcana cards are unnumbered, but follow the standard RWS numbering per the accompanying guidebooklet. Other than the Aces, the suit name do not appear on the pip cards. The court cards are titled "Princess", "Hero", "Queen", and "King". There are four additional, unnumbered cards that the book declares are "...4 Major Arcana Cards Not Used in the Readings": "The Double Hallway of Ma'at", "The Divine Eye", "The Four Channels", and "Life in Death". There are three known printings of this deck between 2012 and 2023.
The Tarot of Saqqara
'Nlitn! Media Group
$59.00
- SKU:
- 2755
- Gift wrapping:
- Options available
- Configuration:
- 82 cards and softcover guidebooklet in lidded cardboard box
- Publication Status:
- In Print
- Condition:
- N/A. Got one to sell? Check out the "Acquistions" subtopic on our FAQ pages.
- Country of Publication:
- U.S.A.
- Publication Year:
- 2012, with subsequent reprintings
- Artist:
- Donald G. Beaman