Tarot of the Orishas

The Orishas are "supernatural beings" of pure energy and vital force. They are important figures in Brazilian Candomble and other practices of African origin. The Tarot of the Orishas by Zolrak integrates these energetic beings into the traditional tarot structure. The 25 primary cards are similar to the major arcana. Some cards have direct counterparts in the major arcana, some are unique to this deck. The minor arcana is represented by 52 cards including: the Ace-10 in four suits (fire, water, air and earth), 4 elemental cards and 4 message cards. There are no court cards. Card titles are in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Each card has a vivid image drawn by artist Durkon. There is a separate companion book for this deck called The Tarot of the Orishas. It gives details on the origins and symbolism of each card.

Deck

Number of
Cards Size Copyright Card Back Design

77
25 primary
52 secondary
3 1/8"
x
5 1/4" 1994 [back design]

Deck
Number of Cards	Size	Copyright	Card Back Design
77 25 primary 52 secondary	3 1/8" x 5 1/4"	1994

Companion Book

Title Author Card
Size Number of
Pages Copyright Cover

The Tarot of
the Orishas Zolrak 6"
x
9" 341 2000 [cover]

Companion Book
Title	Author	Card Size	Number of Pages	Copyright	Cover
The Tarot of the Orishas	Zolrak	6" x 9"	341	2000

Language of Card Titles: English, Spanish and Portuguese

Style of Suit Cards (2-10): picture scenes

Also Included: instruction books (one in English, one in Spanish)

Primary Cards:
Elebba, Eshu, Female Eshu, Ogun, Yansa, Shango, Xapana-Shapana, Oba,
Oshumare, Oshun, Yemanya, Oshala, Babalorisha, Guardian Angel, Couple,
Man, Village, Earth, Sun, Moon, Outcast, Iku, Karma, Devil, Enslaved Prisoner

Suit Names: Fire, Water, Air, Earth

Court Cards: no court cards

Elemental Cards: Undines and Mermaids, Elves and Gnomes, Salamanders, Fairies and Sylphs

Message Cards: Fire Message, Water Message, Air Message and Earth Message

SAMPLE CARD IMAGES:

[Oba] [Salamanders] [Message from Air]