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The Golden Tarot of Klimt is more than a tribute; it’s a full transposition of an artistic vision. The gold foil stamping is striking, capturing the opulence of Klimt’s Vienna. The art direction is strong, weaving figures from paintings like “The Kiss” and “The Tree of Life” seamlessly into Tarot archetypes. While the companion booklet is brief and split across five languages, it provides just enough to start, encouraging you to rely on the visceral power of the imagery.
This deck reads with a distinct voice. It excels at illuminating relationships, creative blocks, and the deep, often unconscious, currents of the psyche. The Court Cards, in particular, feel like fully realized characters plucked from a Klimt fresco. The card stock is standard Lo Scarabeo quality—flexible and easy to shuffle. If you prefer decks that tell a story through lush, emotional art, this is a standout choice. It’s a deck that demands you feel the reading as much as you interpret it.
Verdict: A stunning and highly intuitive deck for readers who connect with art-driven symbolism and psychological depth.