This comprehensive review explores The Jolanda Witch Tarot, a remarkable deck and book set that masterfully blends tarot, magic, shamanism, and indigenous storytelling into a unified divination system. This 78-card deck offers a unique approach to tarot through colorful depictions of female archetypes, animal guides, and esoteric symbolism drawn from witchcraft, alchemy, and shamanic healing traditions.
The deck portrays both Major and Minor Arcana through vibrant artwork that immediately communicates the energetic meaning of each card, making it accessible for intuitive reading while maintaining deep symbolic complexity. The playful imagery by internationally renowned artist Hans Arnold allows readers to instantly grasp the cards’ messages and intuitively understand the issues at hand.
What sets this deck apart is the comprehensive 400-page guidebook by Rosie Björkman, known as “Jolanda the Witch,” which shares unique in-depth card interpretations that draw on spiritual and magical teachings from indigenous healers, shamans, witches, magicians, and wisdom teachers from around the world. The guidebook incorporates teachings from notable figures including Madame Blavatsky, Aleister Crowley, and the Sweet Medicine healing tradition of the Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Society.
Each card entry includes direct and reversed meanings, easy-to-remember keywords, short practical exercises, and symbolic healing stories that help readers understand the deeper insights each card brings. This approach transforms traditional tarot study into a magical education that connects ancient wisdom with contemporary spiritual practice.
The set includes new and unusual card spreads specifically designed for readings that awaken your inner wisdom, offering a hands-on way to learn card divination and magic together. This makes it particularly valuable for readers interested in developing their magical practice alongside their tarot skills.
🔮 Timestamps:
- 00:00 — Introduction
- 01:19 — Guidebook Review
- 03:36 — Deck Reveal
- 04:40 — Major Arcana Overview
- 08:08 — Minor Arcana: Wands
- 09:24 — Minor Arcana: Cups
- 11:02 — Minor Arcana: Pentacles
- 12:32 — Minor Arcana: Swords
- 14:10 — Shuffle Test
- 15:11 — One-Card Pull & Reading
- 18:02 — Final Thoughts & Recommendations