Osho Zen Tarot: The Transcendental Game Of Zen

I went with a friend to our favorite spirtual book store because he was insisting that I get a deck of tarot cards because I am so psychic. I went through every single deck at that store until I got to the last deck. As soon as I saw the pictures, my jaw literally dropped and I heard myself saying aloud, "Oh my God." We immediately drove back to his house for a reading. There are multiple spreads you can choose from for an answer to your question. He chose which spead he wanted. Once I opened the booklet and started reading aloud what each card meant and then summarized them for him, I swear to God, if God could talk to me, he would talk to me like this. My friend noticed I was in shock after his reading and at he very end summarized them for him. Because he could see I was in shock, he wanted me to go home, put the cards away, and absorb the powerful affect they had on me. I did my own spread the next day. Answers were spot on because they resonated with me. I have been using these cards since 1996 every single day in the mornings. I don't use any particular spread, I just pluck out 4 cards. I don't have any questions. What they do for me now is give me clues about what I will experience throughout a day. Each card plays out separately. They never fail to be the truth of how I feel given whatever the situation is. It's like prophecy for each day. I have had to buy several new decks over time (been using them since 1996) and after all these years, just getting around to write a review. For myself, these cards have been magical, and I cannot live without them because they have only served to strengthen my faith, belief, trust and connection to a God of my own understanding. I truky believe and trust these cards to be telling the truth because of my many years of experience with them. Fot myself, they truly are magical.

Admittedly, I was hesitant to purchase Tarot cards online. While Tarot has become widely accessible by many, it is frowned upon by many traditionalist to purchase your cards online, and if so from a tenured shop, certainly not from a place like Amazon.com! The belief behind this, is you do not have the opportunity to find a deck that speaks to you...especially if it is your first. While the logic behind this is understandable, this deck has been a intriguing surprise. I have an assortment of Tarot decks, some given to me, others purchased secondhand and several from both shops near and far...I have passed some decks on and I have tossed some decks in the trash due to their energy or if my intuition calls me to do so. If you are purchasing Tarot as a novelty, any deck will do. If you are using the cards to perform readings in your personal or professional life, it is fundamental to purchase cards that you can connect with...you must enjoy the imagery and feel comfortable using it. Ask anyone who plays Tarot and they will whole-heartedly agree, which is why I am still pleasantly surprised at how connected I am with this deck. Beautiful imagery, clear messages, and they remained charged for a long time. Much of this may be dependent on my experience with Tarot, but I can confidently say that as of late this deck is one of, if not my favorite of all the decks I have ever had. If you are a first timer or seasoned with Tarot this deck is a perfect addition. It comes with an intricate book of each card's meaning and many unique outlooks in both the Major and Minor Arcana cards. It even has a few basic spreads in the back of the book, including a few quick spreads, meditative spreads, and a few more intricate spreads as well. Take the risk, buy the deck and appreciate the balance these cards can provide in your journey. Namasté, friend.

I love this deck! I have a background in Soto Zen and these cards instantly made sense. The artwork is beautiful and meaningful. I love the additional card "The Master" symbolizing attainment and escape from the cycle of birth and death. The book that comes with it is wonderful. The author has a very deep understanding of the principles of zen. This is perfect for inner work, shadow work. If you are a tarot reader with an eastern mindset this is a must have.

I won't write the headline in caps because if you are attracted to this post it was meant for you. I am in such gratitude for these gorgeous and sightful cards. I have had an auto connect with these cards from the minute I opened the package. They have literally changed my spiritual life and soon my mundane one as well. I have been practicing meditation and reading for friends and family. Now I am currently reading for strangers and let me tell you these cards have helped with scary accuracy. At first I just read what I saw on the images, whatever popped out to me I told the client. Many felt ths reading related but wanted more depth. I wasn't going to satisfy their need for depth by lying. I instead was patient and kept up practice. Yesterday for the first time I started getting strong messages from the cards that made me aware a shift was happening. At first I was hesitant to get "specific" but I decided to just go for it. When I got my first confirmation, literally I was speechless. I've always been empathic but wrote it off as "woman's intuition" until yesterday. Now I am getting more messages, sometimes images and great feedback. I currently offer free readings if you want to see for yourself and read through this whole post. If you are thinking of getting these cards, go for it but know they will not connect with everyone. And they sure do not deserve anything lower than a 5 star view lol. Enjoy the journey. And thank you if you did read this entire post. Be blessed. Love & Light )0( Update (01/31/17): A few months later and I still wouldn't trade these cards for ANY other deck. When I first chose this deck it was because it called to me. Yesterday was the first time since a second deck has called to me ALMOST as strongly haha. I still use Osho in my readings but only for my clients who are attracted to it (since then I've only attained 3 other decks). Also I now charge for my readings but at a pretty resonable price. Still great feedback. I am very grateful to have come across this deck <3 I hope those who bought it have a similar experience. Stay blessed x

I own several Tarot/Oracle Decks but The Osho Zen Tarot has captured my heart. I think this is a deck that anyone can relate to. You don't have to be a psychic, lightworker, and etc to use these cards. Each card deals with a different aspect of your life. The artwork is extraordinary.. I really enjoy working these cards. I have done reading for my friends with these cards and every message that was given was a message they needed. I have to admit when I first used them, I felt the cards didn't "know" me.. but in hindsight it was a message I needed. I just wasn't ready to face the facts of the situation I was going through. The price is higher than what I usually spend on tarot/oracle decks. but its worth the money... 5 Stars

I only recently acquired and began using this deck, partly because I already owned many other decks and didn't want to have to learn a new one. The names on the cards often don't match the names in the Waite-Smith tradition, so I was concerned that I would have to learn a whole new system of interpretation. Once I got the deck and started using it, however, I was quite impressed. The art work is quite beautiful for the most part. (In any deck there are always some cards that are not appealing.) Because I know the Waite-Smith deck quite well, the interpretations of the equivalent cards in this deck turned out to add a depth of understanding to what I already knew. For those who are considering getting this deck, I would recommend going the the OSHO site online which has an OSHO tarot option. There you can see the cards and read the accompanying text. You can also do online tarot readings with this deck at that site. It's a good way to judge whether this deck will appeal to you and be useful in your readings. It's important to read the book that accompanies this deck because it explains the artist's choice of symbols and how the cards related to concepts from Zen Buddhism. A couple things I did not like about the cards (though for the most part I really fancy them): The use of the name "schizophrenia" bothers me because I work with schizophrenic patients and find this use of the term to be shallow and insensitive to people who suffer from that illness. In addition, I showed the cards to a Jewish friend who felt that the "Miser" card drew on the old stereotypic image of Shakespeare's Shylock, which is offensive to the many in the Jewish community. Also, the "we are the world" card seems trite and reminds me too much of Disneyland. These objections aside, I do recommend this deck, especially if your are intrigued by Zen. Addendum: Having used the deck for a while, I find it is better for reflection and meditation than for regular readings. It tends to "accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative" a bit too much. I still like it, but the deck is beginning to feel rather New Agey, saccharine, and goody-two-shoes.

Muy buenas cartas, la recomiendo, los mensajes son hermosos

I love the names of the cards. Gives you a better under of how to read the card without the book. The pictures are great. The book does help as well. The not your traditional tarot cards and meaning. I recommend this set if you are looking for something easy to read, deeper and different.

The quality of the cards is super! The book is small, and the words are not available for not young eyes 😁 but is easy to find the meaning of every letter on google. I liked also the book is written with the instructions.

I’m absolutely in love with this tarot deck! The cards are incredibly beautiful and aesthetic, and the artwork is honestly breathtaking. The card quality is excellent—they feel durable and shuffle smoothly. What I love most is how deeply meaningful each card feels. The combination of the imagery and keywords really helps awaken your intuition, making readings feel much more spiritual and insightful. I especially enjoy using this deck for deeper, reflective questions. The guidebook is amazing too—large, colorful, and wonderfully descriptive. Without a doubt, this is one of the most beautiful tarot decks in my collection, and I highly recommend it!

Where tarot, Zen and psychology intersect, you find this deck. Compelling artwork. The included book is insightful

J'ai fais le choix de cette edition en anglais car le prix me correspondait ainsi que le livret qui est en format relié contrairement à certaines éditions en français. Les cartes sont de qualité même si par endroit il y a des petits défauts d'impression. Il semble qu'il existe plusieurs formats d'édition de ce jeu et donc les dos de cartes ne sont pas tout à fait de la même couleur. Mais la qualité d'interprétation et d'utilisation de ce tarot reste excellente pour ceux qui ont envie de pratiquer de manière guidée la spiritualité d'Osho.

No problems. Cards are beautiful. All the reviews for this product are old. They report problems with stock, trim, texture, and poor colour. Whatever the problems were in the past, they seem to have been sorted out. Book is of course very small print but seems a lot of info, maybe this is the same content as the full size paperback. Cards will be easier to use if Tarot subject is already embedded in the mind. This will be a favourite along with the Crowley deck. Very pleased on all counts.