--- product_id: 350373909 title: "THE MINCHIATE TAROT: THE 97-CARD TAROT OF THE RENAISSANCE" price: "¥11597" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/350373909-the-minchiate-tarot-the-97-card-tarot-of-the-renaissance store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # THE MINCHIATE TAROT: THE 97-CARD TAROT OF THE RENAISSANCE **Price:** ¥11597 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** THE MINCHIATE TAROT: THE 97-CARD TAROT OF THE RENAISSANCE - **How much does it cost?** ¥11597 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/350373909-the-minchiate-tarot-the-97-card-tarot-of-the-renaissance) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description • The first deck in several hundred years to present the expanded 97-card Tarot system of the Renaissance. • Based on the original Italian Renaissance Tarot deck, with contemporary interpretations by the best-selling author of The Light and Shadow Tarot. • Includes cards for the 12 astrological signs and the 4 elements, as well as additional Virtue cards for the major arcana. • Includes stunning variations of many traditional Tarot images.• 272-page book with 400 black-and-white illustrations. • 97 full-color cards. The Minchiate is one of the most unique decks ever to emerge from the centuries-old Tarot tradition. In the first modern presentation of this divinatory system, artist and writer Brian Williams explains the allegorical, esoteric, and symbolic meanings of this expanded deck that not only includes cards for each of the astrological signs, but also for the four elements and several additional figures in the major arcana. Although those familiar with the traditional Tarot will recognize many of the cards of the Minchiate, even Tarot aficionados will be surprised and delighted by many striking differences, such as the knights who are now transformed into mythical beasts or the Chariot card in which the armored warrior has been replaced by a peaceful maiden. Brian Williams's insightful interpretations of the cards, based on his extensive knowledge of the Tarot and Italian history, enable readers to use this deck as a tool for profound self-exploration and transformation. One of the most popular Italian Tarots, the Minchiate served as the basis for many other famous decks before fading into obscurity during the nineteenth century. Now this important Tarot, reformulated with the author's extensive commentary and subtle interpretations of the original art, is finally again available for modern readers and devotees of the Tarot. Review: Nice set to have in collection - A detailed guidebook for the rare Minchiate Tarot. Only thing is that the cardstock is very thin. Still a must have in the collection for tarot enthusiasts. Review: This is a unique and refreshing tarot deck of cards - I purchased this set after learning about the Minchiate tarot, which had additional cards including all the regular tarot cards. At first, I thought it was the actual minchiate, and felt a little disappointed that the drawings were all new. However; after comparing the readings I got from this deck to some of the other decks I purchased at the same time, I must admit that the readings are all very nice and the additional cards add more meaning to the readings. The standard card spreads done with other decks work just fine with this deck, and there is a very nice paperback book which explains where the artist got inspiration for the new drawings, the history of the deck and meanings of the cards. The drawings are all very nice and light, without negative connotations or "cool gothic" images. The cards are a little larger than most decks, and take a different shuffling technique for those of us with smaller hands. After I got used to shuffling them, I was fine with the new style. This is a very nice deck to add to an existing tarot collection, and it offers a little more than the regular tarot. I recommend it for someone who is already used to tarot and wants to try something different with a lighter touch, that gives very nice, uplifting readings. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #278,062 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #320 in Italian History (Books) #599 in Astrology (Books) #1,014 in Tarot | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (84) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1.6 x 9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0892816511 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0892816514 | | Item Weight | 1.85 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | October 1, 1999 | | Publisher | Destiny Books | ## Images ![THE MINCHIATE TAROT: THE 97-CARD TAROT OF THE RENAISSANCE - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QykU7PLOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice set to have in collection *by J***M on 17 January 2024* A detailed guidebook for the rare Minchiate Tarot. Only thing is that the cardstock is very thin. Still a must have in the collection for tarot enthusiasts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a unique and refreshing tarot deck of cards *by E***A on 17 May 2010* I purchased this set after learning about the Minchiate tarot, which had additional cards including all the regular tarot cards. At first, I thought it was the actual minchiate, and felt a little disappointed that the drawings were all new. However; after comparing the readings I got from this deck to some of the other decks I purchased at the same time, I must admit that the readings are all very nice and the additional cards add more meaning to the readings. The standard card spreads done with other decks work just fine with this deck, and there is a very nice paperback book which explains where the artist got inspiration for the new drawings, the history of the deck and meanings of the cards. The drawings are all very nice and light, without negative connotations or "cool gothic" images. The cards are a little larger than most decks, and take a different shuffling technique for those of us with smaller hands. After I got used to shuffling them, I was fine with the new style. This is a very nice deck to add to an existing tarot collection, and it offers a little more than the regular tarot. I recommend it for someone who is already used to tarot and wants to try something different with a lighter touch, that gives very nice, uplifting readings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very unique and large deck! *by M***Y on 2 June 2025* This unique 97-card deck is an incredible deal, complete with a comprehensive book detailing each card. It features the four elements and 12 astrological signs, as well as additional Virtue cards for the major arcana. (The12 astrological signs can add a sense of timing in readings, among other things.) With 97 cards, it offers a greater variety than standard decks. 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