The Haindl Tarot: The Major Arcana (Haindl Tarot)

I am a beginner in the world of tarot, and I first started my research by reading a small book that had pictures of all different tarot decks. The artwork of the Haindl deck immediatly caught my attention, and after seeing the few examples in the book, I knew it was the deck for me. I actually bought my deck in a bookstore, and I debated between Haindl and the Universal-Waite deck only because I am a beginner and thought it... Read Full Review

I have long been searching for a deck that spoke to me... and this one absolutlly does! This deck is illustrated with soft water colours, but don't be fooled (no pun intended). They have a supernatural aura to them, which gives them a high inpact without trying to dazzal you with the "pretty picture" technique. My spreads almost seem to come alive, with a supernatural verver, when I use them. I recomend this deck to anyone... Read Full Review

Unlike the glitzy, computer generated tarot decks that are currently popular, the Haindl tarot is a carefully and lovingly wrought deck of unrivaled artistry. The deck is neither bright nor flashy, but bears a subtle and haunting beauty. The art is full of images and symbols. The intricacy of this deck is truly amazing. I highly recommend this deck to any serious student of the tarot. Easily my favorite deck.

I've used the Haindl Tarot for 6 years and recently performed over 33 readings at the San Francisco Whole Life Expo using the Haindl Tarot. This deck gives the querent a great deal of answers pertaining to influences around the question. The cards are beautiful, watercolor like, dreamy, and yet powerful in their images. The inclusion of American Indian, Hindu, European and Egptian influences give the reader the ability to... Read Full Review

The Haindl deck is one of the most multicultural I've ever encountered. Instead of the Anglo prototypes prevalent since the Rider-Waite, Hermann Haindl uses India, Egypt, England, and America as his four suits. He also uses Norse runes, Hebrew letters, and I Ching characters on each card. It's lovely and visually enticing, and it truly speaks to the experienced reader. It's a good intermediate deck, perhaps a bit too full... Read Full Review