"Magic Tarot of the Universe" is a renovation of the Marseille Tarot.
This tradition serves as the basis for both the meanings of the cards and the structure of the deck, however, the images and interpretations differ significantly from the traditional ones. Leonard Michalowski and Elena Tarshis took on the boldness to renovate the Marseille Tarot considering modern realities, carefully preserving its conceptual and structural foundation. Yin and Yang united in a creative and intellectual surge. The deck is versatile but will best show itself in Tarot numerology and magical work, as this is the authors' goal.
The images of the "Magic Tarot of the Universe" are modern and dynamic, and each card is "charged" with its interpretations for specific results of magical work. Each card demonstrates a specific plot, which the tarologist develops to achieve the desired result.
The cards of this deck were hand-drawn with maximum attention to the details of the archetypes and mythologems accumulated by humanity over five centuries of interaction with Tarot cards. This opens up a space for the tarologist for a deeper analysis of the interpretations and allows them to establish a deep connection with each card for comfortable work and increased trust in predictions. Special compositional solutions of the images create an impression of cinematic narration. This technique distinguishes the "Magic Tarot of the Universe" from other decks. The images of the Major Arcana are always in motion, in complex and unexpected angles. Dynamic plots of such Arcana expand the interpretation possibilities. Since what is happening on the card is not complete, the outcome of the situation is indeterminate.
Unlike the Major Arcana, the court cards are more static, and the figures of each title (King, Queen, Knight, Princess) are similar in silhouette, but with individual portrait solutions and filled with personal details for each card, as well as the necessary attributes of the title and suit. The Minor Arcana are close-ups of suit attributes in their proper quantities with a color solution according to their elemental affiliation.
