OSHO ZEN TAROT REVIEW
““Each person comes into this world with a specific destiny—he has something to fulfill, some message has to be delivered, some work has to be completed. You are not here accidentally—you are here meaningfully. There is a purpose behind you. The whole intends to do something through you.”
― Osho”
I have repurchased this deck three times in my lifetime. I used to run on the philosophy that once a deck has served its purpose and I am not showing it attention, give it to an eager student who will shower it with love. Iv given this deck to three students of mine just because it has made that much of an impact on me as a reader and spiritual practitioner.
This is not your typical tarot deck. It does have the structure of a tarot deck. It is 78 cards and it is organized into the Majors, Minors, and court cards. However it is very loosely based off the tarot. So all of the meanings are different and are based off of Osho’s teachings. Most readers including myself would call this an oracle deck really.
I try very hard to connect and use oracle decks and I just can’t. It’s too unorganized and doesn’t lay out life’s options so well for me to decipher to clients. However I think because this deck mimics the structure of tarot, it has stood the test of time in my practice. That being said it’s lasted not just for me but many others. This deck has been around since 1994 and continues to be a favorite to many.
I relate very well to these cards. They are extremely good at capturing all of life’s trials, tribulations and the feelings that come with that process. Whenever I use this deck I always feel validated and understood by it. These images are feelings that we try to express with words but never really can hit the nail on the head. These images do that. The colors are very rich and deep, capturing exactly what that card is meant to be.
The Osho deck helps you see things as they truly are and brings it to a human lever making it so relatable that it can help you see your situation crystal clear. It is very good at making you think and see things not for what it was, but what it is.
Backs of the cards
The accompanying guidebook is truly beautiful. It has the image of the card with a short story of the lesson. It also has a short meaning and how to apply it to your situation. They include seven tarot spreads. One four card spread and the others have eight, twelve, and ten cards. It definitely helps you take deep dives into your spiritual purpose and what is possibly being suppressed. The glossary of symbols in the back is really interesting. I have even used it to decipher dreams.
If you find yourself interested in meditation, yoga, and are on the path of finding your Dharma, this deck is made for you. It does not fall prey to worship and dogmatism, Zen insists on the unique capacity of every human being to reach enlightenment- or freedom from illusions of the ego created by the mind. Finding your Dharma or purpose in life is a journey, this will help you decipher life and your personal purpose. It is a must have for those who are working towards living in the “here and now”.
Happy is the new rich,
Laura Lee
