The extraordinary power and intensity of Tarot de Paris reflect the energy and inspiration of its creator and of the city itself, a center for the Tarot for centuries. The result is a deck of 78 breathtaking images incorporating a dazzling array of classic and contemporary art and architecture from what is arguably the most beautiful city in the world. Both the Major and Minor Arcana are illustrated, with the 22 Major Arcana cards portraying the stages of the Fools Journey and the four suits of the Minor Arcana expressed as the elements of Fire, Air, Water, and Matter. ith a fully illustrated book detailing each card and offering a number of new readings devised for this deck, along with a stunning silk cloth for laying out the cards, Tarot de Parisis a major new envisioning of the Tarot and a revelatory experience for the novice as well as the experienced, dedicated Tarot reader.