DECK OF THE MONTH: Bonestone & Earthflesh Tarot: The Reawakening
A 72 deck of cards that focuses on ‘sacred landscaped and enduring narratives’. The deck is beautifully curated for those who appreciate art, nature, spirits and deities. By Avalon Cameron (Author) & Ana Tourian (Artist).
Each card has a spirit or deity associated with it, which adds depth and nuance for the reader and provides a new layer of interpretation.
Whilst the deck follows the order of the Major and Minor Arcana in the traditional Rider Waite Tarot Deck, there is an additional card, which is a much-welcomed bonus. ‘The Bruxa’ sits within the Major Arcana and offers representation beyond the magician and the high priestess. The Bruxa brings cultural and historical evolution to the archetype of the witch. The Bruxa is the seer and wild creator and feels like a permission slip for whoever draws the card to reclaim and own their rightful title as a mystic.
First impressions and overall feel
This deck was utterly surprising; first, the back cover art drew me in.
It has two feathered quills that are curved in an ‘S’ shape, which feels like a smooth flow of opposition, mirroring the way the deck pulls you into creative interpretation one minute and then draws you into historical and intellectual questioning the next.
The deck is smooth to the touch and borderless, which brings balance and gentleness to this opposition. The art is bold, vibrant and colourful, yet the meanings of the cards feel beautifully rich and whimsical.
Who is this
deck for?
1. The person who is naturally intuitive, creative and trusts their intuition as they navigate the deck, as the abstract art invites you into leading with your own personal interpretation.
Whilst there is a guidebook, the artwork strongly encourages you to own a personalised definition.
2. The experienced reader familiar with the traditional Rider Waite deck who wishes to layer this deck for clarification.
The art provides new meaning, but the additional taglines of spirits and deities add more colour and depth to your readings.
This deck has the potential to add so much more meaning to your readings.
Personal reflections
On first glance, I made an assumption that this would be a really earthy deck, suited to the more pragmatic and logical reader. However, on further exploration, it is an ethereal deck that challenges you to think outside of the box and lean on your own intuition and artistic interpretation to decipher the cards.
I really enjoyed the vividness of each card, and it made me want to learn more about the deities and spirits that I hadn’t come across before.
The bonus card is a welcome addition as it adds modern-day affirmation and context for witches, healers and esoteric partitioners alike. There is a good range of cultural representation within the deck, which I wasn’t expecting to see based on the title alone.
The back of the deck features two feathered quills that are curved in an ‘S’ shape, which feels like a smooth flow of opposition, which represents the way the deck pulls you into creative interpretation and draws you into historical and intellectual questioning around the additional names that represent the card’s nuance and meaning.
Lastly, the artwork, have I mentioned just how beautiful it is? The watercolour art feels mindful whilst maintaining the boldness of Tarot.
The Chariot: Charis The Traveller
Depicts a woman with her horse and carriage going in a singular direction of travel. There’s a sense of perseverance and following the road less travelled with this card. The energy feels steady and determined, which is very similar to the traditional depiction, however the horse represents the level of trust that is required for the process and a knowing of all that will unfold.
The Bruxa
Shows a woman holding an hourglass, seemingly with a flow of energy wrapped around it. The bruxa has her natural herbs, medicines and books around her, as well as her tools for divination laid at her table. This card feels like a sneak peek into the intricate relationship that modern-day witches have with the tools used for revelation and healing.
Page of Swords: Young Merlin the Apprentice
Depicts a man in a library with an array of books in flight around him. This book feels like untapped knowledge and the slight apprehension that comes with entering a new learning stage. This card feels magical and insightful.
Additional features
The deck itself is called Bonestone, and the accompanying book is Earthflesh, which feels befitting for the deck. The deck provides the bones and structure for the reading, whilst the book allows you to build and layer context and meaning to each card.
Each card is broken down and even shares a description of the spirit/deity as well as corresponding Astrology and Numerology references. The book also provides journal prompts, which are great for you as a reader for your own self-reflection or can equally be shared with people you read for as a point of self-development.
About the Creators
The Bonestone & Earthflesh Tarot was created by Avalon Cameron, a fifth-generation hereditary folk witch and spirit worker, raised within an Afro-Brazilian Spiritist Coven in Rio de Janeiro. Their work is rooted in lived practice, spirit communication, and a clear, structured approach to tarot.
The artwork is by Ana Tourian, an established illustrator and deck creator known for Tarot of the Abyss and Oracle of Echoes. Her background in painting and design brings a strong visual language that supports the system behind the deck without diluting it.
The Bonestone & Earthflesh Tarot: The Reawakening is available to purchase, while stocks last, in-store and online, at Wax Spiritual for £24.99.
Mimi,
Wax Spiritual
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