I have signed & numbered 200 title cards with a gold pen over the last couple of days (only 200 more to go!). My friend and assistant Darcy is busy tying the decks with gold ribbons and slipping them into cellophane bags.
Meanwhile my mermaid sister Elaine is making the bags -- here's what she said on Facebook last night: "A long day of dying fabric and working on bags....each one is a mystery until it's done and I am sooo loving the colors...it's bringing me such complete joy!"
Chloe is stuffing little bags with herbs, and the books are at the printing plant. Even my printer bought one, he liked it so much! (and he knows nothing about Tarot)
And my sweetheart Craig has taken on making all the gorgeous sparkling amulets.
We start shipping on March 8th. You can still pre-order decks here.
Isn't it fabulous to have so much good juju in these decks?
Update 2/14: Just added more photos (amulets! fabric! yum!) after the jump.
Elaine's been dying fabric and will sew the bags from this glittery, gorgeous stuff!
Meanwhile, Craig's been making fabulous amulets (and organizing them oh so neatly!) . . .
While Colin's been helping his mom (Darcy) package up the decks . . .
Still lots to do before our packing party on March 6th, but the energy is building! Blessed be!
I am sooo ridiculously excited about this! :D Counting down the days now...
Posted by: Nelly | February 13, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Hey Joanna! I'm linking to this blog post in my aromatherapy newsletter which will go out today (Goddess willing!).
Posted by: Tracie | February 13, 2010 at 12:45 PM
I cannot believe how excited I am to finally see this deck in real life. I've thoroughly enjoyed the whole creation journey via your blog posts, but to actually hold the deck in my own hands is making me feel like it's Christmas Eve and I'm 8 years old again.
Posted by: Stellans Sloop | February 13, 2010 at 04:39 PM
The energy flowing from your images is delightful!
Posted by: Nhendrickson1 | February 13, 2010 at 04:44 PM
I am strongly contemplating ordering a deck of my own (even though I don't often read Tarot anymore, but everything goes in cycles so I know I will come around again). I wanted to say I have been following your progress off and on over time, but hadn't said anything until now. The single most valuable thing I have taken away from the deck to date is a simple phrase, probably one you hadn't really given much thought to after it manifested, and that is the description of The Hermit: lunar male. Wow. Profound is hardly the word. I seem to be entering a time of life where I need to retreat, become a hermit, and let the numerous responsibilities I have held pass on to someone else.
Best of wishes to you in this and everything else!
Posted by: Joe | February 13, 2010 at 08:37 PM
I cannot wait! It's so good to know that very soon, it will be here.
Posted by: Mimi | February 13, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Dear joanna,
you have created a beautiful tarot deck with our creativity skills i personally loved all cards but my favourite is Trumps 19 it is one of the ( the only so far ) beautiful card i have seen , God bless you with Success.
Happy valentine Day God bless you and all your near and dear ones with lot of love happiness and peace Amen!
Pooja.
Posted by: Pooja | February 13, 2010 at 10:42 PM
correction - your creative skills!
Posted by: Pooja | February 13, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Three little letters - W * O * W!
I even see my amulet I chose among the ones pictured! I'm so thrilled for you! There is amazing power in seeing such a tremendous project proceed to it's penultimate goal, and see the work and creativity you love to do benefit yourself and so many others. Thanks for being an example of how I wish to be in the world!
Love
Sage
Posted by: Sage | February 14, 2010 at 08:53 AM
Oh thank you all! It's kind of like Christmas and a few dozen birthdays all wrapped up into one for me, too! Thrilling for me that you are all so excited. And now I can't wait until you start working & playing with the deck and give me feedback on how it goes for you and what you learn.
Tracie, I'd love to see your NL . . . please send me one?
Joe, that's so kind of you to say. I'm not even sure anymore that the Hermit as a lunar male was an original thought . . . I may have learned it from someone years ago. So glad it resonates for you.
Hugs to you all and Happy V Day!
Posted by: joanna | February 14, 2010 at 08:59 AM
I can't even look at the pictures cause I don't want to spoil the fun of receiving my package! Joanna, you are really bringing out the CHILD in us with this experience.
Posted by: judy | February 14, 2010 at 09:33 PM
So excited!!!!
Posted by: Barbara | February 15, 2010 at 05:23 AM
Loving the building excitement and anticipation of receiving my deck. With luck it will arrive around my birthday - March 15. What an amazing present to receive! Thank you so, so much for sharing your talent with the rest of the world.
Posted by: Pat (Panther) | February 15, 2010 at 11:53 AM
I am so excited about finally receiving my Christmas/Anniversary/Valentines Day present. When I read your blog and saw how close I am to receiving your wonderful work, I started to tear up.
I love every one of the cards. It is truly the most unique and beautiful deck ever created. What a gift to the world.
Well done, you.
Posted by: Paula Weathers | February 15, 2010 at 01:02 PM
Joanna,
This impending arrival of your package comes at a time when a great change is happening in my life. Your deck is a harbinger of positive change, I am sure!
Miigwech (thank you),
Linda (Blue Heron)
Posted by: Linda Daly | February 18, 2010 at 11:43 AM
It's truly a council in a creative cauldon. Blessed Be!
Posted by: James Wells | February 21, 2010 at 06:02 PM