In the early 20th century, the legendary author of the horror genre H.P. Lovecraft wrote a description of an ancient mystical book called Necronomicon by a poet as well as an adventurous explorer – the Arabs Abduh Alhazred, as a “whimsical whispers”. After that, Donald Tyson was inspired by the myth of Lovecraft – based on that book – to release the Necronomicon Tarot which is the last of Tyson’s series of three works. Altogether, this spread can mean that maybe the apathy and soft-rejections of “no, not right now” might be spun into the story you’re telling yourself (or the one I’m telling myself, I guess?) about what will be emotionally fulfilling and worthwhile at this exact moment. Some of the ideas in the leaflet are innovative; alternatively, they are fresh and thought-provoking. Some of the cards included art is not appropriate, especially major arcana, simply makes no sense given their position. Personally, I love when the cards seem deeply invested in me sorting out my nonsense (someone has to be!)

It is very easy to shuffle, and the artwork is stunning and also includes traditional symbolism. The artist has some unique interpretations provided.Alluring bodies and inspired embracing lovers can be seen by tarot players when using these cards, which are perfectly in sync with traditional tarot symbols. The artwork is technically very well done, the characters are attractive, and there’s at least an attempt at diversity. Its cards are sturdy and smooth to the touch of good size for shuffling and a good weight in the hands. Turning more toward the future, I did another three card spread — this time focusing on where you’re at, what you want and how you can get there. This time, I drew the Four of Clits, The Stripper and The Moon reversed (reversals can be controversial in tarot, but I like to occasionally look at all the ways an a card can express different parts of one idea).