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An Inward Search: The Hermit’s Noble Mission in Tarot
When looking for answers, the best place to start is within. And, at least when he shows up in a tarot spread, the Hermit is your guide! “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.” – Aldous Huxley“Buckle down...
Adventure is Calling: The Beguiling History of Tarot’s Siren
The most unique and rare tarot card in the Musterberg deck is also its most dazzling. Meet the Siren, and get your fanciest luggage packed! “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where...
It’s Complicated: The Sweet Nuances of the Tarot’s Lovers Card
What is love but a series of huge decisions? How romantic! We break down the subtle details of the most desired card in the tarot’s major arcana. “Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards.” – Poor Richard’s Almanac, 1738“To the altar!” – The Little White Book It’s...
Test Your Strength: The Hidden Meaning of Tarot’s Fortitude Card
With daily challenges that test our mettle, we could all use a little fortitude! The version found in tarot’s major arcana gives us a lot to . . . er . . . chew on. “Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin...
A Ritual of Change: Tarot’s Death Card Isn’t All About Endings
Death can be the scariest card in the major arcana, but his appearance signals a lot more to be hopeful about than one might think! “Dying is easy; it’s living that scares me to death.” – Annie Lennox “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you die.” – The Little...
The Magician’s Tools: An Inspirational Look at the History of Tarot’s Wise Old Wizard
Of all the major arcana, the Magician has the biggest impact in a divination reading and a tarot game. Today we’re revealing his bewitching backstory! “Logic only gives man what he needs. Magic gives him what he wants.” ― Tom Robbins “Be honest with yourself and put your cards...
Why Are Tarot Decks So Different? A Historical Peek into the Details
Most card games have a single look and way to play, but not tarot cards! Over the centuries, variations have popped up all over the globe and it can be dizzying to sort them all out. Here’s a Curio & Co. tour through the different types of tarot decks! ...
The Origins of Musterberg: Unique Tarot Cards with a Delightful History!
When the legendary Tarot of Musterberg was recently rediscovered, it opened up a lot of questions! From its roots in 18th century Europe to its famous star turn at the Pennyland Amusement Park, the rare tarot deck and its extra Major Arcana has a long and storied past. “Congratulations...
Card Sharks, Nobles, and Mystics: A Revealing History of Tarot!
The history of tarot is a twisty path from rich Italian gamblers to French historians, a secret order of magic practitioners, a turn-of-the-century artist, an enterprising publisher in the ‘70s, and a fun pastime that spans centuries. “Tarot cards have a long history — but maybe not as long...
Space Cadet Spaceman Jax Fanclub 1961
This official space cadet pin is a long-lost treasure from our memories. Do you remember collecting all those box tops, carefully treasuring each one of them and then sending them out at the post office directly just to make sure they wouldn’t get lost? Then it was a waiting game...
Too Many Ideas, Too Little Time
Thinking about those 52 images in Finding Frank and his Friend that were previously unpublished really gets us wondering about why Otis Dooley set them aside. We asked Dooley’s son Lance about it at the book’s presentation this summer: “You know, we never saw the same thing that he saw...
Grown-ups in Frank and His Friend
If they’re not with us, they’re against us. In the world of Frank and His Friend, relatives come in only two categories: Those bearing gifts or cookies, and those that require everyone to wear their uncomfortable Sunday Best. Although the main characters are often seen addressing the audience as a...