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Anglo-Saxon paganism refers to the religious beliefs and practices of the Anglo-Saxons, who were the dominant population in England from the 5th to the 7th centuries. This polytheistic religion was prevalent prior to the Christianization of England by the Roman Catholic Church. The main source of information about Anglo-Saxon paganism comes from the writings of Christian scholars who observed and recorded the practices of the Anglo-Saxon people. **The main belief in Anglo-Saxon paganism was the worship of various gods and goddesses**, who represented different elements of nature, such as Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Frigga. These deities were believed to have control over different aspects of life, such as fertility, war, and the weather. **Rituals and ceremonies played a significant role in Anglo-Saxon paganism**.

Skye Alexander is the author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, many on metaphysical subjects, mythology, and holistic health. Her stories have been published in anthologies internationally and her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages.

This beautifully old school bookbinded, richly illustrated guide gives interpretations of each card, upright and reversed, and provides numerous spreads. The 78 cards of the tarot deck are rich with meaning--archetypes like The Magician, The Empress, and The Chariot reflect our lived experience and are a mirror into the ways in which we interact with the world.

**Rituals and ceremonies played a significant role in Anglo-Saxon paganism**. These included sacrifices, divination, and the use of charms or amulets for protection. Sacred places, such as groves or holy springs, were also important for religious gatherings and offerings to the gods.

A Review of the Modern Witch Tarot

I’ve been anticipating the Modern Witch Tarot for quite some time. From creator Lisa Sterle, this is a traditional RWS-style Tarot deck set in the modern day. It features contemporary dress (rather than the slightly off-putting faux Renaissance garb of the original RWS), the inclusion of modern-day technology like laptops and cell phones, and a somewhat more diverse array of body types and ethnicities than given in the Waite-Smith deck.

My first impression of this deck is that it’s charming and accessible. Despite the modernizing twists, this deck is so strongly influenced by the RWS—even down to the background colors of individual cards—that I’d go so far as to call it a RWS clone. This makes it a great deck for beginners, as the imagery will work well with just about any introductory Tarot book on the market. And there’s certainly a place in the Tarot world for decks with a more modern flair. (Other decks in this vein include the Vanessa Tarot, Urban Tarot, and the Tarot of the Boroughs.) Not all readers, and certainly not all clients, want a deck that feels like it’s set in the distant past. A deck like the Modern Witch Tarot presents its central themes in a clean, accessible way without a veneer of anachronism. I suspect that this quality will make the deck a crowd pleaser, and this is probably an especially good deck to whip out with new querents who are unfamiliar with (and perhaps intimidated by) Tarot. The imagery is clear, understandable, and non-threatening.

That said, I do feel that some attempts to modernize are more successful than others. The Chariot as a motorcyclist is absolutely brilliant, as is the Fool listening to her headphones and not paying attention to where she’s going. But I don’t entirely understand the adaptation of the Wheel of Fortune, for instance, or of the Hanged One. In the case of the Chariot, the modernizing twist feels like it really adds something to the card; in some other cards, it doesn’t feel purposeful, and can end up feeling like more or less the same card as before, just with a different costume. This isn’t necessarily damning—I think there’s genuine virtue in how closely this deck adheres to its RWS predecessor—but Sterle’s creative vision shines through more clearly in some cards than in others.

The same is true of the Minor Arcana. The single most standout card in this deck (and the one that Sterle designed first) is the Ten of Swords, which shows the traditional backstabbed figure staring at her phone; the deck even comes with an additional copy of this card, labeled “EVERYTHING IS FINE”. Which, come on. How delightful. It makes me giggle every time.

Likewise, some cards in the Minors feature additions that expand upon and deepen traditional imagery; e.g. the motorcycle in the Eight of Wands and the “OVER IT” sweatshirt worn by the figure in the Four of Cups. Other cards feel much more like standard RWS reproductions. In places, where the modern revamp doesn’t quite make sense to me. (I stared at the Seven of Wands for a good two minutes trying to imagine how anyone could do martial arts while wearing those heels.) But on the whole, I think that’s a matter of personal taste, and there are people who will find the costuming of the characters in this deck much more relatable.

As a final note, all of the characters in this deck appear to be women, or at least female-bodied. While there are a few Barbie Doll figures (like the Seven of Wands above), Sterle has also taken care to depict a few women who are not stick-thin. The all-female cast has also given her the opportunity to explore LGBTQ+ relationships and identities in a few of the cards—most notably the Cups cards and those cards with traditionally male characters (like the Kings and Knights).

All in all, this is a lovely, readable deck. I most highly recommend it for novice readers or for readers who like RWS symbolism and want to remain comfortably in that framework. I’d say it’s also a good deck to pull out at psychic fairs, with nervous clients, or anywhere your querent’s reaction is an unknown quantity and you want to put them at ease.

Note: This deck was provided to me by the deck creator for the purposes of this review. Everything I’ve said here reflects my honest opinion.

Note: This deck was provided to me by the deck creator for the purposes of this review. Everything I’ve said here reflects my honest opinion.

**The concept of wyrd, or fate, was a central belief in Anglo-Saxon paganism**. It was believed that each person's destiny was predetermined and influenced by the gods. This belief in fate acted as a guiding principle in their daily lives, as they sought to align themselves with the will of the gods. With the arrival of Christianity in England, Anglo-Saxon paganism gradually declined. **The conversion to Christianity brought with it the abandonment of pagan practices and the adoption of new religious beliefs**. Many of the old pagan customs and rituals were replaced by Christian traditions. However, traces of Anglo-Saxon paganism can still be found in folklore, mythology, and toponyms, which serve as reminders of the ancient religious practices of the Anglo-Saxon people..

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