The Dreampower Tarot by Stuart Littlejohn & R. J. Stewart 1993-1st Edition.



The Dreampower Tarot holds a unique allure that beckons some with a special affinity. Personally, I never liked this deck – years ago I opened the cards to see what they looked like, but I never read with them and no one has. They have sat in a storage box for years that I didn’t know I still had until recently. 

The outer box has wear and tear and as you can see from the pictures, some rips and punctures; however, the book and cards are immaculate. I sealed the cards in plastic to protect them. 

About the cards: 

If you are new to Tarot I would not recommend this set unless it specifically calls to you. It is different and non-traditional as far as imagery goes. 

Because I don’t feel much love for this set (in fact, I find them quite boring) a here's a review from someone who likes it:  

…For enthusiasts drawn to the mystique of Dreampower, the 38 intricately illustrated cards wield remarkable potency. Stuart Littlejohn's meticulous creation of the images and Stewart's precise yet expansively interpretable understanding contribute to a tarot unlike any other I have come across.The resonance of the images is striking. In contrast to many others that lean exclusively towards pagan or Wiccan themes, Dreampower embraces Celtic mysteries while maintaining broader archetypal appeal. The tarot navigates the mystic realm where all paths converge, resonating with pre-Christian Celtic culture but distinguishing itself from Stewart's Merlin Tarot.

The traditional courts and trumps, though fundamentally altered, manage to maintain a semblance of tradition. Renamed and deliberately unlabeled, they stand apart. RJ Stewart's website provides some insight, but a more comprehensive understanding is found in the tarot section of "lelandra," where Dreampower's innovations are meticulously mapped against other esoteric English tarots. The influence of William Gray's teachings becomes particularly evident.

Dreampower's focus on dreamwork is evident in its captivating illustrated cards, which, unfortunately, outshine the uninspiring pips. Modeled after the Maddonni Tarot, the single suit symbols and numbers fail to visually captivate, despite the solid delineation and conceptual structure presented in the book.