Wonderland Tarot by Christopher John Abbey and Morgana Abbey   This is a wonderful, surprisingly apt tarot deck that captures all the childlike wisdom and joy of the books by Lewis Carroll.  The impressions are taken from both Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass and the illustrations by Sir John Tenniel in both of those publications have served as an inspiration to the designer and artist of this deck.   The symbolic imagery is based on the Rider-Waite interpretation of the tarot, so it is quite traditional in nature.  A lot of changes have been made to the deck in accordance with the theme involved, but they are all consistent.  Those familiar with the Rider-Waite will recognize many elements of that deck here.   The card size is smaller than standard, making the deck shuffle easily and handle well by just about anyone, even children.  The Major Arcana cards bear the traditional titling and order.  The Minor Arcana suits have all been renamed; they are now Hats, Flamingos, Peppermills and Oysters.  The courts are the traditional King, Queen, Knight and Page.   While the symbolism follows a specific theme, it isn't part of a deck-book set, and doesn't require a specific system to work with.  There is a little white booklet included but any Rider-Waite knowledge is used in good stead here.   This is a very cute collectible and can also be used with children quite well.  One does not need to be advanced to read with it.  The art is rather good in a style reminiscent of Victorian-age children's books.  I recommend this deck highly.   Click here for pictures   or here to return   Please use your browser's back button to return from pictures   also see the Wonderland Tarot Page   Review Copyright 1998 by Gina M. Pace