The Dreamer's Arcana: 22-Card Majors-Only Tarot Deck
A project in Melbourne, AU by Rituals And Alchemy000days
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With artwork inspired by dream logic, this deck invites you to explore new facets of the traditional tarot.
Backers: 269
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50 AUD
Funded: $13,404 AUD of $5,500 AUD
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 1st (31 days)
Project By: Rituals And Alchemy
Backers: 269
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50 AUD
Funded: $13,404 AUD of $5,500 AUD
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 1st (31 days)
Project By: Rituals And Alchemy
$13,404 AUD
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 1 @ 00:01 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Behind the Scenes: The Alterations (Backers Only Update) 
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Just to catch up any new backers, I recently got the first sketches back from Apolline for the two new alternate art cards that we added to the deck with the $8,000 stretchgoal, and while trying to decide whether to post the art at such an incomplete... (Read More)
XXI - Ouroboros
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: COMPLETION - The full art of card XXI - Ouroboros MEANINGThe snake that eats its own tail. There is no ending which is not also a beginning. Behind you lays all the journeys already past, and ahead lie all the journeys yet to come, and all... (Read More)
Final Day of the Campaign! New Reward Tier Added and Pledge Calculator Revealed!
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
To celebrate the final day of this campaign, I'm adding a special reward tier- the Major Arcana. This reward level includes a copy of the deck plus one of every single addon available in this campaign. It will also come with a signed and numbered... (Read More)
Behind the Scenes: The Speedpaints (Backers Only Update)
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
$10,000 Reached - Every Single Planned Stretchgoal Unlocked!
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCKED: +4 Alternate Art Cards!I can't believe it! Not even into the final 24 hours, and we've hit $10,000! When I was planning this campaign, $5,500 was my "I think this is realistic and possible" amount and $10,000 was my "this is the crazy... (Read More)
XX - Purification
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: REFINEMENT - The full art of card XX - Purification MEANING Before you can become refined, you must hammer out your own imperfections. Some will pass easily, while others will cling tenaciously. A dispassionate eye and an unflinching hand... (Read More)
$9,600 Reached - TWO Stretchgoals Unlocked At Once!
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCKED: +3 Alternate Art Cards + Spreads Chapter I'm so delighted at how much momentum this project still has, rounding the corner into the final couple of days of the campaign! I'm so excited that we unlocked two of the remaining stretchgoals at... (Read More)
Behind the Scenes: The Sketches (Backers Only Update)
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Summary of The Fourth Week
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This is just a brief overview for anyone who has joined this campaign part way through, summarising the updates from the past week. Each summary image is a direct link to the update in question, to make it easy for you to catch up on any updates you... (Read More)
3 Days Left, And We Made It Passed The $9,000 Mark!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCKED: Upgraded TuckboxWith just three days left, we're very close to unlocking every addon I had imagined for this deck! I'm crossing all my fingers and toes that we can at least unlock all planned alternate art cards, but we'll just have to wait... (Read More)
XIX - Confidence
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: INSPIRING - The full art of card XIX - Confidence MEANINGJust as the sun provides energy, Confidence provides inspiration. With the self-assurance inspired by your past successes, you are able to move forward towards new horizons. Your... (Read More)
XVIII - Clarity
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: ILLUSIONS - The full art of card XVIII - Clarity MEANINGEverything is not as it seems. Clarity urges you to be wary of anything that seems too good to be true, and to look past the surface and into the depths. Do not follow will-o-wisps... (Read More)
$8,600 Reached - Even More Alternate Art Cards!
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCKED: +3 Alternate Art CardsAnd less than a day later, we've already hit the next goal! The Dreamer's Arcana has expanded by an extra three cards, bringing the total count to 29 cards total! Here are very brief overviews of the newest additions... (Read More)
Behind The Scenes: The Brief (Backers Only Update)
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
$8,300 Reached - Colour Guidebooks Unlocked!
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCKED: Full-colour guidebooks! And we reached it! The guidebook that accompanies the Dreamer's Arcana will now be fully illustrated in colour! This will make it much easier to learn the deck from the guidebook (as I know some people prefer to do),... (Read More)
XVII - Solace
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: Eternity - The full art of card XVII - Solace MEANING Solace is a reminder that the path you are are on is stable and unchanging, like the course of the stars. You do not need to rush down the road in haste, but are free to take a moment... (Read More)
XVI - Calamity
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: HUBRIS - The full art of card XVI - Calamity MEANING When everything is burning, there is no time to loiter or worry about what you will have to leave behind. Calamity is a powerful moment of clarity - what is worth carrying with you, and... (Read More)
$8,000 And Another Stretchgoal Reached!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCKED: +2 Alternate Art Cards The Dreamer's Arcana just keeps growing! Because we've reached $8,000, I'm going to be able to add two extra alternate art cards to the deck! Apolline will be working on these extra cards as we unlock them, so I don't... (Read More)
XV - Misdirection
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: DISTORTION - The full art of card XV - Misdirection MEANING Misdirection offers what you want, but not what you need. Isolate yourself to avoid being hurt. Do things the easy way and never risk failure. Buy your way to happiness. Don't... (Read More)
Summary of The Third Week
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This is just a brief overview for anyone who has joined this campaign part way through, summarising the updates from the past week. Each summary image is a direct link to the update in question, to make it easy for you to catch up on any updates you... (Read More)
$7,700 Stretchgoal Reached, Next Goals Revealed!
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
And the second major stretchgoal has been reached! This means every copy of the Dreamer's Arcana will come with a physical guidebook! The book will be 36+ pages, soft-cover, saddle-stitched, with black and white illustrations. Every backer (even... (Read More)
XIVA - Precision
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: MODERATION - The full art of card XIVA - Precision MEANING Calm and centered, the healer measures out a remedy. Everything must be in perfect balance - any ingredient in excess will do more harm than good. The scene is one of serenity -... (Read More)
XIV - Synergy
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: CHIMERA - The full art of card XIV - Synergy MEANING There is magic in the right proportions. A mermaid is not just half human and half fish. She is a siren - beauty, tragedy, danger. Synergy reminds you that things are more than just the... (Read More)
XIII - Renascence
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: AWAKENING - The full art of card XIII - Renascence MEANING The revival of something that has laid dormant. Mushrooms sprouting in the dawn's light. Australian trees which only go to seed after destructive bushfires. Tiny saplings growing... (Read More)
XII - Surrender
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: FOCUS - The full art of card XII - Surrender MEANINGSometimes, you have to resist the desire for complete control. Like a bird of prey with wings tucked back, letting gravity pull them down towards their prey, you need only watch as events... (Read More)
$7,000 Stretchgoal Reached, Next Goal Revealed!
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hooray! We've broken through the barrier at $7,000, which means every copy of the Dreamer's Arcana will be upgraded to fancy 300gsm blackcore cardstock! This may not sound like a bit deal, but you'll definitely be able to feel the difference once... (Read More)
VIIA - Perseverance
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: FORTITUDE - The full art of card VIIA - Perseverance MEANINGRiding over rough seas, calm and collected at the helm of the ship. Buoyed by rising waves, masterfully cutting through the froth and the foam. Perseverance allows you to fix... (Read More)
XI - Consequences
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: INEVITABILITY - The full art of card XI - Consequences MEANINGThere is no action you can take which does not have consequences. Like ripples spreading out from a stone skipped off the surface of a lake, the results of your actions are... (Read More)
X - Fate
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: CIRCUITY - The full art of card X - Fate MEANINGWherever you are going, Fate reminds you to trust in the path you are on. Sometimes you may need to follow it around blind corners. Sometimes it may seem to be doubling back on itself. And... (Read More)
Summary of The Second Week
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This is just a brief overview for anyone who has joined this campaign part way through, summarising the updates from the past week. Each summary image is a direct link to the update in question, to make it easy for you to catch up on any updates you... (Read More)
IX - Introspection
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: SANCTUARY - The full art of card IX - Introspection MEANINGWhen you are immersed in the rushing roar of the world, it is easy to lose your own voice. Introspection is a gentle reminder that you cannot see the stars if you are blinded by... (Read More)
Mini-Stretch Goal Reveal - First Alternate Art Card!
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, I never imagined we would hit this goal so quickly! We're well on the way to $7,000 (at which point I will be able to upgrade the cardstock for every copy of the Dreamer's Arcana), and on the way we have unlocked the first alternate art card!... (Read More)
VIII - Bravery
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: COMPASSION - The full art of card VIII - Bravery MEANINGBravery is not the absence of fear, but the act of doing the right thing when you are afraid. It is self-control in the face of chaos, and kindness when confronted with spite. Bravery... (Read More)
We Made It!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Fully Funded After Only Ten Days! Thank you so much for your support, everyone! When I started this Kickstarter, I had no idea what to expect. I hoped for the best, but planned conservatively. I'm so excited we've funded so early, because I have so... (Read More)
VII - Discipline
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: - TENSION - The full art of card VII - Discipline MEANINGWhere the Shepherd supports you through internal crisis, Discipline helps you withstand external challenges. No matter how strongly you may feel pulled in two directions, or how... (Read More)
$5,000 Reached! Announcing the First Stretch Goal
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
STRETCHGOAL REVEALWe've just hit $5,000! With $5,500 and full funding just around the corner, it's finally time to talk stretch goals! The first stretch goal of this project is to upgrade the card quality in every Dreamer's Arcana deck. If this... (Read More)
VI - Commitment
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: EXCLUSIVITY - The full art of card VI - Commitment MEANING That final moment of uncertainty, holding your breath before you take the plunge. Choosing between two paths, determined to follow one to the end. The relief of stability after a... (Read More)
V - The Professor
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: LEARNING - The full art of card V - The Professor MEANINGThe Professor is a lover of learning, a bestower of knowledge, and a preserver of history, whether through written record, or through tradition and ritual. If the Mentor's teaching... (Read More)
Summary of The First Week
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This is just a brief overview for anyone who has joined this campaign part way through, summarising the updates from the past week. Each summary image is a direct link to the update in question, to make it easy for you to catch up on any updates you... (Read More)
IV - The Shepherd
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: GUIDANCE - The full art of card IV - The Shepherd MEANINGThe Shepherd is a steady guiding hand, providing both direction and boundaries. Sometimes you gain more from pruning back than you would from wild, untamed growth. Be pragmatic and... (Read More)
A Brief Interlude To Talk About Adding Addons
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I've had a few questions from people about how to manage their pledge for addons. I thought I'd include a quick guide :) How To Choose Your Add-Ons On A PC/MacStep One: Choose a reward tier and sign up. Step Two: Click on the “Manage your pledge”... (Read More)
III - The Gardener
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: NOURISHMENT - The full art of card III - The Gardener The Gardener encourages you to push outwards and to grow. Provided with limitless resources, what would you become? And of course there is no growth without change, like caterpillar to... (Read More)
II - The Mentor
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
KEYWORD: UNDERSTANDING The full art of card II - The Mentor MEANING The Mentor does not teach, but reveals. Like an optical illusion, you cannot grasp their knowledge intellectually, but must learn it through experience. Trust your instincts, and do... (Read More)
I - The Mage
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
KEYWORD: MANIFESTATION The full art of card I - The Mage MEANINGThe Mage represents our ability to bring about change in the world. From intention, to action, to result. Turn your energy outwards and see what it is capable of, and focus on the... (Read More)
0 - The Dreamer
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
- KEYWORD: CURIOSITY - The full art of card 0 - The Dreamer MEANING The Dreamer represents an urge for change and exploration, for growth and for learning. Horned and instinctual, they are primarily driven by curiosity.The Dreamer urges you to... (Read More)
A Prelude to Regular Updates
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Before I dive into my very first Regular Update of this project, I just wanted to quickly post about the project generally and the plan I have for updates going forward. I apologise in advance that this will be a lot of words and no... (Read More)
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