Wildwood Tarot

Mark Ryan has enjoyed an eclectic entertainment career, working in international film, television and theatre for forty years, including the cult classic Robin of Sherwood, Black Sails and the hugely successful Transformers film franchise with Michael Bay. Also an accomplished author, he was one of the original creators of the groundbreaking Greenwood Tarot. John Matthews is a leading authority on the tarot and Grail and Arthurian legends, and has acted as advisor on several motion pictures, including Jerry Bruckheimer's King Arthur. A prolific author, he has created a number of successful divinatory systems based on early spiritual beliefs.

RETURN TO THE GREEN
Preface by Mark Ryan 7

THE WILDWOOD SONG
Preface by John Matthews 11

PART ONE INTO THE GREEN
An introduction by Mark Ryan 13

PART TWO THE PATH THROUGH THE FOREST
The cards and their meanings 35

The Major Arcana
0 The Wanderer 36
1 The Shaman 38
2 The Seer 40
3 The Green Woman 42
4 The Green Man 44
5 The Ancestor 46
6 The Forest Lovers 48
7 The Archer 50
8 The Stag 52
9 The Hooded Man 54
10 The Wheel 56
11 The Woodward 58
12 The Mirror 60
13 The Journey 62
14 Balance 64
15 The Guardian 66
16 The Blasted Oak 68
17 The Pole Star 70
18 The Moon On Water 72
19 The Sun Of Life 74
20 The Great Bear 76
21 The World Tree 78

The Minor Arcana
SUIT OF ARROWS 80
Kings of Arrows - Kingfisher 81
Queen of Arrows - Swan 82
Knight of Arrows - Hawk 83
Page of Arrows - Wren 84
Ace of Arrows - The Breath of Life 85
Two of Arrows - Injustice 86
Three of Arrows - Jealousy 87
Four of Arrows - Rest 88
Five of Arrows - Frustration 89
Six of Arrows - Transition 90
Seven of Arrows - Insecurity 91
Eight of Arrows - Struggle 92
Nine of Arrows - Dedication 93
Ten of Arrows - Instruction 94

SUIT OF BOWS 95
King of Bows - Adder 96
Queen of Bows - Hare 97
Knight of Bows - Fox 98
Page of Bows - Stoat 99
Ace of Bows - Spark of Life 100
Two of Bows - Decision 101
Three of Bows - Fulfilment 102
Four of Bows - Celebration 103
Five of Bows - Empowerment 104
Six of Bows - Abundance 105
Seven of Bows - Clearance 106
Eight of Bows - Hearthfire 107
Nine of Bows - Respect 108
Ten of Bows - Responsibility 109

SUIT OF VESSELS 110
King of Vessels - Heron 111
Queen of Vessels - Salmon 112
Knight of Vessels - Eel 113
Page of Vessels - Otter 114
Ace of Vessels - The Waters of Life 115
Two of Vessels - Attraction 116
Three of Vessels - Joy 117
Four of Vessels - Boredom 118
Five of Vessels - Ecstasy 119
Six of Vessels - Reunion 120
Seven of Vessels - Mourning 121
Eight of Vessels - Rebirth 122
Nine of Vessels - Generosity 123
Ten of Vessels - Happiness 124

SUIT OF STONES 125
King of Stones - Wolf 126
Queen of Stones - Bear 127
Knight of Stones - Horse 128
Page of Stones -Lynx 129
Ace of Stones - The Foundation of Life 130
Two of Stones - Challenge 131
Three of Stones - Creativity 132
Four of Stones - Protection 133
Five of Stones - Endurance 134
Six of Stones - Exploitation 135
Seven of Stones - Healing 136
Eight of Stones - Skill 137
Nine of Stones - Tradition 138
Ten of Stones - Home 139

PART THREE FINDING YOUR WAY
Working with the Cards 140

Notes on your Readings 155
Resources 159
Further Reading 159
About the Authors 160
About the Artist 160
Acknowledgement 160