DECAMERON TAROT (78 full-color cards & instruction booklet)

Like other erotic decks, Gaudenzi and Spadanuda amplify the sexual imagination. Unlike other erotic decks, in the Decameron Tarot all sorts of people enjoy the carnal adventure. Ideals of age and beauty vary, and this deck celebrates that variety with great wit and a playful style.

The companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.

Decameron Tarot Review by Mirry Black

Under 18? Go Away.

Being a person who enjoys writing erotica and romances, and viewing erotic images I knew what I was getting into with this tarot deck. The appeal to me was not the images. Well, let me amend that: the appeal was not just the images but the stories behind each. That is, I could look at a single card and understand what could lead up to the card coming into play emotionally and mentally. I could also understand the outcome of the card on others, as well. So let's be clear about this deck: It's not for everyone - nor does it attempt to be.

I bought this deck because I wanted something that embraced both the aspects of human sexuality and personal mental quirks. Cards like the Queen of Coins seem to imply a crude laugh at someone else’s misfortune. The queen de gowned so to speak. If I were to just read it as such I'd be a little pissed. There is, however, a sense from looking at the queen that she is holding onto the bag of coin because she thinks that is what she should do. What the queen is NOT doing is hiding away her private parts as women often do when stripped. So, yeah, she's forced herself into appearing the person who wants gold, but is secretly in the position of coveting exposure.

Another card, The Fool, is perhaps the first time I've seen the position put so well. A well endowed man struck not by the nymphet interested in his organ, but in the butterfly flittering overhead. The nymphet is no dummy and is going to take full advantage of the Fool. Again, on it's surface is just a simple sex card. In relation to storytelling and the psyche there are too many ways in which the male of this card can be made a both an interesting character of a man who is bored or unaware of his benefits, as well as a man who is not interested in the female or the physical portion of love. But don’t forget the woman. Too many stories in my mind talk of a woman who knows the mindset of the man and is more than willing to take advantage of his lack of concentration. Or she could be a woman determined to bring the Fool to awareness of his situation.

As I said, it’s not a deck for everyone. I think it’ll appeal more to people who enjoy the psychology behind sexual needs as well as the eroticism of those needs playing out.

Have Fun!