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Happy Summer! Divine Muses Update

6/20/2025

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PictureTwo of Swords, Antiquarian Tarot 3rd Edition ©2022 Keywords: Impasse, Indecision
Hello and happy summer! Here’s an update about what the heck is going on here regarding the deck creator side of things. 

I had sent out a poll last Fall asking Divine Muses subscribers to answer some questions for me regarding reprints for my deck creations.

​First of all, I wanted to know which of my decks I needed to prioritize for a follow-up reprint. First place in that poll was the Antiquarian Tarot and so I started down that path to reprint it.


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Antiquarian Tarot 3rd Edition

6/23/2022

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Antiquarian Tarot 3rd Edition Set
The Antiquarian Tarot can be purchased in the shop now for a limited time. I only did a short print run based on requests and pre-orders. I am not planning on reprinting anymore for a while, so if you would like a copy, grab yours here now while supplies last. The set comes with a comprehensive guidebook and matching padded zipper bag making it the perfect gift for the beginner tarot reader or collector. Happy Summer! Maree
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Summer Solstice & The Sun's Childlike Magic

6/21/2022

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PictureAntiquarian Tarot's Sun card.
Summer blessings! The Sun in astrology is about self-expression, power, vitality, and well-being. In Tarot, it teaches us to connect with our creativity to find what makes us thrive. The Lord of the Fire of the World is inviting us to shine our unique Light brightly with confidence. In a world that pushes fear, strips away faith, nuance, and is turning us into dedicated cynics, the Sun reminds us of our positive potential—our beautiful life force. It reawakens us to our creative source, helping to open our eyes wider with childlike wonder. This card asks us to unblock our hearts, dissolve bitter walls, and spread much needed joy. May the Sun shine its optimism on your path!

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3rd Edition Antiquarian Tarot Pre-Orders Are Now Open

4/18/2022

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​Antiquarian Tarot reissue is coming soon! Now accepting Pre-Orders for the new edition short-run set.

This 3rd edition set will include:
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​○ 81 card tarot deck
​○ 340 page companion book
​○ padded zipper pouch 

You can find all the info about this set and Pre-Order your copy HERE.

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3rd Edition Antiquarian Tarot Coming Soon!

3/21/2022

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3rd edition Antiquarian Tarot prototype
Happy Spring! Here's an update for the 3rd ed. Antiquarian Tarot. There will be a few changes in the deck, including new cards, backs, and bag design, and the companion book will be updated for this edition too.

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Leo II Decan: Six of Wands, Jupiter in Leo & the New Moon Lion's Gate Portal Activation

8/8/2021

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The Lion's Gate, a celestial stargate, is when the 2nd brightest star in the heavens, fixed star Sirius (aka our "Spiritual Sun"), aligns with Earth; and it is “activated” with the New Moon this weekend.

As I continue to read and travel through 36 Secrets, A Decanic Journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot by T. Susan Chang, I keep finding fascinating connections between the cards and the stars.

For example: The Lion’s Gate happens during this Leo II time, the decan of the 6 of Wands “Lord of Victory” card (Jupiter in Leo). 

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Cancer III Decan: Four of Cups, Moon in Cancer

7/13/2021

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Yesterday, we entered the third decan of Cancer, represented by the Four of Cups—the Moon in Cancer decan. The High Priestess (Moon) and Chariot (Cancer-ruled). The Golden Dawn title for the Four of Cups is The Lord of Blended Pleasure.

Four of Cups can bring up feelings of boredom, apathy and discontent in one's life. As we see in the RWS Cups Four, an angelic hand reaches out to show the young person the bounty that sits right in front of them. But, they don't even notice the miracle of this divine hand. 


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Cancer II Decan: Three of Cups, Mercury in Cancer

7/3/2021

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Picture36 Secrets. Tarot Decans: Lua and Antiquarian Tarot
We've entered Cancer II, the decan of the Three of Cups tarot card that lasts from July 1st - July 11.

This is the Lord of Abundance card, associated with Mercury in Cancer—and the Magician (Mercury ruled tarot card) and the Chariot (Cancer ruled tarot card).

​Three of Cups is a card of celebration, friendship, community, creativity, fun, and abundance.

Consider how this energy may reveal itself to you in the next 10 days. Is it showing up for you yet? 


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A Swords-y Lunar New Year

2/11/2021

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PictureLua Tarot and Antiquarian Tarot Reading Spread
Anyone else feeling this Swords-y energy at this Lunar New Year? Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, and the Sun & Moon are ALL currently vibrating in Aquarius energy.

With the Aquarius vibes, most Tarotists would think of The Star card, which perhaps does reflect the macrocosmic reality, but I’m not sensing that as strongly right now. I am sensing microcosmic mundane world in these three Swords cards today.


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Mother's Day and the Tarot's Empress

5/10/2020

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas! Here’s some of the Empress’s creative magic to bless your day.

The first photo is the Lua Tarot's Empress. The second photo show Empress cards from: The Pagan Otherworlds Tarot, Dark Goddess Tarot, Victorian Romantic Tarot, Modern Witch Tarot, Majestic Earth Tarot, and the Antiquarian Tarot
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Lua Tarot Empress
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Some of my favorite Empress cards
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New Year Astrology, 2020 Begins with a Bang! Saturn-Pluto Conjunction, Cancer Lunar Eclipse and Uranus Stations Direct.

1/6/2020

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We started off the year with some positive energy last week! We're into week two and there are already three potent cosmic events, making it an intense start—and not the best way—to the year. 

The Cancer Lunar Eclipse is Friday January 10th at 11:21 am (not visible from America). The year begins with Full Moon in Cancer and we will end the year with one too (though December 29th won’t be an eclipse)!

​This puts a spotlight on feminine energy (Cancer is a super feminine and maternal sign). This year will bring more awareness to the topic of feminine empowerment and leadership. 


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Scorpio Season with Sun, Moon, Venus & Mercury all in the sign of the Transformer

10/23/2019

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Antiquarian Tarot and Divine Muses Oracle © Maree Bento
Scorpionic astrology is upon us! Here are the corresponding cards from the Antiquarian Tarot and my divine musings.

Sun went into Scorpio today! New Moon will also be in Scorpio Sunday (if you don’t know, New Moons are always the same as the Sun sign bc they are in conjunction)  Mercury in Scorpio will go retrograde on Halloween. (Forewarned is forearmed!) Venus has been in Scorpio and will be until Nov. 1st. 

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Antiquarian Tarot eBook

4/30/2018

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PictureOn iPad with EPUB file
Antiquarian Tarot's Guidebook is now available as an eBook! It's in my Etsy shop via immediate digital download of the following two file types.

.epub (EPUB files can be opened in most eBook readers, including the B&N Nook, Kobo eReader, and Apple's iBooks app.)

.mobi (MOBI files can be read by eBook readers like the Amazon Kindle and many smartphones that support that format.)

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Antiquarian Tarot & Book Restock

8/5/2017

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The Antiquarian Tarot and Companion Guidebook are available again. They were sold out for just a short while. I have a new case, which now has a red inner-lining. The red color represents the root chakra and helps to ground & protect the cards when they are kept inside the case.

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Tarot Guidebook Reveal and New Lovers Card

9/22/2016

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Autumnal Equinox blessings (Spring to you in the Southern Hemi-)! I posted a new video going over the Antiquarian Tarot Companion Guidebook in more detail. I also reveal the new Lovers card and the other minor changes that I made to the deck.

The deck and book go on sale Monday, September 26th! Subscribe to my notification list, if you're not already, and I will send an email when they go live. 
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    Maree Bento is a collage artist and practitioner of the mystical and healing arts.

    As a tarot reader and deck creator, she also enjoys studying the stars and using astrology in her work. 


    Maree is a licensed massage therapist of 20 years and has practiced various holistic modalities for body, mind, and spiritual well-being. 
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    Her background in the healing arts deepened her intuitive abilities and inspires her approach to tarot, creativity, and divination. When necessary, she brings these healing tools to her readings to address the specific needs of her clients.

    She is Portuguese-American and loves to travel and connect with fellow seekers around the world.

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