“Do you know when to eat papaya? When it's knocking on death's door.” No, this is not the opening of an esoteric novel. This is an excerpt from a booklet explaining why, of all the foods in the world, exotic fruits were chosen to symbolize the Death Tarot card. Another of his important cards, the Tower, symbolizes change and awakening, and is represented by Creme Brulee. “Don't look at the cracks in your caramelized world and assume that this is the end of your story,” the booklet says. A Bay Area food lover born in the whimsical minds of three women, Cacio e Pepe, her tarot is a new tarot like no other. We are doing what is possible but necessary.
For those who don't have at least one friend who carries a tarot deck with them wherever they go, sets of cards come in a variety of formats, all numbered as a series of symbols (Wands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles). sequence). In addition to standalone cards like Death, Hangman, and Lovers. The deck usually comes with a booklet with handy explanations for each card, allowing most people to build on the pattern and get answers to their burning questions about life, love, and career.
The 78-card deck and booklet can be pre-ordered online for $60.Cacio e Pepe Tarot
Adding food to the tarot mix for three lifelong friends: astrologer and microbiologist Daniel Mainus, advisor and former Off the Grid CFO Lindsay Newton, and marketing director Megan Morris It made perfect sense. In Morris' words, their friendship lies at the “intersection of food, drink, humor, and deep conversations about life, spirituality, and health.” Minus lives in Sebastopol and Morris in Fairfax, while Newton currently lives in Venice. The idea for this deck, which seriously considers the cards to be the equivalent of foods like salami, bagels, and cream cheese, or champagne, was born five years ago during an alcohol-fueled meal. As Morris and Newton continued to ask negative questions about the meanings of various cards, the conversation turned to food and tarot, and the many intersections created along the way led to light-bulb moments.
“We spent weekends at Sea Ranch creating a completely analog workflow,” Newton recalls. “Post-its are everywhere, and inspiration and structure pervade. We studied with tarot experts, teachers, and guides. The fearlessness and innocence of The Fool is evident in PB&J We realized that we could very clearly see the direct route to Champagne in all its glory.'' Five years later, each card is a digital collage created by Minus. The 78-card deck was created. A thick booklet is also included that explains in detail the meaning and origin of each card. If you take the time to read it, you'll never think about the Tarot without craving a cheeseburger or roasted marshmallow. Tarot terminology is already abstract, especially for beginners, and leaves plenty of room for interpretation. So why not a food metaphor? Who wouldn't want a pickle to take them into the darkness of fermentation vat-like introspection, or who wouldn't want a chocolate croissant to remind them of patience and self-compassion? Is it?
And while there's no shortage of spirituality-food crossovers (combining zodiac signs for college-appropriate meals, anyone?) or even themed tarot decks, for minuses, the Cacio e Pepe Tarot isn't just entertaining; , which is also innovative and fresh. For practicing tarot fortune-telling. “There are tarot cards centered around all kinds of themes, from cats to elements on the periodic table,” she says. Food as a beloved vehicle for content can help deepen your practice and make tarot more approachable and less intimidating, she says. “We all understand food and its power and importance is profound,” Minus says. “I hope this deck meets people emotionally, while still being easy to understand and fun.” Pun intended.
Cacio e Pepe Tarot will be available this spring. Pre-orders ($60) can be placed online now and he will ship no later than July 8, 2024.
Daniel Mainus, Lindsay Newton, Megan Morris.Cacio e Pepe Tarot
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