This gorgeous deck is independently published by Avalon Cameron and Ana Tourian. Word has it a second edition will be published at some time. Check out Avalon Cameron’s website for details about the second edition. This post however is solely my opinion and experience of the BoneStone.

I followed the full journey of this Tarot deck from creation, to the roller coaster that was production and fulfillment, and through when it finally arrived in my hands. There were significant challenges and delays in the process. Unfortunately, the creator had to deal with cruelty directed their way in addition to numerous challenges. People get to be frustrated, but demeaning and being cruel to others is not the way to express that frustration. So, when I received my long awaited deck it took about two years before I was really able to dive into it without baggage getting in the way.

Holy moly though is this a powerhouse of a deck. The watercolor artwork is stunning and the guidebook is thorough in sharing the stories behind the cards. For me, she reads in a playful manner and definitely packs a punch when I don’t pay attention. There are some tricksy vibes that come up for me. If I ask too serious of a query her responses are tongue in cheek. This is a deck to dive in deep with, but not to take yourself too seriously with.

The five of swords card particular connects, pun intended from the imagery, with me. The story of ‘peanut’ (IYKYK) has been one I struggled to connect with. However, when it clicked it clicked. The baggage and boxes I try to put the fives in, especially in relation to swords, had limited my ability to truly understand the depths that can exist. This deck helped me reach an additional layer of connection to the experience of this card.

If you have a copy of this deck and struggled with that initial connection, I’d like to suggest taking another run at it. If you weren’t able to get a copy of the deck, I’d keep an eye out for the second edition or check out the Bones of the Bonestone. Onward to Shenanigans!