Wheel of the Year, Yule: The season of Yule, literally coming from the world wheel in old German, culminates on the Winster Solstice around December 21st and was the grandest celebration of the Anglo-Saxon calendar. Many of its traditions will be familiar as they would later be adopted for modern Christmas. Decorated trees, yule logs and mulled wine all have origins in the ancient traditions. So light a fire, pull up an armchair and listen to tales of Woden and the Wild Hunt, how Baldur was tricked and killed with Mistletoe and one of the most curious of Anglo-Saxon gods in Saxneat of which we know only that he was important enough that his worship be explicitly forbidden in old church texts.

The 'Wheel of the Year', the relatively modern amalgamation of the seasonal festivals of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Norse peoples, features eight different festivals taking place roughly twice every season, most importantly during the solstices and the mid-points between them.

Lughnasadh (pronounced 'LOO-nuh-suhd') was a festival of particular importance to the Celts but overwhelmingly for those in Ireland where it effectively celebrates the founding of the country, and it is still celebrated in many forms today. It takes place around the time of the grain harvest, grain being a staple food for the Celtic people, and therefore coincides with the height of summer.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jocucollabs/beltane-and-lughnasadh-celtic-festivals-playing-cards-series/

The 'Wheel of the Year', the relatively modern amalgamation of the seasonal festivals of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Norse peoples, features eight different festivals taking place roughly twice every season, most importantly during the solstices and the mid-points between them.

Between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice is where Beltane is celebrated, the beginning of the sun's final waxing cycle towards its highest point in late June. With crops and plants ripening and nature being fully awake, Beltaine was celebrated - and is still celebrated today throughout parts of Ireland and the rest of the world - as a festival of fertility, creative energy and fruitfulness.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jocucollabs/beltane-and-lughnasadh-celtic-festivals-playing-cards-series/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jocucollabs/samhain-and-imbolc-wheel-of-the-year-playing-cards-by-jocu/description Samhain: The Wheel of the Year Back Design by Alessandra Gagliano Character Design by Evgenia Zhade Samhain was a time for honouring the dead, and would later become the modern Halloween. Legends and stories of heroes, monsters and bizarre happenings were told during these times much like today, and the Samhain deck will explore some of the most curious tales that were said to have occurred during the 'thinning of the veil' between the lands of the living and the dead. Two different decks, Samhain and Imbolc, with unique artwork. The planned eight-deck eventual series will sit together to form one single design when the decks are laid out together. 56 fully custom playing cards designed by the incredibly talented Evgenia Zhade and Alessandra Gagliano Printed on slimline card stock with premium B9 linen finish by Cartamundi Luxury matte tuck boxes with our regular collaborator Boschiero & Newton in a traditional style with metallic foil accents and interior foiling Produced in Italy, cards printed in Belgium and boxes printed in Italy

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jocucollabs/samhain-and-imbolc-wheel-of-the-year-playing-cards-by-jocu/description Imbolc: The Wheel of the Year Back Design by Alessandra Gagliano Character Design by Evgenia Zhade After the hard winter months, Imbolc was a time for renewed birth and energy as the snow melted to give way to new life. Snowdrops began to spring up through the melting frost and livestock once again started to produce milk. For Imbolc we explore the most important goddess of the Celts - Bridgid. Aside from her story, we look to other characters who encapsulate the significance of the holiday as the sun begins to warm the earth again. Two different decks, Samhain and Imbolc, with unique artwork. The planned eight-deck eventual series will sit together to form one single design when the decks are laid out together. 56 fully custom playing cards designed by the incredibly talented Evgenia Zhade and Alessandra Gagliano Printed on slimline card stock with premium B9 linen finish by Cartamundi Luxury matte tuck boxes with our regular collaborator Boschiero & Newton in a traditional style with metallic foil accents and interior foiling Produced in Italy, cards printed in Belgium and boxes printed in Italy

A beautiful release within the "Wheel of the Year Playing Cards" series from Jocu Playing Cards and Evgenia Zhade.

It may surprise you to know (or not, if you've been following The Wheel of the Year so far) that Easter has strong pagan origins, most notably being named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre.

The eggs that we decorate today along with the image of the Easter bunny have strong pagan roots, with Saxon people rejoicing at the arrival of eggs, more plentiful game and fresh plants once more becoming available on the sun's return.

Eostremonth was one of the most important dates on the calendar, and as we celebrate the sun's return here in the northern hemisphere we'll learn about the Celtic herbalist goddess Airmed, the guardian spirit Aibell and the Anglo-Saxon god Tiw, cognate of the famous Tyr from Norse mythology.

This spirit is captured in the amazing "Wheel of the Year Ostara Playing Cards".

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trident-playing-card/trident-playing-cards

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trident-playing-card/trident-playing-cards

Limited edition deck produced by TCC for VIP members

Memento Mori by Chris Ramsay and Murphys Magic.

Back of Tuck Case shows 2 cards (Face and Back) and "Visit BicycleCards.com for more games, rules and product information. Also has red "Bicycle" square. STandard Size, Standard Face

Standard Red Bicycle cards and box, showing 127 years on the tuck box reverse side.

Illustrated by Hand

MYSTERY MEETS TRADITION

Designed by Abraham Lule, born and raised in Mexico - Sembras combine traditional motifs with an aura of magic that surrounds the distillery. Each deck is carefully packaged inside a premium, textured paper case, embellished with the finest gold foil accents, and adorned with the Sembras factory seal.

Bicycle Marquis playing cards feature a luxurious intricate design that evokes the feeling of the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s. The intricate tuck case is printed on a gorgeous uncoated plum-colored stock for an ultra-premium feel. The design features the Bicycle logo and other text in stunning holographic foil, all accented by intricate filigree in a stunning gold foil. The tuck case and card back design is based on Andrew Dougherty’s Cruiser No. 96 deck that was first printed in the early 1900s.

Bicycle Marquis playing card custom court cards are truly works of art. Restored from the court cards used in the 1896 New Era playing cards the Bicycle Marquis playing card court cards have been recolored to match the aesthetic of the tuck case and card back. The historical references in this deck make it perfect for any card collector or enthusiast. It will look gorgeous on a bookshelf or coffee table when not in use. Made in the USA.

All Bicycle playing cards are made with Bicycle’s classic Air Cushion finish. This is what gives Bicycle playing cards a linen-like feel, and allows the cards to glide smoothly off of one another during shuffling, dealing, and handling.

These Bicycle Playing Cards are not only a beautiful statement piece on your coffee table, but are also perfect for playing your favorite card games - from Rummy to Spoons Spades to Euchre, Hearts to Blackjack, and hundreds of others.

Courts from New Era no. 46

https://www.wopc.co.uk/usa/uspcc/new-era-46

Full card scans available at: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1206-bicycle_marquis

Bicycle® Cyberpunk Cyber City merges high tech with the urban cityscape of the future. Featuring custom cybernetic court card illustrations this deck is the perfect mix of traditional playing card elements with a sci-fi inspired future.

Features:

Custom Cyberpunk faces and suits

Custom card back design

Premium foil packaging

Printed on classic Bicycle® cardstock

Classic Air-Cushion® Finish for ease of shuffling and optimum performance

Fully recyclable playing cards

Made in USA

2022 Release