Creators of Reimagined Tarot Deck to Take Part in Discussion, 'Vibe Check' Readings in Cincinnati

The Sacred Web Tarot Deck Photo: Provided by The Sacred Web

Get ready to pass the vibe check, Cincinnati. The creators of a holistic tarot deck and guidebook that promotes self-care and reflection are stopping in the Queen City for a panel discussion and tarot-reading event this December.

The Sacred Web Tarot Deck & Guidebook were created by Dayton, Ohio, mother-son team Jannie Bui Brown and James Brown IV to be an inclusive, holistic experience that reimagines the narrative around traditional tarot canon and its gender binary to deepen the spiritual experience.

The deck contains 78 digitally illustrated cards that ditch tarot’s traditional, gendered imagery, names and interpretations, plus a 79th card, “The Sacred Cosmic Self,” which depicts “a genderless being floating in space which aligns with The Sacred Web’s mission to inspire self-discovery by reframing challenging life experiences as opportunities to evolve and grow.” And the guidebook uses they/them pronouns to promote inclusivity, and it associates the cards in the deck with the energy of gemstones and crystals, numerology and astrology guidance, yoga poses, chakras, mudras and mantras.

Jannie and James Brown will be in Cincinnati on their “Come Sit With The Sacred Web” event series on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Household Books in Walnut Hills and Thursday, Dec. 21 at Over-the-Rhine cocktail bar Lost & Found.

At Household Books, the Browns will take part in a moderated discussion from 6-7 p.m. that explores the creation of the deck and the cultural elements of tarot, which has roots in a card game that dates back to at least the 15th century. And at Lost & Found, they will be doing one-on-one “vibe checks” — two-minute, single-card readings — from 6-7:30 p.m. to help guests set their intentions for the new year.

At both events, Household Books will be selling The Sacred Web Tarot Deck & Guidebook. You can learn more about The Sacred Web here.

Household Books, 2533 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. More info: householdbooks.org.

Lost & Found, 22 E. 14th St., Over-the-Rhine. More info: lostandfoundotr.com.

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