IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PREORDER ITEM
 
We currently estimate shipping to begin in late March / April 2026.
 
If your order includes other items, everything will ship together once this preorder is ready.
 
The Winding is a tarot deck created by Stephanie Burrows and Illustrated by Adam Oehlers.
 
DECK SIZE: The Winding (Volume 6) will consist of 78 tarot cards (22 Majors and 56 Minors), plus seven bonus cards exclusive to the first printing (a selection of these may be offered for purchase in the future if there is a second print run), double-sided companion reference cards with keywords, and two blank cards to protect the deck.
 
CARD SIZE: The cards will measure 70mm x 120mm (approximately 2.75 x 4.73 inches), with white borders and rounded corners.
 
CARD BACKS: The cards will feature beautiful, reversible card backs.
 
CARD STOCK: The cards will be printed on eco-friendly 400gsm FSC-accredited, carbon-balanced paper, using vegetable-based inks, and will be protected with a matte, anti-scuff laminate.
 
BOX: The cards will be housed in a two-part box with a grey lid, made from responsibly sourced materials and designed with recyclability in mind. The lid will feature a letterpress woodland design printed in black, vegetable-based ink. A small hole in the base allows the cards to be easily removed by gently pushing them out.
 
Each copy of The Winding (Volume 6) will include a uniquely numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
 
You can learn more about this deck by clicking here.
 
Since we want to keep The Winding as eco-friendly as possible, no physical guidebook will accompany this tarot deck, and there are no plans for one. Instead, we include double-sided companion reference sheets featuring thoughtfully chosen keywords that depict the nature of each card, allowing the deck to be read intuitively.
 
An accompanying black-and-white PDF guidebook will be emailed automatically upon purchase.
 
A BIT OF BACKGROUND
 
For those familiar with our previous deck, Heartwood, The Winding picks up where that world leaves off, stepping just beyond its familiar boundaries.
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The deck follows a spider who lives in an old wooden shed at the back of the Heartwood property. Leaving this known place behind, they venture into the forest and onward toward the nearest village.
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For a spider, this can be a dangerous world because, well, they're a spider (and to some people, spiders can be scary). But in their mind, this simply isn't the case. They don't even know what being scary is.

Their winding path reflects how we each learn to navigate the world. This is a deck about exploration, courage, and finding your way one step at a time.​
 
THE MAJOR ARCANA
 
The Major Arcana follows the spider’s journey through the forest, reflecting the 22 archetypes of the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition.

Our Fool (the spider) appears on most Major Arcana cards as they move deeper into the woods, encountering moments of challenge, growth, and discovery aligned with traditional meanings.
 
THE MINOR ARCANA
 
In the Minor Arcana, the spider reaches the nearest village and continues their journey alone.

The four suits explore different corners of village life: quiet lanes, doorsteps, market stalls, windowsills, and hidden spaces. No other animals appear, but each card is rich with atmosphere and character.
 
SHIPPING INFORMATION
 
Please note that all shipping times are estimates and not guaranteed. While most packages arrive within a reasonable timeframe, occasional delays can occur due to factors outside our control, such as customs processing, postal disruptions, or seasonal demand. In rare cases, this may result in extended delivery times. Rest assured, delayed parcels almost always arrive safely... they simply take a little longer than expected.
 
We always aim to dispatch your order promptly, but once it has left our hands, delivery is managed by the shipping carrier. We’re unable to provide more tracking information than what is supplied by the carrier (where applicable).
 
CUSTOMS INFORMATION
 
Any customs fees or VAT taxes that may apply to your order are the buyer’s responsibility.
 
We’re not liable for customs charges or delays caused by customs processing. Customs policies vary widely by country, so we recommend checking your local government’s customs guidelines before placing an order.