【Chinese Mythology Tarot】

• Size: 70 × 120 millimeters
• Density: 350g
• Packaging: Classic Heaven and Earth Cover Box Design
• Material: Double sided copperplate paper
• Including: 78 cards

Devil- Daji

In ancient times, when spiritual energy was abundant and all beings possessed souls, a fox demon named Daji cultivated for a thousand years in a remote mountain cave, yearning to achieve immortality and ascend to the ranks of the immortals.During a sacrificial ritual, King Zhou of the Shang dynasty offended the goddess Nüwa. To punish him and hasten the fall of the Shang dynasty, Nüwa sent a demon to sow chaos and chose Daji for the task, promising her that if she succeeded, she would be freed from her demon form and granted immortality.Though aware of the dangers ahead, Daji could not resist the allure of becoming immortal and accepted the mission. She possessed the body of a beautiful woman from the Yousu clan and was presented to King Zhou. Enchanted by her beauty, the king became infatuated with her and favored her deeply. Once in the palace, Daji beguiled the king into constructing the lavish Deer Terrace Pavilion, exhausting the kingdom’s resources. She also devised cruel punishments such as the infamous "burning torture," leading to the suffering of countless prisoners.When loyal ministers tried to offer counsel, Daji incited the king to execute virtuous officials like Bi Gan, causing the government to descend into corruption and the people to suffer terribly. In time, King Wu of Zhou, with the help of Jiang Ziya, launched a campaign to overthrow the tyrant. Rebellions rose across the land, and the Shang dynasty was ultimately destroyed in the Battle of the Gods. After being captured, Daji attempted to use her enchantments to escape, but Jiang Ziya saw through her tricks. Due to her many crimes, she was finally executed, bringing an end to her controversial and tumultuous life.

Love-The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl

In the ancient agricultural era, there was a poor orphan named Niulang (Cowherd), who lived with his brother and sister-in-law, but was often mistreated. The only companion he had was an old ox. This ox had an extraordinary origin; it was once the Golden Ox Star in the sky, but was banished to the mortal world for breaking celestial rules. The ox sympathized with Niulang and the two became inseparable.One day, the old ox told Niulang to go to the lakeside where celestial maidens bathed. If he hid one maiden's clothes, she'd be his wife.Niulang hid Zhinü's clothes. Stranded on Earth, Zhinü fell in love with Niulang, and they married.After marriage, Niulang and Zhinü led a peaceful and happy life, with Niulang farming and Zhinü weaving, and they had a son and a daughter. However, their happiness was short-lived. The Queen Mother of the West, upon discovering that Zhinü had married a mortal, became furious and sent celestial soldiers to bring Zhinü back to heaven. Niulang, unable to part with his wife, donned the skin of the old ox after its death, carrying their children on a shoulder pole, and chased after her.Just as he was about to catch up with Zhinü, the Queen Mother of the West plucked a golden hairpin from her head and used it to draw a raging river across the sky,creating the Milky Way, which forever separated the lovers.Their unwavering love touched the magpies, who flew to form a bridge across the Milky Way with their bodies, allowing Niulang and Zhinü to meet. Moved by their devotion, the Jade Emperor reluctantly permitted them to reunite once every year, on the seventh day of the seventh month, when the magpies would form a bridge. From then on, every year on the seventh day of the seventh month, Niulang and Zhinü would meet. This day became known as the Qixi Festival, celebrated as a symbol of love, embodying people's longing for and blessings upon beautiful love.