The Lakota Sweat Lodge Cards: Spiritual Teachings of the Sioux

by Archie Lame Deer, Helene Sarkis, Alexander Sarkis (Illustrator)

This book and beautifully illustrated deck draw on the ancient Lakota ritual of healing and purification known as the sacred Inipi, or sweat lodge ceremony, which has existed in the Lakota culture for thousands of years. The cards and accompanying book comprise a self-contained and highly original system that will help you harness creative energies to deal with issues that are of concern in your life. Used for self-discovery rather than divination, the cards gently guide you toward inner growth and self-knowledge in the time-honored tradition of the Lakota people.
Fifty cards, illustrated in vibrant color, access the powerful symbols and teachings of the Inipi, capturing the spirit of this ancient ceremony.

In a variety of spreads the authors show you how the cards can provide you with an expanded vision of your being and purpose, offering an intimate sense of walking in balance between the conscious world and the world of spirit.

Publication coincides with the U.N. Year of Indigenous People.
Archie Fire Lame Deer is one of the leaders of the Native American spirituality movement.

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1993

About the author

Chief Archie Fire Lame Deer (Lakota: Tȟáȟča Hušté), the son of John Fire Lame Deer, was a Hollywood stuntman, wichasha wakan (“medicine man”, or more accurately, “holy man”), and lecturer on Lakota religion.

Reviews

[Anne-Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

these are my favorite cards of all the cards i've ever seen or tried.

[Raven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Card stock on the thin-side. Shuffles easily. Loved the book and card meanings, powerful and poetic. Beautiful artwork.