1.

Element: Deck Wrapper

Name deckWrap

Label Deck Wrapper

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap

A wrapper for the set of elements pertaining

Definition
to the deck as a whole.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Example n/a

There is a separate wrapper for elements pertaining

Comment
to individual cards within the deck.

1.1. Sub-element: Creator Wrapper

Name CreatorWrap

Label Creator Wrapper

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/creatorWrap

A wrapper for the set of elements

Definition
pertaining to the creator of the Tarot deck.

Obligation & Occurrence Required, Repeatable

Example n/a

The wrapper itself (containing name and role) may

Comment
be repeated for each creator; within the wrapper,
 only the role is repeatable (as a given creator may have
more than one role).

1.1.1. Sub-sub-element: Creator Name

Name CreatorName

Label Creator Name

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/creatorWrap/creatorName

The name of the person primarily responsible for

Definition the conception and/or rendering
of the Tarot card deck.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Attributes Termsource, TermsourceID

Kaplan, Stuart R.
Example Smith, Pamela Colman
Hanson-Roberts, Mary

Last, First M.
Data Values Use name authority (such as ULAN or AAAF)
when available.

Element may not be repeated within the same wrapper;

Comments
for more than one creator, repeat wrapper.
 1.1.2. Sub-sub-element: Creator Role

Name CreatorRole

Label Creator Role

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/creatorWrap/creatorRole

The role played by the creator in the creation

Definition
of the Tarot card deck.

Obligation & Occurrence Required, repeatable

Author
Example Illustrator
Colorist

Attributes Termsource, TermsourceID

Recommended values:
Creator, Author, Designer, Artist,
Data Values
Illustrator, Sketcher, Drawer, Colorist
Otherwise, use AAT (specify with attributes).

May be repeated within the creator wrapper

Comment
(as a given creator may have more than one role).

1.2. Sub-element: Title

Name Title

Label Title
 URI http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/title

Definition Title of the Tarot card deck.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Example The Universal Waite Tarot Deck

Use full title, including the definite article

and phrase “Tarot deck”
Comment
Standard formula: “The [___________] Tarot Deck.”

1.3. Sub-element: Publisher

Name Publisher

Label Publisher

URI http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/publisher

The entity responsible for making the resource

Definition
available (i.e. printing and distributing)

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Example U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

For organizations: Smaller unit, larger unit

Comment
Use LOC name authority headings when available.
 1.4. Sub-element: Place Created

Name PlaceCreated

Label Place Created

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/placeCreated

The place (geographic location) in which

Definition
the deck was published.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Attributes Termsource, TermsourceID

Example Belgium

Comment Recommend TGN when applicable (use attributes).

1.5. Sub-element: Date Created

Name DateCreated

Label Date Created

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/dateCreated

Definition The date in which the deck was published.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

 Example 2012-03-05

controlled format: ISO 8601

YYYY-MM-DD
Data Values (i.e.,year, followed by month, then day,
with each separated by a hyphen and numerals less
than 10 preceded by zero);
if full calendar date is unavailable, use year only.

Comment None

1.6. Sub-element: Identifier

Name Identifier

Label Identifier

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/identifier

An unambiguous reference to the resource by a string

Definition
conforming to a formal identification system.

Attribute Type

Obligation & Occurrence Required, repeatable

<identifier type=”ISBN”> 978-0880794961 </identifier>

Example
<identifier type=”SKU”> UW78 </identifier>

Must conform to a formal identification system

Comment (designated using the type attribute):
10- or 13-digit numeric string for ISBN
 4-character (may vary up to 12 characters)
alphanumeric code for SKU
12-digit numeric string for UPC
10-character alphanumeric code for ASIN
12- or 13-digit numeric string for EAN (European)

1.7. Sub-element: Language

Name Language

Label Language

URI http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/language

The language in which the deck and/or its

Definition
accompanying instructions are written.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Example eng

Comment Use ISO 639-3 (three-letter string)

1.8. Sub-element: Rights

Name Rights

Label Rights

URI http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/rights
 Information about rights held in and over the resource,
Definition
typically will contain a rights management statement.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

“Illustrations from the Universal Waite® Tarot Deck, are

copyright © 1971, 1991 U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Further reproduction prohibited.
Example The Rider Tarot Deck®, also known as the Rider-Waite
Tarot Deck®, Waite Tarot Deck®, and Pamela Colman
Smith Tarot Deck® are registered trademarks of U.S.
Games Systems, Inc. Stamford, CT 06902 USA.”

Comment As stated by publisher.

1.9. Sub-element: Descriptive Note

Name DescriptiveNote

Label Descriptive Note

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/descriptiveNote

A relatively brief essay-like text that describes the

content and context of the work, including comments
and an interpretation that may supplement, qualify, or
Definition
explain the physical characteristics, subject,
circumstances of creation or discovery, or other
information about the work.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional

“The iconic drawings of Pamela Colman Smith have

Example been beautifully re-colored by artist Mary Hanson-
Roberts. The original meanings and rich symbolism of
the Rider-Waite artwork come through with greater
 clarity and fresh, new details. The enhanced imagery
make the Universal Waite Tarot deck more accessible
to newcomers and more appealing to seasoned tarot
readers. Hanson-Roberts serene colors also make the
Universal Waite deck as perfect for meditation as it is
for divination.”

As stated by publisher (or other relevant source if

Comment
available).

1.10. Sub-element: Theme Wrapper

Name ThemeWrap

Label Theme Wrapper

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/themeWrap

A wrapper for the elements pertaining

Definition
to Style, Subject, and Cultural Context.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional

Example n/a

Comment None

1.10.1. Sub-sub-element: Style

Name Style
 Label Style

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/themeWrap/style

Term that identifies the named, defined style, historical

or artistic period, movement, group, or school whose
Definition
characteristics are represented in the work being
catalogued.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional, Repeatable

Attributes Termsource, TermsourceID

Medieval
Example Renaissance
Victorian

Recommend AAT (especially Styles and Periods

Data Values
hierarchy).

“Style” here is to be understood as one dimension of

Comment the aesthetic context of the deck, generally referring to
an historical time period.

1.10.2. Sub-sub-element: Subject

Name Subject

Label Subject

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/themeWrap/subject
 Terms that identify, describe, and/or interpret what is
depicted in and by a work. These may include proper
names (e.g., people, events, places), iconography,
Definition
themes from literature, or generic terms describing the
material world, or topics (e.g., concepts, themes, or
issues)

Obligation & Occurrence Optional, Repeatable

Attributes Termsource, TermsourceID

Angels
Fairies
Example Dragons
Vampires
Aliens

Derive terminology from authoritative sources where

Data Values possible. Recommended AAT, LOC Name and Subject
Authorities, ICONCLASS, Sears Subject Headings, etc.

“Subject” here is to be understood as one dimension of

Comment the aesthetic context of the deck, generally referring to
a recurring motif.

1.10.3. Sub-sub-element: Cultural Context

Name CulturalContext

Label Cultural Context

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/themeWrap/culturalContext
 The name of the culture, people (ethnonym), or
Definition adjectival form of a country with which the work has
been associated.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional, Repeatable

Attributes Termsource, TermsourceID

Celtic
Example Egyptian
Native American

When appropriate, use ULAN Editorial Guidelines

Data Values (Chapter 4.7 Appendix G, Nationalities and Places),
AAT, LCSH.

“Cultural Context” here is to be understood as one

Comment dimension of the aesthetic context of the deck,
generally referring to an ethnic group or nationality.

1.11. Sub-element: Physical Properties Wrapper

Name PhysicalPropertiesWrap

Label Physical Properties Wrapper

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/physicalPropertiesWrap

A wrapper for the elements pertaining to the physical

Definition properties of the deck (namely: material, dimensions,
and shape)
Obligation & Occurrence Optional

Example n/a

Comment None

1.11.1. Sub-sub-element: Material

Name Material

Label Material

justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/ physicalPropertiesWrap
URI
/material

An indication of the materials used in the creation of a

work, presented in a syntax suitable for display to the
Definition
end-user and including any necessary indications of
uncertainty, ambiguity, and nuance.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional

Attributes Termsource, TermsourceID

Example Laminated cardstock

Formulate according to data content rules for materials

Comment in CDWA. Use controlled vocabulary when available
(AAT recommended).
 1.11.2. Sub-sub-element: Dimensions

Name Dimensions

Label Dimensions

justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/physicalPropertiesWrap
URI
/dimensions

Definition The physical dimensions of the deck.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional

Example 2.75" x 4.75"

CDWA guidelines (exception: US customary units are

acceptable)

Comment Height x Width (x Depth)

Values: whole numbers or decimal (not fractions)
Units: in or cm

1.11.3. Sub-sub-element: Shape

Name Shape

Label Shape

justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/physicalPropertiesWrap/
URI
shape

The external form (outline) or configuration of outer

Definition
boundary of the cards within a deck
Obligation & Occurrence Optional

Attributes Termsource, TermsourceID

Rectangular
Example Square
Circular

Use AAT Attributes and Properties.

Comment Default value: Rectangular
Suggested alternatives: Square, Circular, Polygon

1.12. Sub-element: Deck Details Wrapper

Name DeckDetailsWrap

Label Deck Details Wrapper

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/deckDetailsWrap

A wrapper for elements pertaining to the names of

Definition
suits and courts used in the deck.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional

Example n/a

Comment None
 1.12.1. Sub-sub-element: NumberOfCards

Name NumberOfCards

Label Number of Cards

justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/deckDetailsWrap/
URI
numberOfCards

Definition The total number of cards within the deck.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Example 56

Comment n/a

1.12.2. Sub-sub-element: Deck Suits

Name DeckSuits

Label Deck Suits

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/deckDetailsWrap/deckSuits

Definition The names of the suits used in the deck.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Example Cups, Pentacles, Swords, and Wands

 Comment As designated by the deck, listed in alphabetical order.

1.12.3. Sub-sub-element: Deck Courts

Name DeckCourts

Label Deck Courts

URI justify-utk:tarot/deckWrap/deckDetailsWrap/deckCourts

Definition The names of the court cards used in the deck

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Example Page, Knight, Queen, King

As designated by the deck, list in ascending rank

Comment (if this is ambiguous, use alphabetical order).
2. Element: Card Wrapper

Name CardWrap

Label Card Wrapper

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/

Definition A wrapper for individual Tarot cards within a deck.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional, Repeatable

Example n/a

Comment None

2.1. Sub-element: Is Part Of

Name isPartOf

Label Is Part Of

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/isPartOf

The related resource in which the described resource

Definition is physically or logically included
(i.e., the deck to which the card belongs).

Obligation & Occurrence Required, Repeatable

Attribute Type
 Example <isPartOf type=”ISBN”> 978-0880794961 </isPartOf>

Recommended best practice is to identify the related

resource by means of a string conforming to a formal
Comment identification system (ISBN preferred).
May be repeated for different identifiers
(use type attribute).

2.2. Sub-element: Card Name

Name CardName

Label Card Name

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/cardName

Definition The title of the individual card

Obligation & Occurrence Required

The Empress
Example The Ace of Wands
The Four of Cups

As designated by the deck, accompanying booklet or

Comment
other instruction manual
 2.3. Sub-element: Card Type

Name CardType

Label Card Type

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/cardType

Definition The classification of the card within the Tarot structure.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Trump card (Major Arcana)

Examples Suit card (Minor Arcana), Court
Suit card (Minor Arcana), Pip

Designated values only:

Trump card (Major Arcana)
Data Values
Suit card (Minor Arcana), Court
Suit card (Minor Arcana), Pip

Cards without suit are Trump cards (Major Arcana).

Cards within a suit (Minor Arcana) are either Court or
Pip. Court cards are typically named with courtly titles
(e.g., Page, Knight, Queen, King). The remaining cards
within the suit are Pip cards, depicting countable
Comments
symbols which indicate suit and are repeated to
indicate rank.
As defined by this application profile, any card deck
designated as ‘Tarot’ necessarily adheres
to this structure.
 2.4. Sub-element: Card Number

Name CardNumber

Label Card Number

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/cardNumber

Definition Numerical designation of Trump card.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional

Example III

Data Values Arabic or Roman numerals

Traditionally starts with 0 (zero).

Comments This element only applies to Trump cards,

not to be confused with the rank of Suit cards
(also a numerical designation).

2.5. Sub-element: Suit Card Wrapper

Name SuitCardWrap

Label Suit Card Wrapper

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/suitCardWrap

Definition A wrapper for elements pertaining to Suit cards.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional

Example n/a

Comments Does not apply to Trump cards (Major Arcana).

2.5.1. Sub-sub-element: Card Suit

Name CardSuit

Label Card Suit

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/suitCardWrap/cardSuit

Definition Suit to which an individual card belongs.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Example Pentacles

Data Values As designated by the deck.

Comments Does not apply to Trump cards (Major Arcana).

2.5.2. Sub-sub-element: Card Rank

Name CardRank

Label Card Rank

 URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/suitCardWrap/cardRank

Name of Court card or numerical designation of Pip

Definition
card within its Suit.

Obligation & Occurrence Required

Example 3

Designated name used by deck (Court)

Data Values
Arabic or Roman numerals (Pip)

Comments Does not apply to Trump cards (Major Arcana).

2.6. Sub-element: Card Description

Name CardDescription

Label CardDescription

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/cardDescription

A free-text account of the graphical depiction

Definition
on the card.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional

“One in the guise of a merchant weighs money in a pair

Example
of scales and distributes it to the needy and distressed.”

As designated by the accompanying booklet

Comment
or other instruction manual
 2.7. Sub-element: Card Symbolism

Name CardSymbolism

Label Card Symbolism

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/cardSymbolism

Any relevant symbolic representations depicted

Definition
on the card

Obligation & Occurrence Optional, Repeatable

Attributes Termsource, TermsourceID

Example Balances (Scales)

Derive terminology from authoritative sources where

Data Values possible. Recommended AAT, LOC Name and Subject
Authorities, ICONCLAS, Sears Subject Headings, etc.

Not to be confused with the divinatory meaning

Comment
associated with the card (a separate element).

2.8. Sub-element: Card Meaning

Name CardMeaning

Label Card Meaning

URI justify-utk:tarot/cardWrap/cardMeaning
 Any associated meaning the card is intended to
Definition
represent for divination purposes.

Obligation & Occurrence Optional

“Presents, gifts, gratification. Another account says

Example attention, vigilance, now is the accepted time, present
prosperity, etc.”

As designated by the accompanying booklet or other

Comment
instruction manual.