This set is a colourful and finely illustrated synthesis of Tarot and Feng Shui. The book states that "Feng Shui, like Tarot, is also designed to make you aware of harmony, discord, blockages, balances or imbalances in your life." Tarot offers a similar service, only at a more esoteric level." The biggest change in the Feng Shui Tarot from a 'standard' tarot are the suits, which have been changed to Black Tortoise, Red Phoenix, White Tiger and Green Dragon instead of Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles, and it can be really difficult to get to used to. It's so helpful to have the companion book, which provides a great deal of information on this deck. I think you need the book to fully understand the deck.