I decided to represent the aces by decorating them with rowan, as this is a plant that is associated with fairies. For spring I drew it in flower.

There is a legend that tells of two children in Suffolk who were found with green skin. At first they refused to eat food, until they were given green food. Eventually they learned to speak English, told of coming from an underground land where everything was green and there was a permanent sunset light. Unfortunately the boy died, but the girl grew up, began to eat different coloured food and her skin lost its green hue.

These creatures are always very beautiful and inhabit rivers and other freshwater pools. They can also be found in Greek mythology.

Angus is the Celtic god of love. He is the son of Dagda, another Celtic god. Legend has it that he fell in love with a swan maiden.

This ace belongs to the summer and that is why I painted the rowan berries with orange tones.

For this card I chose to make an illustration of a common fairy with skin toasted by the summer sun.

These creatures have a sealskin that they sometimes shed and hide while on land. If someone finds their skin, they can make them marry it, but they will return to the sea if they find it again.

This god is said to have all powers and talents and is associated with the sun. A number of festivities are held in his honour in the summer.

This is my favourite ace, it belongs to autumn. I assigned this season to the spades because their shape reminds me of falling leaves in autumn.

These Irish beings are associated with pots of gold, who know where they are hidden. They can also be seen depicted in green as they are associated with St. Patrick and good luck.

This goddess belonging to the Tuatha Dé Danann people was Midhir's lover until Midhir's wife turned her into a fly. Seven years later she was swallowed by King Etar's wife and was reborn with the same appearance but with no memory of who she was. She married the Irish king Eochaid Airhem, whom Midhir challenged when he found her, in order to kiss her. Once he succeeded, she regained her memory and left with Midhir.

He is one of the most important gods. He ruled the Tuatha Dé Danann. He was considered the druid god.

The diamonds correspond to winter, which I associate with death and the end of a cycle. The cold tones of winter create a nice contrast with the red of the icons.

These beings, which sometimes take the form of animals, are evil and accompany spirits to the land of the dead.

This fairy woman is considered to be the Irish spirit of death. She can be found weeping as she washes the clothes of those who are about to die.

He is the king of Annwn, the underground realm of the dead. This character can also be found in Greek mythology, called Hades.

This druid is depicted holding the mistletoe in the ritual in which both jokers are participating.