It’s the Cat Tarot from Megan Lynn Kott
here’s more pictures of the deck FULL of cats! Our Golden boy is sadly the evil one in their eyes
I may be wrong, but it looks like the original version of The Enchanted Tarot.
Here is the link to the anniversary addition on Amazon: 25th Anniversary Edition
Bianco Nero! They have it on Amazon, though that’s not where I bought mine: Bianco Nero Tarot https://www.amazon.com/dp/1572818301/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DATGCHGHKW8WH9PD6DCK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's the Mythic tarot. Not sure which edition.
The two of wands is supposed to be Jason, of Jason and the Argonauts, standing in front of the centaur's cave.
https://www.amazon.com/New-Mythic-Tarot-Juliet-Sharman-Burke/dp/0312562012
Deck: Amenti Oracle
Okay, I want to fangirl about this deck a little bit. Last weekend I was minding my own business in Barnes and Noble (in the tarot card section, lol) and I was looking through all of the decks they had. I spent a while going through the entire shelf and it took me until my third or fourth pass over to find this little gem of a deck. This called the Amenti Oracle deck and it's absolutely stunning.
So the idea behind this deck is based in Egyptian mythology (my favorite). There are 42 cards that are directly based on the 42 negative confessions (also known as 'the declarations of innocence') of Ma'at. Basically, the way the myth (from The Book of the Dead) goes is that after you die you are interviewed by Ma'at and then you are given a choice of passing through to paradise or reincarnating. If you answer the questions perfectly, you become a star: "the ultimate destination". Each card has an affirmation written on it, the positive answers for the questions.
I think the art on these cards is absolutely phenomenal, like $80 dollar-indie-deck kind of phenomenal but this is mass produced and cost me like $28 (and it'd be even less on Amazon). The colors are striking and beautiful. As my boyfriend put it, they are 'tattoo material'. I just can't say enough good things about this deck and the amazing connection I already have with it and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new oracle deck.
It’s a set by Spice Box just called Learn to Read Tarot Cards. It’s on Amazon, but I bought my set from Books a Million
The artist of the deck is Vera Petruk. Her other tarot illustrations can be seen on her Shutter Stock here https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Vera+Petruk/sets/13443049?page=3 I don't know that this deck is for sale. Edit: I also see that they are called "The old tarot", but still do not see a deck for purchase.
https://www.amazon.ca/Antique-Anatomy-Tarot-Kit-Guidebook/dp/141973914X
This Amazon link has a description and ISBN number for easier identification- and honestly is a really great price level.
Feel free to check out your local book stores and indie mystic shop places- they likely have the tarot/ tarot set and it'd be a great way to legitimately support.
Also as an Etsy tip, look at the reviews, location, and number of sales. If you're looking for cheap knockoffs, I'd recommend Aliexpress, which while slow, do have a solid and safe refund system. In the future I also recommend using a reloadable $100 Visa if your're hesitant about linking a credit card as that's an easier way of testing the waters without severely compromising your credit.
Hope this helps!
It's an oracle deck rather than tarot, but Amanda Lovelace's Believe in Your Own Magic deck has a lot of different body shapes and skin colours. Pretty sure all the cards feature women, if that matters at all.
https://www.amazon.ca/Believe-Your-Own-Magic-Guidebook/dp/1524854530
I got it from eBay actually but originally found it on Amazon. It was cheaper because it was just the deck, no fancy holder or guide. I used a repurposed wooden box to hold it and follow The Modern Witchcraft Book of Tarot by Alexander Skye to help me with interpretation and sometimes just Google when I need a bit more help.
True Heart Intuitive Tarot by Rachel True (you may know her from her leading role in the movie "The Craft"), is a deck and book, and the book is probably my all-time favorite Tarot book. Explains the meanings of the cards through personal stories, which are much easier for me to understand than a list of meanings.
it's the Cat Tarot & I bought it on Amazon!
Found at Amazon, direct link (major Arcana only)
I would just start with a rider wait deck. Most of the tarot 101 info out there is based on the imagery in the rider deck. It’s a good starting point to get familiar.
If you’re looking for pure rider-Waite the Golden Art Nouveau Tarot is beautiful. Is have touches of metallic gold but it’s not gaudy. I really like the card stock it’s nice and buttery and somewhat matte but doesn’t stick together like other card stocks. Unfortunately, I slept with my Knight of swords under my pillow and it bent in my pillow case.
(Amazon link: Golden Art Nouveau Tarot https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738763462/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_OUs2FbTWG9T09?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)
Edit: I have an original rider Waite smith deck just to have one. I honestly hate the art but really like the card stock. The art reminds me me of play dough.
The English Magic Tarot is on crazy sale on amazon right now!
One thing I'm not seeing here is the Lenormand! app by The Fool's Dog. It uses a gorgeous old deck published by Dondorf of Frankfurt back in the 1880s and includes two sets of instructions, one with the more contemporary meanings of the cards and one with the meanings people used when Lenormand reading was in its infancy. Also if you're looking for Lenormand history and reprintings of vintage Lennies like the Dondorf The Game of Hope is a great resource.
The assumptions you're making that, (a) one illegal copy = one lost sale and (b) that copyright is for the authors sake and (c) that authors are always morally entitled to money for writing something even if they restrict it's use, are wrong.
(a) - You know that one illegal copy != one lost sale. Others here have pointed out well why that's not true, including that the books are often printed in tiny runs and go out of print quickly.
(b) - Copyright is not for the authors sake. The vast majority of valuable copyrights are held by companies. The overall effect of the system has been to allow large companies to hold a chokehold over entire industries, similar to the trusts system before trust-busting. It's too complicated to go over here, but if you are interested, Information Feudalism by Peter Drahos is a good book to read.
(c) - Demanding payment by restricting the use of a work is immoral. To write a book requires the input of thousands of years of culture, the work of your informants and teachers, and the ideas and influences that are just hanging around in the Zeitgeist. Writing a book and then restricting its use is like harvesting a shared field of grain and baking it into bread for your own use without saving seeds to replant so others can eat. It's stealing from the public and the future -- how many books have never been written because someone never found the spark they needed in an expensive or long-out-of-print book or a work they can freely extend on?
I just got a new one called The Mystical Manga deck and not only is it quite faithful to the rider Waite, but it comes with a full sized tarot book that’s like 200 pages long to teach you spreads, meanings, it even tells you the story of the fools journey so that you can really understand the major arcana. Definitely beginner friendly and I personally love the art
You are welcome. Tavaglione was a very talented esotericist, used to put alchemical, esoteric, kabbalah symbols in his cards. He was a freemason just like every other initiator of the divinatory tarot (De Gébelin, Aliette AKA Eteilla, Encausse AKA Papus, Wirth). I suggest to check out also the Esoteric Egyptian Tarot
Golden Tarot is great for quick reference! I also cannot recommend enough: 78 Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack. It's based around this deck and it really helps you dive into the symbolism and really LOOK at the cards and help you glean how to make the cards' meanings and symbols meaningful to you.
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I would suggest the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, which you can buy for pretty cheap on Amazon. Most other decks are based on this system and almost all books and websites for learning the cards use this deck. When you start to learn, the LearnTarot website is free and very helpful. Have fun! Exploring Tarot is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
I'm really enjoying this app called Galaxy Tarot. It has a "Card of the Day" feature, so it gives me a card to read every day when I'm busy. It has clear descriptions of both upright & reversed meanings, important symbols, and planet/zodiac/other divination connections if you're into all that stuff enough to pay for the premium version. Also lets you do mobile readings & keeps a journal of what you've drawn in the past (I have never used this feature so it might be junk, but that sounds pretty nifty). Overall I think its pretty slick!
https://gumroad.com/catstealers
Check the tiers carefully to make sure you order the one that you want! The first tier is ONLY the art book, so make sure if you're getting a deck, you order the actual deck! <3
Hi! I'm a social media marketer!
Starting with a Facebook page is a great start! Make sure you have a way to receive payments also set up (Paypal is great and very safe!)
Attracting clients to it is heavily going to rely on the work you put in. Joining Facebook groups for local areas like township "chatter" pages are a great way to make sure your posts are seen. Post videos of yourself doing readings and post them in those types of groups. Also lurking in these groups and checking out what others are posting can pose opportunities for you to self yourself in the comments.
It's going to be easier to find clientele that is "local" even if you do your readings online.
SHARE YOUR PAGE! Share it EVERYWHERE! Every time you post something, share it on your personal account! Engage with people in the comments.
In the beginning, try to post 2 - 3 times a week. Once you get some engagement going, Facebook provides "insights" on how your posts perform which is a great way to figure out what works best and what doesn't!
Also, if you are in need of a cute looking graphic - canva.com is great for making social media posts that look professionally done for free!
Good luck!
Was it The Antique Anatomy deck?
The Antique Anatomy Tarot Kit: Deck and Guidebook for the Modern Reader https://www.amazon.com/dp/141973914X/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_B3M589XYXVPAJF1BJXGY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I got those on Etsy as well. Absolutely adore them.
The Cicero deck is not exactly the same as the original Golden Dawn deck but is instead a modern work derived from the Golden Dawn lineage. Robert Wang's Golden Dawn Tarot, on the other hand, is meant to be a close approximation of the original GD deck. That being said, the Cicero deck is rather nice.
There is an out of print book by the deck's authors. You might be able to find it used or in a library. (There are also bootleg PDFs floating around as well but I am not advocating book piracy.)
'The New Golden Dawn Ritual Tarot: Keys to the Rituals, Symbolism, Magic and Divination' by Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero
I would also recommend Robert Wang's tarot books (especially 'The Qabalistic Tarot') and Pat & Chris Zalewski's 'The Magical Tarot of the Golden Dawn: Divination, Meditation and High Magical Teachings' for more information about the GD Tarot traditions reflected in the Cicero deck.
Definitely recommend Tarot and the Journey of the Hero by Hajo Banzhaf. Really good insights into Major Arcana archetypal symbolism with reference to Hero's Journey. Brought tarot alive for me when I first read it.
This is a really sweet letter! I hope you’re able to convince her. If for whatever reason you’re not able to you could still study the cards by starting your own journal. I’m currently doing this by studying one card at a time. I have a few books and online sources I refer to and I write everything I like in a composition notebook (symbolism, keywords, applications to love, money, general, elemental and astrological correspondences and more). I keep my notes in a composition notebook and it’s been a great way to come to understand each card :) There’s also decks like the Practical Tarot Wisdom deck that don’t feature the art prominently and have little blurbs about each card on the card and don’t look like a straight up tarot deck. I hope it works out for you!
For Rider-Waite deck I use The Ultimate Guide to Tarot by Liz Dean. It has the best definitions and meanings of cards. (most accurate in my opinion) I have a bunch of tarot books and this is my go to one. This is it on amazon
The Japaridze Tarot is one of the most unique I've seen. It makes me think that each card takes place in the same twisted dream world, only different dreams, where things are recognizable but kind of distorted and eerie. It feels kind of "off" but I like it in a weird way. Some of the cards are kind of pretty, some of them look more normal than the rest of the deck, and others are very bizarre. Disjointed is a good word for it. They remind me of a Salvador Dali painting.
There's also a T.V. series deck on Amazon. Strangely enough, I can't find much info on it nor what the rest of the cards look like/what shows they include so I'd like to get it just to see! It's kind of mysterious. You'd think there would be at least a review on this deck somewhere.
Ah, that makes more sense. That's a Rider-Waite-Smith card. It might be one of the variations on the original since the colors are much clearer than on my own cards. Here's a comparison of similar decks on YouTube for you to check out.
Edit to add: Comparing your link to the video, it looks like the most similar decks are the ones published by U.S. Games Systems Inc. Here's an Amazon link to their Rider Tarot Deck.
Others have mentioned how hard that tattoo tarot deck is. I'm guessing PiP is "Picture in Picture(?)." If you're looking for something easier to read and not Rider-Waite, I picked up the "Everyday Tarot" deck off Amazon after being pulled to it's minimalist look and simple colors so as not to distract from the message in the art. I really love this deck and glad I picked it up to work with it as my first deck.
I also read through Biddy Tarot's "9 Sure-Fire Ways to Select a Tarot Deck That's Right of You". This, ultimately, led me to her deck but she does give other examples and suggestions to help you find the right fit.
Good luck finding your first deck and have fun!
Seconding the Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) deck. It's the standard for the English speaking world and most books you'll find will be based on it, as will most Tarot websites. I've been using this one for over 30 years and still find new things in it. A lot of people don't care for it as they think the art is flat and ugly, but YMMV. My fave versions are actually the University Books edition (OOP and expensive :/ ), this Chinese holographic one (Amazon has a couple copies for like 10 bucks), and the Radiant Rider Waite. YMMV.
You can find many RWS versions and variants at any mass market bookseller or Amazon. If she decides she likes Tarot, she can branch out into the Marseille and Thoth decks if she likes. There are also a lot of RWS clones out there that are themed, like the Halloween Tarot.
Happy hunting!
Tarot Art Nouveau by Antonella Castelli. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738700088/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0pjnFbD9HF6FX
Gorgeous deck, not the best for reading, imo. This was my first deck. I was drawn to its beauty, but for years, could not connect with it, as the illustrations made the meaning of each card rather ambitious outside of the major arcana. It discouraged me a lot and I thought that I'd never understand tarot.
I still like taking it out to admire the art from time to time, though.
Wild Unknown also has a pocket version--I don't have that version but it's very cheap for a deck and the cards would be smaller.
Well, they are absolutely gorgeous and I wish I had an answer that didn't suck.
I'm unable to find them. The 3 cards face up are unmarked and I'm not sure what they are. I'm unable to find any stained glass backing, fractal or kaleidoscope that matched. I've not given up yet but so far, nothing.
I did, however, find that image everywhere. It's a stock image. https://pixabay.com/photos/tarot-cards-magic-fortune-3764407/ The woman who posted it on there may be able to give you more info on where to find the deck or who actually took the photo ... if it was actually hers to share. It might be a place to start.
The pneuma became the ether of the 18th century alchemists, the ether of the the 19th century scientists, and is now lodged in the human psyche as the idea of one-ness:
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Yeah, I see why!
I found this one. Do you have a preferred style in mind? Do you like RWS or want different?
Oh whoops, you said you already know it, my bad.
I'd highly recommend The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot, Ever! by Dusty White. Worked wonders for me. Before I tried the method he proposes, I was stuck using a book to do my readings. This was the only thing that ever shook me free.
Claude Burdel (1751) golden tarot (Marseille type II).
It's flashy but doesn't feel cheap. It's has class and authentic imagery.
https://www.amazon.ca/Golden-Marseille-Tarot-Lo-Scarabeo/dp/0738759457
If you're going to go with carrying them with you at all times (which can be nice to do, it's just a shame that this is the reason why)-- make sure to check the size of the cards if you are buying a new deck online so that it will be something you can easily fit in your usual pocket or bag. If you want/need to go suuuuper small there is the Tiny Tarot, but I will admit they are mostly a fun curiosity-- they are kind of annoying to shuffle/read on a regular basis.
Another idea might be a full page lighted magnifier like this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077W95VHB/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A1ZOUSVUAIZK6X&psc=1 I’m not sure if 6-10x might be better possibly something with a stand. It just depends.
There is much to be said for esoteric Christianity. Most Christians either consider it heretical or have no clue what the word "esoteric" means.
https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Tarot-Journey-Christian-Hermeticism/dp/1585421618/
It’s the Cosmic tarot. It’s a very beautiful deck to use. I own it! You might want to see if it goes on sale soon because they take it down to $15 sometimes 🥰
Cosmic Tarot Deck (78 Tarot Cards/Cs78) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0880793953/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JM185GPTJ3PKSD4S46MS
I’ve only done a little bit, but there are a couple of books if you’re interested. I find the first one more useful, but then I’m not really a Hero’s Journey fan.
Tarot for Writers by Corinne Kenner
Mapping the Hero’s Journey with Tarot By Arwen Lynch
I know the Labyrinthos app lets you set the Arcana Iris Sacra (Labyrinthos' Thoth-based deck) as your default deck, and adjusts card meanings accordingly. Idk if that's exactly what you're looking for, but worth checking out?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1454938684/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aG89FbKZRVQWD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Modern witch tarot ^^^
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1452180067/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FG89FbR64YXQ1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Star Spinner tarot ^^^^
I don't have these but they are on my wish list because they are described as inclusive.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Minchiate-Tarot-Brian-Williams/dp/0892816511
How could you NOT look on Amazon? it was the first place.
How about this one?
Norse Divination Cards. This deck is currently running as finalist for Best Aspiring Deck under the 2019 Carta awards.
I think the art work is stunning! 🌙 ✨
If you're really interested in symbolism, you may have to venture outside tarot. Most tarot books' (and blogs') interpretation of symbols is limited to the author's own intuition, which is of limited use.
If you want symbols, you want Jung, and if you want Jung, Marie Louise von Franz is the easiest way to begin (not that she's easy).
Here's a title to get you started: The Interpretation of Fairy Tales
https://www.amazon.com/Interpretation-Fairy-Tales-Marie-Louise-Franz/dp/0877735263
Alejandro Jodorowsky might be of some interest to you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-uoArXTJMo
https://www.amazon.com/Way-Tarot-Spiritual-Teacher-Cards/dp/1594772630
I couldn't find an Spanish edition of that book on Amazon, but I didn't look very hard. It's out there somewhere.
Going to steal this to ask, where should I buy a deck? Has anyone bought theirs off Amazon?
Also, has anyone purchased this one?
Thanks. <3
Thank you :) Right now i sell it only on amazon and thats only available in the US. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GY13X2Q
But i think about making a Etsy store once i have a few designs ready. You can follow my new instagram acc. Tarotmanser for news and future designs.
It says on the cards that it is the starter tarot deck (Amazon link). They appear to have upright and reversed meanings on the cards (which in the case of the cards pictured in the article the reader seems to have amended in accordance with their own interpretations or experiences).
Out of all my decks, the Linestrider deck is the one I resonate with the most. I bought it a year or so ago, but I just checked on Amazon, and it’s still selling for about $20: The Linestrider Tarot https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738748293/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_W9aUBbEQA4NHF
Things are really, really good! I’ve received so many birthday messages today and I feel very loved. Thank you so much for the good vibes and well wishes! :)
As others have said it’s the Golden Universal Tarot Deck by Lo Scarabo.
Here is the link for Amazon
I own this deck and I absolutely love it! They also have other decks that look amazing as well.
I got these markers off Amazon. They're gorgeous but they also rub off on your hands when you shuffle haha. The color doesn't fade though.
I might check out the closest Barn's and Noble to see what they have, but I was able to find a deck that caught my eye on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mystic-Mondays-Tarot-Deck-Modern/dp/1452176388/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531710891&sr=8-1&keywords=mystic+mondays+tarot+deck
Along with that deck I am going to buy a guidebook mainly to help with spreads and potentially a different card interpretation from whatever comes with the deck.
I am also hoping to be able to get this deck from Indiegogo, but I'm not 100% sure I will get the money needed to pay for it before they go out of stock: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/everfree-tarot-vol-2--2#/
I'm not feeling well right now so I'm just gonna post the amazon link and if any one is interested they can PM me. But I would really like some oracle cards or another halloween related deck.
My deck is called Digitarot. It's on here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dfart.Digitarot
I made it because I wanted a really visually appealing deck like no other and wanted it digital so I could share it super easy. I wanted to show some of the cards so you can see how they look but there's also a shuffle button to get random cards and reversals if you wanted. Also that button in the middle shows a description for each card and it's reversal. Hope you like it. I'd love to hear what you think
I love the botanical inspiration oracle cards!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1572818557/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZrFzFb4EX4J7P
The flowers are beautiful and it's pretty lovely! The book comes with background info / history of the flowers and an inspirational message to go with them. I'd seriously recommend them if your mother loves flowers!
Hey! I don't have this deck, but from flip throughs I've seen on youtube etc. I think the Star Spinner Tarot by Trungles fits this description! Each suit seems to have its own distinct characters and storyline. This video on Youtube shows the cards and you can see the stories of the suits. Good luck!
Marseille deck was my first tarot deck. I use it only for myself nowadays.
Here's a good book "The Marseille Tarot Revealed: A Complete Guide to Symbolism, Meanings & Methods: Ben-Dov, Yoav: 9780738752280: Amazon.com: Books" https://www.amazon.com/Marseille-Tarot-Revealed-Complete-Symbolism/dp/0738752282
This morning I was doing my normal one-card-pull and asking what my lesson for the day is when these five cards all fell out, face up, into the two separate piles you see here.
I'm not using any particular spread, but the decks I'm using are the Mystic Dreamer Tarot (can be found here) and the Midnight Gospel major Arcana deck (created by this fabulous artist here).
Along with the Midnight Gospel pull, I think the cards are telling me to be more confident in my decisions, and to make sure I'm applying logic and rationality to make those decisions. It seems that they are cautioning me against making hasty or emotional choices to reach my goals, but that good things are to come from applying myself in a confident and rational way.
I've been struggling a bit with my spiritual journey, and trusting myself and the world around me. I think that this is the universe trying to tell me to hold my head high, trust my decisions, and be confident in myself and my journey; good things will come.
I'm a bit new to Tarot, but I wanted to share what an interesting morning pull this was today. Any other interpretations are welcome as I would love to expand my knowledge on divination and tarot.
If that one’s not quite as connected to nature there’s also a really great deck I use regularly called Ostara Tarot that is an intuitive deck with connections to all the elements including water: https://www.amazon.com/Ostara-Tarot-Morgan-Applejohn/dp/0764352822/ref=asc_df_0764352822/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312025907670&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13498570060712965374&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m...
Salvador Dali. He’s dead, but they recently published his deck.
And I WANT it. It’s so beautiful.
Hi! That’s such a thoughtful idea! The images are so nice to look at! I got it off of amazon, I’ll see if I can find a link for you! 💕
Edit: here is a linkfor the amazon page. Not sure where it should ship to but I think other amazon locations might have it as well ❤️ good luck!
Have you ever tried "Mysterious Tarot" on Google Play? It interprets Tarot spreads audibly and fluently. It has 8 Tarot spreads and a very good Tarot Encyclopedia. It has a artificial intelligence support and you feel yourself as a real Tarot reader interpret your Tarot spread. The link of the Mysterious Tarot is below. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projem.mysterioustarot
I use Galaxy tarot on my phone. You can't upload your own cards, but is surprisingly accurate and the paid version is very nice for the price. I love the tarot of the day widget also pretty accurate, and helps me stay up on my meanings/symbols.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hemisphere3.tarot
I just got my first deck from a little shop in Manchester, VT over the weekend. It's Alice in Wonderland themed and the cards feel SO GOOD in my hands as I shuffle -- the artwork is fabulous and I like the accompanying book. It's been fun to learn!
Looked at a couple of sites and books but the card meanings seem to overlap in ways that look confusing to me. Had been hoping to see more of a unique definition for each card and/or something of an ordered progression through the suits. Got that idea from how the Trumps seem to describe a seekers journey.
Have a Rider-Waite deck which did not come with a book. Love the drawings by Pamela Smith. Tried to match them up with The Pictorial Key to the Tarot but the commentary does not seem to be synced up with the images.
Crowley struck me as a creep with nothing constructive to say. Do not understand the point of the Egyptian Tarot as the Trumps describe an Italian Renaissance view of many of the themes in Plato's Dialogues and Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics.
Very disappointing. Is there an interpretation that describes Pamela Smith's unique vision?
I personally learned with this book http://www.amazon.com/The-Tarot-Revealed-Beginners-Guide/dp/1741752590
It isn't the best, but its a pretty good starting point, imo.
There are several 'types' of tarot. the Rider Waite-Smith deck is one of the most common, with the Thoth deck being the second most wide spread. As far as I know the RW-S deck was the first to illustrate the minor arcana and decks/types from before then won't have them with illustrations, just 'pips' more like a numbered playing card.
I bought this one and it`s the absolute most extensive coverage on the subject. almost 900 pages. I went for the digital edition but a lot of people say the print works for them.
You should check out Arcane's Tarot Stater Guide
I use the book Tarot Secrets by Amy Zerner and Monte Farber
Wish I could be of more help !
There used to be a very active poster here Christiania Gaudet who has published some tarot books. One is called Fortune Stellar about becoming a tarot professional and setting up your own business. http://www.amazon.com/Fortune-Stellar-Every-Professional-Reader/dp/0983090440
I've only looked at the book using the amazon look inside feature, but she was a really talented and friendly reader, and had a huge amount of knowledge so I would recommend it based on her participation here.
I had no idea they had a deck! Great, now I'm feeling the decklust- gotta add another one to the wish-list haha
As for advice, you should check out Arcane's Tarot Stater Guide
There's also the book Tarot Secrets by Amy Zerner and Monte Farber which I use a lot.
Hope some of this helps!
My favorite deck at current is a Michelangelo inspired deck, which you can find here. I think the artwork is beautiful, and it's the most active deck I have. The cards love to jump out for me, and they're always relevant when they do.
Maybe it's The Sacred Circle Tarot Deck illustrated by Paul Mason? If so, there are copies available through Amazon.com
Playing card reading:
For techniques:
You maybe know this already but its expensive because she disavowed tarot and stopped publishing them. She became a big fan of Jesus and became frightened of playing cards and I think it was all about the money the whole time.
I personally wouldn't want a deck from someone like her but because she doesn't want to profit off of it I see nothing wrong with pirating it.
Also if you are not American maybe its expensive to ship to your country but I just checked and its 13 bucks on amazon right now, so its actually not expensive.
I have the same one, it’s adorableeeee
For me it's gonna be the Golden Art Nouveau tarot deck. I love the gold foil and the Art!
the lovecraftian narrative game Cultist Simulator is launching in 20 days and the devs are counting down each day with a reveal of their in-game tarot deck. it's not the original arcana, but thought people here might enjoy all the same!
the studio twitter's here, if anyone wants to keep an eye on the daily cards.
Not OP but my absolute favorite one is the Rumi Oracle deck. I have probably ten Oracle decks, but I always reach for the Rumi one the most.
I actually really enjoy it! It’s messages are very straightforward and easy to fit in context. I’m a big fan of viewing my life as part of a story and on a heroes journey. This deck allows for that.
My meeting was the positive one. My daggers are self inflicted, and he retired my anxiety. The odds of me matching into my desired specialty are more favorable than one would expect.
Here's an Amazon link for the actual deck, original version. The dead giveaway for an amazon listing being a counterfeit deck, as I said before, is the lack of Chris-Anne on the box, and a suspiciously low price. Absolutely get this deck, if you feel like you are connected to it. I personally love it and cannot stop using it.
Hi there! try my app.. its free on the playstore.. Labyrinthos is awesome, but I do understand Tarot is very personal. Give my app a try and see, if it's not right for you, then it's all good! 💜
You can download my app... its Android only for now (and always free)... here's the Playstore link:
Hiya! 😊💝
I started with Labrynthos; it's a free app that has a cute way of teaching Tarot (that way you can learn Tarot and choose from the app's decks without spending any money 😁).
Once you feel ready to buy your first deck, I would recommend finding a deck that resonates with you the most. When I first started to learn Tarot, I knew I wanted a deck that sticks really close to the Raider-Waite, but didn't want this deck specifically because the art simply just didn't resonate with me; so I bought Llewellyn's The Classic Tarot by Barbara Moore. This deck was perfect for me as a beginner 😊.
I haven't bought many of my decks on Etsy, but tarotarts.com has a great variety of decks to explore. There's other divination tools there too (runes, tasseography, etc.)!
However, I have bought many of my oracles from Etsy. 😊
What kind of Tarot/Oracle deck are you looking for? 😊💝
Love & Light, good luck!
I like the I Ching, which you can do with three coins such as pennies or nickels. Here is a book that is easy to understand which I like to use:
SPELLS GRIMOIRE EVERYDAY MANIFESTATION SPELL RITUAL MAGICK: YOUR WITCH WAY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMDKQCV1
This handy grimoire in a perfect 6x9" size is the best way to keep your spells organised.
Put down your ingredients, spell intentions, instructions etc in the marked blank columns and work your magick.
Premium color interior with white paper.
Crisp, vibrant colors for illustrations, graphics, and images!
SPELLS GRIMOIRE EVERYDAY MANIFESTATION SPELL RITUAL MAGICK: YOUR WITCH WAY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMDKQCV1
This handy grimoire in a perfect 6x9" size is the best way to keep your spells organised.
Put down your ingredients, spell intentions, instructions etc in the marked blank columns and work your magick.
Premium color interior with white paper.
Crisp, vibrant colors for illustrations, graphics, and images!
I think you'll love the Centennial. It's an extraordinary deck. Pretty close to perfect, IMHO.
Keep in mind that the version you purchased is a miniature size deck, not a full-sized tarot deck. Your cards will be closer to playing card size (slightly narrower than a playing card deck, but slightly longer), with correspondingly smaller artwork. If you want the full sized tarot, this is the correct deck.