My first tarot deck from nearly 15 years ago was Juliet Sharman-Burke's & Liz Greene's The Mythic Tarot. Overall, I found this a wonderful beginner deck as each Major Arcana card was depicted by a particular Greek hero/heroine/God/Goddess and each of the Minor Arcana cards are part of a Greek mythological storyline. Very easy to follow and creates a fabulous memory device for remembering individual cards.
Many years ago (I've moved around a bit) I "lost" this deck and about 2 years ago my good friend Carrie sent the Mythic Tarot to me. I hadn't played with this deck in about 10 years and was surprised that I actually remembered individual cards quite well. I was also excited to find that this was still enjoyable to use. These mythological figures fit into the Tarot archetypes extremely well and the bold use of color throughout pleases the eyes.
The only downside to this deck is that the cards themselves are quite thin. I don't know if they would make great travelling cards or could endure a bunch of wear and tear.
Lovely deck, altogether. Works best with question/answer and Celtic Cross. I would personally only use the Major Arcana with some relationship questions.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Tarot Odysseys
Tarot has manifested itself in various situations in my life. I turn to it for spiritual or practical guidance, as a tool for self-expression, and as a means to understanding those around me more profoundly.
The deck I turn to at a specific point in time will often reflect what part of my journey I am on or my mood on a specific day.
Oftentimes, the deck I choose is the Crowley/Harris deck (Thoth Tarot). The symbolism and vibrant colors speak volumes to me. However, I own quite a few decks (maybe 10-15) and am always searching for new ones that call out my name.
The deck I turn to at a specific point in time will often reflect what part of my journey I am on or my mood on a specific day.
Oftentimes, the deck I choose is the Crowley/Harris deck (Thoth Tarot). The symbolism and vibrant colors speak volumes to me. However, I own quite a few decks (maybe 10-15) and am always searching for new ones that call out my name.
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