Deck of the Week Sign-up Thread, Week 394: Jan 20 - Jan 26

[fire cat pickles]

A unique version of Reading Circle for those who would like to work through their collection of decks, participants choose decks from their collections to work with for the week. Some use one deck, others use two or more. Some combine methods: Tarot, non-tarot (e.g. oracle), playing cards, or any other divinatory method is welcome. All we ask is that you use at least one tarot or oracle deck.

 

No collection is too large or too small. The only rules we have are the Tarot, Tea & Me Rules; Be respectful of one other. Please join us!

• Please post with your choice of deck(s) for the week
• Chat away about your deck, how you're finding it (or not), etc., it's all up to you 
• Participants may either choose to share their readings here in this discussion thread or opt to have their own journal in the Journals Forum and link it here
• Yet others may even have an offline journal in paper & pencil/pen form

Share as often, as much, or as little as you like. You can drop in and out at anytime—reality and life permitting. New to tarot? Long time reader? Come on in!

 

Participants

1. fire cat pickles: Jean Noblet Trumps Deck - Pocket Size (Artisan Tarot)
2. Saturn Celeste: Circle of Life
3. Bodhiseed:  Urban Tarot paired with the Principles to Live By Tiles
4. Christina: Light Seers
5. Natural Mystic Guide: The Fortune Teller's Mahjongg
6. Rachelcat: Soul Creatures Oracle & Affirmation Deck by Nawam Junhasiri
7. Mi-Shell: Crow Tarot

 

Click here for DoW 393 (1/13 - 1/19)

Click here for DoW 395 (1/27 - 2/2)

Edited January 27, 2025 by fire cat pickles

[fire cat pickles]

Now open!

 

(I locked the wrong thread!)

Edited January 20, 2025 by fire cat pickles

[Saturn Celeste]

I would like to participate this week.  My deck will be the  Circle  of Life.

[fire cat pickles]

Welcome to the group @Saturn Celeste! I can't remember if you've participated before, at least it's been a while if you have 🙂 

 

The DoW Group is a fun and enlightening way to share how your decks can work for others, to highlight new or unique reading techniques and spreads, and perhaps to introduce new decks for other members.

[Saturn Celeste]

8 minutes ago, fire cat pickles said:

The DoW Group is a fun and enlightening way to share how your decks can work for others, to highlight new or unique reading techniques and spreads, and perhaps to introduce new decks for other members.

Thank you for the info!  I haven't been in your group--until now!

Edited January 20, 2025 by Saturn Celeste

[Bodhiseed]

Welcome to the group, @Saturn Celeste!

 

I'm in this week with the Urban Tarot paired with the Principles to Live By Tiles - thank you @fire cat pickles!

 

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There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally.
—Miguel Ruiz

Scott writes that the Disks court is a quiet group, determined and devoted, letting their work speak for itself. Resourceful is another description of this collective. Scott's Knight of Disks illustrates this trait, creating an amazing feast with what he has at hand. He knows how to improvise and think on his feet when an ingredient is missing or the unexpected happens. Such a situation is an appropriate transition to the Equanimity, a principle that represents the ability to remain calm and clear when we get the rug pulled out from beneath us. It doesn't mean we're indifferent to our circumstances, but that we are able to manage our emotions so that we respond rationally and constructively. 

[fire cat pickles]

Welcome back @Bodhiseed 🙂 

[Christina]

hi @fire cat pickles can I continue with the Light Seers deck please?

[fire cat pickles]

1 hour ago, Christina said:

hi @fire cat pickles can I continue with the Light Seers deck please?

Absolutely @Christina! Welcome back 🙂 

[Christina]

16 minutes ago, fire cat pickles said:

Absolutely @Christina! Welcome back 🙂 

thank you 🙂

[Christina]

I did a daily draw today and didn't know where else to put it so I'm putting it here...lol...I used my Wild Offerings Oracle with my Light Seers.

I think this is telling me that I may be bored or lonely but it's a good time to be alone and taking time for myself.

[Natural Mystic Guide]

I shall be continuing with my study of The Fortune Teller's Mahjongg by Derek Walters -- a divination system that can use the cards illustrated by Amanda Barlow -- or the tiles themselves.  This is all in preparation for another blowout vacation to Singapore.  Vacation may be a misnomer as this consists of intense mahjong play for most days including 2 international tournaments.

 

A traditional spread is laid out with a center cards and 4 rows of three cards in the position of the four winds (Chinese esoteric designations -- which happen to correspond with my own personal ones anyway.)

 

Today's draw, we are focusing on the 3 cards that appear in the East position:  Cards 1, 3, and 2.

 

The Diviner picks up the card in position 1 in the East sector, then the card in position 3.  These reveal the querent's exterior personality, and factors which dominate the present situation.  The card in position 2 in the East sector is then picked up.  This reveals the querent's inner, unspoken wishes.

 

2 Wan 'Sword' -- similar to the 2 of Swords, represents quandary and decision.It also signifies severance of a partnership (especially if the 'Knot' card appears later in the reading which it does.). It does take on a positive meaning when it appears in the East position -- diplomacy and fairness.

 

Next we read card No. 3 which is 6 Wan 'Fire'.  Fire is the third of the five elements of Chinese philosophy, representing the personal attributes of intelligence and inspiration.  Falling as it does in the East position it does represent intelligence.  The card can also be a warning of grave danger.

 

Card No. 2, the 4 of Bams is a symbol of tranquility and inner calm which leads to a long life.  I'll take it!

 

 

[Rachelcat]

Hi guys!  I’ve been keeping up with my readings but having computer problems, so I’m posting all my stuff in a rush!  Good to be back!

 

This week for me will be the Soul Creatures Oracle & Affirmation Deck by Nawam Junhasiri.  It has many of the same creatures as the tarot (from two weeks ago) but by a different artist.  It has 48 cards with creature names and longish affirmations on the cards.  I’ve had varying success with affirmations, so we’ll see how I do this week.  I’ll take it easy with a short interview and then one card a day.

 

 

What is your strength?  Naga: I am protected and blessed by the divine presence.

The deck focuses on the spiritual and comforting.

 

Your weakness?  Leprechaun: I am surrounded by a wealth of opportunities and blessings waiting to be discovered.

It’s not quite as good on practical and money matters.

 

What can I learn from you?  Manticore: I discern the truth from deceit, clarity from confusion.

I can learn to tell truth from falsity.  A good thing to learn.  (I don’t think “discern” is the right word.  It should be “distinguish”?)

 

What will be the outcome of our work together?  Golem: I have free will as a fundamental aspect of my existence.

I will use the deck in my own way, and it will cooperate!

 

[fire cat pickles]

Welcome back @Natural Mystic Guide and @Rachelcat!

[Mi-Shell]

I am late again this week...

My Deck for daily draws this week is the Crow Tarot :)

[fire cat pickles]

Welcome back @Mi-Shell 🙂 

[Saturn Celeste]

Hi @Bodhiseed 

 

I have never done a tarot review like this so I looked up some tarot review questions to answer about this deck.  So I'll dive right in!

 

Key points to cover in a tarot review:

• Visual appeal:

  • How does the artwork look? Is it detailed, minimalist, whimsical, or realistic?

  The artwork is very whimsical.  It reminds me of the fairy deck, the Tarot of the Secret Forest.

  • Do the card designs align with the traditional symbolism or offer unique interpretations?

  This is not a RW deck!  It offers unique interpretations!

  • How does the color palette feel?

  The color palette is soft yet vibrant when it needs to be.  The images are very surrealistic and pleasant to view.

   

• Card meanings and interpretations:

  • Are the card meanings clearly explained in the guidebook?

  Yes and no.  The meanings are described in small stories about the card with the keywords underneath but the stories are important to reveal to us the insight on how to understand what we are looking at.  I think the meanings are explained but not in a traditional sense.

  • How well do the card images reflect their traditional meanings?

  This is not a traditional deck at all.

  • Does the deck offer new insights or perspectives on established symbolism?

  Absolutely!  The fact the deck is round also brings in a new form of perception.  The rotation of the deck offers a variety of past, present and future within each card, depending on the position of the card.

   

• User experience:

  • How intuitive is the deck to read with?

  This is an extremely intuitive deck to read.  I don't believe it is for a beginner though, because of the nature of round cards.

  • Does the deck feel personally connecting for you?

  Yes and no.  I love the art style but the creatures are not easy to relate to like a traditional animal or fairy would be.  The roundness of the deck is compelling to me, I love round decks but it is not a deck I use often.

  • How well does the card stock handle shuffling and handling?

  The card stock is wonderful.  The cards are very easy to shuffle.  I find it best to not try to keep the cards upright when shuffling, just let the round cards turn as they want during the shuffle, don't think about it and you'll be a better reading.

   

• Guidebook quality:

  • Is the guidebook comprehensive and easy to understand?

  The guidebook is easy to understand with this deck.  It really helps explain what is happening on the cards.  I could not read this deck without the guidebook at this point.  Perhaps in the future if I would with this deck more will I gain intuition on using this deck.

  • Does it provide enough information about each card and its reversed meaning?

  Yes, I like how the guidebook describes the cards.  There are not reversed meanings because the cards are round.  That interpretation is up to the reader.

  • Does the guidebook offer helpful spread suggestions?

  It discusses a single card pull and it has a Monthly Theme Spread which is in a circle.

   

• Suitability for different users:

  • Is this deck good for beginners or more experienced readers?

  No, this is not a deck for beginners.  It is more of a deck to ponder than anything else.

  • What kind of questions or topics does the deck seem best suited for (love, career, personal growth)?

  This can be a deck for all types of readings.  The artwork covers all aspects of life.

   

• Overall impression:

  • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the deck?

  The strengths are the cards are round, whimsical, unique and non-traditional.  The weaknesses of the deck is the cards are round and can be difficult to read for beginners.  The images are non-traditional and a new user will most likely need to use the companion book to get a feel for the deck at first.

  • Would you recommend this deck to others?

  Only if they are looking for a round deck or if they are into fairies or non-traditional images.  It is certainly not a RWS deck!

  • How does it compare to other decks you've used?

  It's a great deck for my collection.  I have many round decks and decks that have non-traditional art.  It's a fun deck to look at and meditate on.

   

  

Edited January 22, 2025 by Saturn Celeste

[fire cat pickles]

I've posted mine in the Card-a-Day forum: