Deck of the Week : Sign-up Thread: Week 56 : August 4 - August 10

[VGimlet]

This thread is for those who would like to work through their collection of decks. Each week we will be picking a new deck to work with exclusively for the week.

 

Anyone is welcome. Please join us!

 

1. Please post with your chosen deck for the week.

 

2. Chat away about your deck, how you're finding it etc.

 

Participants:

 

1. Madame Squee - Everyday Enchantment Tarot & Shabby Chicness Lenormand

2. EmpyreanKnight - Tarot of Shadows by Sklyarova

3. VGimlet - Grand Lux Tarot

4. Bodhiseed - New Era Elements Tarot & Tao Oracle.

5. Bookworm - Tarot of the Crone

6. Queen of Nothing - Sinking Wasteland

7. AJ-ish - Green Witch Tarot

 

 

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[Madame Squee]

Oh, yay! A brand new week!

 

Madame Squee - Everyday Enchantment Tarot & Shabby Chicness Lenormand

 

Thank you for the thread, VG!  <3

[EmpyreanKnight]

It's the Tarot of Shadows by Sklyarova for me this week, VG. :)

[VGimlet]

 

VGimlet - Grand Lux Tarot

 

Another busy week where I barely touched my deck at all. 

[Bodhiseed]

New Era Elements Tarot paired with the Tao Oracle.

Thank you, VG.  :)

[Madame Squee]

Re: The Everyday Enchantment Tarot

 

After months of deliberation, I finally ordered the Everyday Enchantment Tarot and received it yesterday.

 

This is easily one of my happiest tarot purchases! One video reviewer compared it to a child's storybook, and I agree wholeheartedly. With every spread, the large, colorful images draw me into their stories, and I'm like a kid again -- I don't want to stop reading! (Please, Mom, just one more chapter...)

 

Another thing that makes me happy -- the card stock. It's very similar to the no-glare treatment on new paperback covers. It feels soft to the touch and has completely eliminated the necessity to readjust the reading light to get a clear view of the images. I love it!

 

 

[Bookworm]

Sounds lovely, Madame Squee. I'll have to give it a look.

 

I'm in with the Tarot of the Crone again. It's starting to really have things to say to me. :)

[EmpyreanKnight]

Just curious, Madame Squee[/member] . How is the companion book of the Everyday Enchantment like? I've had my eyes on the deck ever since I first saw some images years ago, nut I must be more careful with buying new decks now since I have so much more that I haven't even opened.

[Queen of Nothing]

I'm in this week with the Sinking Wasteland deck.

 

Queen of Nothing - Sinking Wasteland

[Madame Squee]

Re: Everyday Enchantment Tarot

 

My study this week focuses on shuffling, pulling pairs, and looking for the "aha" moments...

 

The Devil and Judgement qualifies this morning!

 

[Madame Squee]

Just curious, Madame Squee[/member] . How is the companion book of the Everyday Enchantment like? I've had my eyes on the deck ever since I first saw some images years ago, nut I must be more careful with buying new decks now since I have so much more that I haven't even opened.

 

Re: The Everyday Enchantment Tarot

 

Hey EmpyreanKnight[/member], that's exactly why it took me so long to order this deck! ;)

 

Even though I haven't read much of it yet (I try to explore new card images on my own before I start reading about them), I can say that I like this companion book.

 

First, it's a soft cover book done in a landscape format (a little over 5.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide). As a result, it doesn't try to close up when I'm flipping through the pages, and it will lie flat on the table with hardly any persuasion. The paper is matte -- no glare.

 

Next, the text is well organized in a thoughtful format. Each card has two pages, which face each other. A black and white picture of the card and a text box of its keywords (and correspondences in the majors) are included at the beginning of each card description. So, there is no flipping back and forth -- the picture of the card is always right there with its accompanying text. I also appreciate that the card descriptions are divided into three parts: The Image, The Story, The Meaning. (I can read what I want and skip the rest until I'm ready for it.)

 

You can see images of a few pages on Amazon. Just be sure to hover over the image you've selected and click on it to enlarge it, so that you can actually read it. (Schiffer Books also shows the same images, but I can't find any way to enlarge them properly.)

 

So far, I am enjoying Poppy Palin's writing and her comments.

 

(I just love these cards so much! <3)

[AJ-ish/Sharyn]

Green Witch Tarot for AJ, thanks VG

 

I'm eh about witch stuff and fairy stuff but my purchases of Green Witch and Victorian Fairy Tarot have hit home runs for me. Shows I'm never too old to widen my interests. What is next? Cat Tarot? don't think so :)

[EmpyreanKnight]

Just curious, Madame Squee[/member] . How is the companion book of the Everyday Enchantment like? I've had my eyes on the deck ever since I first saw some images years ago, nut I must be more careful with buying new decks now since I have so much more that I haven't even opened.

 

Re: The Everyday Enchantment Tarot

 

Hey EmpyreanKnight[/member], that's exactly why it took me so long to order this deck! ;)

 

Even though I haven't read much of it yet (I try to explore new card images on my own before I start reading about them), I can say that I like this companion book.

 

First, it's a soft cover book done in a landscape format (a little over 5.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide). As a result, it doesn't try to close up when I'm flipping through the pages, and it will lie flat on the table with hardly any persuasion. The paper is matte -- no glare.

 

Next, the text is well organized in a thoughtful format. Each card has two pages, which face each other. A black and white picture of the card and a text box of its keywords (and correspondences in the majors) are included at the beginning of each card description. So, there is no flipping back and forth -- the picture of the card is always right there with its accompanying text. I also appreciate that the card descriptions are divided into three parts: The Image, The Story, The Meaning. (I can read what I want and skip the rest until I'm ready for it.)

 

You can see images of a few pages on Amazon. Just be sure to hover over the image you've selected and click on it to enlarge it, so that you can actually read it. (Schiffer Books also shows the same images, but I can't find any way to enlarge them properly.)

 

So far, I am enjoying Poppy Palin's writing and her comments.

 

(I just love these cards so much! <3)

 

Thanks for the detailed comment on the Everyday Enchantment book especially for that tip, Madame Squee[/member] . I thought Amazon only featured samples of the cards themselves, so this is new. Now heading over there to see the previews. :)

[Bookworm]

I thought I'd post a three-card daily reading I did for myself with Tarot of the Crone, which I am loving.

 

I used a spread posted by Cobweb[/member] .

 

Where I am now: The Moon

I keep changing my mind about what I want to do – not as far as a job, but more in terms of how I want to prioritize my time. I hear about something and think it sounds great, then I quickly tire of it and want to move on to something completely different.

 

Where I want to be: Three of Swords – Inspiration

Not the typical Three of Swords. From the book:

“Within confusion

I find my way.”

So this is perfect – yes, I want to get beyond the confusing Moon to see a path forward. The figure on the card even resembles the Moon figure.

 

How to get there: Three of Cups – Communion

I love the way the two figures form the face on this card. The ability to merge your heart with another being, place or passion. To know and let yourself be known.

 

So, the idea for me seems to be to continue on with what I have been doing lately, which is to really put my whole self into my relationships. This is where I will find my inspiration.

[Bodhiseed]

I know the monochrome color scheme might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I've really enjoyed the New Era Elements Tarot this week.

 

From the New Era Elements Tarot, the Father of Earth (King of Pentacles); from the Tao Oracle, 'Conflict:'

 

 

 

          Instead of a crown, this King wears a cap, and his cloak has been exchanged for work clothes. He could be the illustration for a Thomas Edison quote: "Most people don't recognize opportunity when it comes, because it's usually dressed in overalls and looks a lot like work." Young people often have visions of making big money by doing something that seems exciting, like being a rap star or an NFL quarterback. This man would tell them to work on finding their own talents and develop them, no matter what they might be. Just because a person isn't in the limelight doesn't mean he or she isn't successful. The Conflict card (hexagram 6) shows a clash of wills that can range from stubborn competitiveness to aggressive hostility. Padma suggests looking for the root of strife within ourselves before pointing any fingers. Both these cards seem to imply advice that is asked for and given yet is not received with open arms. The Father of Earth would probably laugh and say that there's no reason to get angry about it - time will tell the tale.

 

 

[Bookworm]

Oh, I really like the look of that New Era Elements. It's going straight onto my wishlist.

[Bodhiseed]

Oh, I really like the look of that New Era Elements. It's going straight onto my wishlist.

You can see the cards here:

https://www.deviantart.com/ellygator/gallery/53583709/New-Era-Elements-Tarot

:D

[Bookworm]

I love it! And I don't have any monochrome decks, so I also think I might actually NEED it. :D