Monday, November 5, 2012

Deck of the Day: Maat Tarot

OK, so it was the deck of yesterday. I couldn't find it!!

I need a new book case for my decks. The one I have is packed and the excess decks live in a small milk crate and two other boxes. One is a plastic bin with a handle and the oracles are Mostly in an old makeup case.

But I found it. Surprised to see it has a box. I didn't remember that.

Oh forgot your Link.

Big big cards. Slickery-stickery finish, though nicely flexible. Very shiny and when you want them to slide across each other, they would really rather stick together.

But gorgeous. Larger than life really works here. These images are magical.

Today, though, everyone wanted to be a jumper. Since the deck was in order when I started, my jumpers were all cups.

I suppose it will be an emotional day. A day to work on relationships.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Deck of the Day: Drogi Tarot

OK, so the full name is Swietlistej Drogi, but I can't say or spell that. :P

Its a wonderful deck that I got from a dear friend. And its a trimmed copy, which is even better.

Its a dark and beautiful deck. Shuffles nicely too. Not too slippery and is goodly flexible.

So I shuffled and ask what do I need to know? (thinking about the deck I'm planning to buy, and the tab open and cart I'm filling with jewelry)

I pull 9 of Wands, which in this deck depicts a person, rail thin, lying on a bed. A person stands at his side, touching hand and head. Giving comfort at his passing. There is a fire to one side and hovering above and behind the comforter, and angel has its hands outstretched. And energy emanates from them. Easing pain? Taking the Life?

Looks like a big No Shopping day for me.

So I ask, when would it be ok? Seven of Wands

A woman stands, Arms upraised and flames sprout from her palms. There are seven candles burning all around her.

In 7 days it will be ok to spend.

And the deck is well mixed, so I am trusting the reading. Being able to listen, is another issue.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Deck of the Day - Templar Tarot: The Journey

Templar:The Journey

Oh how I love this deck. When I first discovered it, it was almost painful to me. I was sure it was unavailable or unattainable. To my Joy, Allen Chester, the deck's creator was kind and reachable and the deck's price seemed - to me - a gift. I was more than happy to pay.

The images are larger than life - the deck is huge for me. Borderless so there is nothing to get between me and the image. Cardstock is way heavy. Coasters.

But I love them dearly.

The images are alive. They are bright and beautiful. Sometimes sad. I feel them. When I draw a card I feel I am receiving an important message. I know I need to open up and let it in - Or out!

I've never been sure where my messages come from, but with this deck I know its never an idle message. Templar is not a game for me, or something to take lightly.

I had to learn all over again how to shuffle these monstrous tablets, but learn I did. When I am through shuffling I feel they are as mixed as any deck I use.

I say, "What is my Lesson?" and Turn over a card.

Queen of Pentacles

It is payday today. I must be the Queen and take care of business. My resources have purpose and I have to look to my responsibilities before I squander what I have. (As I did last week.)