A.K.A. Tarot of the Hidden Folk
This is part of my trimmed LS deck collection. I like it so much better without borders or titles. I have done this with many of my LS decks, but not all. there are some I like just fine as they are.
Some I wish I had dupes, so I could have one with titles and one without.
The Trimmed Enchanted feels freer for me. I say what I see and do not feel limited by suit or number. It is truly liberating for me and often the image offers a message wholly different to the stale suit meanings.
These made-mini decks are fun to use. they shuffle well and all around feel good in hand.
Today I asked:
What do I need to know?
The symbols were of 10 Swords, but what I saw was a gnome gentleman standing, mouth open, hand raised. He seemed to be giving a speech.
I drew this card while on my way to a staff meeting at work. Following the meeting was a training workshop for our volunteers.
Seemed a fitting card to represent my day.
What must I accomplish today?
A man was standing hunched over the sack he was packing. Symbols were 8 of coins.
When I drew this I was drawn to that bag. What was he packing/gathering? Seemed to be coins, but there were other things in there. That didn't feel right. It wasn't about the things themselves. Was I assessing what I had? That wasn't quite it either. I left it to simmer.
By afternoon, I found myself driving from one job to the other, with a bag of supplies that were needed at the destination.
Sometimes its as simple as that.
No need to over-think it this time.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Day Late Deck: Egyptian Taror - Fournier
Fournier Egyptian
This is a beautiful deck. The favorite of my Egyptian collection. Gorgeous cardstock. Easy to shuffle. Soft imagery. A joy to use.
What was the tone of the day, yesterday? 61 The Solitude
I spent the greater part of the day, shut up in the bedroom. Hubby was seeming annoyed whenever I spoke to him - or to show images from Sandy's progress, of the flooding in NYC. So I moved out of the livingroom, so as to be less of a bother.
This was a good solitary time, to be alone with my thoughts.
This is a beautiful deck. The favorite of my Egyptian collection. Gorgeous cardstock. Easy to shuffle. Soft imagery. A joy to use.
What was the tone of the day, yesterday? 61 The Solitude
I spent the greater part of the day, shut up in the bedroom. Hubby was seeming annoyed whenever I spoke to him - or to show images from Sandy's progress, of the flooding in NYC. So I moved out of the livingroom, so as to be less of a bother.
This was a good solitary time, to be alone with my thoughts.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Deck of the Day: Radiant Rider Waite
Radiant Rider Waite
What a bright and shiny deck this is! Its cheerful. I can't help smiling looking at it and feeling its sleek plastic-ness. I know some don't care for the too plastic decks, but it really works here.
The images are Pixie drawn, like first Rider Waite deck, but are more brilliantly colored. Radiant, as the name states.
I do enjoy the backs - many stars lighting up a night sky. And the heavy laminate makes the colors POP.
The voice is one I am all too familiar with, from my long early years with my Pocket Rider Waite.
What is the mood today? Seven of Swords
I am feeling ripped off. We'd planned to go out - enjoy the day - but I am sitting here doing not much of anything. And I resent it.
What a bright and shiny deck this is! Its cheerful. I can't help smiling looking at it and feeling its sleek plastic-ness. I know some don't care for the too plastic decks, but it really works here.
The images are Pixie drawn, like first Rider Waite deck, but are more brilliantly colored. Radiant, as the name states.
I do enjoy the backs - many stars lighting up a night sky. And the heavy laminate makes the colors POP.
The voice is one I am all too familiar with, from my long early years with my Pocket Rider Waite.
What is the mood today? Seven of Swords
I am feeling ripped off. We'd planned to go out - enjoy the day - but I am sitting here doing not much of anything. And I resent it.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Deck of the Day: Tarot of the Pirates
Pirates
This is a fun and bright deck. I think I made it better by trimming. I removed all borders and titles, leaving it with just the bold Comic-style imagery. Some folk complain about LS art styles, but I do enjoy them.
As with all LS decks it is a good size and feels nice in hand and cardstock is perfect for shuffling.
I must be feeling off lately, as I am just not able to focus on the cards. I'm not really reading these last couple days. Just kinda looking at the cards and not connecting.
Maybe tomorrow.
This is a fun and bright deck. I think I made it better by trimming. I removed all borders and titles, leaving it with just the bold Comic-style imagery. Some folk complain about LS art styles, but I do enjoy them.
As with all LS decks it is a good size and feels nice in hand and cardstock is perfect for shuffling.
I must be feeling off lately, as I am just not able to focus on the cards. I'm not really reading these last couple days. Just kinda looking at the cards and not connecting.
Maybe tomorrow.
Yesterday - Connolly Tarot Mini
Connolly Tarot
Yesterday was another "no time for morning tarot" day. In the evening I took out this little deck and gave it a shuffle. I like to shuffle this baby. Its a vintage copy, so box and cards are slightly worn. Feels good in the hand. I am able to shuffle it just fine, though I can't seem to do this with the Albano mini which is the same size. They are shorter and wider than LS minis.
The imagery is bright and cheery. "Jeweled tones" I have heard said of this deck. Though I did enjoy my time with it last evening, the cards did not speak.
Maybe next time.
Yesterday was another "no time for morning tarot" day. In the evening I took out this little deck and gave it a shuffle. I like to shuffle this baby. Its a vintage copy, so box and cards are slightly worn. Feels good in the hand. I am able to shuffle it just fine, though I can't seem to do this with the Albano mini which is the same size. They are shorter and wider than LS minis.
The imagery is bright and cheery. "Jeweled tones" I have heard said of this deck. Though I did enjoy my time with it last evening, the cards did not speak.
Maybe next time.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Deck of the Day: TdM Heron
TdM - Heron
This is a deck that I've had, passed on, and then reacquired. It is, I believe a photoreproduction. I like that it has all the blotches and skipped lines of the original. Never cared for the bright whiteness of the outer borders, but that is a common complaint of Marseille decks in general. *shrugs*
Cardstock is stiff and sturdy. These cards were meant to last. The size is very nice, in hand. I would like them to be a nicer shuffle, but they are a bit too stiff for me.
Today I ask: Tell me a story...
Ace of Cups - Death - Le Pendu
Something new is beginning which will cause/require an ending, so that I can see things in a new light.
I kinda like this.
This is a deck that I've had, passed on, and then reacquired. It is, I believe a photoreproduction. I like that it has all the blotches and skipped lines of the original. Never cared for the bright whiteness of the outer borders, but that is a common complaint of Marseille decks in general. *shrugs*
Cardstock is stiff and sturdy. These cards were meant to last. The size is very nice, in hand. I would like them to be a nicer shuffle, but they are a bit too stiff for me.
Today I ask: Tell me a story...
Ace of Cups - Death - Le Pendu
Something new is beginning which will cause/require an ending, so that I can see things in a new light.
I kinda like this.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Deck of the Day: Ancestral Path Tarot
As morning just feels like a time for me to read, and the deck chosen this morning was one I could get at without undo rummaging, I get to share a part of my morning with the lovely Ancestral Path Tarot.
It was given to me by a dear friend, in the gorgeous bag that she made for it/me.
I love how the cat's eye beads shimmer in the low light of the laptop. All here are sleeping, but me. Its a quiet and personal time. A perfect time for self reflection.
the deck is in lovely condition - which sadly, shows that its not used often enough. Wonderfully sturdy cardstock. Strong vigorous shuffling is possible and feels divine.
What do I need to know today? Five of Staves
The image shows three people seated around a rug/blanket. One sits, eyes lowered, another is in full bow before the ?Pharaoh that approaches them. A third is looking at something in his/her hand. A mirror?
They are stationed in the walkway between two rows of statues that lead to a doorway. Entrance to the Pharaoh's palace perhaps.
My message?
Be humble. Know that your means are less than those before you. (perhaps I should have skipped that jewelry order last night) :P
It was given to me by a dear friend, in the gorgeous bag that she made for it/me.
I love how the cat's eye beads shimmer in the low light of the laptop. All here are sleeping, but me. Its a quiet and personal time. A perfect time for self reflection.
the deck is in lovely condition - which sadly, shows that its not used often enough. Wonderfully sturdy cardstock. Strong vigorous shuffling is possible and feels divine.
What do I need to know today? Five of Staves
The image shows three people seated around a rug/blanket. One sits, eyes lowered, another is in full bow before the ?Pharaoh that approaches them. A third is looking at something in his/her hand. A mirror?
They are stationed in the walkway between two rows of statues that lead to a doorway. Entrance to the Pharaoh's palace perhaps.
My message?
Be humble. Know that your means are less than those before you. (perhaps I should have skipped that jewelry order last night) :P
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