Original post: LazarusIsrafel
What would be a good deck for a dark pagan to start with? i bought Legend: the arthurian tarot a year ago, and i can't say i liked it very much, so i just stopped using it.
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Original post: ~ Serenity ~
I'd suggest going to a site like http://www.tarotpassages.com and looking through various decks to see what appeals. I must warn you though, it can be very habit forming...
I wouldnt call it dark, but I personally much prefer the Arthurian to the Legend...is it specifically Celtic you're looking for?
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I'd suggest going to a site like http://www.tarotpassages.com and looking through various decks to see what appeals. I must warn you though, it can be very habit forming...
I wouldnt call it dark, but I personally much prefer the Arthurian to the Legend...is it specifically Celtic you're looking for?
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[QUOTE=feranaja]I'd suggest going to a site like www.tarotpassages.com and looking through various decks to see what appeals. I must warn you though, it can be very habit forming...
I wouldnt call it dark, but I personally much prefer the Arthurian to the Legend...is it specifically Celtic you're looking for?
feranaja[/QUOTE]not neccesarily celtic, just something darker then most.
[QUOTE=feranaja]I'd suggest going to a site like www.tarotpassages.com and looking through various decks to see what appeals. I must warn you though, it can be very habit forming...
I wouldnt call it dark, but I personally much prefer the Arthurian to the Legend...is it specifically Celtic you're looking for?
feranaja[/QUOTE]not neccesarily celtic, just something darker then most.
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Original post: LazarusIsrafel
would the thoth deck suit my purposes?
EDIT: i'm starting to get into Aleister Crowley at the moment, and so far i'm very intrigued by his works.
would the thoth deck suit my purposes?
EDIT: i'm starting to get into Aleister Crowley at the moment, and so far i'm very intrigued by his works.
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[QUOTE=LazarusIsrafel]would the thoth deck suit my purposes?
EDIT: i'm starting to get into Aleister Crowley at the moment, and so far i'm very intrigued by his works.[/QUOTE]
I am going from hear-say and really have no clue as I've never used the deck. But it's a bit more advanced then your typical rider-waite deck. You can get a bit more detailed info in the following thread.
Everything for the Thoth Deck (
1 2 3 ... Last Page )
Then again, I've also heard of a few that used the Toth deck first & love it...so your best bet I think is to go out & get it...but also get one or more of the standard decks, or at least be prepared to set the Thoth aside should it prove too much of a burden.
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[QUOTE=LazarusIsrafel]would the thoth deck suit my purposes?
EDIT: i'm starting to get into Aleister Crowley at the moment, and so far i'm very intrigued by his works.[/QUOTE]
I am going from hear-say and really have no clue as I've never used the deck. But it's a bit more advanced then your typical rider-waite deck. You can get a bit more detailed info in the following thread.
Everything for the Thoth Deck (
1 2 3 ... Last Page ) Then again, I've also heard of a few that used the Toth deck first & love it...so your best bet I think is to go out & get it...but also get one or more of the standard decks, or at least be prepared to set the Thoth aside should it prove too much of a burden.
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Original post: LazarusIsrafel
[QUOTE=Qryztufre]I am going from hear-say and really have no clue as I've never used the deck. But it's a bit more advanced then your typical rider-waite deck. You can get a bit more detailed info in the following thread.
Everything for the Thoth Deck (123 ... Last Page )
Then again, I've also heard of a few that used the Toth deck first & love it...so your best bet I think is to go out & get it...but also get one or more of the standard decks, or at least be prepared to set the Thoth aside should it prove too much of a burden.
Q[/QUOTE]ok, i'll check out that thread. thanks for the advice
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[QUOTE=Qryztufre]I am going from hear-say and really have no clue as I've never used the deck. But it's a bit more advanced then your typical rider-waite deck. You can get a bit more detailed info in the following thread.
Everything for the Thoth Deck (
123 ... Last Page ) Then again, I've also heard of a few that used the Toth deck first & love it...so your best bet I think is to go out & get it...but also get one or more of the standard decks, or at least be prepared to set the Thoth aside should it prove too much of a burden.
Q[/QUOTE]ok, i'll check out that thread. thanks for the advice
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Original post: Sorceress_Jade
If you are looking for dark you will certainly want to check out the Thoth deck. It is different from a Rider Waite deck, but I wouldn't say it is a difficult deck to use, it just layers it's information differently. The Thoth deck has a lot of options that you can learn in the future, but not using them will not hinder the effectiveness of the imagery.
I highly recommend the Thoth, it is one of my 2 favorite Tarot decks.
If you are looking for dark you will certainly want to check out the Thoth deck. It is different from a Rider Waite deck, but I wouldn't say it is a difficult deck to use, it just layers it's information differently. The Thoth deck has a lot of options that you can learn in the future, but not using them will not hinder the effectiveness of the imagery.
I highly recommend the Thoth, it is one of my 2 favorite Tarot decks.
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Original post: Dracophoenix
The Thoth deck is an awesome deck. One of the many decks I have. One of the decks I share with my hubby. It's a great modern deck.
You could always create your own deck to if nothing really grabs you.
The Thoth deck is an awesome deck. One of the many decks I have. One of the decks I share with my hubby. It's a great modern deck.
You could always create your own deck to if nothing really grabs you.
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Original post: LazarusIsrafel
[QUOTE=Dracophoenix]The Thoth deck is an awesome deck. One of the many decks I have. One of the decks I share with my hubby. It's a great modern deck.
You could always create your own deck to if nothing really grabs you.[/QUOTE]
ok i think i'll get the thoth deck, and maybe make my own sometime in the future.
[QUOTE=Dracophoenix]The Thoth deck is an awesome deck. One of the many decks I have. One of the decks I share with my hubby. It's a great modern deck.
You could always create your own deck to if nothing really grabs you.[/QUOTE]
ok
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Original post: LazarusIsrafel
What would be a good traditional deck? (just incase the thoth is too complicated for me.)
What would be a good traditional deck? (just incase the thoth is too complicated for me.)
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Original post: Sorceress_Jade
I use the Universal Waite myself, but there's nothing dark about it. I've been wracking my brain but I can't think of a GOOD traditional deck that's dark. I'm sure there must be some out there, but none that I can recommend.
I can recommend to avoid the Londa Tarot, however. The imagery, while dark, is inexpressive.
I use the Universal Waite myself, but there's nothing dark about it. I've been wracking my brain but I can't think of a GOOD traditional deck that's dark. I'm sure there must be some out there, but none that I can recommend.
I can recommend to avoid the Londa Tarot, however. The imagery, while dark, is inexpressive.
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Original post: Mr Merlin
I can recommend The Servants Of The Light tarot as a good deck ... it has an emphasis on both the light side and the dark side.
Or The Navigator's Of The Mystic Sea which are dedicated to the symbolism of the Cabala
I can recommend The Servants Of The Light tarot as a good deck ... it has an emphasis on both the light side and the dark side.
Or The Navigator's Of The Mystic Sea which are dedicated to the symbolism of the Cabala
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Original post: the nameless
you want dark ? check out the giger tarot
you want dark ? check out the giger tarot
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Original post: ~ Serenity ~
Yes the giger is dark but it consists of majors only andreally, it's not great for reading, period, much less for beginners. If you are looking for something visually dark thats one thing, but there's plenty of "darkness" - conlfict, loss, tragedy, illness - in the Waite system.The deck encompasses the universal expereinces of life both internally and in the material world ; few things are as sad to see as the Five of Pentacles in reverse for example, and many of the Swords and fives represent struggle defeat pain etc. In fact most reversals show some form of painful event or challenge ahead. In readings I'm sometimes extremely grateful just to see a few "nice" things pop up, lol...
The Waite/Smith design is neither fluffy nor spooky wooky, but depicts the processes of consciousness in all their beauty, grandeur and misery.
Im going to have to look through my own collection and see if I have anything dark in the visually spooky sense. Recent purchases might include the Templar deck, I found it spooky as Hell, and the Bosch, although its funny too. Perhaps unintentionally but some of those images from his famous tryptich are too funny as Tarot cards...
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Yes the giger is dark but it consists of majors only andreally, it's not great for reading, period, much less for beginners. If you are looking for something visually dark thats one thing, but there's plenty of "darkness" - conlfict, loss, tragedy, illness - in the Waite system.The deck encompasses the universal expereinces of life both internally and in the material world ; few things are as sad to see as the Five of Pentacles in reverse for example, and many of the Swords and fives represent struggle defeat pain etc. In fact most reversals show some form of painful event or challenge ahead. In readings I'm sometimes extremely grateful just to see a few "nice" things pop up, lol...
The Waite/Smith design is neither fluffy nor spooky wooky, but depicts the processes of consciousness in all their beauty, grandeur and misery.
Im going to have to look through my own collection and see if I have anything dark in the visually spooky sense. Recent purchases might include the Templar deck, I found it spooky as Hell, and the Bosch, although its funny too. Perhaps unintentionally but some of those images from his famous tryptich are too funny as Tarot cards...
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Original post: kalki
If you like the Rider Waite may I suggest the scapini deck?
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/medieval-scapini/ shows some images.
Its the deck I use.
must agree with the Thoth deck too though and really you cant go wrong with the Rider Waite.
If you like the Rider Waite may I suggest the scapini deck?
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/medieval-scapini/ shows some images.
Its the deck I use.
must agree with the Thoth deck too though and really you cant go wrong with the Rider Waite.