Tarot

[Stella-Io]

A lot of bookstores have decks, which might be worth checking out. Back in the day (yes, I'm dating myself), I found plenty at the local Borders. Pretty sure I've seen them at B&N, and it's always worth checking with independent stores. If you find one online that you really love, you can always check and see if they could order it in so you can pick it up.

Designing your own is awesome, so that's just another option.


So, I got notice that a new deck just got delivered. I'll have to take a peek when I get home. It was one I got through Kickstarter, called Lunaria. It's specifically designed for writers (Strength is Aslan, The Magician is W.B. Yeats, etc.).

Suits are: Cups = Inkwells; Swords = Pens; Wands = Quills; Pentacles = Pages (as in paper).
Court cards are: Pages = Seekers; Knights = Apprentices; Queens = Artists; Kings = Mentors.

I forgot to put it here but over the weekend I went out shopping and found a pretty deck at a store I was already going to, so I bought that. It's kinda like a new age store thou I certainly wouldn't consider it like a legit new age store. It's bohemian-y and stuff.

Also that deck sounds super cool!

 

[Acruoxil]

Idk about Decks but Fool arcana is my fave because of Persona

 

[MikkiC306]

These are all such pretty decks. I'm not a reader. I picked up a couple of decks some 15 years ago. Divorced and lost them. I tend to be more claircognizent. Or I just have a good gut. Haven't decided on that lol. But I just love all the decks! So beautiful and I love the way they feel in your hands just touching them. One day I will get another deck.

 

[Dawnpiplup]

Hm, never tried it before. I think, maybe I'd try it someday - just for the sake of being curious.

 

[Cirice]

I have 6 decks, 4 being impulsive purchases I can't help it, they're pretty cards.

 

[ReeBear]

I have 6 decks, 4 being impulsive purchases I can't help it, they're pretty cards.

such a mood ;w; it doesn’t help that so many decks are independently published/crowd funded/limited runs so I feel pressured to get them before they disappear ;w;

what decks do you have? ^^

 

[Cirice]

such a mood ;w; it doesn’t help that so many decks are independtly published/crowd funded/limited runs so I feel pressured to get them before they disappear ;w;

what decks do you have? ^^

Exactly !
My first one was from Nix Hydra's based on their game The Arcana. Then I got my second one from Terrasoleil, the Luna Soleil in Onyx color. Those were the not impulsive purchased ones.
Terrasoleil then released a limited edition deck that I've got to get, Luna Soleil in Rose Quartz ;;. And at the same time my sibling asked me if I wanted a deck, so I got them to buy me the Quartz one (white). (What have I done.)
The last two are some basic illustrated Rider-Waite but with gold and holographic foil. Now I'm stopping the purchases. I unfollowed all tarot accounts I was following lmao.
Yet this night I dreamt I had another deck that I've never seen online, but I decided to not look for it for the sake of my bank account.

Do you own a lot too?

 

[ReeBear]

Exactly !
My first one was from Nix Hydra's based on their game The Arcana. Then I got my second one from Terrasoleil, the Luna Soleil in Onyx color. Those were the not impulsive purchased ones.
Terrasoleil then released a limited edition deck that I've got to get, Luna Soleil in Rose Quartz ;;. And at the same time my sibling asked me if I wanted a deck, so I got them to buy me the Quartz one (white). (What have I done.)
The last two are some basic illustrated Rider-Waite but with gold and holographic foil. Now I'm stopping the purchases. I unfollowed all tarot accounts I was following lmao.
Yet this night I dreamt I had another deck that I've never seen online, but I decided to not look for it for the sake of my bank account.

Do you own a lot too?

whah that sounds like a lovely collection!

Is it bad that I’ve lost count >> I think i have about 7 decks now, some work well for doing readings for other people (like the prisma visions deck) because they have a lot of imagery for people to play with, and then I have decks like the personal space tarot or the mesquite tarot which I tend to just keep for myself/my own readings :’) simple imagery and more intuitive readings I find?

my most recent deck is the star spinner tarot which makes my brain happy :’))) lots of traditional imagery mixed in with fairy tales, myths & magical girls *w* (+ 4 different versions the lovers bc the artist wanted lots of queer representation <3 )

 

[Cirice]

my most recent deck is the star spinner tarot which makes my brain happy :’))) lots of traditional imagery mixed in with fairy tales, myths & magical girls *w* (+ 4 different versions the lovers bc the artist wanted lots of queer representation <3 )

Oh no it's such a pretty deck. I should resist the urge to get it aaaaa.

 

[ReeBear]

Oh no it's such a pretty deck. I should resist the urge to get it aaaaa.

Ahahahahaha oh no I’m a bad influence ;o;
you should definitely get it though >>

 

[Kumori]

I'm big on collecting tarot and have been for several years now! I'm still studying meanings of cards and what-not but I really love giving readings. Some of the decks that I have are Tarotwave, Ethereal Visions Illuminated, the Mary-El Tarot (some nude illustrations), the Victorian Fairy Tarot, and the Fey Tarot (also some nekkid) - the last one being the one that I read with the most.

I'm always on the lookout for more pretty decks, a lot of which seem to be independently kickstarted. I also really like how a lot of decks almost have their own personality? Like it depends on if you want your reading handed to you gently, or if you want the cards to slap you across the face, or if you want them to be like "lmao figure out how to fix the issue yourself. )"

 

[Croconaw]

I’m giving this thread a bump because I recently have been watching tarot card reading videos on YouTube. Somehow, one was recommended to me and I clicked on. After that, it just spiraled out of control, lmao. Anyway, the few tarot readings I’ve watched have been pretty accurate. It helps me understand, I guess? I don’t have any decks myself nor would I know how to give readings, but I do find them interesting to watch. It’s actually cool to see some other members have an interest in it.

 

[Smilephantomhive]

I tried it and the cards didn't help me with guidance. Yes I know that the cards aren't supposed to just tell you your future, but they didn't help with the guidance part at all. This is both with myself reading and someone reading it for me, the person reading it was way off the mark. I can simply introspect by myself without any cards. I wish they worked because they are so pretty though.

 

[smoky]

can’t say i bought tarot cards for any reason other than the ~vibes~ but i rlly do have an appreciation for how ppl can read them without using a book. i have the luna sol tarot deck and ill be 100% i have no clue how to read them without my mini booklet but i wanna learn!!

 

[Millysaurusrexjr]

Not a believer at all but I'd love to design a deck some day. Tarot is very a e s t h e t i c

 

[nightglow]

I use to have oracle cards which are similar but different to tarot. Mine were nature themed so they had animals representing the various characters and each card had a little quote that went with the character animal.
I feel the same about both cards though: they are a reflection thing, a method to kinda help walk you through things. Honestly I feel like you can come to the same conclusions via talking to a counselor or prayer or meditation practices except the cards are a visual aide. So I don't deal with them.

Spoiler: Rambling

I do think that many people appreciate the artwork of the cards and their age so they are understandably attracted. I love me some good art. And in a world to that to me anyway seems to change so often, seems to have a disposable culture, it's amazing to come across something old, like cards, or even decorative manuscripts.

I believe (as impo) tarot first started as a game rather than a spiritual aide thing because of it's deck design/set up but I know there is varying views out there on that topic.

 

[Autumn247]

This is so weird that this thread just popped up because I literally bought a tarot deck on Saturday, I ordered the new Hocus Pocus themed one (the Disney movie Hocus Pocus) it comes with a guide book too. I've been interested in getting into tarot, I had an Oracle deck years ago, like well over 12 years ago. But I don't have it anymore and have just recently been interested in getting back into it. The different art on the decks are awesome, and I'm a very hands on person and visual learner so I think it may help guide me in positive ways. I know it doesn't tell the future, just a fun tool I can use for self-introsepction

Images attached are of the Hocus Pocus deck, it's being delivered today or tomorrow!

EDIT: It just arrived and I love it!!! It's beautiful

 

[Bluelady]

Perfect timing for this thread to be revived.

Well, to answer the questions first. No, I don’t practice tarot readings or own a deck. However, I am curious of it and do find the decks to be very pretty. My favorite card to look at is The Hermit.

With that said, has anyone ever felt any paramornal activity after buying or using a deck? I remember that in one of the paranormal sections on Reddit, someone said that owning tarot cards attract spirits into your home. In a sense, that they work similar to ouja boards. Is this true?

 

[Foreverfox]

Curious to hear what others say about @Bluelady’s questions above…

I find this bump timing interesting as well, as part of a new astrology (which I’m VERY into, and am a firm believer in) app has a “Tarot card of the day” and the other day, mine was Strength.

I take tarot with a grain of salt, but I’ve always been interested in or intrigued by it. This card was the first card that I could honestly say, “Wow, that was pulled for me, for sure.”

Depending on the answers to the question above, maybe I’ll buy my own deck just for fun.

 

[LadyDestani]

With that said, has anyone ever felt any paramornal activity after buying or using a deck? I remember that in one of the paranormal sections on Reddit, someone said that owning tarot cards attract spirits into your home. In a sense, that they work similar to ouja boards. Is this true?

I can only speak for myself but I have never felt anything remotely paranormal when using my tarot deck. Like some have mentioned here, it's more about introspection and reflection, not reaching out to spirits like with ouija boards. I used to be quite interested in the supernatural and tried all sorts of supposed means of communicating with spirits without any definitive results, but I never even considered the tarot cards as one of those methods.