Aeclectic Tarot Forum - Rider-Waite-Smith Study Group

Phoenix

01-01-2003, 20:32

Hey all

Ophiel and myself are interested in starting a study group about the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, and I was wondering if anyone else would be interested in participating.

Topics would include: favorite card, least favorite card, favorite waite version, the Major Arcana, the Minor Arcana, and others.

Please leave a message here if you are interested.

mrsjvan

01-01-2003, 20:42

I'd be interested. I love my RWS deck and no matter how many other decks I get, I have a feeling it will stay one of my most used.

Ophiel

01-01-2003, 23:40

I just noticed this post. You can count me in, though it looks like you already have! I'd like to focus mostly on the symbolism, and anything else is fine. Would you like to take a card at a time, or leave the forum more open?

little

02-01-2003, 00:02

I've just started a private study of the Waite, and I'd be open for a study group.

jmd

02-01-2003, 00:39

I would also be very interested in especially looking at the Major Arcana card by card, paying attention to its details and its historical and iconographic connections to other cards.

Kazz

02-01-2003, 09:10

Oh yes...count me in also.
I have had this deck for years ...it's my "trusty ole pal"...it is very well seasoned let me tell you....but I love it, and I have studied the deck in depth a couple of times in study groups, and would be happy to go through it again and also to help out others who are not quite familiar.

Cheers
Kazz

:TQC

Ophiel

02-01-2003, 09:29

Can I be in the group? I mean, you have to know up front that my *main* concern here is the symbolism and esoterica. I don't read cards in the same manner of most people in this group.

Silverlotus

02-01-2003, 16:10

I'd like to be included too. I've never used a strict RW clone (like Universal Waite), but I have used many RW influenced decks. I'd really like to explore the symbolism of RW in a study group. (Pardon my rambling, I'm just recovering from a wicked cold.) :)

Ophiel

02-01-2003, 23:28

Forgive my ignorance in this, but how do we get started? Should I get a clipboard and petition, stand in front of my local library, and collect a certain number of signatures or something?

Karenwhe

02-01-2003, 23:42

Count me in. I use only the RW though I have other decks (for ornamental purposes :D )

Teranar

28-01-2003, 18:37

I'm a bit late but I'd like in - I use a RW deck thats over 20, probably over 30 years old.

callahwj

29-01-2003, 00:02

I'd be interested, but I'm pretty new to this board and to tarot in general.

-bill

Phoenix

29-01-2003, 00:13

Well, we are working our way through the Majors, so jump in in!! we look forward to hearing from you.

theredhead

29-01-2003, 12:27

I would also like to get in, and I am a newbie too. I use the Robin Wood deck, and it seems to suit me better. But I have a RWS deck and can use it to refer to. Shouldn't cause a problem, I hope.
Thanks.

ang_salazar

14-05-2003, 12:25

Hi There.

I see that these messages have been posted quite a while ago, but if there is still a study group, I would love to be able to join up.

I am a newbie to Tarot in the sense of actually trying the readings myself and I really want to learn as much as I can from people whom have also studied the cards.

Please let me know if I can still join up your study group.
Thanks!

Verna

14-05-2003, 21:54

I would like to join the RWS Study Group. I think this would be an excellent way to learn.

Little Baron

17-06-2003, 13:53

Hi everybody

I have a RWS deck and would love to join you all. I have never completely delved into the symbolism of this deck and would very much like to get to know it as best as possible with the help of all of your knowlege.

Where abouts are we up to?

Yaboot

Ruby Red Slippers

17-06-2003, 21:24

Me too.....Always omething new to learn here :)

Ruby Red Slippers

silverwitchi

28-07-2003, 18:59

I'd like to be include also,I really would like to
study the RW deck and the symbols.

Little Baron

28-07-2003, 19:41

Hi Silverwitchi

I have posted in here previously and the threads others have started up have always been interesting. I havn't seen that much action in here recently; maybe I havn't dropped by enough.

Why not get it all going again? Start drawing a card every day or two and post your initial thoughts. Others will readily contribute I am sure and in a matter of time, you will get to learn them. I am doing that with the Phantasmagorical Theater Tarot and it helps me to post my understandings, however relevant they are to anybody else. People are interested though and we are getting a good little Phantasmagoric community going. Take a look at my posts in the General Section so you can get some ideas from my methods of doing it. Don't worry about saying the wrong thing; just go with what you think and your intuition says. Others with more experience will drop by and give suggestions and share their experiences of this wonderful deck.

Look forward to seeing your posts

Yaboot

**Enjoy yourself - and the cards**

**If there has been a lot going in this section guys, I appologise ... maybe I don't pop in enough**

TemperanceAngel

04-11-2003, 20:43

What a fabulous idea, please count me in!!!!

I always read with my RW, I love it, all decks are fab but I would never leave home without my RW.

XTAX

moggy

13-11-2003, 14:02

Yes, I'd like to join too if its not too late

Dasani

13-11-2003, 14:30

Yes, me toooooooooo! If I could join, I would try to help with input. Never been in a tarot group before.

Galiana

13-11-2003, 16:20

I'd like to join too.

Mystic Zyl

13-11-2003, 16:50

Originally posted by mrsjvan
I'd be interested. I love my RWS deck and no matter how many other decks I get, I have a feeling it will stay one of my most used.

Amen to that! I just purchased the Royal Moroccan Fez and looking forward in seeing this clone of RSW.

I too, would like to join!!!!!!

celeste

14-11-2003, 11:19

I would be interested too.

firestorm

15-11-2003, 08:52

Originally posted by Mystic Zyl
Amen to that! I just purchased the Royal Moroccan Fez and looking forward in seeing this clone of RSW.

I too, would like to join!!!!!!

If you don't mind, Mystic Zyl, where did you purchase the Fez deck? I was under the impression it was OOP.

Antenna

05-01-2006, 04:08

is this the study group or u guys held a private room for posting?
<:o)

Sienna

05-01-2006, 06:18

yes, please count me in too.

Little Baron

05-01-2006, 06:41

I think this study is still active, but has probably not been touched in a while. If you look through the forum and add your views to the threads that already exist, that should get things moving again. New threads might boost some energy into the group. The RWS is understood by many people here who use the system, if not the actual deck, so there are always many interested in the symbols of Waites deck.

Nice avatar Sienna.
Hope it all goes well
LB

Sienna

05-01-2006, 06:44

Thanks and Thanks LB (always been a Bruce Lee fan ;-)

archer1

05-01-2006, 11:49

Count me in as well.....

namesoftrees

09-01-2006, 15:13

hi Antenna, Sienna, I'm learning with an rws too!

Shaymus

12-01-2006, 01:12

I don't know if this is too late or not, but, after using an RWS deck (radiant), and 8 other decks....this deck is the one for me, right now....count me in, if the study group is still active

happy readings
Shaymus

Emeraldgirl

12-01-2006, 01:15

I'm iterested as well. Most of my decks are RWS based and I used the RWS and Radiant a lot.

namesoftrees

12-01-2006, 02:58

but it seems that the study group thread has Acutally Become the sub-forum that you're now in.

StLouisTarot

23-01-2006, 12:45

Im new to tarot and have two Rider-Waite decks. ( mini and pocket) I think it would be fun.

SunCat

03-02-2006, 12:12

Hi i would very much like to join the study group if at all possible. if so please give me details of when how and where? i also have the RW Cards and have had them a long time.
Many thanks Rosie

lacewing

03-02-2006, 19:29

I am interested. I am using the Rider-Waite and several derivatives. How do we begin?

Talisman

04-02-2006, 06:54

I am interested. I am using the Rider-Waite and several derivatives. How do we begin?

I just come to this forum to read. Lot'sa great stuff here. And I'm a Fulgour fan. And a smitten and enchanted fan of Pamela Coleman Smith.

I always carry off ideas and new thoughts when I slip away.

Talisman

Genny

04-02-2006, 21:48

I'm in..Hehehe, really i don't know which arcana should i start studying. I hope this can help get an idea. I recently found one and i probably use this one if ever i can get to do tarot reading one day

Fulgour

04-02-2006, 22:09

I just come to this forum to read. Lot'sa great stuff here.Pamela Colman Smith's birthday is coming soon too:
February 16, 1978 ~ an Aquarius (but of course!)

Study Groups and sub forums are great ~ but as a group
we have the benefit of sharing each other's company! :)

Let's throw a Party for Pam and have everybody be here!

archer1

13-02-2006, 20:52

Count me in as well

mccrary

19-02-2006, 15:38

Is this still a ongoing or future event? Cause, as a restarting student, I would definately contribute and enjoy a study group.

So, sign me up on the dotted line.

The_Star

26-03-2006, 17:04

Forgive my ignorance in this, but how do we get started? Should I get a clipboard and petition, stand in front of my local library, and collect a certain number of signatures or something?

Just do it! Start a thread. Pick a topic.....
If you build it they will come! :-)

matchyg

26-05-2006, 00:54

Fulgour

26-05-2006, 01:30

Hi :) Jade! For a 3-Card spread I like the 2-1-3
First card in the middle, second left, third right.

Rather than get 'locked in' to position meanings
I use general indications:

1) Situation
2) Background
3) Prospects

That way the cards can combine and show you
what they mean together, with nice interaction.

Eden Gray is the best author to get to know for
learning this deck ~ she has everything it takes.

Best Wishes!
~Fulgour

simeys

26-05-2006, 02:25

hey count me in too (please)
much love and light

Fen Windglimmer

26-05-2006, 04:50

Hi,

I'm interested in a study group as well, I just purchased the raider waite deck, and I'm doing the 3 card spread. I don't really understand what each card is suppose to represent. I'm actually quite confused in what the 3 card spread is suppose to represent, I thought it was the past present and future. Does anyone know a good book I should get?

Jade.You can use past, present and future if you wish, or just about any other set of 3 cards that you feel appropriate to the situation.

If, for example, the answer is time-related, you may well feel that past, present and future would suit the positions.

There are many other combinations, e.g.;

Mind, body, spirit.
1st, 2nd, 3rd person, that is... me, you, them.
Thesis, antithesis, synthesis, that is... the idea, the opposing idea, the outcome of the marriage of those ideas,

The list is endless.

There are lots of useful books in regards to the RWS, and luckily the best ones, that is those that contain the most accurate information, are online and free.

Love and light to all

Fen

geministar

29-05-2006, 02:37

I'll happily join the study group. I dont have a book yet so studying the cards here will be a great help. Let me know when we start.

SuzanneMoon

30-05-2006, 02:37

I am also up for this and will eagerly await learning :)

sliderkta

30-05-2006, 04:23

I'm interested! Please add me! ^_^

Chiara

30-05-2006, 15:18

I'm interested. Please include me, too.

Miss_Kristee

08-07-2006, 19:35

I am interested.

Kilted Kat

09-07-2006, 00:00

Click here.

Enjoy Love,
K:spade:K

SweetVee

09-07-2006, 10:24

As a newcomer, I am also interested in this study group. I will be picking up my first deck next weekend and would like to learn an much as possible.

lolita

11-07-2006, 06:04

i am also interested in this study group, so count me in.

thnx
Tanja

Kilted Kat

11-07-2006, 07:37

Click here.

Enjoy Love,
K:spade:K

geministar

18-07-2006, 22:25

Thanks for adding in the link KK. I will refer to this

PixieLi

24-07-2006, 22:32

is this study group still going? I would like to join also.

TIA

PixieLi

07-08-2006, 23:56

oops...silly me I'm new

thank you Kilts knave

sunanda gulati

17-08-2006, 10:01

Hi Phoneix,

I am also interested in joining your group.

Tell me what all has to be prepared.

Sunanda

Sonia Doris

04-10-2007, 10:34

Hey! I'd be interested to join too.

Alta

07-10-2007, 21:23

Sonia, the entire RWS Forum is the RWS Study Group. :)

Marion

Tigga

15-10-2007, 06:25

I will love to join the study group too when does it start? Thanks

fairy

14-12-2007, 19:07

hi I would like to be counted in. I have the original rider waite. Is that the deck you are discussing

fairy.

Alta

14-12-2007, 19:20

This entire sub-Forum *is* the study group. Just start posting your questions or concerns.

Starling

14-01-2008, 08:44

This entire sub-Forum *is* the study group. Just start posting your questions or concerns.

You (the moderators) keep saying this, but the problem is that using an entire sub-Forum as a study group means that none of it is organized. Yes, one can use a sub-Forum as a study group, and I'll admit I learn a lot from the disorganized conversations in this forum and others, but the one time I did an organized study here, I discovered that I learned a lot more than I could from simple conversation.

Alta

14-01-2008, 08:55

But you can post on individual cards, and I'll keep them indexed for you. Or you could start a special index yourself and I'll Sticky it.

Starling

14-01-2008, 15:54

But you can post on individual cards, and I'll keep them indexed for you. Or you could start a special index yourself and I'll Sticky it.

AAAAkkkkkkk!!!!!!!

But right now I want to learn, and not to teach!!!!! <grin>

Of course you are right.

Poledra

29-01-2008, 09:10

So I'm up for a group jaunt through the RWS, and I'm even up for getting the ball rolling - though I don't want to give the impression of any skill. So, I'm going to make a proposition. Why don't we each take on some of the responsibility of moving the group along? One person can focus on symbolism, one person history, one person traditional meanings, one person intuitive, etc and then we can rotate for each card?

For the actual order, I find that the majors are generally well covered on the forum, but it is harder to get a comprehensive grasp on the suits and courts, so why don't we start there and go back to the majors later?

Takers? Thoughts? Addedums?

Poledra

Alta

29-01-2008, 09:56

For the actual order, I find that the majors are generally well covered on the forum, but it is harder to get a comprehensive grasp on the suits and courts, so why don't we start there and go back to the majors later?

Takers? Thoughts? Addedums?

PoledraI like that idea, and fully agree that the minors and courts give more trouble and hence need a little more discussion. Maybe to make it easier, do it by numbers (i.e. all the 6's) and by rank (all the queens) in one thread. fewer threads and possibly more participation. Just a suggestion.

Poledra

29-01-2008, 11:20

I like that idea, and fully agree that the minors and courts give more trouble and hence need a little more discussion. Maybe to make it easier, do it by numbers (i.e. all the 6's) and by rank (all the queens) in one thread. fewer threads and possibly more participation. Just a suggestion.

Good idea! I think I personally would want to start with a general discussion about each of the suits as a whole first. Then apply them to the various numbers. And finally maybe go back through each suit and look at the story arcs? Does that make sense? That way we can look at the interaction of suit and number for the cards and then how the fit together as a whole.

Ok, now I'm getting excited! Is there anyone else interested?

Alta

29-01-2008, 13:32

I like your idea! Maybe start a thread or two and see how it goes.

I'll make up an index as we go along.

Lavandula

30-04-2008, 08:34

I'm up for joining if this is still going ahead.

Alta

30-04-2008, 08:51

Yes, it is and the Index is here (http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=1345273&postcount=2).

wwahine

04-06-2008, 14:40

Hello. I would be interested in this study group. I do use this deck quite frequently. Matter of fact I use this the most out of my many decks. This one speaks to me at moment. I feel in tune with the Rider-Waite. I find it easy for me to interpret. I would like to be in study group. But, this is my second time posting. I hope I can contribute correctly with these threads that I am still learning. Thank you. wwahine

wwahine

05-06-2008, 18:06

You asked about takers, thoughts on this study group. I will gladly contribute in an intuitive sense or symbolism capacity. Let me know how and when to start. I am new at this but very willing to contribute and to learn MORE about my RW deck which I love. Thanks.

peacestartswithme

13-06-2008, 14:41

And am really interested in sharing and leaning. I would love to be part of this study group!!

Sassyjackal

14-06-2008, 15:19

Peacestartswithme, I am ready to start exploring. Lets start a thread starting with the Ace of wands and work our way through, then to the other suits. or we can do Aces, then twos, threes...what do you think?

peacestartswithme

14-06-2008, 15:31

We can start anyway that feels best. It makes it so much easier when you have someone else learning along with you. Just let me know how you want to go about it and we can just dive right in. Starting with the Ace of Wands might be the best. Do you want to do one or two cards a week, etc? One major, and one Minor at at time? Anyway works for me.

Sassyjackal

14-06-2008, 15:54

Let's start with the minor cards: Wands then Cup, Swords, Pentacles, then Major. I was thinking a card every couple of days. We could start a new thread for every card, that way if someone wants to comment on a card we can keep it separated and go back and forth. What do you think?