KMilliron
Poor college student. Can't afford anymore decks, so no need to pledge them off.
Right now, I have two decks that I haven't used yet, just used one for the first time, and have four more on the way from Amazon. So, I decided to swear off buying any more new Tarot decks, at least for several months so I can get a chance to get around to using the new acqusitions (I'm doing Deck of the Week and plan to alternate a new deck with an older one so the new ones get used but the older ones don't get neglected).
So, I went to Barnes and Noble with a friend Sunday, promising myself that I was not, absolutely not, going to buy a deck of Tarot cards. As I was strolling past the bargain rack, not even looking at it, suddenly this box that said "Celtic Tarot" on it caught my eye, then filled my field of vision. I immediately had to have it. And it was only $9.95 for a deck and book set. I couldn't resist, and put it in my basket, and went on about my shopping (got Tarot for Beginners as a birthday present for a friend who is just learning Tarot, and a nice covered tea mug for his mom, who also has a birthday this month, and assorted books for myself).
After I checked out, I sank into a comfy chair and actually looked at my new deck- the minor numbered cards are pips, and I usually won't buy a deck that doesn't have illustrated minors. Still, I've had enough experience with the Thoth and Hermetic Tarots that I think I can work around that, and there is some symbolism worked into the designs, so once I've read the companion book side by side with the actual cards, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to read with it, and it is a lovely deck.
But that's it. Really. No more new Tarot decks until I've spent a week reading with each of the decks I already have. I will not look at scans. I will not look at decks when I go to a bookstore (I managed to resist the Pamela Coleman Smith Commemorative boxed set.)
I'm taking the pledge. Anyone with me?
I sometimes get the feeling that we're "supposed" to love certain decks because a lot of other people say they do.
*sigh*
Well, if collecting a million Tarot decks you can appreciate for the art work even if you're not reading with them is your thing, then have at it.
I guess I have a utilitarian view of Tarot- if I can't read with it, I don't want it, even if it's lovely to look at.
*sigh*
Well, if collecting a million Tarot decks you can appreciate for the art work even if you're not reading with them is your thing, then have at it.
*sigh*
Well, if collecting a million Tarot decks you can appreciate for the art work even if you're not reading with them is your thing, then have at it. I personally bought and promptly gave away the Tarot of the Sweet Twilight because, though it was pretty art, and if I wanted a creative writing project, I could have written pages of story on any given card, I found it next to impossible to read with.