vertigo tarot

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 18 Oct 2001, and now archived in the Forum Library.

truthsayer	18 Oct 2001
there was a thread going maybe back to july about the re-publication of the vertigo deck. i managed to get a copy of it yesterday. since i haven't read that many vertigo comixc i didn't know if i'd like the deck. i figured there'd be characters that rpresented certain things that i wouldn't be able to figure out. however, i am absolutely thrilled w/ the deck. the imagery is consistent and well-done. yes, there are characters from vertigo stories but i don't feel left in the dust figuring out the meanings. it reminds me of a darker version of the rohrig but definitely has an identity of it's own. i like the book that comes w/ it, too. i heard so much about this being a "dark" deck that i'm surprized that i love it. i tend to go for decks w/ lighter or less realistic imagery. this is a real contrast against my favorite deck the legend arthurian. legend has it's darker moments but it's still a very romantic deck where dreams can still come true and magic is real. legend connects w/ my mind in a different way than vertigo. vertigo is harsher and doesn't promise happy endings even tho there is hope. what that hope ends up giving us may not be exactly what we bargained for. "be careful wht you wish for..." the interps of the cards have a new and often delightful twist on the classic meanings. the one that comes to mind is the high priestess. she comes from a vertigo character called "mad hettie". she has the wisdom of a high priestess but lives as a bag lady. she still has her secrets but she's a elderly woman who's lived life. classically, the fool needs to know those secrets. here we're asked if we really want to know? i've heard comments about ppl being disturbed by the image of the star being a torso of a woman w/ urns bound to her sides. the explanation gives this card a reason and purpose for its darkness. i think that meaning will grow on me. i never was completely comfortable w/ the traditional meaning of the star-too hunky dory then we get the moon where we face our dark side again. i like the star being darker. the minors seem to have gotten equal or enough attention as the majors. i've always had difficulty seeing positive imagery about the swords. yes, they represent conflict but they also rep the courage we need to face a battle. "courage"-i like associating swords w/ that. anyhow, i'd love to hear the interpretations of others who enjoy or don't this deck. i find it complex and fascinating!!!!!!!!

MeeWah	18 Oct 2001
I was drawn to the deck because I am a comic book fan (though I do not have much opportunity to indulge that interest) & because of its imagery. It is darker than what I usually go for, but I find its shadow qualities intriguing! Since I am still getting acquainted with it I have only been using it for daily cards & as a comparison to some of my other decks.

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