PALLADINI

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 27 Jan 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Pollux	27 Jan 2002
Ok, I know you're thinking I'm mad. The point is I'm getting obsessed with these decks. And I'm unsure, as I've read off-puitting reviews on Web, and have not much to spend away! I want suggestions about these decks: there must be someone at least owning them! I was initially oriented towards the NP, but now I feel i'd rather buy the Acquarian: maybe because of the card back! And also because I'm crazy for the system of titling of the cards in the Acquarian! SO INSPIRING! Yet, NewPalladini is so much nicer in look (that Chariot, and that Moon, WOW!). PLEASE HELP ME! I WANT ONE OF THEM NOW! >( P.S. otherwise, help me find another similar... After all, it's the third (fifth, but two I never used) I buy! I want it to be special! Even because I'm starting readings for others!

glamourbug	27 Jan 2002
I have the new palladini deck as i found it more appealing than the aquarian one by the same person. I absolutely love the palladini and dont regret buying it for a second. I have read about a lot of other people who love this deck too and don't remember seeing a bad review about it. Lisa

rostie	27 Jan 2002
i own the new palladini and i love it. it's beautifull! i like the aquarian to but i think the new is more vibrant more alive more real, the aq is more flat. i don't know if it will speak as much as the new one. but they are both beautifull. of the new i love the strength-card. (also the devil is special, chariot and temperance are beautifull). with love, rostie.

Geenius at Wrok	28 Jan 2002
Counterpoint! Between the two, I'd choose the Aquarian. Yes, the style (especially in its typography) is very 1970s, which is not a compliment in my book, and the faces are ghostly and flat. But, quite frankly, I'd rather have the ghostly, flat faces of the Aquarian than the rampant misproportion of the New Palladini. And while the New Palladini is indisputably more colorful, I don't think the colors are always chosen well, either to go with each other or to heighten the deck's realism or mood. If I knew nothing of the history of graphic design and saw these two decks placed next to each other for the first time, I would have guessed that the New Palladini was the beginner's effort and the Aquarian was the work of the more developed artist.

Talisman	28 Jan 2002
'Lo all, Agree with Geenius: "If I knew nothing of the history of graphic design and saw these two decks placed next to each other for the first time, I would have guessed that the New Palladini was the beginner's effort and the Aquarian was the work of the more developed artist. " I'm prejudiced here. The Aquarian was my first deck, acquired in that dim and distant past when few decks were readily available. For years and years, it was my only deck. In its muted, melancholy colors it is a moonlight deck. Talisman

Pollux	28 Jan 2002
Yaeh, I think I had made up my mind quite a long ago, but still wanted some pushing (or someone to blame it on!). I'm going for the Acquarian, I believe! Alida!!!! Where've you gone? ;) If anyone has to praise the NewPalladini... PLEASE DO IT NOW! :(

Jewel	29 Jan 2002
I say get them both *LOL*

Pollux	29 Jan 2002
Quote: Jewel (30 Jan, 2002 04:40): I say get them both *LOL* I say You give me the money! :D *lol* The problem is not mine, after all. I have to order them at Alida, and I don't feel like... I will do that first time, so I'm quite unsure!

faunabay	29 Jan 2002
I have never ordered from alida but have heard very good things. I think tarotbear has ordered from them quite often. He usually tells people to try them if they can't find a deck. So I think you'll be fine. :) And if you remember tarotbear is the Voice Of God :o so of course he knows what he's talking about. LOL

Sulis	13 Feb 2002
Hi Just thought I`d ressurect this topic. I agree with Jewel and think that you should probably get both: I`ve just got the New Palladini and it`s gorgeous. I`m a beginner and so wanted a deck with Rider-Waite style imagery but with nicer artwork. I think I`ve just found the perfect tarot cards for me. Brightest Blessings Crystalmynx xx

Jewel	13 Feb 2002
Congratulations Crystalmynx. Although I do not work with the New Palladini (I use the Cosmic Tribe and Robin Wood primarily these days) I do own it and love it dearly. The art work is beautiful. I hope learn more about this deck through your experiences. Love & Light,

northsea	13 Feb 2002
The Aquarian was one of my first decks. The muted color palette and style of the deck make it one of my favorites. The Cups sequence, especially 4-10 cups, effectively uses the oranges and reds (reddish liquid). The Swords cards have stormy purplish skies denoting mental conflicts. The astrology cards, Sun, Moon, and Star, are meditative and artful. (The Judgment card is...not good.) Anyhow, I can only draw stick figures, so who am I to critique? ??? :-D

Pollux	14 Feb 2002
HEY ALL!!! I thought I'd resurrect it too. :D I ordered - and got, I posted this in all the forums almost ;) - the Aquarian, together with the Gill. The Gill was a last minute choice, even more a last minute love at first sight!!! I don't know why I dropped - for now - NP, but it's the next deck I'm gaining, of course! ;D They both are gourgeous!!! Tommy: all the things that you say are true!!! I felt so drawn by the Sword-suit! It's the one I'm closer, maybe. It really is gourgeous - Ace, 8 and 6 are my favourite. I'm really in love. A problem I found myself in is: which one should I use for readings to other people? ??? In the first time I was inclined to Gill, as the pictures might please people better, and they are really intuitive and inspiring. :-) But now, I've almost changed my mind. :( I think Aquarian might resist the "frequent" use and the "pollution" from the different people's vibes better. In addition, I might be helped in readings,as it sticks to R-W symbols and tradition, so I'm not forced to have special studies to read with it. Instead the Gill is a world of its own, has some very peculiar, and doubtlessly interesting features, particular internal relationships, a spread, a set differentiation between courts. So, I MUST get the book and get deeper before doing something serious. I don't want to take useless chances. 8) What do you think? Please, any input!

Jewel	14 Feb 2002
Sounds to me that you know exactly what you need to do and have it all under control :)

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