What tarot deck do you use?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 08 Mar 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Kimon	08 Mar 2002
Hello, a nice function. :-) I think it might be of some interest to know which tarot decks are used. Greetings, Kimon

amyel	08 Mar 2002
I use the Mythic....I think a number of us on the forum do.

Emily	08 Mar 2002
I use the Spiral deck, Rider Waite and Hanson Roberts.

truthsayer	08 Mar 2002
i like the hanson roberts, universal tarot, matt myers art noveau, nigel jackson, and zerner-farber best for my everyday garden variety readings. of course, i have favorites that i don't use for everyday readings. for example, the vertigo, celtic wisdom, rohrig, and legend arthurian.

Original Destiny	08 Mar 2002
I use the Sacred Rose, Rider W' and the Scalpini decks. (iI think thats how you spell the last one!) I have a lot more but cannot get on with them

silvereye	08 Mar 2002
I use Thoth, Osho Zen and Russian Tarot of St Petersberg.

VGimlet	09 Mar 2002
I use the Aquarian as my everyday deck, and right now I'm studying the RW (Universal).

kayne	09 Mar 2002
My favourite decks to use are Cosmic Tribe, Osho Zen and lately, the World Spirit. I tried to get into Thoth but need to dedicate a little more time to getting to know it before actually using it. I don't have the Rider Waite but study it in books. IMO there are so many other, more interesting decks available!

Pollux	09 Mar 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Lilyaka I use the Aquarian as my everyday deck, and right now I'm studying the RW (Universal). I use the Aquarian too! But I also have the Gill (for meditation/myself) and Visconti-Gold (for myself, sometimes). The Tarocchi Celtici I look at and contempleate, but never really used at all! I don't want to ruin it! :)

wigwag	09 Mar 2002
my favourites are Universal Rider Waite, Ancestral Path, Thoth and Connolly

bec	09 Mar 2002
shapeshifter here - love it :)

Kaz	09 Mar 2002
Robin Wood, Osho Zen for reading purposes. Templar Tarot for studygroups. Kaz

DeLani	10 Mar 2002
I use the Nigel Jackson a lot, and the Robin Wood. I also use the Thoth deck when I have a really deep question. I just got my Karma Music back and hope to be using it again soon! DeLani

napaisti	10 Mar 2002
I use the Old Path and Gendron decks, but I just got the Osho Zen, so now I'm focusing on it to familiarize myself with it.

.dc	11 Mar 2002
for readings: Vertigo with a mix of the Faerie Oracle. for games and stuff: Phantasmorgasmic Theater Tarot. other than that i have a few decks i collected but do not use. blessed be, .dc

Jewel	11 Mar 2002
Readings: I primarily use the Cosmic Tribe, Robin Wood, Tarot of the Old Path, and Osho Zen Study Groups: Universal Waite, Cosmic Tribe, Templar, Faery Oracle (new group starting up); and need to add Thoth to this list ... I hope to one day understand this deck well. Meditation: Same as reading decks and study group decks ... depends on what I am up to with this. I collect decks so I end up messing around with all sorts of decks. Sometimes some of them just call to me. My goal is to study each in depth ... the Cosmic Tribe is the one that I am delving into at the moment. So many decks, so little time ~sighs~

catlin	12 Mar 2002
Hi, I use the Robin Wood, Sacred Circle, World Spirit and the RW (the latter is mostly chosen by my clients) a lot for readings.

MeeWah	12 Mar 2002
Am currently using The Chinese Tarot. Other decks I use personally are Ryder (Smith)-Waite, Robin Wood, Ancient Egyptian, Cosmic Tribe, Vertigo. When reading for others I use any of the ones listed & other decks but not Vertigo, which I am getting to know.

Alta	12 Mar 2002
For readings I use Robin Woods and Osho Zen. I generally let the other person choose between them. I also like the Shapeshifter Deck for myself, and especially for ideas like interacting lives. I have the Thoth, the RW and Faery Wicca, but haven't spent enough time with the first and last, and too much with the middle one.

mooncat2	13 Mar 2002
I am using the Tarot of the Old Path at present - it really talks . I have had the Morgan Greer - when I was learning and The Enchanted Tarot, both of which I have given away. Also have The Tarot of the Cat People which despite my love of cats I've never really connected with and the Voyager. Just received the Faeries Oracle as a birthday present and joining the study group here - should be fun. Next on my list is the Osho Zen

jade	13 Mar 2002
i mostly use the voyager deck, soul cards I & II combined, medicine woman, those are my main decks that i use. it depends on which cards want to speak as to which ones i use during a reading. in light, jade ps marion, i'm so glad that you are enjoying the shapeshifter deck :)

moondust	14 Mar 2002
I use Rider-Waite Crowley Hallowquest Haindl

Lion-O	14 Mar 2002
interesting IMO that is ;-) Anyway; to complete my vote & my rating: I'm using the same deck as the majority namely "other" :) My deck is the "Mage the Ascention" deck which I got by accident (or luck or..). I did buy myself a Rider Waite deck recently but due to the good and satisfying results I'm not planning to give up on my mage deck.

bengalwood	16 Mar 2002
I use many of the other decks listed in the posts, especially Robin Wood and Osho, and have some decks I never use in readings. I also mix decks, if a question comes up in a reading I will use another deck (not all are tarot) to clarify. For example relationships: the Joy of Relationship cards, childhood or the ability to play: Inner Child Cards, dreams: the Dreampower Tarot, personal power: the Power Deck or also Medicine Cards, divine message: Crystal Ally cards, transition: Shapeshifter - well you get the idea. Two other decks I use with other decks are the Psy cards and Words of Truth oracle. Anyone else mix and match? Bengalwood

purplelady	20 Mar 2002
Currently I am working with the Cosmic Tribe Tarot, Daughters of the moon , and Nigel Jackson. I have found that the universal-waite-smith deck can give a very good reading, clear and easy to understand. I am also very fond of the Enchanted Tarot Deck.

piccolo	21 Mar 2002
I use the sacred circle, and recently bought Robin Wood. I have a beginner deck I keep at work. Piccolo

silvereye	22 Mar 2002
How do you feel about this deck? I guess it should be interesting to use a round deck. I'd like to find one with good imagery, I find the art of Motherpeace Tarot too crude

Kiama	22 Mar 2002
I use the Robin Wood mostly, although I can use pretty much all of my 43 other decks if needs be... I enjoy working with the Cosmic Tribe, Cosmic, World Spirit, Nigel Jackson, Sacred Rose, and Osho Zen the most though. Kiama

arizonagirl	22 Mar 2002
Mostly I use Robin Wood Tarot, but lately, I've been very pleased with my new Buckland Romani.If the matter is very, very serious, I find that Susan Hudes Tarot works best for me.

fairyhedgehog	22 Mar 2002
I'm using Whimsical Tarot as my main deck at the moment. It's gentle and delightful and always brings a smile to my face. All the best,

Mairead	22 Mar 2002
I'm excited to start using the Faery Wicca tarot very soon. Until now, I've been using the Rider Waite. It speaks to me, but I really don't have as much an affinity for it as I do the Faery Wicca. Just my 2 cents!

Temperance413	22 Mar 2002
I use the Scapini, Robin Wood, and Universal RW. I've been studying Thoth, but don't use it in readings. Scapini is definitely my favorite (this week)!

Umbrae	22 Mar 2002
Uh...My primary is the Russian St. Pete's (personal Fav), followed by Scapini, and the old english.

meatbox666	12 Apr 2002
Vampire Tarot

Toqui	12 Apr 2002
I'm impressed by the variety. Personally never looked at anything else other than the Marseilles. All my collection is a lot of Marseilles... and an odd example of a Finn Kallevala Tarot. Weird.

DollChica	13 Apr 2002
I started off with the Celtic Dragon and it has worked really well for me. But it wasn't my deck. Then I got the Sacred Circle a few weeks ago. Actually, it jumped into my arms and said "Tame me home!" How could I say 'no'??? :D We bonded immediately! I will get the Buckland Romany at some point and those will probably be my main decks.

cricket	14 Apr 2002
I like the Russian St. Petersburg, too. :) The Gendron has been working really well for me lately, too.

ajoite	17 Apr 2002
I use the Tarot of the Ages, qutie a mixture of culture! I've been looking for a new one for a while, but too many to choose from. Any suggestions?

Mermaid	18 Apr 2002
It's Rider Waite for me... At least until the Mary-el comes out, I saw it online a few days ago and it blew me away! I thinks its way away from publication though... BB Mermaid

Angel Star	19 Apr 2002
I love the Cosmic tarot deck very good readings i get and the Voyager

Angel Star	19 Apr 2002
Quote: Originally posted by meatbox666 Vampire Tarot I also love the Vampire deck very gothic a friend said to me. Deb E

Sam	27 Apr 2002
Hey everyone! I use the new pallidini tarot and the vampire tarot.

Angel Star	27 Apr 2002
I use the Cosmic deck when reading for others. For myself lately I have been using the Secrets by LoScarabeo. I have too many decks to mention I really don't use a specific deck all the time. I like the Toth deck for indepth personal question and love the Voyager but am still learning that one because of the intricate collage work.

phirefly	30 Apr 2002
i use my gill tarot most often. sometimes i bring out my mythic deck (which was my first, and i still love it). and i'm trying to work with the soul cards, because i'm striving towards more intuitive readings, but i'm not sure it's working. :}

Maan	30 Apr 2002
My number one is the Hanson Roberts :) The other ones i use are the whimsical, robin wood, enchanted, spiral and the universal waite

Angel Star	30 Apr 2002
My youngest daughter who is 11 loves the Tarot of the Sephiroth. I had just bought and we were doing readings just having fun and she just liked the pictures alot. I like the deck alot do not like the pips but i found the deck to be interesting and my youngest 6 year old who is autistic liked it too.

wavebreaker	30 Apr 2002
I only have the Rider Waite at this point, so not much choice... ;-) But I've just ordered both the Glastonbury Tarot and the Old English Tarot, so I'll just have to wait and see which one is going to be my favourite.

Dagda	30 Apr 2002
I use the Robin Wood tarot on a regular basis! I think it's great! I also use the Rider Waite occassionally.

Angel Star	01 May 2002
I really need to use my Robin Wood deck more. I love the pictures. I think I just forget about it cause I have so many other decks. Poor deck probably feels ignored. LOL!

AutumnMoonfire	02 May 2002
Boy I feel alone...I learned on the Motherpeace deck because it called me, I have been trying to learn the Goddess Tarot but with two small children, a part time job and so forth I am having a problem with time for quiet study.

Violet Gargoyle	06 May 2002
I have some strange favorites, too. I like mixing it up for the seasons. Right now: Winter: Victoria Regina Deck (I just got it a month ago, but I studied Victorian Folklore so I can really relate) Spring: The "Storybook" Tarots: Wonderland, Oz, Whimsicle Summer: Medicine Cards (Actually any Animal Related Deck) Fall: The Halloween Deck (My all time Favorite) or Russian Gypsy. Of course I've got a bunch of other ones that are favorites just for the art, or my friends favorites when I try to read for them.

napaea	05 Sep 2002
decks i consistently use: 1. Osho Zen Tarot 2. Ancestral Path Tarot 3. Goddess Pack

Lady Anna	05 Sep 2002
I use the *Aquarian* as my everyday deck, and right now I'm studying the Witches Tarot, but I'm having a little bit of trouble with it.... So, can anyone recommend me a good deck for beginners but yet different from the RW.....???? Thanks... Love, Analisa:TSTAR

Strega	05 Sep 2002
I use the Mythic Tarot and the Witches Tarot. :)

Sally Gardens	06 Sep 2002
Motherpeace is my main deck. Other decks I own, and have just started to work/play with, include Songs for the Journey Home (awesome), Celtic Wisdom, Sacred Circle, and Universal Waite (finally decided to get a "traditional" deck ;) for study). As you can see, I tend to favor mythically-oriented decks that inspire imagination and spiritual questing. Colorful artwork is also a plus.

Jewel	06 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Sally Gardens As you can see, I tend to favor mythically-oriented decks that inspire imagination and spiritual questing. Colorful artwork is also a plus. You might want to check out the Glastonbury Tarot ... has all the elements you describe as inspiring :)

ChrisTheObscure	06 Sep 2002
The first deck I bought was the Renaissance Tarot by Brian (?) Williams...it almost seems eager to be read by me but then it'll almost seem to mock me when I use it; sort of hard to explain. The second deck I bought was the Haindl Tarot, whose images have spoken to me ever since I was a kid and knew nothing about the Tarot. That one's been my primary deck and we seem to have a good relationship with each other. I then bought the Legend: Arthurian Tarot deck but though I love the artwork, it gives me this "don't read me" vibe (so if anyone wants it, it's in great shape - but doesn't have the book). Last night I caved and bought The Russian Tarot of St. Petersburg; I think that might end up being my primary deck for a while. Did a reading with it last night and it was brutally honest with me - almost too honest, if that makes sense? I actually felt like crying afterwards, but spurred me to think about changing some things so that's good :) C.

Diana	06 Sep 2002
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ChrisTheObscure	06 Sep 2002
Diana: sure. I don't have the notes for the spread with me, but I tried a simple 3-card spread for myself regarding the direction my life is going. the card for the romantic aspect of my life was the queen of cups reversed, and though I don't remember off hand what the middle card (career) was, I remember the interpretation of the card being "false friends, unreliability, deception", and the third card (family/personal life) being the two of swords reversed. I then inquired about what steps I need to take to bring joy and positive energy into my life and drew three more cards: the Heirophant, the nine of coins reversed, and the empress. This was the point where I got emotional. Lately my life has been in a great deal of turmoil; I've had some major strife with my stepfather, I've had some job uncertainties, a relationship ended, someone very close to me died - and my response to all of these things has been basically to 1) rebel against all my parents hold dear (I've already rebelled quite a bit against certain things from my childhood - but this recent rebellion has been purely out of vengeance); I've been careless with finances; and I've kind of shut myself off emotionally from people around me, which is very against my nature because I naturally exhibit the qualities of the empress - particularly the nurturing aspect. I guess it just really hit close to home and kind of forced me to admit that I've begun going down an unhealthy path. I remember reading in the review someone did of the Russian deck that the images jump out at you and can even overwhelm a person; I think this happened with me - I felt like nothing was sugar-coated, like something was forcing me to see something I needed to look at, but had been avoiding. I've not had this experience with the other decks I've used. Does that make sense? C.

Sulis	06 Sep 2002
Hi, I started with the New Palladini which I still use every now and then but I mainly use World Spirit. Crystalmynx xx

Little Baron	07 Sep 2002
I have the Russian deck Chris, but have never been able to get on with it. I have read many good reviews of it but somehow, have got absolutely nothing from it. However, after reading your experiences, I feel that I may just try once more this afternoon. Maybe it is just feeling unloved!

ihcoyc	07 Sep 2002
Right now the deck I use most often is the Neoclassical Tarot of Lombardy. I also have the Paris Tarot --- not the new painted one, the reproduction of the seventeenth century one --- that is probably my all time favourite deck. It's out of print now, so this one only comes out on special occasions. I also use the Fournier Marseille, the (Japanese) Angel Tarot, and the Swiss 1JJ --- my first deck ever. Got it at a Spencer Gifts back in '75 or so. I own a Rider-Waite-Smith, but I don't read with it anymore; I dislike being locked into the images, even if I've seen them so often they're always at the back of my mind. I also own a Crowley Thoth, which I haven't done much with.

rostie	07 Sep 2002
i use the phantasmagoric theater tarot and osho zen...

Sally Gardens	07 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Jewel You might want to check out the Glastonbury Tarot ... has all the elements you describe as inspiring :) Yes, just what I need, another deck suggestion... :D I believe that the Glastonbury is one I have considered. Sounds familiar, so you're probably right. But I'm holding off on buying new decks until I've had time to enjoy the several I've recently acquired. ;)

SherryZoned	07 Sep 2002
Mythic!!! woohoo..go Mythic!

lupo138	10 Sep 2002
I use the RW but will change to the Visconti Sforza

Little Baron	10 Sep 2002
Rostie, can you give me any more info about the Phantasmajoric. I was looking at that yesterday. It looked interesting but couldnt find anywhere where I could see the full deck. I have never seen this one before. What is it like to read with? Can you get lost in it? Yaboot

Trogon	10 Sep 2002
Ah... boring ol' me... ;) I have been using the Rider-Waite deck for some time. It is the only deck I've been successful with so far (though I just got a new deck - the Rohrig Tarot - will post more about that in a bit). I had no connection with my first deck (Tarot of Marseilles). I also now have my mother's old Albano-Waite deck which, in spite of misgivings I'd mentioned in another post, seems to be working out for me very well. Trogon

rostie	10 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Yaboot001 Rostie, can you give me any more info about the Phantasmajoric. I was looking at that yesterday. It looked interesting but couldnt find anywhere where I could see the full deck. I have never seen this one before. What is it like to read with? Can you get lost in it? Yaboot it is very well done, it reads easily (for me) and is just fabulous, special, sparkling, funky, ...also the lwb is very good, very well written!!! i have it a few months now and just love it, it's my favourite!!! the deck is build on the theory that life is one big theater, with yourself as an actor on the scene... every card shows a picture that has a little story behind it wich explains the meaning of the card, a scene on the theater, a scene of your life at this moment...if you want i always want to pm you a few explanations for cards that you especially like in tarot...so you can judge yourself, or if you see a nice looking card in the internetsites here below you want to know the meaning: just say!!! a few good sites to view the cards+reviews (didn't find the full deck though): http://www.wicce.com/phantasmagoric.html http://www.astroamerica.com/t-phant.html http://www.learntarot.com/phdesc.htm http://www.tarotpassages.com/phantas.htm http://www.tarotpassages.com/phantasmagoricgav.htm hope this is enough... if there is something special about it you want to know, just ask ;) and i think there are a few threads here about it, but not much...if you would like to search them... edited: here two mainthreads about it: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?threadid=2879&highlight=phantasmagoric+theater http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?threadid=4904&highlight=phantasmagoric+theater with love, sara.

pentunen	10 Sep 2002
I'm using the Rider-Waite atm. I'm planning to move to other decks (and join the majority of poll-takers ;)) once I'm comfortable with the traditional meanings of cards though. - LittleCub

Angel Star	10 Sep 2002
I will be using the Cosmic Tribe. I am on the study group so I really need to familiarize myself with this deck and stop being lazy this summer with the kids being home has really thrown me off track. Take care all.

Jewel	10 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Angel Star I will be using the Cosmic Tribe. I am on the study group so I really need to familiarize myself with this deck and stop being lazy this summer with the kids being home has really thrown me off track. Take care all. Cosmic Tribe rules! excellent choice *LOL* KAYNE!!!!! We are not alone anymore!

Angel Star	10 Sep 2002
Yep did my reading this morning it rocked. Such a soothing deck to use but guess what the Hang Man showed up when I picked a card at random! Amazing lol!

blackthorn	10 Sep 2002
I use RW and the Witches Deck I love the colors

DarkElectric	11 Sep 2002
I use a lot of different working decks. However, the ones I use the most (lately) are: Cosmic Tribe, Rohrig, Voyager, Spiral, and Lo Scarabeo Secrets. For special applications, I use Motherpeace. I also am into the Non Tarot, such as Soulcards, (These are amazing...) and Froud's Faerie's Oracle. (These are also amazing..)

juice	13 Sep 2002
Let me start by saying that I viewed the poll from a different direction than everyone else seemed to. I took it to referr to types of decks with other standing for all those decks that come close to traditional tarot but don't quite fit the 3 big types. So take 1 off of RW and add it to other... The first four decks to call to me were. Witch's Medicine Woman Mage the Ascenstion Mythic I've since started a study and collecting trend so can't say where I am right now. That would be just naming off my collection. On another note I do change decks based off the type of question or sometimes what feels like it has something to say about this subject today. Sometimes that just means it has something to say wheather or not it is about the intended question. I do follow up with different decks too. I'm considering pulling from 2 decks at once.... Hmmm..... new thread?

Sea Sprite	13 Sep 2002
Greetings! I'm new to this forum and to the tarot. I'm using the Rider-Waite deck. :-)

Zev	14 Sep 2002
I use The Arcus Arcanum Tarotdeck. It´s a fantastic deck with beautiful pictures that really speak to me. I´m a big fan of cartoons and that´s why I like it. The painter is a cartoonist! :) Please read my review! B*B /z

Lee	14 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Zev Please read my review! Hi Zev, welcome to the Forums! :) We would love to read your review... where is it? :) -- Lee

Angel Star	14 Sep 2002
Juice I loved your reply on using different decks and pulling from different ones. I think that is way tight! As my kids would say lol! My poll fell into other decks but I do own the main one such as Raiter and Toth. Maybe we should start a thread on pulling from different decks. Sometimes I just like to grab my different boxes of decks and pull from inside just see what card comes up. Its always right on! Take care.

sparrowspirit	14 Sep 2002
I am not doing much reading with cards right now, because I feel that I have to learn the cards a bit better and also because I have found the power of the Tarot to be greater than I am prepared to handle at this time, (I take the blue pill). However, I have felt most connection with my Hanson-Roberts deck. I am looking forward to the arrival of my Universal Waite, because I really do like the images of the traditional RWS, but not the hard edges and colors. I also really love the majors in my Balbi deck. I am not sure about the minors, as they are pips and I am don't understand some of the imagery there.

Yogi Cat	18 Sep 2002
The decks I use are The Universal Waite - for readings for other people The Ancestral Path - for past life readings and past/present/future Voyager - for drawing a card and sometimes past/present/future The Sacred Circle - I am now using for Shadow Tarot work Shapeshifter - for drawing a card each day Renaissance - I am not keen on this deck but sometime use it for backup if I draw from 3 decks at once to clarify something - the book that comes with it is very good I have a Angel Love Cards which were made in NZ and I use them as drawing just one card I have ordered the Faerie Oracle Cards and I am just placing an order for The Witches Tarot and the Druid Animal Oracle Cards

firemaiden	09 Aug 2004
My favorites change often. At this time, my personal favorites for reading for others are the Dürer, and the Breugel. (Lo Scarabeo). My personal favorite for reading for myself is the Victoria Regina. I love variety.

Emily	09 Aug 2004
Ooohh this is an old thread - I see I posted around 2 years ago when the Spiral was my main reading deck along with the Hanson Roberts and Rider Waite - I don't use these decks any longer so although I can't vote again my reading decks now are:- Morgan Greer Golden Tarot (Kat Black) :)

Little Baron	09 Aug 2004
Thanks Emily. I was looking through that, unaware of the dates. I was thinking 'oh, I will respond to this in a minute'. Few seconds later, I realised that I already had - two years ago. hahaha Yaboot

felismala	09 Aug 2004
Hi For personal readings I prefer the Osho Zen. I have previously had good results with Crowley Thoth and the Greenwood. RW and its derivatives have never worked well for me - and I seriously do not like those decks. For study I am currently using the Marseille (Jodorowsky) but sometimes use the related Balbi since the artwork and colors are far more interesting. BB Felismala

Sulis	09 Aug 2004
I posted 2 years ago and said I use the New Paladini and World Spirit. I still use World Spirit but now I use Morgan Greer a lot too. Love Sulis xx

blackroseivy	09 Aug 2004
I use the Sacred Circle, the Vision, the Gilded, the Tarot Nova, the Mantegna Silver, and both Visconti-Sforza decks, plus *occasional* use of my RW micro-mini.

tao51	09 Aug 2004
I think that this poll was a bit limited. I use about 12 decks on a daily basis. (Tarot of Prague, Cary-Visconti, Tarot de Marseilles, Tarot of Casanova, The Black Tarot, Bosch Tarot, The Gothic Tarot (Vargo), Napo Tarot, Tzigane Tarot, The Rohrig Tarot, The Golden Tarot, The Gilded Tarot) Some may change but others always reamain like Tarot de Marseilles.--Tao

blue_fusion	09 Aug 2004
i use my secrets tarot (lo scarabeo) the most. i find that it gives the most conclusive readings, and it is the deck which i have "bonded" with the most.

northsea	09 Aug 2004
I use the 'Original' Rider Waite mostly, but also the Medieval Scapini.

arcanalefait	09 Aug 2004
I use many, but my "home" deck is the Ancestral Path. Arcana

Nevada	09 Aug 2004
I voted Crowley-Thoth, since it's always on my favorites list, and has been since 1988 or so. But The Crystal Tarot, which I just purchased this past year, is likely to stay on my favorites list as well. My other current favorite is Morgan-Greer. Nevada

FaerieStorm	09 Aug 2004
The Tarot de Paris (J. Philip Thomas) is by far my most favorite deck to use. I also use the FEY Tarot (LS) and Tarot ART NOUVEAU (LS), both of which are beautiful. And I'm sure the GILDED Tarot will be near the top of my list when I receive it!!

Satori	09 Aug 2004
I use at this time, the following: Soul Cards2 for beginning and/or ending readings for others. I keep the Soul Cards handy and if I think I'm stuck or need a booster, I pull a Soul Card. The tarots I use now for reading for others: Osho Zen World Spirit(also new, and learning this one too) Wheel of Change(new) just learning this one, but really like it. And of course, my stand-bys, my old true friends, The Whimsical and the Robin Wood. I also am playing with a Marseilles, the Hadar, and I find it a very interesting "toy". I just sit and look at the cards and record what comes up. But I find I do have to be doing a reading or some purpose for using them. And hot dog! I have to say a lot comes up! So, I think I might be able to use this deck some day as a reading deck (what am I saying?) but not quite yet....

ferrous	10 Aug 2004
Hmm, I wonder if I voted wrong. Are we talking Rider Waite *style* or actual Rider Waite?

skh	10 Aug 2004
I'm reading only for myself, and use the Thoth and a version of the RWS that has a little more subdued colors than the classic yellow-boxed US Games edition. It is published by Koenigsfurt in Germany, I have no idea if a similar edition is available internationally. While I want to learn the Thoth more in depth and really like it, I still know RWS better, so I selected that in the poll. Sonja

Anna	10 Aug 2004
I've been using my morgan greer deck the most this last few months, I love it! Its got a retro 70's chic vibe that totally appeals to me :D Most of my decks are rider waite-ish, and they are the ones I am most confident about reading, so thats what I voted for.

Little Baron	10 Aug 2004
Just looked back to see what I posted two years ago ... I didn't even answer the question properly!!!! I mentioned the Russian Tarot of St Petersburg and that I was interested in the Phantasmagoric. I still have both, but these days, it is the Soprafino, Rohrig and Grimaud. Yabooty

Aun	10 Aug 2004
:smoker: Voted on my main deck: THOTH Other Favs: - RWS - Magickal - Via - Cosmic - Robin Wood

blackroseivy	10 Aug 2004
I have attempted to use all of my decks; however, I think the most-used is still the Sacred Circle. I have used my historical decks recently; I am using the Gilded, & have yet to use my SoF's.

ferrous	10 Aug 2004
Quote: Originally posted by danubhe I have attempted to use all of my decks; however, I think the most-used is still the Sacred Circle. I have used my historical decks recently; I am using the Gilded, & have yet to use my SoF's. SoF's?

The 78th Fool	10 Aug 2004
There's no one deck. Rather, I use a number of decks with varying frequency: My main four decks: The Gilded Tarot The Tarot of Prague The Golden Tarot The Butler Tarot These are the decks I instinctively turn to on a daily basis My other favourites: Tarot de Marseilles (Grimaud) Tarot of the Witches Visconti Gold Swiss 1JJ Rider Waite/ Original Rider Waite Light and Shadow Tarot Cosmic Tribe If I'm not using one of my main four, I'll turn to one of these as a next choice. Yet more favourites: Sharman Caselli Tarot Zerner Farber/ Enchanted Tarot Nigel Jackson Tarot Quest Tarot Radiant Rider Waite Tarot of the New Vision Russian Tarot of St Petersburg Morgan Greer These may not be used on a regular basis but I'd be really hard pushed to do without them. When I need a real change, I pick one of these and it's like a breath of fresh air - I may even find myself sticking with one of these decks for a week or so before it gets retired again. As you can see, I thrive on variety! This isn't a complete list of all the decks I use, but it does give a realistic idea of my basic regular reading patterns. Chris. xx

Nevada	10 Aug 2004
Forgot to mention the Tarot of Transformation (which Cerulean Mari kindly gifted me with :) -- thanks again, Mari ). I don't use it as often, mainly because I like to spend a lot of time with it when I do; but when I need personal insight, it offers a depth unparalleled by any other deck I've used. It's wonderful for intuitive readings. It holds a special place in my collection. Nevada

Luminessence	10 Aug 2004
These are the decks I use: Sacred Circle Tarot Tarot of Transformation Quest Tarot Robin Wood Tarot Ancestral Path Tarot Legend: Arthurian Tarot I don't really have one that I use more often than the others. I go through phases of focusing on one particular deck, but so far none of them have permanently become my main reading deck. The Sacred Circle holds a special place in my heart, since it was the deck I learned with. I don't use it very much anymore, but every so often I get an urge to pull it out, especially if I'm going to do a reading that feels especially significant. While I love the Tarot of Transformation's artwork, I haven't read with it very much, because I didn't like its non-traditional structure. Now, though, I've picked it up again and am beginning to appreciate its departure from traditional tarot. My Quest deck is very high-energy, and I find that if my energy is low it's very hard to get a coherent reading out of this deck. It's also temperamental. Sometimes it works amazingly well, and sometimes getting answers out of it feels like pulling teeth. I think I need to spend a bit more time with it. I love my Robin Wood deck. I use it a lot for more practically-oriented readings, but it's good for any type of reading. I find it the easiest of my decks to inerpret. The Ancestral Path Tarot has the most wonderful Major Arcana of any deck I've seen so far. I love them. They're beautiful. The Minors just don't thrill me, though. So I'm awaiting that moment of connection, like what I'm getting now with the Tarot of Transformation, and until then I'm using it mostly for Majors-only spreads. But it's also really great for spiritually-focused readings, using both Majors and Minors. I haven't spent that much time using the Legend deck, so I'm not sure yet what its particular strengths are, but it's a beautiful deck, and so far has given me insightful readings. I haven't gotten around to getting a Rider-Waite deck yet. It just doesn't aesthetically appeal to me. I'm considering getting the Radiant Rider-Waite deck, though, because it's more attractive than most of the Rider-Waite clones. The Marseilles I've stayed away from for the same reason, but just as I plan to get a Rider-Waite deck eventually, I also plan to get a Marseilles deck someday. I do, in fact, own a Thoth deck, but I've never really been able to connect to it. But I assume that one day I'll feel an urge to pull it out and I'll finally come to appreciate and understand that deck. That day hasn't come yet, though.

Angel Star	10 Aug 2004
I had never seen the Tarot of Transformation so I decided to look it up and it was truly beautiful. I may perchase it. Haven't decided yet but I do like it alot thanks for mentioning it.

Phantom Goddess	11 Aug 2004
I'm a Vargo Gothic Tarot girl all the way. :)

Logiatrix	11 Aug 2004
Quote: Originally posted by ferrous SoF's? (After much contemplation, mind you...) ferrous, I got it! Ship of Fools! I couldn't let it be...love those puzzles, you know... :D

WolfSpirit	12 Aug 2004
I voted in this poll years ago but never posted. My main reading decks are now: Tarot of Prague Ancestral Path Timeless Truth Animal Wise When I can do with a smile: Ferret Halloween Studying: Tarot of the Spirit All my other decks are used for study or meditation or whatever I want to use them for. Sometimes I get the use to try a reading with them as well, but they are not regulars. It can be refreshing to use a totally different deck sometimes.

RedMaple	13 Aug 2004
Hello, I'm new to the forum, so hello all. The decks I use are the Universal Waite, the Goddess Tarot (gentle, creative deck), The World Spirit ( a little darker), and lately, the Morgan Greer, which I have fallen in love with. I also have the Hanson-Roberts, which is a sweet deck and small, so easy to carry around, and the Robin Wood. Also, I recently got the Inner Child deck, and it's fun to use, especially if you relate to fairy tales. This deck definitely has a sense of humor. What do you do with those decks you've bought, and just don't relate to at all? I have the Renaissance Tarot, and the Wheel of Change, and Fairy Wicca. None of them do a thing for me.

BlueLotus	14 Aug 2004
I use different decks on a daily basis. But when pressed for an answer ( and depending on the nature of this question ) I stick with just one of the following decks: - The Medieval Scapini - Morgan Greer - Tarot of the Master - Londa - Pagan & - Vision Quest

fairyhedgehog	14 Aug 2004
Quote: Originally posted by RedMaple What do you do with those decks you've bought, and just don't relate to at all? Why not trade them on the trading forum? Then for the price of the postage, you can see some more decks and see if you bond with them. And if not - well, the postage is expensive but it's cheaper than a new deck, and you can keep trading till you find something you like.

Mimers	14 Aug 2004
I voted Rider Waite Smith. I always use this type deck. Either the Robin Wood, Tarot of Prague or the Universal Rider Waite deck. I own the Marseille and Thoth decks but don't normally use them for reading for others.

ferrous	14 Aug 2004
I voted already, but didn't clarify which decks I use. I started out with the African (RWS style) which was the perfect 'starter' deck for me. I feel I have somehow outgrown that one now though, & have moved on to using the Sakki-Sakki (also RWS style) as my favourite. I also have the NatureSpeaks, which is lovely (although not a traditonal tarot, so I'm not sure if it really counts as 'What tarot deck do you use'), but I will probably only use it for certain types of readings.

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