Ananda Tarot

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 07 Jun 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

firemaiden	07 Jun 2002
Hello, I have done a search of this forum and this site and find no reference to the Ananda Tarot. I just bought this in a bookstore in Berlin. Anyone heard of it? I am finding it a little too ethereal for me, but very beautiful. The Artist is Ananda Kurt Pilz, and publisher is Urania. Perhaps it is published under a different name in English?

Jewel	07 Jun 2002
I have this deck. I fell in love with the artwork that I saw at the Tarot Garden and immediately ordered the deck. I was no less dissapointed when it arrived. Ethereal is a great description of the artwork, but I would think that because of that the deck would connect on an emotional and/or intuitive level. I have not gotten around to using the deck, not for lack of interest, but lack of time. Unfortunately there is not a book out there for it in English and unlike you I do not read German so I cannot tell you if the book is good or bad. I believe it is a lovely and inspirational deck. I would love to hear what you have to say about the book.

Jeannette	07 Jun 2002
Firemaiden: There is currently no English-language edition of the Ananda Tarot. It is a German publication, with no international distribution at present. We have to import it from Germany to get it for our Tarot Garden customers over here. I do believe that mention of the Ananda has popped up on the Aeclectic forums in the past, but I haven't seen any mention of it recently. It is a beautiful deck. When measured by number of copies sold, it's actually been our #1 all-time best-seller at Tarot Garden -- it sells so fast that I usually can't keep it in stock for more than 2 weeks at a time. I'm really hoping that someone will eventually translate the book into English, and pick it up for North American distribution. -- Jeannette Tarot Garden http://www.tarotgarden.com

Rhiannon	07 Jun 2002
That is just stunning! Went on over to tarotgarden and checked it out. That one card on the bottom left sort of looks like Jim Morrisson. Another one added to the wish list. Rhiannon :)

firemaiden	07 Jun 2002
I find many of the cards stunning too, I guess which is why I bought it. I love the Universe card, picture of an ethereal naked woman against a starry night with some sunset colors. But I find myself longing to see some more physical bodies, isn't that funny? it makes me feel un-grounded. Funny about how individual decks are. Well, I guess if I can't live with it, I could trade it, right? Perhaps I should turn into a Tarot book translator...

Maan	07 Jun 2002
I have the ananda too! I like the book. My german isn't that good any more but for the most part i understand it ;) The deck anyway doesn't work for me :( Its just to airy... Wel i cant explain any better.. just doensn't click.

Kaz	07 Jun 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Jeannette and/or Lori I'm really hoping that someone will eventually translate the book into English, and pick it up for North American distribution. -- Jeannette Tarot Garden http://www.tarotgarden.com Catlin? maybe a project for you here? kaz

Jewel	07 Jun 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Jeannette and/or Lori I'm really hoping that someone will eventually translate the book into English, and pick it up for North American distribution. You and me both! I would love to be able to read the book.

Kaz	07 Jun 2002
here you can see some cards of this deck: http://www.pagangraphics.com/compare/german/ananda.html http://www.tarotwelten.de/ananda.htm kaz

Zhritza	07 Jun 2002
That is just breathtaking! (big big sigh)

Kaz	08 Jun 2002
qolus, i know. my wishlist grows at least one deck a week..... kaz

Faerie Lin	08 Jun 2002
You and me both Qolus! My tarot wishlist just got bigger. Lin

Zhritza	08 Jun 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Kaz qolus, i know. my wishlist grows at least one deck a week..... that's all? you're lucky! :P :)

catlin	10 Jun 2002
I also have the Ananda deck and I like it very much. Anyone willing to sponsor me? I'd love to do a translation of the Ananada book then :D

Jewel	10 Jun 2002
Catlin, if I could I would sponsor you as I would love to be able to read the book! If I ever win the lottery I will let you know *ROFLMAO*

Liliana	10 Jun 2002
I can spare 5 bucks at some point, maybe even 10 caitlin ;) :THP

Jewel	13 Jun 2002
Bump!

aeonx	14 Jun 2002
Hi all. Can any of you elaborate on the use of this deck? Ups and down, plus and minuses... :D ~aeonx~

rostie	14 Jun 2002
so beautifull!!! same problem: too many beautifull decks, but not enough money, sigh... hey what is that beautifull picture under your names?! how did you do this?

aeonx	14 Jun 2002
rostie: Go to the Citizen Chat-section, where Solandia has posted a thread on this. :) ~aeonx~

rostie	14 Jun 2002
Quote: Originally posted by aeonx rostie: Go to the Citizen Chat-section, where Solandia has posted a thread on this. :) ~aeonx~ i'll just found them! beautifull!!! oh solandia, you're fabulous!!!

aeonx	14 Jun 2002
rostie: great icon! :) I've pm'd kayne so that he can make one especially for me! :D ~aeonx~

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