karma tarot

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 16 Jun 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

faunabay	16 Jun 2002
Has anyone seen this deck before? A friend (delani) has it and I flipped through the cards the other day. It's such a wonderful, bright, cheery, fun deck! It was made in the 70's by an artist living in the art and music community of Christiania in Copenhagen, Denmark. So they have sort of the 70's look to them! :) Check them out http://www.wicce.com/karma.html It's not very easy to find but it is still in print.

VGimlet	17 Jun 2002
Wow, I've never seen them before, but I like them. There is an interesting feel to the images, and I like the urban/music theme. (No, no, not another deck to add to The List......)

Maan	17 Jun 2002
Thank you Faunabay for putting this deck to my attention :) I have seen it before in shops but it did not look that interesting but now i seen more images it seem to be a really usefull and interesting deck. So maybe the next time i see it i snatch it up ( hmm that would be deck number..... )

WolfSpirit	17 Jun 2002
Doesn't look like a deck I would use for reading... But it's very original, the guitar players and the Moon card with the two bottles. Must have been made by a very creative artist !

Kaz	17 Jun 2002
looks nice, for the collection maybe, does delani read with it? i have seen it at wicce's before, but never thought about it. hows delani btw? kaz

rostie	17 Jun 2002
i like this one too, it's beautifull and original, a few weeks ago i wanted to ask about this one here but i forgot...it's a special one if you like it i would say go for it! here a few links more: http://www.learntarot.com/kadesc.htm http://www.themysticeye.com/pics/karma.htm

Jewel	17 Jun 2002
I really like these ... Faunasis, I think I am going to have be upset with you for adding another deck to wish list *LOL*

faunabay	17 Jun 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Kaz looks nice, for the collection maybe, does delani read with it? i have seen it at wicce's before, but never thought about it. hows delani btw? kaz Yes, she reads with it. Says she has to be in the right mood for it, but that it does great readings. She says its a good intuitive deck - that it doesn't follow the traditional meanings all the time. Delani's not one of us tarot-holics. :D She only has decks she actually reads with. LOL And she's doing fine, just a bit overwhelmed right now with life. I told her to join the club!!! And oh by the way - I just won a bid for this deck on ebay last night! ROFL So I should be getting it soon.

Faerie Lin	18 Jun 2002
I looked at sample pictures of the deck the other day and I love the way this deck looks. Congrats on you winning the auction faunabay! Lin

Kaz	18 Jun 2002
hehe, thats great faunabay ! i would like to know how you find it to read when you get it, as it does look interesting..... kaz

truthsayer	20 Jun 2002
this one reminds me of my rohrig and dance of life cards. the images seem rich and full and meaning. dang it! got another OOP to hunt for! LOL

faunabay	20 Jun 2002
truth, It's not OOP, it's just a bit hard to find cause it's not on amazon.com

rostie	20 Jun 2002
i think you can buy it at the learntarot-site, there are five ways to order it i believe, it's from that site i first noticed wich a beauty this is: http://www.learntarot.com/kadesc.htm ...also from US games system... http://www.usgamesinc.com/categoryFrame_T.cfm?Category_ID=251 but here it's a bit more expensive, lol...

truthsayer	20 Jun 2002
thanks for the links, rostie! looks like joan bunnings site is the best one to use.

Kyrielle	21 Jun 2002
I found this deck at my local shop where I get most of my decks. It does have a 70s feel to the art. The box says the art style is "phantasmagoric," which I think is a good word for it. I like the arts orientation of the pictures, and especially the circus or carnival scenes. Many of the cards may be described as "trippy" or surreal. The inspiration for this deck was an artist's colony in Denmark, and the LWB (which is substantial) offers many personal views of the cards and stories of their creations by the artist, Birgit Boline Erfurt. Some cards were inspired by real people -- friends of the artist. It seems to be an intensely personal creation that Erfurt has chosen to go public with. Very brave. I like decks where lots of thought has gone into the interpretation of the image -- where there are stories behind each card. This deck is a favorite for that. I have never read with it, though. Maybe I should try. The cards with the real people portrayed on them seem to be "haunted" -- in a good way. Their essence seems to hover in the room with me when I look at their cards. If you can find this deck, and are intrigued, I would recommend it. --Kyrielle

Jewel	21 Jun 2002
~mumbles something about still resisting temptation~ Faunabay, have you gotten it yet? what do you think? do I have to have this? *LOL*

Faerie Lin	21 Jun 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Kyrielle I found this deck at my local shop where I get most of my decks. It does have a 70s feel to the art. The box says the art style is "phantasmagoric," which I think is a good word for it. I like the arts orientation of the pictures, and especially the circus or carnival scenes. Many of the cards may be described as "trippy" or surreal. The inspiration for this deck was an artist's colony in Denmark, and the LWB (which is substantial) offers many personal views of the cards and stories of their creations by the artist, Birgit Boline Erfurt. Some cards were inspired by real people -- friends of the artist. It seems to be an intensely personal creation that Erfurt has chosen to go public with. Very brave. I like decks where lots of thought has gone into the interpretation of the image -- where there are stories behind each card. This deck is a favorite for that. I have never read with it, though. Maybe I should try. The cards with the real people portrayed on them seem to be "haunted" -- in a good way. Their essence seems to hover in the room with me when I look at their cards. If you can find this deck, and are intrigued, I would recommend it. --Kyrielle Wow Kyrielle, That was a great review!!! This deck is on my wishlist! Lin

faunabay	21 Jun 2002
I haven't gotten it yet. I wanted to keep things off the credit card so sent them the money. So it'll take longer. Jewel, I'll let you know when I get it. You know you want it though!!!! ROFL

faunabay	28 Jun 2002
Well I got my Karma deck yesterday. I've got to say this is one amazingly weird deck! :D I really, really like it!! LOL What's fun along with the great, strange artwork is the LWB is very interesting to read. For the first time with any of my decks, I read the LWB all the way through while flipping through the deck. The LWB for this deck is actually very useful!! It seems like a deck I'll use in readings, but I never know for sure until I can use the deck for awhile. I'll let you know more later.

Zhritza	29 Jun 2002
Quote: Originally posted by faunabay Well I got my Karma deck yesterday. I've got to say this is one amazingly weird deck! :D I really, really like it!! LOL Welcome to the trippy deck path. Please take a complimentary rubber chicken and Strawberry Alarm Clock album during your visit. :*

Kaz	29 Jun 2002
maan: i read you saw this deck in a shop. can you please get it for me? kaz

Maan	29 Jun 2002
Hi Kaz i PM you :)

Kaz	09 Jul 2002
this is a great deck !!!! it's so funny :P big cards, comic like art, great images she did for some cards, 6 of coins p.e. kaz

Jewel	10 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Jewel ~mumbles something about still resisting temptation~ do I have to have this? *LOL* Well I broke down and ordered it from Amazon today ... lets see now ... I made it 20 whole days ... that's pretty darn good for me *LOL*

truthsayer	10 Jul 2002
let me know what you think of it, jewel. i need to cool off and get back on the wagon for about 6 months. i hope you hate it so i won't need it, too! you know sometimes i really feel bad, being such a tarot-holic and loving posting at aeclectic while there's a war going on and our troops are in afghanistan. some things that mehrdad has said has really hit me. so many ppl are suffering. it's not that i'm being like nero and fiddling while rome burned. i have a brother in the army. my husband could be called back if things got really bad even tho he's retired army. i guess i have to catch what happiness i can or lose my sanity from worry over the mess the world is in. i know i do what i can in small ways to make a difference in the world. some are meant to do big things and others aren't. my gift to aeclectic is (i hope) making y'all laugh at my posts or giving you something to think about. i feel for the most part i can be myself here and the comradery we all share makes me feel better about the things i cannot change in the world even tho i hope and pray for the highest good of all.

faunabay	10 Jul 2002
20 whole days!!! I'd say that's a record for us!! ROFL You did good sis :D Quote: Originally posted by Jewel Well I broke down and ordered it from Amazon today ... lets see now ... I made it 20 whole days ... that's pretty darn good for me *LOL*

Jewel	15 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by faunabay 20 whole days!!! I'd say that's a record for us!! ROFL You did good sis :D ... well not so good really cause then I went to TG and preordered the new LS Oriental deck and went by a local discount book shop and got the Merlin ... ohhhh yeah and I ordered the Celtic something or other from Amazon while I was at it because it was cheap *LOL*. Well lets see if I had better luck then with the Alexandra Gennetti deck (got the book but it did not come with the cards!) ... ~sighs~ ... Its hopless ... I want them all! Truthsayer, I will give you a report when I receive the deck :)

divinerguy	16 Jul 2002
This deck is still in print, and can be found on the US Games website. http://www.usgamesinc.com/categoryFrame_T.cfm?Category_ID=251 Just type, "karma," in the search window. Its only $20 USD - such a deal! Divinerguy

Jewel	16 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by divinerguy Its only $20 USD - such a deal! Divinerguy I got mine at Amazon for $18

faunabay	16 Jul 2002
Have you received it yet Jewel?? What do you think? I know it's kind of weird, but I like mine! :D

darwinia	06 Nov 2004
I just bought this today on sale. I've been interested in it for a while but thought it might be very bright like my Parrott Tarot or the New Age Tarot, and didn't want more of the same. I like it because the colours are greyed out somewhat, and most of all I like it because the cards are BIG. Favourite cards: 1) The World - usually not too crazy about this card in any deck but I like this one. 2) The Star - Lovely blueish cast to it that I like. 3) Ten of Cups - Love that fan, my husband seemed quite taken with it too. (Gee, I wonder why?) 4) Six of Cups - How apt for nostalgia. I cling to Leonardo and live for art and history, which can sometimes cause a reality shift of huge proportion. ;-0)))) 5) Three of Swords - Whew, finally someone who thought to resist the temptation of the cheesy stabbed heart. I liked her veil--kind of a pun for vale of tears for me. 6) Page of Cups - Something about that bubble or speech balloon is very neat.

Oni	09 Nov 2004
i got this deck in a trade from someone on here that did not like it. i actuly love the deck, it reminds of the dali paintings, i live near the dali museam so maybe i m baised. the deck reminds of a deep insight into the mind of a severely mentally ill person like i m drilling into the head of a mad man. but i mean that in a good way! i like that aspect of the deck. or maybe and insane carival. he hee

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