Scapini's Stained Glass Tarot

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 04 Aug 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Starfish	04 Aug 2002
I am ordering this deck from Lori and Jeanette at Tarot Garden and was wondering if anyone can tell me what the card back looks like (color scheme, etc.). Blessings - :TSTRE Starfish

Lee	04 Aug 2002
Here is a review. The backs are rows of light blue circles against a black background. -- Lee :)

Starfish	04 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Lee Here is a review . The backs are rows of light blue circles against a black background. Thank you so much, Lee! Blessings - :TSTRE Starfish

truthsayer	04 Aug 2002
i've never seen these before. i'm usually not in awe of a deck but when i first saw it, all i could say was "WOW!!!!!" i'd love to know what you think when you have these in your hands starfish. particularly how readable or artistic. do scan under or over rate it. iiiiiiiii...wwwwwwwww...iii...llllllllll...NOT...ooorrrrrrDER!!!!!!!!! **gasp** ;) LOL

catlin	05 Aug 2002
This is another one on my wishlist *sigh*

Jewel	05 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by truthsayer i've never seen these before. i'm usually not in awe of a deck but when i first saw it, all i could say was "WOW!!!!!" i'd love to know what you think when you have these in your hands starfish. particularly how readable or artistic. do scan under or over rate it. iiiiiiiii...wwwwwwwww...iii...llllllllll...NOT...ooorrrrrrDER!!!!!!!!! **gasp** ;) LOL How did we ever miss this one? Looks like I will be going to shop at Tarot Garden very soon *LOL* ... care to come along Truth? Faunabay? The deck is $30 at Tarot Garden.

truthsayer	05 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Jewel How did we ever miss this one? Looks like I will be going to shop at Tarot Garden very soon *LOL* ... care to come along Truth? Faunabay? The deck is $30 at Tarot Garden. yes, dear lady of tortuous temptation. ;) i've all ready checked the price but i'm struggling over the illuminated tarot, too! which one? i know both!! but which one now???

Jewel	05 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by truthsayer yes, dear lady of tortuous temptation. ;) i've all ready checked the price but i'm struggling over the illuminated tarot, too! which one? i know both!! but which one now??? Well this one will be less expensive for me (I will be ordering the mid-sized illuminated so it will be more expensive than the stained glass tarot) ... and I had been doing so good! ...

Keslynn	05 Aug 2002
Oh no, Starsish! I think you'll be getting ample revenge on me for interesting you in the World Spirit. I really want this deck, darn it! It's the prettiest stained glass deck I've seen so far. Argh! Another one on my already long wishlist. :TQS Kes I will be strong!

Starfish	05 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Keslynn Oh no, Starsish! I think you'll be getting ample revenge on me for interesting you in the World Spirit. I really want this deck, darn it! It's the prettiest stained glass deck I've seen so far. Argh! Another one on my already long wishlist. Psssstttt.... Keeeeeesssssss.... The Scapini Stained Glass is calling you... Buuuuyyy mmmmeeeeee.... }) I absolutely can't wait to see this deck in person and hold it in my hot little hands! The colors are just stunning on every scan I've seen so far. :TEMPS Starfish

Keslynn	05 Aug 2002
You'll have to let us know how it reads, Starfish. You know, just to torture me even more while I'm low on cash. ;) :TQS Kes

Starfish	05 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Keslynn You'll have to let us know how it reads, Starfish. You know, just to torture me even more while I'm low on cash. ;) I will definitely let you know what it's like! rubbing my hands together in anticipation :TEMPS Starfish

purplelady	05 Aug 2002
I've been looking at this deck for awhile. It IS truly beautiful! I like to call it "Tarocco delle Vetrate" , because there is at least one other tarot called "stained glass tarot". I've only seen both online not in person but in my opinion this one is much more beautiful.

TallTarotGuy	05 Aug 2002
It IS a beautiful deck! I love stained glass, so I had to get this deck to add to my collection..definitely worth it!! I haven't read with it yet, but it's great to have for the artwork alone. BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT TTG ;)

Starfish	05 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by TallTarotGuy It IS a beautiful deck! I love stained glass, so I had to get this deck to add to my collection..definitely worth it!! I haven't read with it yet, but it's great to have for the artwork alone. BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT TTG ;) Ahhhh.... a Tarotholic after my own heart! Now TTG, you have to do a new deck spread with it and see what it tells you... :TEMPS Starfish

TallTarotGuy	05 Aug 2002
I know, I know...I need to do a "new deck" spread Starfish. I have a couple of other decks that I'm reading with now. I want to pay this deck the special attention it deserves. ;) Maybe the cards will tell me that I need to go to the Catholic Church here in SLC more often and indulge my stained-glass window cravings. LOL TTG

Starfish	05 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by TallTarotGuy I know, I know...I need to do a "new deck" spread Starfish. I have a couple of other decks that I'm reading with now. I want to pay this deck the special attention it deserves. ;) Maybe the cards will tell me that I need to go to the Catholic Church here in SLC more often and indulge my stained-glass window cravings. LOL I know exactly what you mean about wanting to give this deck special attention. I like to do that with each deck so that I don't feel "rushed" with it. Perhaps we can do a mini-group study with our decks when mine arrives. And I'm thinking that indulging your stained glass window cravings at the Catholic Church is a good idea. All that beautiful colored light that shines through those images. I adore stained glass.... Blessings - :TEMPS Starfish

Maan	06 Aug 2002
O know.....i really like this deck But i have three decks on order.....four would be a bit to much don't you think?

Starfish	06 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Maan O know.....i really like this deck But i have three decks on order.....four would be a bit to much don't you think? Hmmmm.... Well, Maan }), I also have 3 decks on order - and intend on picking up the World Spirit deck set at my local Borders this week. So no, I personally don't feel four is too much ;) :TDEAT Starfish

Jewel	06 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Maan O know.....i really like this deck But i have three decks on order.....four would be a bit to much don't you think? Guess it depends on who you ask *ROFLMAO* ... in MHO there is no such thing as having too many decks on order. I am sure Faunabay and Truthsayer will back me up on this too! *LOL* ... then again, as I said, depends on who you ask! ;) ... the question is ... how bad do you want it?

Maan	06 Aug 2002
So you both say that four decks on order is "nomal" ;) Wel if thats the case than.................... OOokeeee i'm going for this one....but first i'm going to figure out how i can get it!!!!

Jewel	06 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Maan So you both say that four decks on order is "nomal" ;) For some of us ~giggles~ ... to order it all you have to do is go to Tarot Garden. Jeannette will take good care of you. Please ensure that in your e-mail you let them know you are purchasing the deck from Tarot Garden as a result of a recommendation through Aeclectic ... that way part of the proceeds come to support Aeclectic! YAY for you!!! I can't wait to hear how you like your deck. Tarot Garden ships quickly too! :)

Maan	06 Aug 2002
OOo Jewel :( I don't have a credit card so i'm affraid tarotgarden is not an option :( But i'm still planning to get my hands on this deck....its so gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! And when will your stainted glass taror arrive? :)

Mateo06	08 Aug 2002
I do believe this is my deck!!! its quite beautiful, but can anyone tell me if the cards are easily used by small hands? and is there a book u can get to go along with it!!! The only thing that bothers me is the different languages, i don' tknow if i can read the majors!!! But hopefully once i get enough money i'll be able to order this from my nearest book world, u do suppose they'll have access to it, right?

Starfish	08 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Mateo06 I do believe this is my deck!!! its quite beautiful, but can anyone tell me if the cards are easily used by small hands? and is there a book u can get to go along with it!!! The only thing that bothers me is the different languages, i don' tknow if i can read the majors!!! But hopefully once i get enough money i'll be able to order this from my nearest book world, u do suppose they'll have access to it, right? The deck is 2 1/2 x 4 5/8 (thanks to Jeanette for the info ;)). I haven't received my deck yet - I can let you know more about it and how easily it handles when it arrives. I have small hands too. It sounds long but slender - so it may not be too bad to handle. I don't believe there's a book for it and I don't know anything about the LWB that comes with it. Maybe Jeanette or Lori can answer that questions. Blessings - :TMAGE Starfish

Lee	08 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Mateo06 I do believe this is my deck!!! its quite beautiful, but can anyone tell me if the cards are easily used by small hands? and is there a book u can get to go along with it!!! The only thing that bothers me is the different languages, i don' tknow if i can read the majors!!! But hopefully once i get enough money i'll be able to order this from my nearest book world, u do suppose they'll have access to it, right? This deck doesn't have a book. The LWB is pretty thick, but I have to tell you that I didn't find it very helpful in terms of guidance for how to read the cards. This makes it difficult since the Minors use non-standard meanings and it's hard to understand what divinatory meanings the author was getting at in the LWB. This is a gorgeous deck, but if you're looking for something to read with, it may present a challenge. -- Lee

Starfish	15 Aug 2002
Thanks to Jeanette and Lori for adding to my collection (addiction?) :) It is absolutely gorgeous! I do agree with Lee that the LWB is pretty thick (written in Italian and English) and is pretty standard as far as LWBs go. I find that it handles beautifully - is just smooth enough to allow for easy shuffling, but not too slippery so that I have cards flying out all over the place! I did a new deck spread and it looks like we'll have a beautiful relationship :) If there's anyone out there on the fence as to whether to add this deck to their collection, I definitely say go for it! Blessings - :TSUN Starfish

Jeannette	15 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Maan ...I don't have a credit card so i'm affraid tarotgarden is not an option... Who told you we only accept credit cards? :D We accept all forms of payment, including personal checks drawn in foreign currencies. I'm glad to hear that your Vetrate arrived safe-and-sound, Starfish! I figured it wouldn't disappoint. :D -- Jeannette http://www.tarotgarden.com

Jewel	21 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Maan OOo Jewel :( I don't have a credit card so i'm affraid tarotgarden is not an option :( But i'm still planning to get my hands on this deck....its so gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! And when will your stainted glass taror arrive? :) Ohhhh Maan look at Jeannette's post :) ... I have sent a check to TG before :). Never let a silly thing like method of payment stop you from asking *LOL*. I hope you get to place your order soon! Goddess willing it is waiting for me at home as I type this :) ... I also ordered the Margarete Petersen so I am just dying to get home! *LOL*.

Pollux	22 Aug 2002
Please, could someone PM me the ISBN for the Scapini Stained Glass Tarot (Tarocco delle Vetrate)?

Starfish	22 Aug 2002
You have a PM ;) :TWHEE Starfish

Mateo06	23 Aug 2002
Could someone who owns this deck tell me if it would be a good deck for a beginner. one which they learn to read tarot with for the first time?

Keslynn	23 Aug 2002
Hey Mateo, I personally don't think that this would be a good deck for someone to learn with because it has pip minors. In other words, for 10 wands, it shows ten wands and not much else. It's hard to learn to read tarot that way unless you're willing to memorize all the meanings of the cards instead of reading more intuitively from illustrated minors. I would definitely recommend a deck with illustrated minors for a beginner. Rider Waite Smith is the standard one but there are many many others. :) Kes

Kissa	25 Mar 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Keslynn Hey Mateo, I personally don't think that this would be a good deck for someone to learn with because it has pip minors. In other words, for 10 wands, it shows ten wands and not much else. It's hard to learn to read tarot that way unless you're willing to memorize all the meanings of the cards instead of reading more intuitively from illustrated minors. I would definitely recommend a deck with illustrated minors for a beginner. Rider Waite Smith is the standard one but there are many many others. :) Kes My turn to bring an old thread back to life... This is the first deck ever that makes me want to use a non scenic pips deck... The LWB is not little and is very good IMHO The Tarocchi di Vetro deck ("Glass Tarot" LS) is another glass deck, it is gorgeous but more static. There is an incredible energy in the Vetrate! It is a pity i cannot do scannings of the pics, but the Knight of Words is jumping out of the picture straight to you! Scapini's artwork in the Vetrate is so intricate that i certainly wouldn't call his pips non illustrated. The only minus (was mentioned somewhere by felicityk? mari_h?) is that you have to count the objects because nowhere reads "six of cups" or "four of pentacles". I think it is only a question of time though before you memorize the pictures and associate them immediately with the numbers. The Vetrate is definitely the most amazing deck I've seen since the Tarot of Prague and waiting for the Kat's Golden ;-) Read the excellent review of our very own filipas: http://www.tarotpassages.com/filipas6.htm The deck is available from Tarot Garden http://www.tarotgarden.com/database/dbsearchengine.php?search_type=blob&pageenter=0 and Alida www.alidastore.com Enjoy these somptuous pictures! Kissa

Aure	25 Mar 2004
Looks very nice!! However, I'm at the moment involved with Golden Tarot and occasionally date Radiant, so I don't think I can squeeze any more decks in for a while... :D However, does anyone else find the pictures hard on the eyes even though they are beautiful? I feel like I'm getting cross-eyed in trying to make out all the stuff in the cards! Crazy me... It's also hard to see which card is which (heehee, reminds me of one inside joke involving hard pronounciation; 'which switch is which, you witch?!') when there are no numbers or text and the minors are pips.

Kissa	26 Mar 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Aure However, does anyone else find the pictures hard on the eyes even though they are beautiful? I feel like I'm getting cross-eyed in trying to make out all the stuff in the cards! Crazy me... It's also hard to see which card is which (heehee, reminds me of one inside joke involving hard pronounciation; 'which switch is which, you witch?!') when there are no numbers or text and the minors are pips. The cards don't look so busy in real. But they do offer lots of symbolism and details that aren't revealed to the first glance. I think it is why this deck really beats the round Stained Glass tarot: Scapini not only used the stained glass technics but also its idea. I lend Mark Filipas'words here "A stained glass window manipulates a heavy, 2 dimensional medium and seeks to pull us into a multi-dimensional world filled with light. Scapini's cards, too, are filled with multiple layers of foreground and background. Far behind his Magician is a glowing sun, and over it is a representation of the Tree of Life whose spheres have stars with progressively numbered rays. This card being to Scapini everything symbolizing the number one and beginnings, the Magician “invents and sets in order” the four elements upon the three-legged table, with our world in the middle." The problem i mentioned about the lacking numbers on the pips is probably the only thing that could be an issue, at the beginning. I watched the scans again, i can assure you that the cards don't give an headache in comparison. I traded my Radiant because the plasticity and the lack of details. I still have the Universal, Robin Wood and Hanson Roberts as "comfort"/"easy"/familiar decks. Looking forward to the Golden, enjoying Prague and Vetrate right now. You are lucky to have the Golden already, you witch! ;) Kissa edited to correct the name of the "round stained glass tarot", it is indeed the tarot of the cloisters, as you know...

lunakasha	26 Mar 2004
WOW!!!!!! These cards are GORGEOUS!!!! Why have I never noticed them before???? Hmmmm...time to edit the wishlist! :laugh: :D Luna

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