Your Favorite Large size deck

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

Starfish	08 Aug 2002
For those of you that like the large sized decks, can you recommend any? Which are your favorites? :TMAGE Starfish

Jewel	08 Aug 2002
Well I am not necessarily a fan of large size decks (love them for study though!) I would have to say that my favorite large decks are the AGM Thoth (the one that is NOT green) and the Rhorig. One of the advantages to the large cards is that you can really appreciate the art and catch onto symbols which might have missed in the smaller version of the deck (if it comes in more than one size). The Rhorig, in my opinion, is just simply beautiful! how could I not like it?

WolfSpirit	08 Aug 2002
I only have one larger deck, it's the Sacred Circle. I think the larger pictures show the artwork (landscapes etc.) better. And I don't use this deck for reading so I don't have to shuffle it. I sometimes use it for meditation, I think bigger cards are a pro for that.

Royal Cat	08 Aug 2002
Well, I've heard people say this is not a "true tarot" deck, but I nominate the Inner Child Deck. It's a very large deck, but worth the trouble to shuffle. The images and colors are wonderful. The cups and wands are nice for relecting/meditating. The book has some beautiful descriptions that help you think beyond the 'traditional' meanings. Just my .02 :) Cat

Maan	08 Aug 2002
I would say the world spirit but that must say something about what what i call large decks. decks larger than the world spirit are too large for me and i simply don't like them much :( Don't know why i just do Although i still like my copy of the Rohrig.....although i never read with it

truthsayer	08 Aug 2002
i have 2 favorite large size decks: the inner child and the rohrig. i love IC's look at fairy tales and the brilliant colors. i love the beauty and sensuality of the rohrig. they both are compelling for different reasons. i also like the large thoth but for a different reason. i read w/ it around 15 years. lots of good memories like w/ a good buddy.

Kaz	08 Aug 2002
rohrig and thoth kaz

Kiama	08 Aug 2002
Rohrig, Rohrig, and Rohrig again! I too, do not get on well with lare decks, cuz I have small hands, so do not usually read with lareg decks, but the Rohrig just begged to be read with, so, despite my troubles shufling it, I did... Kiama

Liliana	08 Aug 2002
ROHRIG! Definately, it is something else, I adore it yep, in fact do you need me to talk you into getting it? I can, have for probably 10 people already. Its nice too because it really isnt wider than most decks, but its taller. And the art is superb :) :THP

cjtarot	08 Aug 2002
hi all, I love my sacred circle deck..it's a bit large though. What I tell people to do is shuffle it side to side and swish it around.. I love the pictures and never really noticed the size until someone else said it was hard to shuffle. have to check out the Rohrig deck next.. Cj

Keslynn	08 Aug 2002
I have the Rohrig (thanks to Liliana and others talking me into it *scowl* ;)), but I haven't had a chance to read with it yet. But it looks great and I'm sure we'll get along famously despite the size. I LOVE the artwork on the Inner Child cards. They blew me away. Also, I can't believe no one's mentioned the Victoria Regina tarot yet. I love this deck even though it's done in black and white. I think it's so neat that she could do collage work that skillfully. I never could! I'm a big fan of Victoriana too so this works well. :TQS Kes

oriel	08 Aug 2002
Victoria Regina Tarot, Inner Child Cards, and Voyager Tarot.

Violet Gargoyle	08 Aug 2002
I agree with Oriel and Keslynn, except that I don't have the Voyager cards. :D I think its neat that the two decks (IC and VR) are complete opposite color, or lack of color, schemes. Yet I think that both decks would lose something if the cards were made smaller.

truthsayer	08 Aug 2002
i can't believe i forgot about the VRT!! the large size does work nicely to see the intricate art work. i guess i haven't catagorized it as a large deck in my mind. i really wish there was a larger sized i am one deck. the ananda is a good size to shuffle to read w/ but i'd love a larger size so i can see the imagery better.

oriel	08 Aug 2002
i don't own the Voyager cards--they're on my wishlist of course! i've looked through a sample deck at the store, and a girl read for me twice using her Voyager deck. they were the first large-size deck i ever saw, and the images left a great impression on me. i love the "Harmony" card (I think that's what it was called...) :)

divinerguy	08 Aug 2002
Voyager and Rohrig. Especially the Rohrig, lots of giant disembodied body parts. Yeeha !!

catlin	09 Aug 2002
Voyager, Giant Haindl and Giant Thoth. I also like my Giant RW a lot, it is much better to study with a bigger deck than the usual standard RW.

Lee	09 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by catlin Voyager, Giant Haindl and Giant Thoth. I also like my Giant RW a lot, it is much better to study with a bigger deck than the usual standard RW. Hi catlin, are there two sizes of the Haindl (perhaps only in Germany)? -- Lee

Strange2	09 Aug 2002
My favorite larger decks are: Crowley/Harris Thoth deck - large Swiss version Light and Shadow - excellent black & white deck Margarete Petersen - stunning artwork I do have some troubles shuffling large decks, and the Margarete Petersen deck is so beautiful (and a bit expensive) that I'm afraid to damage the cards. Just looking at those MP cards individually is fine by me!

catlin	09 Aug 2002
Hey, Strange2, Glad you mentioned the M. Petersen deck! I really forgot to mention this one together with the Tantra Tarot. Lee, I sent you a PM about the Giant Haindl which is as far as I know only printed here.

Liliana	09 Aug 2002
I didnt know there was a large Haindl either, do tell :) :THP

TallTarotGuy	09 Aug 2002
My large deck favs... Thoth (Swiss version) Rohrig Voyager Light & Shadow Victoria Regina BTW, for you Voyager fans, has anyone found a good carrier for the deck?? I'm having trouble finding one that will fit such a large deck (h/w and thickness). HUGS, TTG

Keslynn	09 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by TallTarotGuy BTW, for you Voyager fans, has anyone found a good carrier for the deck?? I'm having trouble finding one that will fit such a large deck (h/w and thickness). HUGS, TTG Have you ever been to Tarot Totes (www.tarottotes.com)? If not, then you're in for a treat! Go check it out now and you'll decide that you need a bag for every deck! I've had nothing but great service from them. They have a nice selection for larger sized decks. Also, I believe you can custom order if you don't see it in a fabric you like. :TQS Kes

Starfish	09 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Keslynn Have you ever been to Tarot Totes ( www.tarottotes.com )? If not, then you're in for a treat! Kes is absolutely right - I love Tarot Totes! Great service, beautiful product and excellent turnaround time. I haven't been disappointed in a single bag that I've purchased there! :TTOW Starfish

Liliana	09 Aug 2002
Definately go to tarot totes, I got my bag reikied because Im apparently the only person on thisforum who cant do it herself lol. It was written on the reciept by hand the date and time the reiki was channeled, and it the bag came wrapped in this awesome moon and stars tissue paper I love and had to keep of course. Oh and in case someone might be curious, I wrote them and asked if my Rohrig would fit in the receiving mixed messages bag and they said no, but i bought it anyway and it does too fit. My Rohrig INSISTED it would fit lol, maybe mine shrunk itself a tiny bit to fit ;) Lets see some things readable on it include During his Junior Year, that first day?, also a growin---enrollment, come--- the sense of possib, and other stuff vaguely about campuses and disappointment, apparently it has something to do with college but only very brief pieces can be read, as it will have typewriten words and handwritten words interspersed. Its cool, mine has an antique gold cord I specifically asked for, gold was too shiny hehe :THP

Cocobird55	09 Aug 2002
My favorites are -- Light and Shadow Rohrig Victoria Regina Voyager I've had some luck at finding beautiful larger bags at Renaissance Faires and in specialty shops that sell handbags. Tarot Totes is wonderful too, of course... Sue

purplelady	09 Aug 2002
Thoth Enchanted Sacred Circle. :) .

VGimlet	09 Aug 2002
I like large decks. Even though I have small hands, I played piano for years, so they are not a problem. :) My favorites - Victoria Regina Rorhig Haindl And my Aquarian (not quite as big as the others, but close)

Umbrae	09 Aug 2002
Victoria Regina

Emily	11 Aug 2002
Having small hands I usually steer well clear of large decks but I do like the Victoria Regina, I find that if I shuffle them top over top, with a little practise, it works quite well :)

DarkElectric	11 Aug 2002
I love my Voyager and my Rohrig decks! I have small hands too, but I shuffle them sideways!

Jewel	12 Aug 2002
Quote: Originally posted by truthsayer i really wish there was a larger sized i am one deck. the ananda is a good size to shuffle to read w/ but i'd love a larger size so i can see the imagery better. Ditto, ditto, ditto ... I would LOVE a large sized Ananda. I would probably never come out of those cards! And the I am one is another one that would benefit from being a larger size IMHO.

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