Special Decks as the 100th?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 05 Dec 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Kiama	05 Dec 2002
I have in my collection 99 Tarot decks. I want the 100th to be special, a little different, and really really unusual. Any ideas which decks would be suitable for this position? Kiama

Pollux	05 Dec 2002
TAROT OF THE CRONE It's expensive and self-published, but it would be great - exactly what you are asking for... This deck has been hauting me since I joined CompTarot, and its strong feminine nature could suit you well. If I were in your shoes and money would not be a problem, I would get it at once. Do check all the journey of the major, and the minor cards as well... I must get a job, quick! *LOL* I'll be back with more suggestions... })

juice	05 Dec 2002
1. healing, full moon, Dali, or any of those $100 decks. 2. It's time to make one for yourself. You don't have to be proud of it. Just the excersize of making it will make it special.

truthsayer	05 Dec 2002
nefertari, of course! why should you get one of the others when you can do readings wearing sunglasses with this little beauty. far more impressive in golden beauty than the others! *sunglasses are to keep the cards from frying your retinas if you have an overhead light on.* this deck reads well in candlelight with no cats in the room. ;) }) i also recommend you get the sphynx to go with it/ the sphynx is the plainer(no gold) version of the nefertari for every day usage. the card stock is thin and you can feel the gold press on the backs of the cards but if you can overlook those very minor details, definitely the deck to get for your 100th deck.

Strange2	05 Dec 2002
A self-published deck would be nice for your 100th deck. I highly recommend the Fractal Firebird tarot, by Maria Kruse. http://www.zianet.com/maria/tarot/fracsplash.htm http://www.tarotpassages.com/fractal.htm Go for the large size (3 x 5)! Congratulations on reaching the 100 milestone. I'm at deck 72 myself...

dolphingirl	05 Dec 2002
Oh wow your 100th what a special time! Here are a few rare or handmade decks that I think would be a great addition Illuminated - and made and really lovely Portal - looks neat Tarot of the Crone - wow Samantha's tarot - :) mine hehehe David's tarot- neat design Animal Tarot Deck or the Blue Rose by Paula Gibby Well that is about the end of my brain storm :) Please let us know what you decide! DolphinGirl

Jewel	06 Dec 2002
I'll put in another vote for the Healing Tarot ... extremely usable (RWS based), well done and limited edition. Then ofcourse there is also the Tarot Ambre ....

Kiama	07 Dec 2002
Well, too late... ;) My 100th deck turned out to be the Olympus Tarot, cuz I just couldn't walk out of the bookstore without it! But, what I'll do is pretend that the Blue Rose deck my boyfriend is getting me as a late Christmas present is my 100th... }) (Yep, I finally found out which deck he's getting me a a pressie, after reaidng it in this thread, turning to him and saying... 'Blue Rose? You're getting me the Blue Rose!' He went red, started stammering, and said.... 'Um.. N.. Yes...' })) I have ways of making him talk... }) Pollux: I cannot get used to the Tarot of the Crone... I don't know why.. Too.. Primal, too... Plain... Sorry! Juice: I am considering doing my own deck now. Thanks for the inspiration! Kiama

Trogon	07 Dec 2002
Kiama... Congrats on deck #99.5... :D Now... about this Blue Rose Tarot. Is there a web site with some pictures? Can't seem to find it at the usual places...

Khatruman	10 Dec 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Strange2 A self-published deck would be nice for your 100th deck. I highly recommend the Fractal Firebird tarot, by Maria Kruse. Go for the large size (3 x 5)! OMG, Whoa!!!! This deck simply CALLED out to me, and I am looking at the $60 price tag and trying to justify it to myself, but grrrrr, I cannot resist it! Thank you, Strange2 for pointing this one out. I read the review site you posted also and I am incredibly intrigued. What an amazing meditative deck. And since I use Tarot mainly for meditation, it is perfect! Peace!

Scorpion	10 Dec 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Khatruman OMG, Whoa!!!! This deck simply CALLED out to me, and I am looking at the $60 price tag and trying to justify it to myself, but grrrrr, I cannot resist it! Oh no - me too! But I am going to keep trying: I've got far too many decks to work with now and end up not using any. I WILL remain firm (although I might see what money I've got after Xmas.....).

Jewel	10 Dec 2002
Congratulations Kiama!!! So how do you like the Olympus? also, once you get the Blue Rose I would love to hear your opinion on it.

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