Tarot database

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 08 Dec 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

raeanne	08 Dec 2003
Hi all, After reading Majecot’s thread about keeping track of decks, I was thinking about creating a Microsoft Access database for my decks. (Has anyone done this?) I would like suggestions about what information should be included. Here is a list of some of the fields I think should be in a Tarot database: Deck name Deck artist(s) Deck author(s) Publishing company Date published Date purchased Suit for element of fire Suit for element of water Suit for element of air Suit for element of earth Court card for Page Court card for Knight Court card for Queen Court card for King What else do you think is important to include in a database? Do you think a field that can be checkmarked if I have the deck or if it is on my wish list would be helpful? If I create something that I think is worthwhile, I will be willing to share with anyone who has MS Access.

Le_Corsair	08 Dec 2003
1. Illustrated or non-illustrated minors? 2. Deck influence? (RWS, Thoth, Marseilles, Other) Bob :THERM

firestorm	08 Dec 2003
Some type of "other" category. For example, the Osho Zen includes the Master card in addition to the 22 majors, which is unnumbered, and another deck.....Merryday?.....added a Magic Flute card to the 22 majors. edited to add: It is the Templar deck that has the Magic Flute and a suggestion that the "other" category could be named "variances".

Le_Corsair	08 Dec 2003
Here's an example of how Mystic Eye has their decks organized. Bob :THERM

Lee	08 Dec 2003
I don't know if this applies, but Tarot Garden sells their own software for managing and organizing decks. You can see it by going to www.tarotgarden.com and typing "tarot organizer" into the search function. Then click on "More Samples" to see a full description. It costs $25. -- Lee

Lee	08 Dec 2003
Oops, I just now saw that Gerbear already posted about Tarot Garden's software in the other thread. Sorry! :) -- Lee

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