The Housewive's Tarot: A Domestic Divination Kit With Tarot Deck And Instruction

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 11 Jun 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

dolphingirl	11 Jun 2004
The Housewive's Tarot: A Domestic Divination Kit With Tarot Deck And Instruction Ok I love the picture of this deck and book set it looks like just a total blast :) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1931686998/ref=nosim/aeclectic/ # Paperback: 78 pages # Publisher: Quirk Books; Boxed edition (October 31, 2004) # ISBN: 1931686998

lark	11 Jun 2004
That is tooo cute!! I put it on my wish list. Kind of like the Stepford Wives meet Tarot.

Jeanette	11 Jun 2004
Is there just the one picture so far, w/the sparkly lady wearing an apron holding the cards? I WANT TO SEE MORE :) !!!! It looks very vintage and cute.

Rose	11 Jun 2004
go to http://www.quirkbooks.com/main.html Then click on Our Books--New Titles You can view a sample page which shows several cards. Rose

laura_borealis	11 Jun 2004
That is pretty cute. I love retro 50s stuff. I like some of their other publications, too. Better Than Homemade looks like my kind of book.

Logiatrix	11 Jun 2004
OMG...I didn't want to WANT any more decks! But how can one resist? From the summary: "You’ve never seen tarot cards like these before. Imagine the celebrated “Ryder Deck” infused with the spirit of Leave It to Beaver, and the result is The Housewives Tarot—a dazzling retro interpretation of a classic divination system. With illustrations of martini glasses (cups), mops and brooms (wands), Duncan Hines chocolate cake (the Devil), wood-paneled station wagons (the Chariot), bathroom scales (Judgment), and other 1950s iconography, these tarot cards can answer all of life’s most challenging questions. The enclosed instruction book shows you how to interpret all 78 cards—and describes how to assemble them using five different layouts: the Virgin Spread, the Neapolitan Spread, the Clothesline Spread, the Dinette Spread, and the Martini Spread..." Whatta hoot! :D

HudsonGray	11 Jun 2004
Hmm, it's got a real "Dick & Jane" look to it. Definately 50's-ish.

WooMonkey	11 Jun 2004
Oh no, ANOTHER deck to add to my wish list! I think this makes three just this week. But as Logiatrix said, it's irresistable! :D

Cerulean	12 Jun 2004
This is cuter than others I've seen--and retro-metro cherry pie! Cerulean Mari

dolphingirl	12 Jun 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Rose go to http://www.quirkbooks.com/main.html Then click on Our Books--New Titles You can view a sample page which shows several cards. Rose Thanks for posting the extra info now I like it even more!!! I bet this deck would be great to use for people that are alittle afraid of tarot. :) Why are all these super looking decks comming out so late in the year this year!

SilverWing	12 Jun 2004
That deck is now on my wishlist. That's a cute one.

VGimlet	12 Jun 2004
I have to admit, at first I thought...well, 'what in the world' would be a good paraphrase, LOL. But this looks like fun. :)

Melissa`	12 Jun 2004
Those are a really cute cards.. Maybe someone would get a kick out of using them at a wedding shower or something along those lines. :) I gave in and added it to my wishlist too.. *eeks..*

Xarokys	12 Jun 2004
Another one for my wish list! The backs remind me of a picnic tablecloth. I love the 50's retro theme, since I'm a child of the 50's myself.

TemperanceAngel	12 Jun 2004
What can I say?? LOVE IT!!!

dolphingirl	12 Jun 2004
This deck just seems so warm and friendly. Makes be think back to the times of A&W drive ins, drive in movies and apple and cherry pies. Talk about the perfect comfort deck for those days when we need a mental hug. I think this deck will be one that will be perfect for that.

shelikes2read	03 Oct 2004
Quote: Originally posted by dolphingirl Thanks for posting the extra info now I like it even more!!! I bet this deck would be great to use for people that are alittle afraid of tarot. :) Why are all these super looking decks comming out so late in the year this year! That's EXACTLY what I thought (once I picked myself up off the floor from laughing) when I saw this deck. I have a friend who's fascinated by Tarot but is a bit spooked by it all. He's also a big fan of the Brini Maxwell show (that's on in the US). I bet this deck would be ideal for someone like him.

Cariad	03 Oct 2004
How Cool is this deck and what fun!!!!!!!!! Great to see something so different love the Retro feel!

Ace	03 Oct 2004
This reminds me of the Kitchen Tarot that some have been playing with: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?threadid=31698

lunakasha	03 Oct 2004
This does look like a fun deck....not sure if it is on my wishlist yet or not but....it is interesting!!! Maybe I will wait until someone posts about it....due out soon isn't it??? :) Luna

magpie9	04 Oct 2004
OGAWD It's the 50's Childhood no one ever actually had!

Jude Buffum	21 Oct 2004
Greetings all! I recently joined this board and someone just told me about this thread, I was very excited. Just wanted to give you all a heads up, it's been delayed multiple times (not sure why, we finished it almost a year ago!) but it should almost, certainly, definitely be out in early December. In the meantime, you guys can check out the website at: http://www.housewivestarot.com/ You'll need the Flash plug-in and a fast connection is recommended, but you can do sample readings, download desktops and some other fun stuff. I just finished it yesterday, so you all are the first ones to see it. Any feedback, posititve or negative, is greatly appreciated. Cheers!

Astraea	21 Oct 2004
Welcome to the forum! I preordered the deck through Amazon and eagerly await its debut.

Kath	21 Oct 2004
The website is great! I love the recipie cards :) I think these cards are just gorgeous. I will be putting them on my wishlist! Edited to say : the 'buy it now' button doesn't seem to go anywhere. A small window pops up, but it's empty.

xviiirkna	22 Oct 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Kath Edited to say : the 'buy it now' button doesn't seem to go anywhere. A small window pops up, but it's empty. Hi Kath, I discovered this site earlier this evening while looking to see if it had been released yet...kinda bummed to hear that it's been delayed a bit longer, but I guess good things are worth waiting for! Anyway - the pop up takes you to Amazon.com, but it might not be coming up if you have a pop-up blocker on your computer. I can override my blocker by holding the control key while clicking on the link...not sure if that will work for you, but you might give it a try. And Jude, your website is set up really nice, it's a great presentation for your deck. I love the 3 card reading page. Cool stuff! Blessings, Sally Anne

Jude Buffum	22 Oct 2004
Kath, I edited the code so I think it will work now for browsers with automatic pop-up blocker. If you get a chance try it again and let me know if it works for you.

Vilyariel	22 Oct 2004
ahh!!!!! i LOVE this deck so much!! i love vintage stuff... so cute! I own the 'action heroine's handbook,' never realised it was published by them...

Jude Buffum	22 Oct 2004
Yeah Quirk does awesome stuff, we've gotten some of our best design/illustration projects from them.

Waterlily	22 Oct 2004
Great site! And I SO want this deck. For me and all my friends! I hope it will be available for Christmas.

ferrous	23 Oct 2004
Nooooooooo! I thought I'd finally got a hold of not wanting any more decks. Okay, well yeah, I did just buy three decks in the last week (far out. Oops. How did that happen?) but I really thought that was the last of them for a while .. .. & now someone links to this one? Arrrrgh! Bummer. I'm hooked on it from the links to online bookstores, but I can't seem to see the housewive's tarot site or the author's site. Hmm. Stupid firewall ..

lark	23 Oct 2004
Had to have this deck! Pre-ordered it the minute I layed eyes on it. I was born in 1957...it was a very good year. :)

ferrous	23 Oct 2004
I can see the site now! Despite flash being a pet hate of mine (especially now that I'm not only back on dialup, but really, really, realllllllly slow dialup) I quite like it. Damn it .. It's only making me want the deck even more. lol!! :D

ferrous	23 Oct 2004
rotfl!! :D Have you read the Origins of Tarot section on the site, yet? It's worth the wait just to read that. It's hilarious!

Jeanette	23 Oct 2004
Oh, I just love this deck! I just ordered it, and hopefully will receive it around November 5!

WolfSpirit	24 Oct 2004
That site is really lovely ! Loved the recipe cards, remind me of a little recipe book I once had. The whole site is well thought out with lots of cute details and it is all so light and funny.

Kath	24 Oct 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Jude Buffum Kath, I edited the code so I think it will work now for browsers with automatic pop-up blocker. If you get a chance try it again and let me know if it works for you. Yup, works now :) I can so see me using this deck at a girly brunch or something! Can't wait til it's released.

Cariad	25 Oct 2004
I just love this deck! Will be pre-ordering it off Amazon for a friend and maybe me for Xmas cant resist it!!!!. Love the web-site as well Jude Congratulations. Love B

Jude Buffum	25 Oct 2004
Thanks for the kind words! And Kath thanks for pointing out that problem for me. The web site was much more difficult than the cards, it looks/works a little different for everyone depending on their computer and settings, so it's helpful to have people check it for you. On a side note, I can't really vouch for the "edibility" of the recipes. The "Psychic Psalad" would probably be particularly gross!

TallTarotGuy	25 Oct 2004
Hey Jude, Great deck! I've already downloaded some desktop wallpaper, and can't wait to have the real thing in my hands. I love the use of chocolate cake as The Devil, something to which I can personally relate. :) Since my B-day is in December, maybe I can buy myself a present. Congrats on it's publication! TTG

WolfSpirit	25 Oct 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Jude Buffum On a side note, I can't really vouch for the "edibility" of the recipes. The "Psychic Psalad" would probably be particularly gross! LOL, why someone would want to put cucumber, celery and pepper in the same dish as pineapple, orange gelatin and Cool Whip is beyond me ! Well maybe it looks nice and is only there for the colouring - or I am not psychic enough to appreciate it ;) The eggs recipe looks safe though.

Jude Buffum	28 Oct 2004
The Fortune Cake is the only one I could honestly bring myself to eat. :laugh:

VGimlet	29 Oct 2004
I've been watching for this deck for a long time, and after seeing the site (which had me giggling like a loon) I've decided I'm also getting a deck for my friend for Christmas - she's not into Tarot, but I think she would get a total kick out of it. :D

Jude Buffum	29 Oct 2004
I'm sure she'll like it. It was definitely designed more as a "crossover/parody" deck, although there are enough classic R-W references to keep even the most advanced Tarot readers entertained (2 of swords is a good example of this, with the blindfolded woman with the turkey carving utensils).

ferrous	30 Oct 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Jude Buffum I'm sure she'll like it. It was definitely designed more as a "crossover/parody" deck, although there are enough classic R-W references to keep even the most advanced Tarot readers entertained (2 of swords is a good example of this, with the blindfolded woman with the turkey carving utensils). I reminds me a little bit of the PoMo Tarot, in that it's definitely tongue-in-cheek, yet has serious tarot meaning at the same time .. know what I mean?

yve	30 Oct 2004
I love it!

yve	30 Oct 2004
Just pre-ordered it from Amazon...

smokey	01 Nov 2004
Gotta pass!

Kath	03 Nov 2004
I've just done a few dozen readings so I can see more of the cards. The Hermit is a lady having a bubble bath, and the High Priestess is a bottle of Secret Sauce. I love it!!!

ferrous	06 Nov 2004
How did you do readings, Kath? Do you mean via the website? I must look at it again .. excellent site. :)

Melpomone18	06 Nov 2004
I love this deck! It's so adorable and full of positive energy! I can't wait until I get mine (preordered from amazon the moment I saw it). So many decks that try to do the kitsch thing take it way too far, to a cheesy level. But this one looks like it got it just right.

Melpomone18	06 Nov 2004
How CUTE is that devil's food cake? I never thought I'd see a devil card that managed to be threatening and non-threatening at the same time! lol

Kath	07 Nov 2004
ferrous wrote: How did you do readings, Kath? Do you mean via the website? I must look at it again .. excellent site. :) There's a tab at the top of the box. It'll give you a three card reading. :)

Little Baron	07 Nov 2004
Excellent!!! That Page of Cups is such a cutie; and isn't that me running along with the scissors on the 'Page of Swords' card??? Yabs

Keslynn	08 Nov 2004
I LOVE the website. It's so 50s chic. I can't wait to buy the deck! Kudos to the artist(s). :) Kes

lark	08 Nov 2004
You know what cracked me up? The Death card. A jar of open mayonnaise sitting out on a picnic table on a beautiful warm sunny day..... Toooo funny. :D

Keslynn	08 Nov 2004
I just discovered the Desktops section of the webpage. I now have the Devil on my computer. Cute! I'm sending this link to everyone. :) Kes

Jude Buffum	11 Nov 2004
When we started the project two years ago that was one of the first ones we did, and it's still one of my favorites. My fiance has the Devil on her desktop as well! The readings on the website, we only included about half the deck, for coding reasons, and also cause we didn't want to spoil all the surprises for people who get the deck. ;)

ferrous	11 Nov 2004
Jude Buffum wrote: The readings on the website, we only included about half the deck, for coding reasons, and also cause we didn't want to spoil all the surprises for people who get the deck. ;) Arrgh! Now you're making me want the deck even more! How dare you! ;)

FantasyWorld	11 Nov 2004
lark wrote: You know what cracked me up? The Death card. A jar of open mayonnaise sitting out on a picnic table on a beautiful warm sunny day..... Toooo funny. :D Ooh sick:) What goes in must come out! Birth, death, oh the death, rebirth Eat,puke,puke,puke and finally feel better... LOL

Umbrae	02 Dec 2004
Available now at Tarot Garden.

Jeanette	02 Dec 2004
I just got an e-mail from Amazon.com today that my deck has been shipped! Yippeee!

ferrous	02 Dec 2004
Has anyone emailed tarotgarden to see for how much they're retailing it? I figure I'd ask here before they get a bazillion emails ..

Scion	02 Dec 2004
ferrous wrote: Has anyone emailed tarotgarden to see for how much they're retailing it? I figure I'd ask here before they get a bazillion emails .. I just saw auctions by tarotgarden on eBay pricing it at $15 with $5 shipping. Don't know about pricing on their site... But I just ordered a stack to give as gifts and they're already on the way. Yeehaw! Scion

Jeannette	03 Dec 2004
ferrous wrote: Has anyone emailed tarotgarden to see for how much they're retailing it? I figure I'd ask here before they get a bazillion emails .. I haven't gotten it into our online Boutique inventory yet, but we've got it available for immediate order at $15 + shipping... ...Oh, what the heck: if anyone wants to order the set through us, and add anything else along with it, we'll do a 10% discount on the entire order. :D -- Jeannette The Tarot Garden P.S. -- Here's a link to our database listing for the set + sample card scans

Jude Buffum	03 Dec 2004
Thanks for the great review! I'm excited to see the reviews it gets on Amazon, not so much for the positive ones from people who actually appreciate the humor, but from those who take it too seriously! It is kind of irreverent at times, but in the end it's really just lampooning outdated gender stereotypes and the culture of consumerism.

Jeanette	03 Dec 2004
Oh, oh, oh ~ I got my deck via UPS today, and I want to open it RIGHT NOW! But I figured hubby can "surprise" me with it for X-mas, so I must be patient......... YIKES! Hope I can wait! He better hide it before I lose my self-control!

Asher	06 Dec 2004
Just got my copy of this hysterical deck today!!! (Along with 3 copies for my 3 favorite "housewives" in my Tarot Circle). It's June Cleaver meets Tarot. It certainly _is_ irreverent, and very much laughs at the stereotypical "housewife" who cooks and cleans in her dress and tasteful pearls. Such a hoot!!!! But I think it will read beautifully, if you can get the other person to stop laughing long enough to hear the message. AND, it's brilliantly designed/packaged in a _recipe box_, along with a substantial LWB! Get this one, it's too delicious to pass up! Asher

Scion	07 Dec 2004
I bought this as a gift for my sister and now I have to buy another copy for myself. Too freakin' funny in a completely perverse McCarthy-era way! Brilliance upon the face of the waters.

Melpomone18	07 Dec 2004
This is by far the coolest deck that I own! I absolutely had to get a copy for my sister who's wanted to read tarot for years but never found a deck that she clicked with. She's in love with all things quirky and retro so I think she'll love it. Plus I got myself another copy. One to read with and one to keep pristine (since everyone's been requesting readings with it nonstop). :) I don't think I've ever run across a deck that's made me laugh out loud at Death, The Devil, The Nine of Swords AND The Three of Swords! Fabulous!

firemaiden	09 Dec 2004
Umbrae mentioned this in another post -- I thought it was pure invention, a flat out joke... ...until yesterday when I saw the frightening apparition in my favorite bookstore. It's real!

HudsonGray	09 Dec 2004
Yes....it is. Hell hath frozen over and June Cleaver has arisen from the depths!

Astraea	09 Dec 2004
It's one of the most adorable, imaginative decks I've ever seen. Wonderfully conceived, designed and packaged.

souljourney	09 Dec 2004
Anyone need a guinea pig for a reading with it? I do have a question this deck seems perfect for if someone would like... We are having a "pot luck" dinner and gift exchange as part of our Yule celebration at a friends...what should I make for the food dish, and what gift would be suggested? It just seems so Susie Homemaker... LOL. I just gotta wonder if it's a deck to really read from. SJ P.S. I'll of course give feedback and give a reading... :D

cSpaceDiva	10 Dec 2004
I just got this deck and did a reading for myself using the Martini spread. I did the reading at my kitchen table and used a pastry mat for my spread cloth. The book suggests that to enhance the reading you should have a dry martini prepared before you start. I decided to substitute some vodka and lemonade. The very first card, representing my present position, was the six of cups! :laugh: This card depicts a young girl with a somewhat mischievous grin and a glass of pink lemonade at her lips. In front of her are five more full glasses. Up to this point, I had not been convinced this was anything more than a novelty deck, of interest to me only as a collector. This card seemed to be a wink from the tarot saying this deck does give accurate readings, and has fun while doing it!

lark	10 Dec 2004
souljourney wrote: Anyone need a guinea pig for a reading with it? I do have a question this deck seems perfect for if someone would like... We are having a "pot luck" dinner and gift exchange as part of our Yule celebration at a friends...what should I make for the food dish, and what gift would be suggested? It just seems so Susie Homemaker... LOL. I just gotta wonder if it's a deck to really read from. SJ P.S. I'll of course give feedback and give a reading... :D Oh souljourney I would love to do a reading for you. Just got my deck and I am so happy with it. So here goes: What food dish should you bring to the party? Six of Cups~ A cut little girl (i had the same hair cut as a kid) is surrounded by 6 glasses of pink lemonade. I think a big bucket of lemonade slush might be in order. This card and the bright pink color also made me think of peppermint. Maybe a tray of peppermint Christmas cookies for dessert. But as for actual food this card says to me that you should go back to your childhood and pick a favorite Christmas dish your mother used to make. You might even use her special hand written recipe. And that is the dish that will be a big hit at the party! What gift should you bring to the party? 4 of Wands~a woman lounges in a hamock supported by 4 sponge mops, a drink in one hand and a book in another. A big smile on her face. Below her, her fabulous new ranch style house is being built. Oh what a great card for gift picking. An address book, (peoples address books are always so shabby and falling apart.) you could put all the names and addresses of the people at the party in it. Of course a bottle of nice wine is always welcome. But most of all this card talks of something for the home. Pretty throw pillows, new mailbox letters, fold out lawn chairs, a bucket of car care items, or cleaning supplies. Or a handyman tool kit for those little fix up jobs around the house. What should you wear? 10 of Cups~OHHHH something soft blue and very feminine. All eyes will be on you. Your glass will never go empty and you'll never be without a dance partener. If you go with the soft blue! p.s. Don't forget your deodorant, parties make you a little nervous. :D And wear that special perfume you really like but you save for special occassions. The outcome of the party. Judgement~ a woman with the body of a thick chunk of beefsteak stands on a scale and clutches her head in dispair as she looks at the numbers on the scale. Oh lordy this one really made me laugh. souljourney you will eat and drink and be merry, but stay away from the scale for a few days untill you can get back on track with your normal sensible diet. Also maybe a little hangover in your future.... A little regret the next day, and a little headache to boot. But it sounds like a wonderful fun time! Now that was a great reading and these cards are fun! fun! fun! Thanks for being my guinea pig! You don't have to give me a reading in return, what I really want to know is how the party goes and what you end up bringing!

dolphinprincess	14 Dec 2004
Can someone tell me what the card quality is like with this deck? Thanks :)

lark	14 Dec 2004
Hi dolphinprincess. You picky little card stock girl! :D They are matt finish not shinny, and pretty thick. You know how sometimes you get a new deck and you take it out of the package and you instantly know that the card stock is too thin and flimsy? Well this deck did not feel like that at all. They shuffle very well and don't stick or slide around. I think with continued use they will get that soft fabric feel that some matt cards get after alot of use. I used them at the fair on Sunday and they were a BIG HIT. I'm going to get a spare set and that means I love them......only really loved decks get a spare set!

dolphinprincess	14 Dec 2004
Thanks a bunch, Lark! Yes, I am super picky with card stock, as you well know. ;) I was afraid that they may be a little flimsy or thin, as this seems to be a real novelty deck... However, after doing some sample readings on their website, I found the card pictures do very well at portraying the meaning. I think I could easily read with these cards and they are more than "novelty"... - so I think I may grab one. Thanks for the input !!!!

lark	14 Dec 2004
I have to say I first bought them as merely a novalty for my collection. I love anything retro 50ish.... But they read amazingly. Very down to earth, get on with real life, readings. I did a very serious reading about a family squabble on Sunday for a girl and these cards spoke volumes and offered some solid advice. She went away very happy and vowing to buy herself a set. The backs look like a red checkered table cloth...very cute.

souljourney	14 Dec 2004
Lark did a reading for me about the Yule celebration I'm attending. I'm going to take her advice in those areas... something from Mom's recipe box for the food dish, wearing a blue sweater, and bringing something for the home as a gift. I've also decided to make sure I have someone walk my dog that night so if I do get a bit tipsy I can just spend the night. LOL. I'll let everyone know how it turns out. This deck is going on my evergrowing wishlist... SJ

Astraea	14 Dec 2004
I agree with Lark -- they read beautifully, in addition to being delightful to look at. And the card stock is wonderful.

sunflowr	15 Dec 2004
I'm hoping to get this deck for christmas or soon after. :) Meanwhile, I played around with the online reading version. I notice their Magician is taken to mean "a smooth talker", and similar meaning. Anyone who has the actual deck and accompanying book.. what else does it say about the Magician? Also, how much of the book is devoted to the card meanings? (and how much space per card?). Looking forward to this deck! I loooove the Devil card! ;)

dolphinprincess	15 Dec 2004
I took the plunge and ordered this from AMazon yesterday. It has already shipped so I will hopefully be playing with it by the weekend (in the meantime, I'm having lots of fun with the online version).... Very cute deck!

souljourney	17 Dec 2004
I found this deck at Border's yesterday. I never would have gone to the trouble of ordering it...I just don't do that much. But there it was, sitting on the shelf...staring at me. Beckoning to me in a little June Cleaver voice... I couldn't resist. It was $14.95. Got home...love everything about it, did a reading for a friend...gave a Real reading. Useful, etc. I found one problem...the "instruction book" (not that I need it, but it's cute) is missing like 20 pages. ;( The same batch of 20 pages got put in the book twice, one upside down. So, I'll be exchanging it today...they had a 2nd set. The book is really cool and I want to be able to read it all...some of it is soooo funny. I will be sure to check the other book first. I know some people never even look at the book...so you all might want to check it. Also the website says it comes with "bonus recipe cards"...didn't see those either. No big deal about that, they are probably just cards of what's on the website. Hopefully the book error was an isolated thing, cuz I think this deck is great...fun to use, and actually "real". SJ Edited to say...1. D'oh, I flipped around the dividers and yes there are the recipe cards. 2. got it exchanged no problem...and the book is fine!!! Now I just need a baby shower or something to read at...hehehe.

Jeanette	17 Dec 2004
I just want to go and OPEN the deck I ordered & rec'd. a few days ago; but I thought I'd let hubby give it to me for X-mas. But I really REALLY want to see it NOW!!! Aaaaarrrgh.......

Umbrae	17 Dec 2004
souljourney wrote: Also the website says it comes with "bonus recipe cards"...didn't see those either. Take out the recipe dividers and look on the backside. Hee Hee Hee BTW: This deck is NOT just for girls...

lark	17 Dec 2004
Hey you guys! I'm feeling very jolly.... HO HO HO! I made the cutes tarot bags yesterday out of a green checked dinner napkins and a cord that looks like a mini clothes line. With little wooden beads at the ends. The first (5) USA Housewives Tarot lovers to pm me their address get one sent to them for FREE. READY, SET, GO!

lark	17 Dec 2004
All the bags are gone now....:( Thanks to all of you who pm'ed me. It was fun chatting with you. I'm mailing them out tommorrow so look for them in the mail soon.

ferrous	18 Dec 2004
lark wrote: All the bags are gone now....:( Thanks to all of you who pm'ed me. It was fun chatting with you. I'm mailing them out tommorrow so look for them in the mail soon. Did you take any pics of them? Even though I wasn't in the running for one, they sound lovely. :)

Astraea	18 Dec 2004
Lark's bags do sound charming! I purchased two decks and keep one in a decorative oven mitt bought just for it, and the other in an antique recipe card box. This deck is so much fun.

Asher	18 Dec 2004
This deck was the absolute hit of my Tarot Circle today! We spent an hour on a spread, and then had a Yule celebration. I gave my 4 favorite "housewives" this deck and they could not open them fast enough!! I had to come up with a spread on the spot so they could try reading with them, and the readings were dead on! We laughed and laughed, read from the book (a hoot) and had a blast! I'm glad I bought a set for myself, too. Asher

Waterdancer	18 Dec 2004
I saw this at Borders today and didn't know anything about it so I didn't pick it up. Now I wish I had bought it. I think I will be going back tomorrow.

lark	18 Dec 2004
ferrous wrote: Did you take any pics of them? Even though I wasn't in the running for one, they sound lovely. :) My daughter took the digital camara with her to the museum today. But i will try and wrestle it from her hot little hands and take a picture of the one bag i saved for myself and post it. Astraea your oven mitt, and recipe box ideas are wonderful! Just think of all the things you could make tarot bags out of. Pot holders, tea towels, dinner napkins, place mats, dresser scarfs, doillies.....

Astraea	18 Dec 2004
lark wrote: Just think of all the things you could make tarot bags out of. Pot holders, tea towels, dinner napkins, place mats, dresser scarfs, doillies..... Yes! I'm looking at items around the house in a whole new way! :)

Cocobird55	18 Dec 2004
Mine came in the mail today. What a hoot! It is very funny, but very tarot-like at the same time. I love the packaging -- a recipe box. I remember my mom had one -- index cards fit in the box, and it may have come with some tabs, too. I haven't read with it yet ... I will let you all know how it reads for me. Sue

ferrous	18 Dec 2004
Oh, man!! You are all making me so jealous!! lol! :D

dolphinprincess	19 Dec 2004
I am having so much fun with this deck. It is adorable - and very easy to read with. I love the recipe box that it came in - although, I cannot wait to receive Lark's bag! She's the best!! :D :D

TemperanceAngel	19 Dec 2004
I was re-reading this thread over the weekend and I thought this will definately be the next deck I purchase :) My husband came home from x-mas shopping yesterday and said he had a present for me and handed me this deck :D I had not mentioned anything to him about it! What a fantastic deck, I nearly wet myself with laughter looking through it, it's wonderful :)

ferrous	19 Dec 2004
TemperanceAngel wrote: I was re-reading this thread over the weekend and I thought this will definately be the next deck I purchase :) My husband came home from x-mas shopping yesterday and said he had a present for me and handed me this deck :D I had not mentioned anything to him about it! What a fantastic deck, I nearly wet myself with laughter looking through it, it's wonderful :) Where did he get it from? I assume from a 'real life' store? I didn't think this deck would be available anywhere in Oz.

TemperanceAngel	19 Dec 2004
ferrous wrote: Where did he get it from? I assume from a 'real life' store? I didn't think this deck would be available anywhere in Oz. ferrous it was $29AUD, cheap huh! It was from a store that sells kitch stuff, not a Tarot store...

ferrous	19 Dec 2004
TemperanceAngel wrote: ferrous it was $29AUD, cheap huh! It was from a store that sells kitch stuff, not a Tarot store... Wow. That is good. Does that store happen to have an online presence? :D

TemperanceAngel	19 Dec 2004
ferrous wrote: Wow. That is good. Does that store happen to have an online presence? :D Ummmm, don't know. But it's at Federation Square in the city, maybe google that?

ferrous	19 Dec 2004
TemperanceAngel wrote: Ummmm, don't know. But it's at Federation Square in the city, maybe google that? A google, a whitepages search & a few calls later & I'm a naughty girl. I just bought it from them. lol! :D Only $5 postage. The shop is called Urban Attitude. I called them up & she processed it over the phone for me. :) Yay!! :D

TemperanceAngel	19 Dec 2004
ferrous wrote: A google, a whitepages search & a few calls later & I'm a naughty girl. I just bought it from them. lol! :D Only $5 postage. The shop is called Urban Attitude . I called them up & she processed it over the phone for me. :) Yay!! :D ferrous, YAY, how exciting!!!! I love that shop :D

ferrous	19 Dec 2004
TemperanceAngel wrote: ferrous, YAY, how exciting!!!! I love that shop :D Me, too .. now. lol! It's just as well I don't live in Melbourne or I might spend all my money there. I love all that suff. I rang them back after looking at their website to add something to my order, which I got for my husband. It's a wind up Jesus. He glides along & raises his hands or something. My husband is going to think it's one of the funniest things he's ever seen. :D Very sacreligious. Extremely funny. :D

TemperanceAngel	19 Dec 2004
ferrous wrote: I rang them back after looking at their website to add something to my order, which I got for my husband. It's a wind up Jesus. He glides along & raises his hands or something. My husband is going to think it's one of the funniest things he's ever seen. :D That's because it is the funniest thing ever (besides from Housewives Tarot!), I love that Jesus :D

Kath	19 Dec 2004
You know Ferrous, you are so deliciously evil! I just couldn’t help myself, and I had to give the shop a call and order the deck too! Both our decks will be in today’s mail. :) (And any aussies who are keen, the shop only has one more deck left!)

ferrous	19 Dec 2004
Kath wrote: You know Ferrous, you are so deliciously evil! I just couldn’t help myself, and I had to give the shop a call and order the deck too! Both our decks will be in today’s mail. :) (And any aussies who are keen, the shop only has one more deck left!) Well done for the heads up on only one deck left. Did they say anything when you ordered it? I spoke to a Maggie. If you spoke to her she might have wondered at the sudden rush on these decks. *chuckle*

Kath	19 Dec 2004
I told her my friend had ordered one, and I'd like to get one too :) She asked me if my friend was ______ and I said yep :) She thinks we'll get them before Christmas, yay! I know I'll be breaking those cards in on Christmas. My mum will love them!

sunflowr	20 Dec 2004
For once, thanks to this wonderful clear and easy to read deck, I finally can read the court cards too!!! :)

Xarokys	20 Dec 2004
sunflowr wrote: For once, thanks to this wonderful clear and easy to read deck, I finally can read the court cards too!!! :) Aren't those court cards great! I just got this deck Saturday and I'm having so much fun with it.

souljourney	20 Dec 2004
I agree...the court cards are fantastic. As much as I really love my Gilded deck, that's the hardest part...the court. The Housewives Deck really helps you to understand them much better. Who knew it would be such a good study tool. "Imagine, now in just 10 min a day, you too can understand the tarot court. All in one convienient package for just $14.95. And the box goes with any decor." WOW...do I need coffee or what? Or maybe more sleep...

Lurea	20 Dec 2004
You know, I thought I was safe against this deck--photoshopped images don't appeal to me that much, and I've never that much into retro stuff... But all these rave reviews are making me wonder. Oh, and I saw it in our local bookstore last night when I was shopping. :eek: :D

dolphinprincess	20 Dec 2004
This deck did not appeal to me at first... I had no desire to buy it... Then I saw some scans on Tarotgarden - and played with the online readings on the deck's homepage..... and I realized how EASY this deck is to read with. The images are lighthearted.. but you really get the point of the card. After a few "aha" moments, I knew I had to have it... And, I agree about the court cards... they are much clearer in this deck.

sunflowr	20 Dec 2004
Lurea_aure wrote: You know, I thought I was safe against this deck--photoshopped images don't appeal to me that much, and I've never that much into retro stuff... But all these rave reviews are making me wonder. Oh, and I saw it in our local bookstore last night when I was shopping. :eek: :D It's calling out "buy me buy me! Buy some for your friends too! I am very easy to read and will give you many hours of tarot-reading fun!". ;)

daneo52	21 Dec 2004
Oh no!! I have got to stop reading this site! No less than one hour after receiving my new Goddess tarot, I opened this thread out of sheer curiousity. I thought it would be the last thing to appeal to me, but I MUST have this. I like the quick, simple card descriptions and the fun pictures. I have wanted a fun tarot for a long time, and was considering the Ferret, but this looks even better. And the price! From Amazon, it is incredibly cheap. I paid 3 times more for the Goddess. I already have gotten 5 decks in the one year since I started reading, I cannot believe I think I still need more....

Lurea	21 Dec 2004
Welcome to the club. :D

sunflowr	21 Dec 2004
daneo52 wrote: Oh no!! I have got to stop reading this site! No less than one hour after receiving my new Goddess tarot, I opened this thread out of sheer curiousity. I thought it would be the last thing to appeal to me, but I MUST have this. I like the quick, simple card descriptions and the fun pictures. I have wanted a fun tarot for a long time, and was considering the Ferret, but this looks even better. And the price! From Amazon, it is incredibly cheap. I paid 3 times more for the Goddess. I already have gotten 5 decks in the one year since I started reading, I cannot believe I think I still need more.... At first I didnt think it would appeal to me neither, because I'm more into 60's and 70's stuff. Bring on the TieDyed Tarot and "Tarot of Janis Jimi and Jim"! ;) But I really love this deck! It's like homebaked cookies! :) And I've never seen an easier to read deck, with images that are real easy to relate to!

TemperanceAngel	21 Dec 2004
For the Aussies: I was in Urban Attitude, St.Kilda and they have three decks there. One left at Federation Square. :D })

Lurea	21 Dec 2004
Okay, after Christmas shopping ALL day long... I went and bought this for myself. (I deserved it after buying those nice pressies for everyone else.) :D Due to hectic holiday stuff, I've only had time to look through it briefly. Wow! Wow! :eek: ;) :D This set is great! The recipe box holder is really sturdy, and wonderfully functional. The recipe/divider cards are a hoot! (Major Arcana, Minor Arcana, Instruction Book.) And the cards are wonderful. First of all, the colors are straight retro, and the backgrounds are this creamy color that looks exactly like aged magazine pages. Gorgeous. Second, it's not *just* retro images---it's retro images cleverly reconfigured to give a true Tarot meaning. Example: behind the Devil's food cake are cigarettes labeled 'vice', a pill bottle labeled 'valium' and the figure is holding a martini! Third-the texture and actual 'feel' of the cards. :) They have a velvety matte finish that is very soft and homey. They are standard tarot size, too, and very easy to shuffle. This deck has two cards that I especially love: the Heirophant and the Chariot. Now on most decks I just tolerate these cards. Not here-I love them! And since my soul card is the Chariot, it's nice to finally find one I *really* liked. :D All in all, it's definitely the best $15 bucks I've spent today. ;)

ferrous	21 Dec 2004
Wow. After Lurea_aure's glowing description of them, I'm even more excited about getting mine. There's an outside chance they may arrive today, but what with the christmas rush on mail etc, I'm not holding my breath. I hope it comes before the end of the week, because I'm going down to Brisbane to visit family on Friday & if it doesn't arrive before then I'll have to wait until the new year! Noooooooo!!!

contrascarpe	22 Dec 2004
Received my copy yesterday thanks to Jeannette at Tarot Garden. Well, I must say I am blown away. This deck means a lot to me already. Growing up in the sixties, I was at the tail end of this type of advertising media, but since Mom never threw anything out, our home was always filled with images such as these. In fact, I swear we had a TV like the one in the Heirophant! I am going to call this my Leave It To Beaver deck, hehe. Dan

Jeanette	22 Dec 2004
Aaaaagghhhhh! I just can't wait to open this deck! It's still on top of hubby's dresser (unwrapped, yet). Just waiting for Christmas morning........ this is killing me...... After reading all of these glowing posts, I WANT this deck N*O*W!!!! Toute de suite!

Jude Buffum	22 Dec 2004
Lark, I just got my bag, it's awesome! It's nice and big, you can actually fit the whole box in there if you wanted to. Maybe if a more people create some nifty carrying bags/cases/etc I'll post them up on the edited by forum moderator to remove link to website - please use the 'website' button at the bottom of this post Thanks again!

ferrous	22 Dec 2004
Jude Buffum wrote: Lark, I just got my bag, it's awesome! It's nice and big, you can actually fit the whole box in there if you wanted to. Maybe if a more people create some nifty carrying bags/cases/etc I'll post them up on the edited by forum moderator to remove link to personal website Thanks again! hehehe. That could be really cool. A page dedicated to the pretty, interesting or unusual ways people have contained their Housewives' Tarot. lol! :D Sounds like I'll be making a special bag for mine once it arrives (please arrive today, please arrive today, please arrive today).

lark	22 Dec 2004
Jude Buffum wrote: Lark, I just got my bag, it's awesome! It's nice and big, you can actually fit the whole box in there if you wanted to. Maybe if a more people create some nifty carrying bags/cases/etc I'll post them up on the edited by forum moderator to remove link to personal website Thanks again! You're very welcome! ferrous I can't wait to see what you come up with.

ferrous	22 Dec 2004
It's here! It's here!! It's sitting in front of me now & I'm about to open it. Woohoo! :D

ferrous	22 Dec 2004
hee!hee!hee! This is one masterful piece of work! It's absolutely delightful. Everything about it keeps to the spirit of the 1950s: the way the text is written, the font they've used, the colours they've used & obviously the images on the cards themselves. About the only thing which isn't, is the copyright on the inside of the book. lol! :D Well done, Paul & Jude. I applaude you! Having said all that, the only complaint I have is very picky indeed .. the 'velvety' plastic support inside the box puts a bit of fluff on the cards & it seems a smidge tight. If that's the only thing I can see wrong with these though, I would hardly count that as a problem. I can't wait to do my first reading with these .. oh, goodie!! :D

Lurea	23 Dec 2004
Oh, yes, the plastic insert. I tossed it. :D My cards fit in the box quite loverly without it.

ferrous	23 Dec 2004
Lurea_aure wrote: Oh, yes, the plastic insert. I tossed it. :D My cards fit in the box quite loverly without it. Ahh, much better. They have some freedome of movement now. :) I've just noticed all the things on the sides of the 'inside' box (the box that the cover goes over, I mean). Not a thing on the presentation of this deck has been missed! This must be one of the most clever & complete bits of marketing I've ever come across. Sort of reminds me of an actor that never loses his character, even when the show's over. If it wan't for the copyright date, one might seriously believe that this deck really is from the '50s. Well .. one that wasn't even thought of in the '50s might believe so, anyway. lol! :D

ferrous	23 Dec 2004
Lurea_aure wrote: Oh, yes, the plastic insert. I tossed it. :D My cards fit in the box quite loverly without it. Hmm. I can't bring myself to throw the insert away. Now what I am going to do with it? It's the hoarder in me. That same hoarder which has caused us to carry around many, many boxes of my crap every time we move house, some which haven't even been opened in years. Anyway .. I was also going to say, "Ooh! I just found the recipes!" :D

ferrous	23 Dec 2004
ferrous wrote: Ooh! I just found the recipes! OOh, yum. I think I'm going to try that Ice Box Fortune Cake.

Kath	23 Dec 2004
Mine arrived in the mail yesterday too! I love it. It’s my Christmas present to myself :) I showed mum yesterday (they were delivered to her house) and she thought they were great too. I can’t wait to start reading with them. I love the Devil and Hermit cards. When mum saw Justice she cracked up. She was a young kid in the 50s so they really appealed to her :) I think I will have to try the martini mix on the recipe cards. Mmmm vodka....

ferrous	23 Dec 2004
Isn't it just brilliant, Kath? hehe .. as if you couldn't tell how excited I was by my copious posts yesterday. *chuckle* :D [edited to fix typos]

Jeanette	23 Dec 2004
And here I sit, patiently waiting for Christmas to arrive so I can open mine! Now it all comes back how it was to be a little kid on Christmas Eve.....

ferrous	23 Dec 2004
Jeanette wrote: And here I sit, patiently waiting for Christmas to arrive so I can open mine! Now it all comes back how it was to be a little kid on Christmas Eve..... .. only one more sleep to go. Well, depending on which time zone you're in. ;)

Kath	23 Dec 2004
Jeanette wrote: And here I sit, patiently waiting for Christmas to arrive so I can open mine! Now it all comes back how it was to be a little kid on Christmas Eve..... Too bad you're not European. We celebrate on Christmas Eve. I used to love that as a kid, I'd get my presents 12 hours before my friends }) :D

Jeanette	23 Dec 2004
Well, now that my son is older, sometimes we exchange presents on Christmas Eve! So, maybe by this time tomorrow night......... :) Holiday Blessings to All!!

HudsonGray	25 Dec 2004
I haven't read the whole thread, but did anyone else mention one of the majors out of sequence? I've been told that the High Priestess is in #4 position for some reason. Does this cause a problem? Is a reason given in the booklet/deck set as to why this was done?

Jude Buffum	27 Dec 2004
HudsonGray, We changed the order around slightly because it is the order we felt best supported the “story” element, the fool’s journey. The order of the cards has changed throughout history, and since there is no one correct order, this was the one we decided to go with. The main reason was that we felt the fool should meet her earthly parents before meeting her spirtual ones.

Tarot Galadriel	30 Dec 2004
Finally my set arrived today in the UK. WOW, I am truly blown away by this deck. I only bought it for its novelty value, never expected it to be so useable ! I adore it and have already ordered another set so I can use this one and keep one mint. It is so funny, charming and cute, yet serious and wise all at once. No one could be offended by this deck, it is so lovely. It looks so authentically old too, and the presentation takes your breath away. Other tarot publishers could learn a thing or two from this deck and its presentation. If you have any doubts about this deck at all, please push them to one side and get it, you will love it. I was grinning from ear to ear while looking through it. The cards are amazing. The quality is fab, presentation stunning and they work their way into your heart so fast ! ;O) They have the best court cards, really gets across the characters. Even my hubby thought they were very clever. I love them, thanks for creating such a fab deck of cards. Thanks to this thread for convincing me to buy it.

WooMonkey	30 Dec 2004
Mine has arrived too, and like everyone else, I am a happy buyer! My favorite cards so far are Death, and for some reason the Sun. It represents the bright shining joy of the card so well! :)

Cerulean	02 Jan 2005
and some of the creative ones said it was a definite inspiration...they might do their own tarot recipe box sets! Some of the jello and other vintage Americana tastes invaded my mother's recipe book, so I enjoy the funny creativity of that time...I'm thinking this would be a great pick in January once it hits our local stores. I keep popping to the website and this thread to hear more goodies. Regards, Cerulean P.S. I was laughing at my own recipe card set that has copied from our local Auxiliary cookbook...because when they wrote "Corned Beef and Cabbage," in L.A. and thinking it would be good for a blustery St. Paddy's Day.. in Minneapolis, it's "Boiled Dinner" and a nice Saturday staple (so she didn't have to cook the next day and you could have ham sandwiches and fixings...) In my local community cookbook, my favorite Friday night dinner of beef stew was actually labelled "Indonesian Curry Beef" in the recipe book. Now I know why no other household I know of cooked "Beef Stew" like I remember!

cSpaceDiva	02 Jan 2005
My birthday is on the 16th and I have always disliked being associated with The Tower (such a negative card). Now this deck has got me thinking about it in a whole new way. I had always thought of the people on the card as victims of the devastation and destruction, not in control of their situation. Housewives Tarot gives control back to the figure on the card, and destruction of the tower will be an act of liberation!

Jeanette	02 Jan 2005
Yes, I would want to be liberated from a jello mold! This deck gives whole new meanings to a lot of traditional images! I really like the Heirophant TV card; it's so true about the reception maybe not being what you want... but it's out there anyway. :)

TemperanceAngel	05 Jan 2005
Jeanette wrote: I really like the Heirophant TV card; it's so true about the reception maybe not being what you want... but it's out there anyway. :) My husband had a great insight into this card: there is a lot of nonsense, hype and untruths that come from the TV.....now being able to decipher what is a riddle and what is not is what this card is about :D I love the deck, love to read with it, love to read in context with the the images....there is certainly no dilly daddle with this deck :)

Jude Buffum	11 Jan 2005
Just out of curiosity, if you could have a companion to The Housewives Tarot, what would it be? We have a few ideas floating around, but I'm curious what people who have the Tarot think. The ideas we've so far considered are: The Housewives Zodiac, The Housewives Ouija, and The Housewives Grimoire But I'd love to get some feedback/ideas from people who have The Housewives Tarot.

Jeanette	11 Jan 2005
Anything BUT the Housewives Ouija, please! From personal experience, Ouija boards are scary and I think I will keep my distance from anything Ouija! Edited to add: But I think maybe palm reading might be fun, and something housewives might have engaged in during the 50's (if that's going to be the same style for the next project.....) Edited again: And maybe a seance?

lark	11 Jan 2005
The Housewives Book Of Hexes and Spells Stuborn stain to vanqish? Noisy neighbor to put in her place? Little Jimmy need a passing grade on his math test? We have the answer. The Housewives Book of Hexes and Spells. What home could be without this indispensable volume. Tucked up between Betty Crocker and that bottle of vodka know one knows you keep in the cupboard, it will become one of your best guides through the trials and tribulations of suburban living. Example: The Bonus Spell Husband a little grumpy because that bonus he was expecting isn't materializing? Well why not give it a little hand. Take one Tupperware bowl, add to it a dollar bill, two sprigs of lavender, a pinch of Old Spice, and the bosses dinner napkin from that very special dinner party you gave last night. Pop on lid, shake three times, and burp seal. Now light a green candle and put on some fresh lipstick and a nice dress. Wait for hubby to come waltzing in the front door with a smile on his face and that bonus check in his hand. It'll be dinner out and dancing for you tonight.

Cerulean	11 Jan 2005
Dear Genteel Person, These times, they are a changing! Do you not yearn for the Great-Relative and Grandparently recipe for the best breakfast your youthful, careless stomach could digest, all the while listening to stories and good times that Genteel People of your Good Neighborhood could tell you? But after a comforting breakfast, do you also not yearn for the Shallow Side, the Tea of Tantalizing Tidbets with Scandelous and Sinful recipes and comfortably curious behavior of the Nearly-Known Names of the Joan and John Does? What would you do in this instance: He, collared clerk, has pulled his hat down and his collar up, sneaking out of the neighbors doghouse at three in the morning! What was he doing, since his own Prized Princess Poodle is slated to enter the Beautiful Poodle Parade? Was he stealing tips from his neighbors Poodle? Was he doing Poodle Puddle divination? Was he taking hair samples to curl his own Princess in a similar hairdo? Oh, anything to steal the Neighborhood Thunder! What would you do, if you were awake, and also were innocently happening by, dressed in your best negligee and evening coat and pom-pomed slippers? We added Dear Great Aunt and Great Uncle Authority, who has the best answer for every situation! In the above instance, if you were Collared Clerk, Neighbor Poodle, Negligee Neighbor, or the perhaps Prized Princess Poodle of Collared Clerk, whatever the question, Dear Great Aunt and Uncle have the made-in-the-shade answer! Barring the above auxiliary and recipe book, I'll take hussy hints from the shallow counterpart.... Regards, Cerulean

Lurea	11 Jan 2005
What about the Housewives' Oracle? You could include runes, or reading tea leaves. :D The Housewives' Book of Changes--the I Ching adapted for housewives, packaged with coins or marbles would be cool, too. :) PS I agree about the Housewives' Ouija--too scary, and potentially dangerous. Actually, you could do a grimoire that included both spells and other methods of divination, i.e. tea leaves etc.

Keslynn	12 Jan 2005
Oh my goodness, lark! That was too funny!!! *lmao* I like the Housewives Grimoire or maybe A Housewives Recipes for Success. Maybe you could call it Madam Marlena's Recipes for Success? (To carry on the backstory from the Tarot) :) Kes

yve	12 Jan 2005
I've had this deck on back order for months now from Amazon...it finally came today! I forgot all about it! It is a cute deck! Very welcoming deck, I think I can use it with those people who have a fear of traditional tarot decks. I can hardly wait to give it a try!

Stregaverde	15 Jan 2005
I'm convinced! Ordering it from Amazon.co.uk, it's going to be my Valentine's present from hubby. :) A whole month to wait to open it! I like the idea of the Housewive's Zodiac, personally. Housewive's Grimoire would be a hoot! Another ixnay on the Ouija.

MeeWah	15 Jan 2005
Not read through the thread in its entirety but noticed Jude Buffum's post about a companion piece so please forgive if this idea already mentioned. Would be interested in a Housewives Grimoire. & preferably as a 3-ring binder to add pages of our own stuff related to The Housewives Tarot, such as "workings" with the deck.

Jeanette	15 Jan 2005
Ooooh, MeeWah, that is a good idea! Any maybe the kind of dividers that have pockets, so you can put in newspaper clippings, or things of that nature that are important and relevant! But again, I hope no Ouija stuff, too scary, and dangerous. Just an all-around, useful Grimoire, with a little bit of everything, sort of like the old-fashioned "Home Companion" type of books from way back, that told a housewife EVERYTHING she might need to know to run her home! But this would really be EVERYTHING, even magick! Are you getting all of this, Jude Buffum???

sunflowr	16 Jan 2005
Lurea_aure wrote: What about the Housewives' Oracle? You could include runes, or reading tea leaves. :D The Housewives' Book of Changes--the I Ching adapted for housewives, packaged with coins or marbles would be cool, too. :) PS I agree about the Housewives' Ouija--too scary, and potentially dangerous. Actually, you could do a grimoire that included both spells and other methods of divination, i.e. tea leaves etc. I think the housewives I-Ching should come with buttons. ;)

Jude Buffum	16 Jan 2005
Great ideas everybody! So the Ouija is definitely out, eh? :laugh: I'm surprised actually, I never thought Ouija boards had any real sort of power, I mean weren't they pretty much invented by Parker Brothers? I was definitely leaning more towards a spell book of sorts that also included divination rituals and whatnot. Quote: I like the Housewives Grimoire or maybe A Housewives Recipes for Success. Maybe you could call it Madam Marlena's Recipes for Success? (To carry on the backstory from the Tarot) Keslynn, have you seen the Empress card? It's Betty Crocker holding a spell book that's called "Recipes for Success" ;)

ncefafn	16 Jan 2005
MeeWah wrote: Would be interested in a Housewives Grimoire. & preferably as a 3-ring binder to add pages of our own stuff related to The Housewives Tarot, such as "workings" with the deck. I like this idea, and I think a good marketing pitch, assuming it wouldn't be trademark infringement, would be to cover the binder in red-and-white large gingham, like the Better Homes & Gardens basic recipe book. Go to your local bookstore and browse the cooking section and you'll see it there, big and glossy.

HudsonGray	16 Jan 2005
Just Please Please don't do anything with Martha Stewart in it. The rest of the ideas are good, I'll go with the oracle or divination set - but not the ouija.

baba-prague	17 Jan 2005
HudsonGray wrote: Just Please Please don't do anything with Martha Stewart in it. The Domestic Goddess Tarot anyone? ;-)

Keslynn	17 Jan 2005
Jude Buffum wrote: Keslynn, have you seen the Empress card? It's Betty Crocker holding a spell book that's called "Recipes for Success" ;) I had noticed that before, but for some reason, it hadn't stuck in my head. Then I saw it again when I dug out the deck for readings. Maybe you could have the Empress on the book cover? I also like the idea of a binder format with the gingham cover. :) Kes

Chara	18 Jan 2005
Ah...this thread got me to order this deck for my birthday (my tarot collection is growing...how am I getting the money for all of these decks you keep convincing me to buy? I don't want to know...) and I love it so much! I did a new deck spread with it, and I knew we'd get along since it was...very...straight forward. I like that. It's a little strange in how it gets across its messages (such as when I did The Dinette spread and pulled 3 of Swords for position 9...I knew exactly what it was saying, but I was still amused by that choice!) but it's more readable than I thought it might be. What I love most is the images. It's giving me a totally new outlook on things. I got The Hanged Man as my outcome card, and I was a bit scared. For me, that card always means change. Never means anything but change, and usually a big one (change that comes from change) and...I...hate...change. But then I turned the card upside down (as I tend to do with that particular card) and...look! The guy is SMILING! And he's got his arms up with little fists of victory. To quote myself, "Hey! He's excited...and so am I!" Ah, but I'm almost rambling now...I'll just stop and say that I'm looking forward to buying any sort of companion material that goes with this deck. Anything that can make my mother pick up a tarot deck and start telling -me- what the images mean is definitely worth it.

sunflowr	19 Jan 2005
HudsonGray wrote: Just Please Please don't do anything with Martha Stewart in it. But, it's a good thing!!!! ;)

MeeWah	19 Jan 2005
Quote: Originally Posted by MeeWah Would be interested in a Housewives Grimoire. & preferably as a 3-ring binder to add pages of our own stuff related to The Housewives Tarot, such as "workings" with the deck. ncefafn wrote: I like this idea, and I think a good marketing pitch, assuming it wouldn't be trademark infringement, would be to cover the binder in red-and-white large gingham, like the Better Homes & Gardens basic recipe book. Go to your local bookstore and browse the cooking section and you'll see it there, big and glossy. Even better would be to repeat the same gingham & graphics on the Housewives Tarot box for the binder cover!!

TemperanceAngel	19 Jan 2005
It could be fun to do a Daily Draw with this cut throat deck :D Anyone interested?

bleuivy	19 Jan 2005
I tried to resist this deck, I really, really did. At first it seemed too gimicky, and then to cutsey, and then too clever for its own good. No longer. Now, after re-reading this thread, I must own this deck, hands down. I was saving up to buy the Fey, or perhaps the Tarot of Gothic Vampires, but no. Now I must own this instead. And Amazon.com (US) is selling it right now for $10.17. My plan: I'll order it and have my parents send it to me when the rest of my online purchaces finally arrive at home. I thought the box would be full of text books bought over the Christmas break at cheap, cheap US prices. Now, do not want to wait -- want the box to come right away. Who needs text books? I want my new tarot deck!

sunflowr	19 Jan 2005
For anyone who lives in San Diego or willing to take a drive if you live elsewhere in Southern California: If you can't find the deck, I saw a whole stack of these for sale at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) student bookstore. Other possibilities might be giftshops that sell funky stuff, like "AAhs" on Ventura Bl in Sherman Oaks.

Thordia	24 Jan 2005
I'm glad to know there are others who are loving this deck as much as me! The few people on the net I have shared info about this deck with have been rather negative about it :( I finally got my copy last week and I am already obsessed. I thought it would be more 'novelty' than tarot, but they have actually been working great and I find they are so easy to read with for a beginner (ish!) level reader like me. The cards are endearing but hold the meanings well, and I love the Court Cards, really brings them to life. The whole package is just fab and I really want to get another deck to put away safely - I just love the whole 'recipe cards' idea!

cSpaceDiva	25 Jan 2005
LOL :laugh: I just noticed the Kepple's French Dressing and Buffum Salad Oil. This deck is too clever! I keep finding new things I love about it. I'm surprised at how well it resonates with so many people (myself included). I think it must be because we are so familiar with the images, either having grown up with them, or at least seeing them on TV. And of course I have to credit the designers, for all the thought and creativity that went into it.

Gwynne	25 Jan 2005
I'm with everyone else, I LOVE this deck. When I first found it I HAD to have it. Went on my Amazon wishlist. Then when I got paid for some online readings, I snatched it up! You can't beat the price, and it's a good quality deck too. Even my husband likes it and he tends to go for more masculine decks that are a bit brutal in their honesty. This one is straightforward and reads very easily. And now I want to decorate my new apartment in 50s kitsch LOL

EmeraldMaze	25 Jan 2005
My deck should arrive in two days...yay! I'm with everyone else...saw it...had to have it. I didn't think I would get it so soon, but some surprise money came in. :)

Lurea	28 Jan 2005
I've done a few more readings with it, and it really does read like a dream. The little bit of humor is wonderful, too. The book fits well with the deck, essential keywords and a brief description, that helps the images kick-start your intuition. And I love the Knight of Cups! :laugh: Captures the charm as well as the flirtiness very well--in fact, all the court cards are great. :)

MercyMe	31 Jan 2005
I just ordered this deck yesterday but probably won't get it until mid-February because they were backordered. Can't wait! Good to hear those who have the deck really like it. :) ~Mercy

Gwynne	01 Feb 2005
Lurea_aure wrote: I've done a few more readings with it, and it really does read like a dream. The little bit of humor is wonderful, too. The book fits well with the deck, essential keywords and a brief description, that helps the images kick-start your intuition. And I love the Knight of Cups! :laugh: Captures the charm as well as the flirtiness very well--in fact, all the court cards are great. :) It's also very good at making you rethink an interpretation. Such as the Magician, or the Hierophant, and Judgment!

EmeraldMaze	01 Feb 2005
My focus card for today was the Ace of Wands...love the blue feather duster. It just makes me happy.

Unicorncrazy	03 Feb 2005
That looks like a wicked deck!! I like how they came up with such great things to fit into the Tarot. I like how they done the devil to be a choclate cake!

MercyMe	03 Feb 2005
I just got this deck yesterday and I am so tickled with it! I love it! Not only is it adorable, it's actually deeper than I thought it would be and kicks in my intuition but with a slightly different perspective and attitude. The authors were just too creative with this, I applaud them sincerely. The book is insightful and fun and the cards are just toooo cute -- but don't let that fool you into thinking they're all fluff and nonsense -- NO WAY! They're great tarot cards! ~Mercy

Grizabella	06 Feb 2005
When I first heard of this deck, I thought "Oh please----what a stupid idea! That's the last deck I'd ever want!". But last week I got it in the mail from a friend of mine and I love it! It's just brilliant! I didn't notice the majors being out of sequence till it was mentioned here. I think the fact that the numbers are so inconspicuous at the bottom is why. You just see the title at first glance and not the number. I don't see that it's going to be any drawback for me with readings. My favorite in the deck is the Death card. LOL

Gwynne	06 Feb 2005
Lyric wrote: When I first heard of this deck, I thought "Oh please----what a stupid idea! That's the last deck I'd ever want!". But last week I got it in the mail from a friend of mine and I love it! It's just brilliant! I didn't notice the majors being out of sequence till it was mentioned here. I think the fact that the numbers are so inconspicuous at the bottom is why. You just see the title at first glance and not the number. I don't see that it's going to be any drawback for me with readings. My favorite in the deck is the Death card. LOL The out of sequence numbering threw me off at first, but as I thought more about it, it does make way in a sense, at least as far as ordering goes. Numerologically it throws me off, but this is a deck that is much more suited to visuals anyway, so I don't generally worry about the number.

Ivy	17 Feb 2005
I saw this one in Light Years yesterday and was tempted to buy it, but didn't because I'm not into retro 50's stuff at all. But after reading this thread, I just had to have it! :-) Thankfully it was still there and I love it!!! It feels so good in my hands and seeing Mrs. Butterworth as the High Priestess brings back wonderful memories of learning to cook from my Granny. It's so happy, comforting and reads like a dream. :-) At first I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to relate to the 50's, but as a housewife I can totally get into it. :-) Now were did I put my heels and pearls? Thanks to everyone for posting about it and thanks to Paul and Jude for creating such a brilliant deck. :-) WOW! I've got to order a few more. :-) Blessings, Angel

Stregaverde	17 Feb 2005
I'm blown away by how well this deck reads--perhaps because the imagery is so familiar and easy to interpret, but it's also well-presented. And it's darn cute! I got this as a Valentine's gift (finally!) and am tickled with it. Definitely a different vibe than any other deck that I own or read with. Amazing how they all have their individual voices, isn't it? I'm finding that it not only reads well for domestic matters, but also for work-related issues. And I love the fact that people who are wary of Tarot find this deck charming and less threatening. :) It's a fun, comfy deck.

Tarot Galadriel	17 Feb 2005
I too adore this deck, it really does read very well indeed, and with such humour and directness And Angel, you did the right thing getting it LOL I hate 50's retro too, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this deck, it is just so clever, I never tire of it . hugs Galadriel

Rusty Neon	19 Mar 2005
At the local chain-bookstore, the Housewives' Tarot is located in the Humour section of the store, rather than in the New Age section. That should certainly give more exposure to tarot decks.

retrokat	20 Mar 2005
I love this deck! Definitely my current favourite. Like the Victoria Regina, it takes tarot into a whole new genre, without sacrificing readability. It's funny and whimsical, but it's also very well constructed. Perhaps a little sparse in symbolism for a beginner, although it depends how well one trusts one's intuition as I think all the cards convey their basic meaning well. What a great box/package/book, too. Even nicer than Golden :) This is an ideal gift, even for friends who think tarot is a load of cobblers as it doesn't take itself too seriously.

Fudugazi	21 Mar 2005
hehe - I gave in to the hype and bought one myself - it goes down a treat at parties and with family (except for my mother, who hates it). We had such a laugh the other day with my American cousins - and it's pretty accurate too. I read for one cousin - he told me very little of his business situation, but after the reading he said he knew exaclty who that smiling stabber in the back was in the 7 of Swords! And one his 18-year old twins, who are working (and playing!) in the mountains here during their gap year, took one look at the chocolate-cake Devil on lovely legs, and said - ruefully- the name of his French girlfriend ;) My sister was pleased with her business reading too. I'm not too sure about Death, though - I don't really know how to interpret a jar of mayonnaise that has gone off...mind you, I've not had it come up in a reading yet.

Tarot Galadriel	21 Mar 2005
I think what the Death card is trying to say here, is that everything has it's sell by date. Why hold onto something when you know it stinks LOL You have to know when to chuck it out and get fresh :o)

Fudugazi	21 Mar 2005
As literal as that! You're right. A real jar of mayonnaise that has gone off in my fridge I would know exactly how to interpret :)

souljourney	21 Mar 2005
That is the one thing about this deck Helvetica is that it can be interpretted so literally and make sense. I think that is something that makes the deck so readable... and give such great, accurate, insightful, no holds barred kind of readings. It is one of my more "cut to the chase" decks. SJ

MercyMe	21 Mar 2005
Absolutely literal! And yet it kind of has a "Now, girlfriend, this is what ya gotta do..." feel to it. Smart and sassy, it pulls no punches, but seems to always have your best interest at heart. I like the Hanged Man card. Literally, you've gotten a new perspective and you're about to hang your problems out to dry. That's the sacrifice part, letting go of things you now see are hanging you up. The poke in the ribs is the housewife hanging "that man" out to dry...but OH so true sometimes! It really is a surprising treat of a deck. ~Mercy

sunflowr	21 Mar 2005
Helvetica wrote: I'm not too sure about Death, though - I don't really know how to interpret a jar of mayonnaise that has gone off...mind you, I've not had it come up in a reading yet. One word: Salmonella! ;)

souljourney	22 Mar 2005
I got the Death card in a reading once. It was about a party this gal was going to attend and it came up in the "what food to bring" position. I warned her about whatever she brought... make sure it was kept at the right temp, etc. And be wary. Well... turns out she never made it to the party. She got food poisoning the night before. Talk about literal meanings... SJ

sunflowr	23 Mar 2005
Just had to say.. I LOVE this deck! :)

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