Guardian Tarot

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 19 Oct 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Isis18	19 Oct 2004
THEY ARE WONDERFUL!!!! I just received The Guardian Tarot by the very talented Jeff Minkevics. I encourage everyone who wants a Beautiful and detailed Tarot deck to get this one. The images on these cards are unlike anything I have seen before, quite Lovely. A dark and mysterious deck I look forward to using soon. You can get these decks directly from the Artist himself, go to ebay and he usually has about 5 decks on there at a time. They are going fast. If anyone has these allready and has used them please do tell how you liked them. I am just so excited to use them, and I cant say enough good things about them, but if I don't stop myself now I will end up babbling, oops I allready am:) Blessed Be Isis

SongDeva	19 Oct 2004
Thought you could use this: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29472&highlight=guardian

Isis18	19 Oct 2004
Thank you!!! I had the pleasure of talking with Jeff Minkevics, though email of course, and I love his work, I am very glad to see that other people do as well. Thanks again very much. Talk to you all soon. Isis

lunakasha	19 Oct 2004
I recently acquired this deck, and I really do like the dark imagery....it reminds me a little bit of the Templar Tarot, with its winged, fallen-angel beings. I also like the way the artist incorporated the elements of the four suits into the borders....very striking and unique. I have yet to do a reading with these cards, but I look forward to getting to know them better. One caveat: the cardstock is a bit on the thin side, so I will need to shuffle them with care....but the overall quality of the deck (given that it is self-published and fairly inexpensive) is quite good. There is even a black, drawstring bag included with it.... :) Luna

Myrrha	19 Oct 2004
I didn't like this deck. A few of the images had a different twist but most seemed to be just very simplified versions of RWS with wings on the central figure. I found the artwork very blurry, and lacking in detail. Something seemed to be amiss with the printing as well. --Myrrha

lunakasha	20 Oct 2004
Just did my first reading with this deck....my daily card for today, not a full reading. But it was interesting....studying the image (The Fool) and writing about it. If anyone is interested, you can read my post here: The Fool (bottom of the page) :) Luna

Lee	25 Oct 2004
I just received this deck. Haven't read with it, just looked through it once. I really like it. I wouldn't call it dark, just kind of melancholy. I find it deeply satisfying. I can't wait to try reading with it. It would be perfect for a rainy day! -- Lee

rosyelf	20 Nov 2004
I've just placed an order for this today, so obviously can't give first-hand impressions yet ! But I am attracted to the rather dark melancholy feel of the deck and have a "hunch" it might provide inspiration for writing (depends on the writing, obviously !) :) There was a query-I'm sorry, I forget who from-about whether it could be ordered from somewhere that was not eBay. The answer is YES. I clicked onto Tarot Passages, where there is a good review of this deck, and got onto the artist's website that way. He accepts Paypal, among other things. love rosyelf

zagone	25 Nov 2004
I quickly developed a love/hate relationship with this deck. Despite many flaws, it became a deck I could not put down and I think its got value. Solandia was kind enough to post my review of the deck! I sent some different pictures of the cards that I hope will sometime replace the ones currently pictured -- pictures that match the cards covered in my review. It's at: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/guardian-tarot/index.shtml http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/guardian-tarot/review.shtml Thanks for the other links and ideas here -- I'll go take a look! I see the Tarot Passages review is at: http://www.tarotpassages.com/guardian-ca.htm -- Zagone

faunabay	29 Nov 2004
I don't know how I missed this deck. But I did - completely. That is until I saw FantasyWorld's thread about trading it. Well that got me looking and I read your review Zagone - very informative and thought provoking by the way!! Anyway you helped me decide that I might want it. FantasyWorld and I couldn't get a trade worked out so I decided to go ahead and order it straight from Jeff M.'s site. I just ordered it tonight so of course I don't have it in hand yet. What's funny is I don't like the pictures at all, but my guides (possibly guardians LOL) are telling me (pretty firmly I might add) that I have to get this deck. ??? So it's going to be interesting to see what happens when I do get it. Again I have to say I really, really liked your review Zagone!! It was very honest and helped me make up my mind to go for it. :)

zagone	12 Dec 2004
Faunabay -- Thanks for your kind words! I was excited and driven to write a review. Hopefully now the cards measure up! Have you got them yet and are they good to your purposes? Thanks, Zagone

faunabay	13 Dec 2004
Zagone, Yes, I have them now. And I find they're not as dark as I first thought. I agree with Lee in they're more melancholy than dark and scary as I imaged. I've also realized since getting this deck that I've been ignoring my "dark side" and I believe I'm supposed to use these cards for that reason. So my guides are happy and so am I as a matter of fact. :) I actually like this deck! And surprise, surprise my Mom loves it!! She pointed out to me that even though the figures are in dark, sort of scary, settings that, for the most part, the faces are all calm and peaceful. She said to her, the cards show that you can be in scary situations and still be calm and peaceful inside! WOW!!! Now was that a lesson for me or what!! :D

Lurea	13 Dec 2004
I've been looking at this deck, too, wondering whether or not to get it. I don't like the vampire decks but the art on this one strikes a different chord. I also think it would be good for shadow work. Hey, if your mom likes it, it must be good, huh? :D ;)

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