First decks of 2005

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 22 Jan 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Asher	22 Jan 2005
Wow, I've been a slacker...it's already January 22, and I _just_ got some new decks. My first new decks of the year, but very worth the wait (I've been trying to get ready for my students who begin classes on Monday next). First, the delightful Chat du Marseille, an engaging rendition of the TdM with feline figures. And the bag included with my deck has the cutest little monkeys on it! If we only had the Minors and Courts, I would have a Marseille deck to actually use! Next, the Tarocco di Colombo, another Amerigo Folchi deck to ad to my collection. A beautiful, very colorful deck using the theme of Christopher Columbus and his voyage.Lovely Majors, and very interesting, quasi-illustrated Minors. The suit of Coins depicts Columbus meeting one of the indigenous people (in America?), and the other cards depict corn, vegetables, tobacco, etc. The "currency" of the times. Wands depict maps of Columbus' voyages, Cups depict his ship at sea, and Swords, depict, well, swords against a green background. And last but, certainly not least, the Brotherhood Tarot! This is one I have been waiting for!! Billed as inspired by "Gay history and mythology to create the ultimate masculine fantasy deck...with bold, colorful Radical Faerie imagery." It's a photographic deck, depicting real people (Faeries), so it will not appeal to all. But for me, it's a actual _Gay_ deck I can use with my friends. Its imagery is RWS based, so it's readable right out of the box. It is reminiscent of the Cosmic Tribe (another favorite of mine), but with less nudity. Some of the images are a bit different also, and from the artist's website, we can look forward to a companion guidebook sometime this year. I'm off to play for the rest of the weekend! Asher

ros	22 Jan 2005
My first deck ~ The Saint Deck by Karen Prioletti and Ann Trump. Nice deck but do I want to learn about all these people??? I better buy some more decks also, it's the first of the year!

Rusty Neon	22 Jan 2005
Er ... um ... It's been an acquisitive month for me so far. Various deals made their way to me. At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it. - vintage Thoth (first colour edition, Llewellyn Hong Kong printing) - arrived - five Lo Scarabeo decks from Llewellyn's 5-dollar sale [3 arrived; 2 pending] - Xultun - arrived - vintage Aquarian (Morgan Press) - arrived - University Books edition of Rider-Waite - pending - Blake Tarot of the Creative Imagination - shipped - Egorov - pending ... And the possibility (still to be confirmed) of 2 other vintage decks

Majecot	22 Jan 2005
My first of 2005 are IMPLUSE SHOPPING AT LLEWELLYN ~Tarot of the Renaissance~ ~Tarot of the Master~ ~Ancient Tarots of Liguria-Piedmont~ *sale gets me every time

Gerbear	22 Jan 2005
Since the first of the year, the Tarot of the Mages, Pet Tarot, Russian/Bakhtim, Elefanten Tarot, Cracked Tarot, Flair Tarot, and three anime decks have arrived from ebay auctions. From Aeclectic trades, I've received the Greenwood, and Tarocchi Celtii/Lupatelli. I also got the Graphik Tarocchi and Tarocchi della Follia (Madness) from a private sale, with the Mexicano, Tiny Bug, and Tresors du Tarot in the wings. I'm still waiting for the Garden Path, Dimenzio, Numerological, and Moonprincess to arrive. Yesterday, I got the great news that a Lasenic Tarot, I've been searching for, had been found, and will soon be here!

Cerulean	22 Jan 2005
1. Lovers Path Tarot (ordered previously)...beautiful fun with La Vita Nuava 2. Convos Marseilles (sale decks at astroamerica.com)...comparing with other Convers (slowly). Nightstand tarot 3. Forest Folklore (ordered previously)...using with Dream workbook--another nightstand tarot. I may be trading a Tarot Tokens book for an older Albano Waite with a friend (not on Aeclectic.net) and may throw in a better Visconti for her (located one used that she might not have). If so, then I will be back in my Rider Waite Smith land and groovy retro nonsence. Been using my Celestial, Secrets, Alchemical & Trevisan Renaissance for daily readings...but starting to study with di Vetro (Crystals) and El Gran Esoterico and the Minchiate. I rotate decks in two baskets each month. Cerulean

BlueLotus	23 Jan 2005
So far this year, I had received two decks, namely The Lover's Path and Housewives Tarot. I am yet to receive my Glastonbury Tarot by next week . Others on my priority list are Forest Folklore, and Celestial.

VisionQuest	23 Jan 2005
I just ordered my very first deck of the year (and only my second deck ever) earlier tonight. Although my first deck feels like a 2005 deck because it was a Christmas gift. I ordered the Gay Tarot, actually 2, one to use and one to give as a gift (maybe, lol). So I'm gonna be going crazy waiting for it to arrive for the next 2-15 business days! lol

lark	23 Jan 2005
Just recieved this week from Llewellyn's sale. Bologna~ had a fond feeling for this deck the minute I opened the box. The colors remind me of my paint with water color books I had as a child. Soothing watery colors, and gentle friendly faces. Liguria-Piedmont~ this will be nice for comparing. Looks very Marseille to me. Beautiful old gold coloring. Lombardy~ very delicate in line and color...pips very plain, but refreshing. Master ~ The art is just lovely. This one is next on the pile to be looked into more throughly. Gnomes~threw these in as an after though but I find them very endearing. And also: Forest Folklore~ Not to happy with this one. Just not what I expected. And I can't really put my finger on what it is. Still need to work with it a little more to see if it will become a reading deck. Dodal~amazing! Thank you kenji you're my hero! Carta Mundi~ wonderful for comparison with the Dodal Frances Cartes Marseille~ should be here anyday probably the last Marseille I will add to my collection. Vargo Gothic~ Spooky!! And deep. My first vampire, gothicy deck. Like stepping into another world. Dreaming in Color~ an oracle really. I use it for meditation. Have fallen in love with this one. Use it in combination wih my Expanded Intuition Training series. Have Druidcraft and Tarot of the Secret Forest on pre-order. And I would like to add a Visconti, Mitelli, Saprafino, and Estensi to my collection this year.

Kirali	23 Jan 2005
Mine was the Millennium Tarot by Dorothy Krause. And I just ordered the Ironwing Tarot by Lorena B. Moore. I can't wait for it to arrive!!! :) :) :) :)

WolfSpirit	23 Jan 2005
A bargain shop in my town actually had a tarot deck: the Shakespeare Oracle. After reading a very positive review about this deck on tarotpassages ( http://www.tarotpassages.com/shakespeareoracle.htm ) I decided it was probably worth getting it. I really like the colours of the deck. Comes with a big book too that looks interesting too. And non-tarot: I got by mail the Green Man Tree Oracle, this has been on my wishlist a long time and I wanted to get it before it became hard to find - although it does not look like this will happen, as OBOD is selling it again too. I wanted it for the artwork, but I think I may actually use it, I could use it together with the Druidcraft (same artist). And, not even a deck, but in another bargain shop I found the Celtic Wisdom Sticks by Caitlin Matthews. They are wooden sticks with tree names and ogham symbols on them, they look a lot nicer than I thought they would, and they will also go nicely with the green man tree oracle. All were bought with birthday money, so I think of them as birthday presents :)

Summerdream	23 Jan 2005
My January shopping list: The Children's Tarot- received The I-Ching of Love- received Dreaming in Color- received Medieval Cats- pending Forest Folklore- pending Summerdream:)

Cocobird55	23 Jan 2005
I've only gotten one deck so far this year -- I must be slipping. :-) It's I Tarocchi del Cinema, and it's very fun. Every card is a different film or actor. It's a majors only deck, and all in Italian, so some of the little pamphlet is beyond me. Here are some cool examples -- Lovers - Casablanca Emperor - Ben Hur Justice - Gregory Peck Star - Elizabeth Taylor Sun - Clark Gable Sue

FlashFighter	23 Jan 2005
First deck of 2005- Witchy

RedMaple	23 Jan 2005
Asher wrote: Next, the Tarocco di Colombo, another Amerigo Folchi deck to ad to my collection. A beautiful, very colorful deck using the theme of Christopher Columbus and his voyage.Lovely Majors, and very interesting, quasi-illustrated Minors. The suit of Coins depicts Columbus meeting one of the indigenous people (in America?), and the other cards depict corn, vegetables, tobacco, etc. The "currency" of the times. Wands depict maps of Columbus' voyages, Cups depict his ship at sea, and Swords, depict, well, swords against a green background. Asher I wonder if the swords depict Columbus's chopping off the hands of native people who couldn't give him enough gold? Before you get to enamoured of this deck, perhaps you should read Columbus' own diary, and the works of the monk de los Casas, who documented what went on in those voyages. And corn, vegetables, tobacco, etc. were not the "currency" of the times. Columbus wanted, demanded, gold, and millions, yes, millions, of Arawak, Carib, Taino, and other Native people died because of it. I think this deck sounds shameful.

Thordia	24 Jan 2005
My first deck of 2005 was the Housewives Tarot (which I adore!), and I also got the Green Man Tree Oracle and the Druid Animal Oracle... so I've got lots to play with right now ;)

Gwynne	25 Jan 2005
The Housewives Tarot, which I am absolutely in love with!

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