Cosmic Tarot and Rider-Waite

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 10 Apr 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

NYCTeen	10 Apr 2005
Is the Cosmic Tarot Deck based on the "traditional, original" deck, Rider-Waite? I mean, does it have the original symbols? I hope you know what I mean... :/

IDN	10 Apr 2005
Hi, It has a lot of similarities, but also shares some with the Thoth. I would say roughly 95% RWS, 5% Thoth. 6 of swords seems similar to "Science" 7 of pentacles seems more negative than positive Just a couple of examples Really good deck though In my opinion, some of the nicest, clearest art work around Regards, Ian

Moonbow*	10 Apr 2005
Hi NYCTeen You can see the whole deck here: Cosmic Tarot I was gifted this deck, and I'm glad because the fact that some cards contain celebrities put me off it for a long time. I think it has a Thoth feel too and I remember some of the cards had their own meaning (or yours) and couldn't be compared to RWS or Thoth. But it's been a while since I've used it for me to be more specific. I would suggest you don't try to figure out who the celebs are though. Just use it and enjoy it without pre-conceived ideas. It's a lovely deck, one of the best Hermits I have seen.

NYCTeen	10 Apr 2005
Thanks! Would you suggest this deck for a beginner who has had NO experience with Tarot?

IDN	11 Apr 2005
Sorry to not give you a straight Yes or No, but....... If you wish (as a beginner) to learn strictly the standard RWS (Rider Waite Smith) meaning, I would say at least have the bog standard RWS deck in addition to this. If you aren't too worried about the 100% standard meanings, I would say it would be an ideal deck. Have you had a ggo look at the images? Lovely pastel colours, excellent detail on the faces. A lot of the faces are meant to be famous movie stars- This doesn't bother me and I don't really recongnise them- but I know it bothers some. Regards, Ian

NYCTeen	11 Apr 2005
I have stared at the cards online for HOURSSS! Lol. I find them very beautiful!

Elizabeth Genco	11 Apr 2005
Hrm... I don't see the similarities to the Thoth deck at all... ah, well. NYCTeen wrote: Thanks! Would you suggest this deck for a beginner who has had NO experience with Tarot? I think it's as fair a deck to start with as any, if you're not starting with the RWS. The important thing in selecting a deck, of course, is to select one that speaks to you.

smokey	16 Apr 2005
HiYA! NYCteen *U-need -2 -C- me Re: the Cosmic Tarot! . pssst..(my Daughter who's 'bout your age told me that Her fairy godmother whispered to Her nite-before last, ABout the Cosmic for ya'!... ) ...blessings to you and your family... Betty & April Rose_

smokey	21 Apr 2005
April Rose here. (smokey's daughter.)I am 15. WE GOT YOUR MESSAGE!!! The Cosmic has got..a NEW!..and a GOOD!..home NOW!!!

NYCTeen	21 Apr 2005
Aww thanks for telling me!!! :) I don't feel so bad now.....

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