I Finally Have My First Tarot Deck!!

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 04 Jun 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

earthangell	04 Jun 2005
Hi Everyone!! I'am so excited to be a part of this community, I've just been a member for a few days and yesterday I found this neat little shop with literally dozens of Tarot Decks....the first one that I was drawn to was OLD ENGLISH TAROT.....I was'nt sure about which deck to choose at first, and after holding and looking at several, for some reason I kept referring back and being drawn to the OLD ENGLISH TAROT...so that is the one I ended up purchasing.....does anyone else use this desk...if so how do you like it ?

satinangel	04 Jun 2005
Hello and welcome! Congratulations on your first deck! I remember, how excited I was when I finally got mine!!!! See you around the forums!

Pipistrelle	04 Jun 2005
Welcome to AT, Earthangell! Have fun with your new deck - just play with it until it's tired and wants to go to sleep ;) Pip

rainwolf	04 Jun 2005
The unillustrated pips may be difficult but i really liked the moon card in that deck. Welcome!

Tony1000	04 Jun 2005
Hi! I am happy for you! You will have lots of fun with deck! Toni

Flidais	04 Jun 2005
How great for you, earthangell! I have been drawn to this deck too but have not purchased it. I found myself wanting to go visit that "neat little shop" you described!

light2000	04 Jun 2005
Hi and welcome earthangell !! I hope you enjoy the forum and your new and first decks.

Cerulean	04 Jun 2005
http://www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk/departments/History/lutt/The%20Luttrell%20Psalter%201345.html If I find more links, I'll post here. Pretty neat deck...and I think you might recognize some of the pictures in the tarot? Looks like this pretty deck could use a neat book! Regards, Cerulean

wizzle	04 Jun 2005
I wish you joy and enlightenment with your new deck.

Moongold	04 Jun 2005
earthangell wrote: Hi Everyone!! I'am so excited to be a part of this community, I've just been a member for a few days and yesterday I found this neat little shop with literally dozens of Tarot Decks....the first one that I was drawn to was OLD ENGLISH TAROT.....I was'nt sure about which deck to choose at first, and after holding and looking at several, for some reason I kept referring back and being drawn to the OLD ENGLISH TAROT...so that is the one I ended up purchasing.....does anyone else use this desk...if so how do you like it ? Welcome earthengirl ~ I have that deck. It is quite beautiful. A member here, Shalott, has written interpretations of the minor cards, but you may not need these. You can use numerology, elements and your own intuition and knowledge to help you read the minors. Hope you enjoy your deck and look forward to reading your posts. :)

tao51	04 Jun 2005
I own the deck. It has a mystical feel about it. It will take time to become familiar with the pip cards. It is a wonderful deck to begin your learning.

SunChariot	05 Jun 2005
I don't know your deck. Actually I have never heard of it. But that is not surprising as there are over 1000 decks out there. LOL But I just stopped and checked it out here. It looks like a nice one, pretty images.:-) I know how excited you are. I started about a year and a month ago and have 15 decks now. I remember when I got my first (The Haindl). All I can say is I wish you all the joy, enlightenment, pleasant surprises and the improvements to my life that my decks have brought me. Tarot is a joyous lifelong learning process. I've found it's affecting and improved every area of my life. But it can seem confusing a bit at first.:-) There are many different ways, but in the end you'll need to find teh one that's right for you.Let us know if you have any questions we can help you with. :-) Bar

Citrin	05 Jun 2005
Oh, that deck is on my wish list. ;) Very pretty.

HearthCricket	05 Jun 2005
Congrats on your first tarot deck! Old English is a lovely deck, with gentle pics and a lot of simpliticity. The LWB leaves a lot to be desired and I think you will find yourself searching for a more completely illustrated deck, not far in the future. But the Old English has a wonderful feel to it-a nice way to introduce you to tarot and the major arcana. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with the pictures on each card-what story they are trying to tell you, symbolism, etc. And easy to shuffle! Have lots of fun with it!

janstar17	05 Jun 2005
earthangell wrote: Hi Everyone!! I'am so excited to be a part of this community, I've just been a member for a few days...for some reason I kept referring back and being drawn to the OLD ENGLISH TAROT...so that is the one I ended up purchasing.....does anyone else use this desk...if so how do you like it ? WELCOME and CONGRATULATIONS on your first deck! I don't have the Old English Tarot but I remember the excitement of working with my first deck. I, too, went into a local shop but I took the recommendation of the proprietor and bought the Hanson-Roberts deck as my first. I am still very fond of it though have moved on to other decks over the years. Enjoy the adventure!!

Scion	05 Jun 2005
Earthangel, Congratulations and felicitations! Excellent that you connected so immediately and viscerally to the deck. It will make the process of getting to know the deck that much easier and energizing. I don't know if you're one for journaling, but recording your initial, gut-level thoughts about each card can be incredibly illumnitating with a new deck (esp. before allowing the inevitable other influences to creep in). The LWB does leave a lot to be desired, but I think there's an on-again, off-again study group for the Old English here in the forum. And if you're looking to "study" a lengthier take on the deck, check out a webpage (by a fellow Aeclectician if I'm not mistaken) that has a fairly detailed examination of the Old English Minor Arcana here: http://home.earthlink.net/~e.ishmael/oldenglishtarot/index.html Don't worry too much about the "semi-illustrated" Minors. One way to look at it: by working with less overtly scenic pips, you'll feel more confident should you ever choose to work with Marseille or Thoth style decks at a later date. Best Scion

crazelion	05 Jun 2005
congrulations on first deck

Vadella	05 Jun 2005
Good luck to you and your deck. May you form a strong bond. :)

Little Baron	05 Jun 2005
I'll let you into a secret ... The excitement never stops ... I still feel a buzz of excitement when I look through and work with my decks. LB

SunChariot	05 Jun 2005
LittleBuddha wrote: I'll let you into a secret ... The excitement never stops ... I still feel a buzz of excitement when I look through and work with my decks. LB I'll second that! :-) Bar

Emeraldgirl	07 Jun 2005
Congratulations :) I have this deck and it is beautiful. It should bring you lots of joy.

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