Wow! a.k.a "Just got the Gill Tarot"!

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 24 Jun 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

sunflowr	24 Jun 2005
A few days ago, I came across the Gill tarot at my local psychic shop (psychic eye, in burbank CA.. for those who live around me), and I couldn't resist buying it.. even though I'll probably be getting another copy through a trade! ;) I can tell this is going to be a favorite deck, so I definitely don't mind having 2 copies of it. Anyway, I did my 1st reading with it just now, and I am beside myself! First, I shuffled the deck real well, and the Tower sort of did a flip and then fell out face up. I acknowledged it and thought to myself, "haha! Watch me pull that card again when I fan it out". So, I finished shuffling, and fanned the deck out, and picked my card of the day. And guess what card I got? You guessed it. Tower! This deck is brand new and already connecting to me! Another proof of that is: I am currently reading a book called "A Wish Can Change Your Life". Basically it's about having a wish, a goal, something you feel a purpose to work towards, and running it through a 10 week program of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, from Crown to Kingdom. I just started, and am on week 1 - Crown. I'm supposed to watch for signs that have to do with that - such as "crowns". One of the figures falling out of the Tower in the Gill is wearing a crown. I asked, "what is being shaken up in my life or causing the shake up?" and I got Death. The Death Angel is also wearing a crown. I just wanted to share this story with you Gill Tarot fans. I know there's a few older threads on here somewhere, but I'd like to hear from present users of the deck. This is really powerful stuff! (I sound like an MSN ad. ;) )

wizzle	24 Jun 2005
wonderful that you like your Gill so well. I have the deck too but it is not among my favorites. I bought it on a recommendation from a friend. Many excellent readings to you and your deck.

sunflowr	24 Jun 2005
Thanks! :) The majors are a pretty easy read, and pretty much any tarot book will help me delve into meanings more. The minors and courts will be more of a challenge. In another thread, I said I am going to start a notebook of meanings I find or pick up myself for the Gill, and it'll be my own book of meanings. I dont think I want to get the book that comes with it, at least not yet. I hear it's quite "heady" and doesnt give much in the way of practical usage or meanings for the cards. I need that first, so I think it will be fun working on my notebook. It's a beautiful deck, very creatively portrayed meanings. Love it!

Sulis	25 Jun 2005
Hi sunflowr, This deck used to get talked about a lot around here - not so much lately :) I did a search for you and came up with some old threads that you may find interesting. http://www.tarotforum.net/search.php?searchid=266410 Enjoy :) Love Sulis xx

Starlily	25 Jun 2005
Hi sunflower! I'm a big fan of the Gill as well. It was the only deck I worked with for a long time. The book is indeed very "heady." It's not light reading that's for sure. I love her court cards. They are so exquisitely drawn and very interesting to work with. Keeping a notebook just for Gill is a great idea.

sunflowr	25 Jun 2005
I've since changed my mind about the book. ;) I think it would probably be good to read it, even if the meanings arent quite dealing with "regular" everyday stuff. I still think I could get alot out of it. But I definitely plan on keeping a notebook of my own thoughts and feelings of each card. So far, the readings I get are quite clear! :)

The Wow! a.k.a "Just got the Gill Tarot"! thread was originally posted on 24 Jun 2005 in the Tarot Decks board, and is now archived in the Forum Library. Read the active threads in Tarot Decks, or read more archived threads.