Medieval Scapini as an every day deck?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 14 Feb 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Aure	14 Feb 2005
Is there anyone else who loves the Medieval Scapini and uses it frequently? I didn't really think this deck would affect me so much. I thought it was beautiful but once I actually held it in my hands (almost wrote 'arms' :D) I saw that it was - don't want to declare- so I'll say almost The One Deck for me. I am waiting for the book on this and I hope it will be good.

Esther	15 Feb 2005
I'm glad it's been so great for you. That was the second deck I got, and I just can't connect with it that well. I like the illustrations on the Minor Arcana for their detail (though, I don't care for the aces as much), but I don't use it that often because I favor my other two decks.

lark	15 Feb 2005
Aure I really enjoy this deck too. I've had it for awhile, but didn't use it to much untill I got the book 'Art and Arcana' by Ronald Decker, and it increased my understanding of the deck by 100%. Very good book, I think you'll really like it as a companion to your deck.

tarotbear	15 Feb 2005
Am I confused, or was it all of only two weeks ago that there was an anti-Scappini thread with heated arguements about the unfortunate symbolism on one of it's cards - and this discussion is about what a wonderful deck it is for everyday use! Such is the nature of a forum! LOL!

April	15 Feb 2005
It started that way, Tarotbear, but I'm pretty sure I won and turned it into a pro Scapini thread in the end. That's how I choose to remember it anyway. Aure, I love this deck. And you won't be disappointed with the book. I've recommended the book about 50 times since I got it. Enjoy! Peace, April

catti	15 Feb 2005
medieval scapini was my main deck for a decade. i didnt have any other decks nor did i have anything but the LWB . I still wonder how much of the artists intentions i understood within the deck but i found it very usable never had any complaints from clients about offensive imagery...most people just want a reading and are not doing art critiques. the courts are great , full of life and really stand out, as well as the aces. It is nice to see all this interest in an old friend Enjoy Catti

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