Cards on the wall

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 16 Aug 2001, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Kiama	16 Aug 2001
In the topic about how we use our Tarot cards, Meewah mentioned that she uses some cards as Tarot posters, copying them and using them to 'touch base'. So, if you were to pick three cards (Yes, just three!) which would you have on your wall, and why? And which deck would you use, and why? I think I would use the Robin Wood deck cuz I find the pictures vibrant and full of imagery. I would probably have the Empress, the Hanged Man, and the 8 of Cups. The Empress, cuz for me She is Creativity itself, and I am a poet and writer, so it makes sense I like this card. She also has children, and I have my 'brainchildren' (My writings). The Hanged Man cuz I've always felt an attachment to him, and cuz he reperesents a willing sacrifice, something I need to know more about, and the 8 of Cups cuz it represents me at the moment, turning to things more spiritual... Also, I have mentioned I have this attachment to the Hanged Man. Are there any cards you are particularly attached to, but don't know why? Kiama

nexyjo	16 Aug 2001
i think one of my most favorite cards of all time is the three of cups from the robin wood deck. i'm also entranced by the moon from the legend arthurian tarot. and finally, i find myself attracted to the death card. perhaps it's morbid curiosity, or perhaps it reflects so well, my path in this life. i'm not sure which deck though. i prefer when a skeleton is not used - it seems so overdone, and not really representative of what the card really means to me. many have an image of a butterfly somewhere on the card - perhaps that's the reason for my attraction. luv and light, nexy

Kiama	16 Aug 2001
I can identify with your feelings about the Death card and skeletons, which is why I love the Robin Wood deck so mcuh: There's a hooded figure, and a butterfly! Very symbolic. In fact, the deck I am creating's Death card simply shows a black butterfly on a red rose.... Kiama

Rhiannon	16 Aug 2001
One of my fave cards is the Hermit. I just like what he represents so much. Introspection, inner light, following the spiritual, enlightenment, wise advice. (I never stop meddling. ;) ) I like the death card too. Not all of them and yes, sometimes it can be a trifle overdone. I do like the image with the skeleton though, just not all artists' interpretations of it. I've often wondered why we don't just change the name of that one to transformation or change in a deck? I also like the High Priestess. Gives me something to aspire to. And I need to work on builiding my intuition. I like the Hanged Man too, especially since someone here (sorry, i forget who) described him as Odin, but I don't think I'd "hang" him in my house. (pun intended of course) Rhiannon :)

arizonagirl	16 Aug 2001
Posters? Picking just 2 of my favorites - Robin Wood's 2 of Pentacles, and Hanson Roberts' 9 of Pentacles.

.dc	16 Aug 2001
78 cards of tarot on the wall...take one. oh, sorry wrong idea. but that is what i thought when i first read this thread. Vertigo Tarot--Death Vertigo Tarot--Temperance Merry Day Tarot--The Ace of wands (green dragon) ah heck, knowing me i'd scan in multiple copies of a bunch of decks and collage my walls in cards. which, HEY there's a neet idea for my altar room... hey brucey? can you come over and help me... hehehe... thanks for the ideas. they're dangerous in the hands of chaotic kitty beast. blessed be, .dc

Aeon	16 Aug 2001
[quote].dc (17 Aug, 2001 00:26): Merry Day Tarot--The Ace of wands (green dragon) With the Merry Day deck I absolutly love the Moon. It gives me such a sense of peace and being "at one" with everything. The one I don't like in that deck is King of Fire (I think that's the name, I'd have to pull the deck out to look) He just looks so sinister to me. Very disquieting. Aeon

EveAnna	16 Aug 2001
I'd have to pick The Empress, this card is turning into one of my favourites, The Sun card and the 2 of Cups - all from the Original Rider Waite.

StarShine	16 Aug 2001
JUST THREE!!!!! Well, here goes. Ace of Cups-Goddess Tarot- To me this cup stands for and abundance of all things wonderful and I love Kris Waldher's artistic interpretation of this one. I actually have it tattooed on my ankle! Strength-Robin Wood- This is my personal card and Robin Wood's art is just beautiful. To me, the way he has drawn it speaks of a gentle strength. High Preistess-Robin Wood- I just think this card is beautiful and everytime I see it come up in a reading it makes me feel beautiful and mystical and more in touch with my spiritual side. The Card that I am particularly drawn to would be the Fool (which would be my fourth poster) I just love the whole feel of the card. Opportunity, adventure, the unknown, leap of faith......Just love it!

Silverstar	16 Aug 2001
Oh gosh, only three huh? Well, okay here are my three. I really wish that I could make a poster of all the Majors in the Spiral Tarot. They are among the most spiritual I have ever seen, I'm a little iffy on the rest of the deck but anyways, getting to my three...In no particular order...this is a little tough... The Star- Spiral Tarot -This card completely conveys my interpretation of the card and I can almost feel the interpretation. Yeah, that sounds weird but you know what I mean. I feel serene, healed, spiritual, meditative, balanced, quiet, introspective, inspired, positive and at peace. The World-Spiral Tarot-I just like this version of The World. This version seems to incorporate a lot of symbolism and I like the pose of the human figure in the card as well. It's not quite the joyous figure in the Rider-Waite and Robin Wood but you get a more serene sense of liberation, completion, and growth after obstacles. The Ace of Cups-Robin Wood- I had a very vivid dream of this card and I barely ever remember my dreams. My dream was being in the landscape of the Ace of Cups with the cup right in front of me. It was like paradise! I want to honeymoon and vacation in the Ace of Cups! ;-) There you have it! My three, but ask again next week and I'll probably have a different answer. It was tough to choose.

bonadea	17 Aug 2001
Rosa's top three tarot cards.... 3. The Hermit from the Hanson-Roberts. 2. Four of Wands from the World Spirit. and the number one card is..... The Empress from the Universal Waite.

XCOTYS	17 Aug 2001
Like many have said . . . just three? Oh, alright! I use RW's deck, so . . . I have to say my first choice would be the High Priestess. It just calls to me. Did from the beginning. Second choice, the Magician. Third choice, the Lovers. :::aw geez, wondering what this means from a psychological viewpoint:::

Dee 04	19 Aug 2001
Hello: I agree, it is hard to narrow it down to three, but here it goes.... 1. High Priestess - Robin Wood deck. This card makes me feel very empowered spiritually and psychically. 2. Magician - Buckland Romani Deck. I love the fact that the magician is a woman!!! :) 3. Ace of cups- Robin Wood. It is very full and life and love and always makes me happy to pull this card.

truthsayer	19 Aug 2001
if i was going to choose 3 cards for my wall, all 3 would be the high priestess but from different decks. 1) legend arthurian, 2)rohrig 3)tarot of the old path if i have to choose 3 different cards they would be: 1)high priestess ;) 2)the hermit 3) the moon.

Kiama	20 Aug 2001
As per XCOTYS' worry: Anyone know a good psychoanalyst we can get in here to tell us what we're really like based on these cards? I dread to think what I would be like! Kiama

tarotbear	21 Aug 2001
A couple of years ago a friend gave me the Magician from the Rider - in a cross-stitch kit! Have not had time to sit and stitch something as large as this.

KyrieSummer	21 Aug 2001
I would have to pick all three from the Voyager Deck. Woman of Worlds; Moon; and then the Sage of Cups. The art work is beautiful and they remind me of lessons I need to keep to.

Rhyannon	22 Aug 2001
The Death card from The Celtic Dragon The High Priestess from The Witches Tarot and... The Hanged Man from the Witches...

Talisman	23 Aug 2001
Okay, Kiama, But I'm afraid I am thinking more about the "poster" appeal rather than any meaning the cards may have. From the Robin Wood deck, I think I would choose the 8 of Cups, the 2 of Swords and the 2 of Pentacles. The figure in the 8 of Cups is perhaps my ideal for a Hermit. I just love looking at these three cards. If I were to select from any other deck, I am sure I would select three entirely different cards, so I based my selection purely on visual appeal, rather than specific card meanings. I actually got out my ancient Aquarian deck and it seemed bland. One card in that deck, however, really stands out for me, and that is the High Priestess. If you were looking for an illustration to build a fantasy novel around, I think I'd choose the 7 of Swords from the Robin Wood deck. Rambling, Talisman

XCOTYS	23 Aug 2001
Quite interesting how many among us chose the High Priestess . . . Why? :::going to think about this:::

purplelady	25 Aug 2001
Quote: tarotbear (22 Aug, 2001 00:36): A couple of years ago a friend gave me the Magician from the Rider - in a cross-stitch kit! Have not had time to sit and stitch something as large as this. Tarotbear,I wonder where one would get cross stitch kits for tarot cards?! Have never seen it. Actually , I have a Whole Crate full of cross stitch kits! I used to collect them , and actually do them , but that was pre-internet,if 'ya know what I mean ;) .

Kiama	26 Aug 2001
My Granny has a machine which works with her computer, which turns normal pictures into cross-stitch patterns for her to do! I think it's great. Don't think she'd be too happy stitching out a whole deck of tarot cards for me though! Kiama

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