What's a good deck for past life readings?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 01 Jul 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Starfish	01 Jul 2002
Just a newbie wondering if you guys can recommend a good deck for doing past life readings. I'd love to do some of Konraad's spreads for myself and am looking for a good deck to use. (Napaea, any input? :)) Now tongue planted firmly in cheek if I have to get a new deck, this won't be a problem... :TSTAR Starfish

Phoenix	01 Jul 2002
I used my Vision Tarot. It was very intuitive!

truthsayer	01 Jul 2002
i've heard the phoenix deck is good for past life readings. i'm going to find out soon b/c i found a used deck for $8 at amazon. :D i've been told it has limited uses so i really didn't want to invest $30+ for a new one. i've also heard the symbolon is good for past life readings. that one is one the way, too. i can report back later... ;) there are several past life spreads. i found one here a while back. was it called konrad's past life spread? i tried a karma spread this past weekend that was pretty good at probing past life issues. it's called "the gate to life: my karma" and is in the "illustrated tarot spreads" book by pielmeier & schirner. this is what it looks like: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7xxxxxxxxxx10 8xxxx13xxxx11 9xxxxxxxxxxx12 the x's represent blank spaces.i hope that makes sense. 1. +2. what kind of karma am i bringing along from the past? 3. +4. My highest motivation/goal. 5. +6 what kind of karma am I generating for the future? what impediments are still to be overcome... 7...in the world of the spirit? 8...in the soul? 9...in the material world? what help is given me... 10...in the world of the spirit? 11...in the soul? 12...in the material world? 13. My qualities/my weakness/my potential the best deck for you to try w/ this spread is a deck you feel comfortable w/ and has given you good results in the past or a deck you intuit is "right" for this spread. the try it out and see how you like it! :)

napaea	01 Jul 2002
I have had a lot of success with the ancestral path deck. it helps that the deck covers a variety of times in the world, and several ethnicities. you might learn alot about yourself if you pulled a majority of arthurian type cards, for instance. that may help indicate which life you are dealing with. unfortunately, i don't have nearly as many decks as all of you guys *sigh :(* so i don't have a lot to choose from. i'd be interested to hear what you choose though!! :* :THP jr.

Starfish	01 Jul 2002
Quote: Originally posted by napaea I have had a lot of success with the ancestral path deck. it helps that the deck covers a variety of times in the world, and several ethnicities. you might learn alot about yourself if you pulled a majority of arthurian type cards, for instance. that may help indicate which life you are dealing with. I have that deck! It was one of my more recent acquisitions... :TSTAR Starfish

Marion	03 Jul 2002
The Shapeshifter deck seems focussed towards past life readings. Several of the cards refer specifically to past lives, and the influence of karma is very clear.

Starfish	03 Jul 2002
Oh, Marion - That's great! I have the shapeshifter deck/book set too. Now, to try out a spread. :TJUDG Starfish

RedWood	03 Jul 2002
I have the phoenix deck and havent used it for years..Not for any reason..just has been packed away..so keep us updated truthsayer..maybe i will go find mine and give it a go..

napaea	04 Jul 2002
darn! now i have to add the shapeshifter and the phoenix to my wish list!! they sound so cool.

Sam	07 Jul 2002
i did a great reading with the whimsical, once.

divinerguy	09 Jul 2002
This deck goes waaaaaay back. Its by Lo Scarabeo, and has some pretty cool artwork. Its a deck with primal origins. Cavemen, grunting, basic urges, conking your enemies with a club, etc. It'll take you back to past lives, perhaps farther back than you intended. I think the deck is exceptional in its treatment of fundamental emotions, fear, lust, anger, hate, family, etc. Its far less subtle for contemporary issues, such as money and business. However, a skilled reader can still use the deck for those abstract issues. Heck, a skilled reader could probably use empty chewing gum wrappers and get a decent reading. Something about being tuned in to the querent, maybe. Divinerguy

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