Deck of The Week : Sign-up Thread : Week 58 : September 8th - September 15th - Page 5

**missy** · 10-09-2012

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Originally Posted by missmaree

First of all, it's hilarious, if a tad ironic, yet so far it seems quite consistent with the RWS system. The images on the cards have a retro 50s vibe which is a style I'm really attracted to and the reason I bought the deck (I'm not a zombie person.). I also love the box that it comes with, it's like opening a box of ammunition.

missmaree, I love this deck!

I just recently purchased this one myself!

I personally (and this is just me) feel that it doesn't necessarily fit within the RWS all the time ...

For example, I did a four-card reading, and two of the cards were the Seven of Hazards (scientist experimenting on a zombie who is inside of some sort of machine) and the Eight of Hazards (disembodied zombie head in a jar). Neither of those cards seem RWS-based, but maybe I am missing the connection.

Could it be the Hazards veer away from RWS? No, because 10 of Hazards looks sort of traditional ... hmmm. Maybe just a few cards veer off. (I haven't studied the deck yet.) I am still getting to know the deck myself!

That one is on my weekly study list. I almost picked it this week, but I needed to do the Mary-el.

It is an awesome deck though, isn't it?

So much humor! And such great packaging!

And I really like the book, too! The card definitions are spot-on! And I'm with you! What a GREAT Halloween deck!

**Chiriku** · 10-09-2012

I was a wee bit impressed by my four-card experimental (new technique for me) reading with Hudes on Saturday, I think it was. Because of the famously muted expressions, I expected a reading with a muted energy and message, but perhaps because I got all Swords and Wands, it seemed to pack more of punch.

I carried around the book for the Celtic Book of the Dead all day yesterday and tried for a few nights (even last week, before my week with it officially began) in hopes of reading the extensive background material (a cycle of Celtic poems from which the system draws its inspiration) but I haven't gotten the chance. I'm reluctant to use the cards I until I've read what I feel I need to.

Wish I didn't have such "needs" but that's how it is for academic-oriented types like me. I'll feel something is missing if I just dive into the cards and go off the pictures. That's also because my goal in using these cards (actually, any cards) is not to "get answers" (which I could do very well with picture-interpretation) but to interact with the cards and their systems to the fullest extent. (this is why I have so many decks on my "To Be Studied" list--a story for another thread)

**aurarcana** · 11-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Chiska

I really like it quite a bit. So far, working with it has been quite insightful. The only thing is that it is freaking HUGE. Very difficult for me to handle, but well worth the extra effort.

I agree about the size and I wish I could trim them, but that would be impossible. I also had to use fanning powder so that they shuffled easier. I've read with the deck, but haven't studied it although I want to.

The Zombie Tarot is another great one. From the box to the imagery.

Tonight I'm going to jot down what I get from each card in the Postmark Lenormand using Free Association, a method where you write down what you think without over analyzing what your first impressions are. I'll spend about 5 minutes with each card, maybe less, maybe more and will see how far I get.

**missy** · 11-09-2012

I'm doing a lot of free association with my new Mary-el. It has been enjoyable so far.

I like reading intuitively, so for me this method works. I have read a bit of the author's book, but it is hard to follow. Over time, if I concentrate on one card ... But even then, she gives a lot of info on the art which I could read as her own personal interpretation: I am not familiar enough with the book to say yet.

On their own, without any book, the cards have a lot to say to an intuitive reader.

I have begun to place my card interpretations in the Mary-el Study Group.

**swedishfish612** · 11-09-2012

It's going really well for me and the Albano-Waite! I'm just wild about the colors in this deck. I pull it out all the time just to flip through and look at it. I've heard the vintage copy of this deck is even better...I hope I find one someday!

I've changed up the way I'm doing daily draws this week. I was pulling 3 cards each morning, but I got to where I was coming up with these elaborate interpretations that were waaaay off. I think I was trying too hard! So I've scaled back and I'm focusing on one card draws, and then looking at that card in-depth. By in-depth I mean reading about it in my favorite Tarot books, looking up any unfamiliar symbols and then journaling about it. Then I come back at night and make notes about how it related to my day. I'm discovering I'm much more accurate this way, and going deeper into individual cards has been really cool.

I think I'm going to have a hard time pulling myself away from this deck come Saturday!

**ladybird** · 12-09-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by missy

missmaree, I love this deck!

I just recently purchased this one myself!

I personally (and this is just me) feel that it doesn't necessarily fit within the RWS all the time ...

For example, I did a four-card reading, and two of the cards were the Seven of Hazards (scientist experimenting on a zombie who is inside of some sort of machine) and the Eight of Hazards (disembodied zombie head in a jar). Neither of those cards seem RWS-based, but maybe I am missing the connection.

Could it be the Hazards veer away from RWS? No, because 10 of Hazards looks sort of traditional ... hmmm. Maybe just a few cards veer off. (I haven't studied the deck yet.) I am still getting to know the deck myself!

That's so funny, missy, because I just did a reading with the ZT and had the 7 of Hazards (coins) and the 8 of Hazards turn up in the same reading! :O I had to read it like an unillustrated pip because, you are right, these images are not as RWS-based as the other cards. So you're certainly correct that some of them are not that traditional where some of them are. For example, the 3 of cups is a groom carrying his zombie wife. Yes, celebration comes to mind but the magical trinity goes out the window here. I'm going to have to spend more time with it too! As much as I like having the RWS symbolism as much as possible, people are going to take artistic license and give the images the symbolism that works best for them and the theme the deck is trying to portray.

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Originally Posted by missy

It is an awesome deck though, isn't it?

So much humor! And such great packaging!

And I really like the book, too! The card definitions are spot-on! And I'm with you! What a GREAT Halloween deck!

Yes, it is so funny! It's a great deck with a sweet book and superb packaging.

The book has some good spreads:
"The Beginner" is a past, present, future style spread.
"The Broken Heart" is a 7 card relationship spread.
"The Gravestone" is a 6 card spread that deals with an important situation happening in your life.
"The Eyeball" is a 7 card glimpse at the month ahead.
"The Severed Head" gives you a 7 card 360 degree perspective of the issue at hand.

Also wanted to mention as I've been reading the book that the images portrayed on the individual pages giving the meanings don't fully represent the image on the card. They show the main image with a colored background distinguishing the different suits.

**toj** · 12-09-2012

The Lost Tarot of Nostradamus and the Tea Leaf Fortune Cards work together quite well.

**Cocobird55** · 13-09-2012

I've finished my study and have started reading with the Bohemian Gothic. The readings I've gotten have been very clear. I am relating very well to this deck, and enjoying my week with it. I ordered a Baba bag to keep it in, too.

BelovedK · 13-09-2012

Whew! I have been so busy this week, I just got around to my annual spread with the Tea Leaf oracle. It is quite extensive. I wrote it all down and will go over it later. I also did a birthday spread (just 3 cards) not an extensive one, but a general. I got the Queens of Discs and Cups as well as the 7 of Discs. It is promising because I asked for a general about my year ahead. I'll do a more involved one later. I ran out of time with the Tea Leaf annual spread.

**Chiriku** · 13-09-2012

Happy birthday, BelovedK. I know all about those long birthday readings one wants to take significant time to write up and analyze. I did mine in August using a long spread composed by Kiama here and despite my intentional use of a relatively "surface" level deck (Robin Wood), the reading took well over a week to analyze and write up my impressions.

missy Citizen Join Date: 02 May 2008 Location: At the foothill of the mountain Posts: 3,078	I'm doing a lot of free association with my new Mary-el. It has been enjoyable so far. I like reading intuitively, so for me this method works. I have read a bit of the author's book, but it is hard to follow. Over time, if I concentrate on one card ... But even then, she gives a lot of info on the art which I could read as her own personal interpretation: I am not familiar enough with the book to say yet. On their own, without any book, the cards have a lot to say to an intuitive reader. I have begun to place my card interpretations in the Mary-el Study Group. __________________ LOL I:1. Oh hai. In teh beginnin Ceiling Cat maded teh skiez An da Urfs, but he did not eated dem.

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toj MMG 1918-2008 Join Date: 24 Jun 2012 Location: USA - Between the Mountains and the Desert Posts: 1,990	The Lost Tarot of Nostradamus and the Tea Leaf Fortune Cards work together quite well. __________________ May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house. - George Carlin

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Cocobird55 Seeker Join Date: 09 Mar 2002 Location: California, USA Posts: 5,427	I've finished my study and have started reading with the Bohemian Gothic. The readings I've gotten have been very clear. I am relating very well to this deck, and enjoying my week with it. I ordered a Baba bag to keep it in, too. __________________ I am who I take the time to become.

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BelovedK Citizen Join Date: 22 Sep 2009 Location: Virginia USA Posts: 1,215	Whew! I have been so busy this week, I just got around to my annual spread with the Tea Leaf oracle. It is quite extensive. I wrote it all down and will go over it later. I also did a birthday spread (just 3 cards) not an extensive one, but a general. I got the Queens of Discs and Cups as well as the 7 of Discs. It is promising because I asked for a general about my year ahead. I'll do a more involved one later. I ran out of time with the Tea Leaf annual spread. __________________ Whatever will be, already is.

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Chiriku Absit Omen Join Date: 21 May 2010 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,937	I was a wee bit impressed by my four-card experimental (new technique for me) reading with Hudes on Saturday, I think it was. Because of the famously muted expressions, I expected a reading with a muted energy and message, but perhaps because I got all Swords and Wands, it seemed to pack more of punch. I carried around the book for the Celtic Book of the Dead all day yesterday and tried for a few nights (even last week, before my week with it officially began) in hopes of reading the extensive background material (a cycle of Celtic poems from which the system draws its inspiration) but I haven't gotten the chance. I'm reluctant to use the cards I until I've read what I feel I need to. Wish I didn't have such "needs" but that's how it is for academic-oriented types like me. I'll feel something is missing if I just dive into the cards and go off the pictures. That's also because my goal in using these cards (actually, any cards) is not to "get answers" (which I could do very well with picture-interpretation) but to interact with the cards and their systems to the fullest extent. (this is why I have so many decks on my "To Be Studied" list--a story for another thread)

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swedishfish612 Citizen Join Date: 28 Jun 2012 Location: Southeast, USA Posts: 519	It's going really well for me and the Albano-Waite! I'm just wild about the colors in this deck. I pull it out all the time just to flip through and look at it. I've heard the vintage copy of this deck is even better...I hope I find one someday! I've changed up the way I'm doing daily draws this week. I was pulling 3 cards each morning, but I got to where I was coming up with these elaborate interpretations that were waaaay off. I think I was trying too hard! So I've scaled back and I'm focusing on one card draws, and then looking at that card in-depth. By in-depth I mean reading about it in my favorite Tarot books, looking up any unfamiliar symbols and then journaling about it. Then I come back at night and make notes about how it related to my day. I'm discovering I'm much more accurate this way, and going deeper into individual cards has been really cool. I think I'm going to have a hard time pulling myself away from this deck come Saturday!

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