the Tarot of the Absurd

[Rhinemaiden]

Last night I shuffled my new Tarot of the Absurd and asked what it wanted to say to me… one card draw. #18, the moon card (the one in the forest) there is such serenity in that card, a hooded creature curled up with foxes on a natural bridge over what appears to be a small stream, surrounded by bare branched trees with a sleeping moon overhead. In the lower left corner is a tiny crustacean. There is peace, tranquility, safety, security, protection wrapped up in this card. It's a "sleep well, sleep safely, all is well in the world" card. I feel peaceful, happy, secure, just looking at it.

I often hear music when I look at various tarot cards... for this card I hear Stephen Sondheim's "Not While I'm Around" from Sweeney Todd....

[Elendil]

Still awaiting my copy of this deck...
Ordered on 23rd September, so I hope it will arrive soon.

[Elendil]

My deck arrived today. Number 40. I look forward to getting acquainted with it soon...On first glance I am well impressed with the style and execution.

[aurarcana]

Originally Posted by Rhinemaiden

Each card in this deck has a story to tell....and this deck cries out for a companion book, not so much for interpretation (it is RWS based, if you know RWS you can read this deck) but for the concepts behind each card. Jessica Shanahan, creator of Tarot of the Absurd, shares many of her card stories in her online tarot journal, but I want them bundled for offline reading. A downloadable PDF format might do the trick! (hint, hint, Jessica! )

Read the Tarot of the Absurd journal here:

http://barefootfool.com/journal/

This deck is a treasure. I recommend it wholeheartedly and say "grab it" while Jessica still has copies to sell.

Great review...and idea about a companion book. I'm going to print out Jessica's write-ups on her blog once I work with the deck. I followed the creation process occasionally here and the final product looks amazing.

I just ordered my copy, finally! Want. To. See. It. In. The. Flesh. Now!

[Rhinemaiden]

Anyone interested in a study group for this deck???

[aurarcana]

Originally Posted by Rhinemaiden

Anyone interested in a study group for this deck???

Yes!

My deck should be here on Friday.

[Rhinemaiden]

Originally Posted by aurarcana

Yes!

My deck should be here on Friday.

Oh, how exciting!!!!! When you're ready for a study group, we'll get one going! There is so much to explore within this imaginative deck...

[Sar]

Ordered one just now, hope it ships fast!

[Barefoot Fool]

Originally Posted by Sar

Ordered one just now, hope it ships fast!

My personal life :
My partner has a difficult child custody situation. We leave the country for one week per month; the week is variable. Thus, I am currently out of the country. I will be returning this coming weekend.

If it was just out of town, it would be no problem, as I would take the decks with me. But it seems postal prices are twice as much in Canada. My apologies. But I promise, I will mail it as soon as I get home and THEN it will ship fast.

[Sar]

Originally Posted by Barefoot Fool

My personal life :
My partner has a difficult child custody situation. We leave the country for one week per month; the week is variable. Thus, I am currently out of the country. I will be returning this coming weekend.

If it was just out of town, it would be no problem, as I would take the decks with me. But it seems postal prices are twice as much in Canada. My apologies. But I promise, I will mail it as soon as I get home and THEN it will ship fast.

That is ok, Jessie.