Would you suggest the Deviant Moon for a newbie?

Afonso · 21-10-2012

Hello there! I am new to both AT and tarot, and I am in the amazing process of trying to choose a deck. I have seen the most traditional options, of which the Morgan-Greer was my favorite one - however, I looked at the Deviant Moon and I just felt an immediate connection. Some people might say it is a dark, or even negative, deck, but I can really sense the Rider-Waite imagery there, and I feel that reading with it would be much more informative and interpretative than with the safe option of a Morgan-Greer. So, the thing is: would you recommend a Deviant Moon for a newcomer such as myself?

Thank you very much!

Eeviee · 21-10-2012

I believe its meanings and artistry is close enough to RWS to start with. There are quite a few differences, though. Be sure to check out the Study Group for it, if you do decide to get it.
If you feel a connection, I would say go for it! Just be aware of the characters "different" facial expressions.

**Bhavana** · 22-10-2012

Sure, why not? It's RWS based anyway, and besides, sometimes it takes an interesting deck to keep one interested and inspired to learn more.

RunningWild · 22-10-2012

RWS based and seems to have a sense of humor. It's not dark, it's just the colors that might make it seem that way. It's not anymore negative than any other deck, IMO.

**swedishfish612** · 22-10-2012

It was my learning deck, and it's what helped me to finally LEARN the cards vs. running to my book to look up every card in a reading.

That said, I do think the plain old RWS is the best deck to learn on. However, if you are drawn to the Deviant and not the RWS, I would still recommend it. It worked for me!

Carla · 22-10-2012

Why not learn by using both decks side by side, the Deviant Moon and the Rider Waite Tarot? I used to do that when I was first learning, I would just lay the cards out side by side and compare them.

**Le Fanu** · 22-10-2012

Yes! If you're drawn to it, you'll like it even more in the flesh.

For me this deck reads so effortlessly. I had it out again only last night.

Afonso · 22-10-2012

Thank you so much for all your opinions and comments! I think I will definitely buy the Deviant Moon, and join the study group. (:

**Le Fanu** · 22-10-2012

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Originally Posted by Afonso

Thank you so much for all your opinions and comments! I think I will definitely buy the Deviant Moon, and join the study group. (:

Oh you're in Portugal! Just spotted. So am I. I saw the Deviant Moon for sale in fnac there! Enjoy it if you buy it!

Afonso · 22-10-2012

You are in Portugal? That is awesome! I'll search on the Fnac website. haha

Afonso Resident Join Date: 21 Oct 2012 Location: Portugal Posts: 46	Would you suggest the Deviant Moon for a newbie? Hello there! I am new to both AT and tarot, and I am in the amazing process of trying to choose a deck. I have seen the most traditional options, of which the Morgan-Greer was my favorite one - however, I looked at the Deviant Moon and I just felt an immediate connection. Some people might say it is a dark, or even negative, deck, but I can really sense the Rider-Waite imagery there, and I feel that reading with it would be much more informative and interpretative than with the safe option of a Morgan-Greer. So, the thing is: would you recommend a Deviant Moon for a newcomer such as myself? Thank you very much!

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Eeviee Citizen Join Date: 20 Jun 2012 Location: New York, USA Posts: 394	I believe its meanings and artistry is close enough to RWS to start with. There are quite a few differences, though. Be sure to check out the Study Group for it, if you do decide to get it. If you feel a connection, I would say go for it! Just be aware of the characters "different" facial expressions. __________________ --Eeviee "Ignorance only makes Intolerance stronger..."

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Carla Citizen Join Date: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom Posts: 6,885	Why not learn by using both decks side by side, the Deviant Moon and the Rider Waite Tarot? I used to do that when I was first learning, I would just lay the cards out side by side and compare them. __________________ One Deck Wonder - Tarot of the Sidhe and Froud Faeries' Oracle - Beltane to Summer Solstice 2013

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Bhavana Citizen Join Date: 20 Feb 2007 Location: northeastern USA Posts: 3,228	Sure, why not? It's RWS based anyway, and besides, sometimes it takes an interesting deck to keep one interested and inspired to learn more.

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RunningWild Citizen Join Date: 22 Mar 2010 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 690	RWS based and seems to have a sense of humor. It's not dark, it's just the colors that might make it seem that way. It's not anymore negative than any other deck, IMO.

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swedishfish612 Citizen Join Date: 28 Jun 2012 Location: Southeast, USA Posts: 516	It was my learning deck, and it's what helped me to finally LEARN the cards vs. running to my book to look up every card in a reading. That said, I do think the plain old RWS is the best deck to learn on. However, if you are drawn to the Deviant and not the RWS, I would still recommend it. It worked for me!

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Le Fanu Citizen Join Date: 10 Feb 2008 Location: Somewhere Spooky Posts: 13,919	Yes! If you're drawn to it, you'll like it even more in the flesh. For me this deck reads so effortlessly. I had it out again only last night.

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