ribbitcat said:
Also, you have to bear in mind that most of the vocal Aeclecticians are anti-certification and would also burn tarot books, relying on mere intuition and disregarding the creators'/artists' stated opinions on their decks .... ;-)
I don't think that's true...
I have been here a little while, and from my observations of most of the people here I think very few would burn books.
And relying on intuition (mere or otherwise) does not necessarily disregard the creators/artists stated opinions.
Unless those opinions are that we should all quote the book meaning and only the book meaning for each particular deck (and each particular book).
As for certification.
Well, I can only speak for myself on this, But why should I pay out good money so someone can tell me I can do what I am already doing?
I am sure Tabi is a great place, full of great people.
I am sure that their program of learning has helped many people learn tarot and practice and perfect their skills.
I am sure that the charges that Tabi have are totally just and cover the expenditure of their courses.
I'm not knocking Tabi. I'm not knocking certification.
I just think that the above statement is an unfair and untrue generalisation.
I don't know if I am included under the heading of vocal. I talk, so maybe, but the above statement does not, at all, discribe my view point.
But the little ;-) means I shouldn't take it seriously.
Maybe I can say anything and just put ;-) and I can get away with everything?
You all have to laugh, and no one is allowed to take offence.
maybe ;-) makes it all OK.
Maybe I'm in a funny mood.
Maybe I should put my head in a bucket.
I don't know.