Decks for children - Page 3

Jewel · 13-02-2002

Hi there

.... I do not know much about children, but I do own the two decks you are considering (Legend Arthurian and Celtic Dragon). I would like to recommend that you select Legend. Both decks are beautiful, but I think that the Legends deck, because of its Arthurian theme, be much easier to work with. There are tons of books and movies related to this that your son could watch and relate to his cards, and who knows .... he may even become an avid reader which would be wonderful for his school work!

Honestly ... the Legends deck will be much easier to learn than the Celtic Dragon. Perhaps you could buy the Celtic Dragon for yourself and become familiar and comfortable with it so you can help your son with this deck at a later time ... I am girl, but I never outgrew my love of dragons

Love & Light

Pollux · 13-02-2002

Agree with Geenius at Wrok: got my Aquarian deck lately, and it just rocks!!!
I think the pictures are much nicer and coherent than those on RW, but you can still take advantage of all publications and books using RW or clones - and that is a remarkable advantage for a starter.
As for the book, I have no idea, but I hope I'll grab one any time soon.
There's no nudity - even the women of "The World" and "Temperance" are dressed

To me, it vibes really testosteronic, really. No cutesy at all, rigidity in style, order, cleaness... it's masculine, strongly so - my opinion, this be clear.
I think it's quite good for the case.

P.S. Even though I don't have one, I also vote for Celtic Dragon }>

Geenius at Wrok · 13-02-2002

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Pollux (13 Feb, 2002 08:59):
I think the pictures are much nicer and coherent than those on RW, but you can still take advantage of all publications and books using RW or clones - and that is a remarkable advantage for a starter.

Yep. The imagery is all more or less the same; only the style is different. Much denser, much more stylized and colorful. Don't know whether I'd call it "testosteronic," but I can personally vouch for its appeal to adolescent boys.

Jewel · 14-02-2002

Just one FYI about Legend Arthurian ... it is not exactly Raider Waite based. Strength is XI and Justice VIII and wands are air, swords fire. I believe this is correct ... we discussed this in another thread some time ago. Regardless I think this deck would be great for your son.

Love & Light,

DeLani · 24-02-2002

Hi Crystalmynx,
I also have an 11-yr.old son, but he isn't yet ready to read tarot. He expresses interest when I am doing readings, and I try to share as much as I can (appropriate for his age), but he hasn't expressed interest in doing it himself (yet).
It seems the Arthurian Legend deck is the favorite, I haven't seen it so I can't recommend it. But I would recommend to stay close to the RW symbolism, so he can learn from more than one source. And I would advise against a deck with the "meanings" printed on the card. The whole point is to let the picture open up the meaning! Learning the meaning of the symbols gives a basis, but intuition needs to be the main determiner of meaning.
He says he doesn't want anything "cutesy," and I understand that. His mind is beginning to mature beyond childhood; don't try to shelter him from negative cards or nudity. It's not like nudity is bad or anything! (we're all nude underneath our clothes). My decks have nudes in them, and my son has never even noticed! It's just art.
Also, the mythic tarot might be good, if he has any familiarity with Greek mythology (which he should).
Which ever you choose, the minor arcana should be illustrated, as in with pictures of people doing things. I wish your son all the best!
DeLani

Emily · 24-02-2002

What about the Morgan Greer? Its a Rider Waite clone and might appeal to a boy.

Diana · 24-02-2002

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silvereye · 25-02-2002

What about Lord of The Rings Tarot?
I know it has many negative comments but I think it's worth a try

faunabay · 12-03-2002

here you go!

fairyhedgehog · 12-03-2002

I'm reading this and wondering which deck he /did/ get in the end

All the best,

Jewel Citizen Join Date: 25 Oct 2001 Location: Somewhere in the Sea Posts: 6,158	Hi there .... I do not know much about children, but I do own the two decks you are considering (Legend Arthurian and Celtic Dragon). I would like to recommend that you select Legend. Both decks are beautiful, but I think that the Legends deck, because of its Arthurian theme, be much easier to work with. There are tons of books and movies related to this that your son could watch and relate to his cards, and who knows .... he may even become an avid reader which would be wonderful for his school work! Honestly ... the Legends deck will be much easier to learn than the Celtic Dragon. Perhaps you could buy the Celtic Dragon for yourself and become familiar and comfortable with it so you can help your son with this deck at a later time ... I am girl, but I never outgrew my love of dragons Love & Light __________________ Jewel Entity of the Water/West Corner

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Pollux Citizen Join Date: 23 Aug 2001 Location: Brescia (Northern Italy), sometimes Pisa or Naples Posts: 2,990	Agree with Geenius at Wrok: got my Aquarian deck lately, and it just rocks!!! I think the pictures are much nicer and coherent than those on RW, but you can still take advantage of all publications and books using RW or clones - and that is a remarkable advantage for a starter. As for the book, I have no idea, but I hope I'll grab one any time soon. There's no nudity - even the women of "The World" and "Temperance" are dressed To me, it vibes really testosteronic, really. No cutesy at all, rigidity in style, order, cleaness... it's masculine, strongly so - my opinion, this be clear. I think it's quite good for the case. P.S. Even though I don't have one, I also vote for Celtic Dragon }> __________________ ∞ ∆ ~ There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy ~ Ω ∞ The Wheel and the Moon - a project by Chris Paradis (creator of the Rock And Roll Tarot) http://www.indiegogo.com/awheelandthemoon

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Jewel Citizen Join Date: 25 Oct 2001 Location: Somewhere in the Sea Posts: 6,158	Just one FYI about Legend Arthurian ... it is not exactly Raider Waite based. Strength is XI and Justice VIII and wands are air, swords fire. I believe this is correct ... we discussed this in another thread some time ago. Regardless I think this deck would be great for your son. Love & Light, __________________ Jewel Entity of the Water/West Corner

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Emily Citizen Join Date: 14 Feb 2002 Location: England Posts: 6,566	What about the Morgan Greer? Its a Rider Waite clone and might appeal to a boy. __________________ # # Emily # # ----------------------------------- A good student never stops learning Having fun with the Liber T

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Diana Citizen Join Date: 01 Jan 2002 Posts: 8,213	edited Last edited by Diana; 26-03-2006 at 03:39.

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DeLani Citizen Join Date: 10 Dec 2001 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 848	Hi Crystalmynx, I also have an 11-yr.old son, but he isn't yet ready to read tarot. He expresses interest when I am doing readings, and I try to share as much as I can (appropriate for his age), but he hasn't expressed interest in doing it himself (yet). It seems the Arthurian Legend deck is the favorite, I haven't seen it so I can't recommend it. But I would recommend to stay close to the RW symbolism, so he can learn from more than one source. And I would advise against a deck with the "meanings" printed on the card. The whole point is to let the picture open up the meaning! Learning the meaning of the symbols gives a basis, but intuition needs to be the main determiner of meaning. He says he doesn't want anything "cutesy," and I understand that. His mind is beginning to mature beyond childhood; don't try to shelter him from negative cards or nudity. It's not like nudity is bad or anything! (we're all nude underneath our clothes). My decks have nudes in them, and my son has never even noticed! It's just art. Also, the mythic tarot might be good, if he has any familiarity with Greek mythology (which he should). Which ever you choose, the minor arcana should be illustrated, as in with pictures of people doing things. I wish your son all the best! DeLani

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silvereye Citizen Join Date: 31 Jan 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 142	What about Lord of The Rings Tarot? I know it has many negative comments but I think it's worth a try

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faunabay Citizen Join Date: 28 Aug 2001 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 8,216	here you go! __________________ aeclectic name: faunabay fairy name: Pithia Feedle Blackthorn Silvenslipper

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fairyhedgehog Citizen Join Date: 12 Aug 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 2,411	Which one ? I'm reading this and wondering which deck he /did/ get in the end All the best,

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