The Hanged Man
Dwaas said:Cosmic Tribe indeed. And I love that deck. Because it makes it easier for myself and certain querents to identify when having specific questions about (sexual) relationships with somebody of the same gender. But to make sure I don't exclude anything or anybody I leave all three cards in the deck when reading.
Just curious. If you leave all three Lovers cards in the deck when reading for a straight person, then how would you interpret it if the gay and/or lesbian cards came up in the spread. Might this not be a potentially uncomfortable/embarrasing situation for the reader/querent?
I just had a look through the Cosmic Tribe, and I must admit I do find it strangely alluring, but very garish and camp which I suppose adds to the fun of it. I couldn't see myself getting this deck though, as it has a very overt illustrated correspondence between Swords/Air and Wands/Fire, when for me it is the other way round. I find Tarot's bad when this is done. I prefer decks that will show Wands without being surrounded by flames, so the reader can decide for themselves. One of my pet hates. The association of blades with the generative principle as symbolised by fire, heat and light is a religious understanding for me.
I'm not really keen on photographic or computer generated images but this deck does have beauty and an air of fun about it.
I think the only thing that might have tempted me to the Cosmic Tribe is the Knight of Swords. Quite tasty! ( : Can't see how Swords symbolise wind, air and sky though, by any stretch of the imagination.