JackofWands
I've just (finally) got my hands on a Thoth deck. I've been waiting for years, and I can't wait to start working with it. But before I do, I have a question for hardened Thothies.
I read with reversals. Always have, even with many decks that are not designed to be read as such. But I know that reversals don't factor into the Thoth system. With other decks, which are derived more from the RWS tradition, I have no problem overwriting the deck creators' aversion to reversals and using the decks my way, but Thoth is different. The Thoth system is so self-contained, and is really nothing like the RWS.
So here's my question: In your opinion, is it problematic to use reversals with the Thoth deck? Do you feel like it detracts from a reader's ability to experience the deck as it was meant? I'm not asking an abstract question about reversals and reading styles in general, so much as the specific instance of using reversals with this deck.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter.
I read with reversals. Always have, even with many decks that are not designed to be read as such. But I know that reversals don't factor into the Thoth system. With other decks, which are derived more from the RWS tradition, I have no problem overwriting the deck creators' aversion to reversals and using the decks my way, but Thoth is different. The Thoth system is so self-contained, and is really nothing like the RWS.
So here's my question: In your opinion, is it problematic to use reversals with the Thoth deck? Do you feel like it detracts from a reader's ability to experience the deck as it was meant? I'm not asking an abstract question about reversals and reading styles in general, so much as the specific instance of using reversals with this deck.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter.