Thanks again to Jenna Hauck.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Pick a card.
The Shadowscapes Tarot is out! This is a deck that several people we know have been lusting after since long before it was even completed - if you're a on DeviantArt you may have seen Stephanie Pui-Mun Law's beautiful artwork before and wondered, "when will this deck finally be finished?"
Well, like I said, it is! And we've got it in the shop! The artwork is truly stunning and this is sure to be a hit with longtime readers and novices alike.
I'm sometimes asked what the best deck for beginners is. Now, a million years ago when I first started reading, I had a truly hideous discount deck that I got from the bargain bin at Cole's. That's not what I would recommend, heh. Honestly probably the most universal deck, and the one on which most other modern decks are based, is the Rider-Waite. Learning the Rider-Waite gives one a foundation in tarot that allows for a deeper understanding of the archetypes commonly used, and an appreciation of symbolism. Now, that's not to say you can't just pick a deck based on how you respond to the artwork - you certainly can! That's how my sister did it, and that worked just fine for her. Really, picking your first deck (or any other after) is an intensely personal affair. The best thing to do is look at the cards and see if the images capture your imagination easily.
There are many books on tarot that can benefit both the beginner and the longtime reader. One of my personal favourites remains Rachel Pollack's 78 Degrees of Wisdom. Pollack references the Qabala, the ideas of Jung, and the concept of the major arcana as the Journey of the Fool all without ever coming off as dry or snobby. The book is accessible to all levels of expertise, and one that deserves a lifelong place on any tarot enthusiast's bookshelf.
(Incidentally, plans for our upcoming tarot class are in the works, and it looks like we'll be beginning those in September.)
Well, like I said, it is! And we've got it in the shop! The artwork is truly stunning and this is sure to be a hit with longtime readers and novices alike.
I'm sometimes asked what the best deck for beginners is. Now, a million years ago when I first started reading, I had a truly hideous discount deck that I got from the bargain bin at Cole's. That's not what I would recommend, heh. Honestly probably the most universal deck, and the one on which most other modern decks are based, is the Rider-Waite. Learning the Rider-Waite gives one a foundation in tarot that allows for a deeper understanding of the archetypes commonly used, and an appreciation of symbolism. Now, that's not to say you can't just pick a deck based on how you respond to the artwork - you certainly can! That's how my sister did it, and that worked just fine for her. Really, picking your first deck (or any other after) is an intensely personal affair. The best thing to do is look at the cards and see if the images capture your imagination easily.
There are many books on tarot that can benefit both the beginner and the longtime reader. One of my personal favourites remains Rachel Pollack's 78 Degrees of Wisdom. Pollack references the Qabala, the ideas of Jung, and the concept of the major arcana as the Journey of the Fool all without ever coming off as dry or snobby. The book is accessible to all levels of expertise, and one that deserves a lifelong place on any tarot enthusiast's bookshelf.
(Incidentally, plans for our upcoming tarot class are in the works, and it looks like we'll be beginning those in September.)
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