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by Venus Rising
03 Jul 2020, 11:47
Forum: Mythology, Gods & Goddesses, Ancient Cults & Occultists
Topic: The Oak King & Holly King
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

Re: The Oak King & Holly King

I did some research on British traditional holidays for my A British Wheel of the Year Spread, and I’m fascinated by calendar and holiday (and astrological) stuff. I’m sure I’m not the only one to figure this out, but I don’t think I’ve read it anywhere. The dating of Christian saint days and holid...
by Venus Rising
03 Jul 2020, 11:26
Forum: All Things Oracle
Topic: My Brand new oracle - the Cascades Oracle
Replies: 2
Views: 1139

Re: My Brand new oracle - the Cascades Oracle

The colours are amazing in your art! Wishing you every success with your new oracle. 😊👍
by Venus Rising
02 Jul 2020, 23:19
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: What's the Deck-Stork bringing?
Replies: 392
Views: 85971

Re: What's the Deck-Stork bringing?

My TAROT PIERRE MADENIE VERSION 1709, arrived today from France. I just love it. Gave it shuffle and pulled this card 20200702_142923.jpg A good sign I'd say. 🦋 Awesome! Definitely a good sign! 👍👍 I’ve got the Mists of Avalon Oracle on its way. Saw a really nice walk through on the Hermit’s Cave an...
by Venus Rising
02 Jul 2020, 23:08
Forum: Current Crowdfunding Campaigns & Pre-Orders
Topic: Oak, Ash & Thorn Tarot Deck Pre-Orders
Replies: 5
Views: 1132

Re: Oak, Ash & Thorn Tarot Deck Pre-Orders

Isn’t it such a beautiful deck? I was going to back it and then life happened, and I ended up passing on it. Plus, I wasn’t sure how readable it would be. I was worried it would end up just being another beautiful art deck. I still think it’s stunning though, and may pick it up at some point. I real...
by Venus Rising
01 Jul 2020, 21:43
Forum: Sneak Peeks & Works in Progress
Topic: Joanna Newsom tarot - court cards
Replies: 10
Views: 3628

Re: Joanna Newsom tarot - court cards

These cards are awesome!! Looking forward to seeing it when it’s complete. I’d purchase that in a heartbeat. 😍👍
by Venus Rising
01 Jul 2020, 20:49
Forum: The Business of Tarot
Topic: Best Tarot Review Sites
Replies: 8
Views: 1319

Re: Best Tarot Review Sites

Some of my favourite tarot reviewers are:

Tarot Map

The Hermit’s Cave

The Truth in Story
by Venus Rising
30 Jun 2020, 14:44
Forum: Preliminary Planning Threads
Topic: SURVEY: Name This Deck
Replies: 4
Views: 1190

Re: SURVEY: Name This Deck

I really like both...I ended up going with Crown and Star....because as you said, it might stand out more, but I do think Star and Crown flows off my tongue better lol.
by Venus Rising
30 Jun 2020, 14:39
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: What's the Deck-Stork bringing?
Replies: 392
Views: 85971

Re: What's the Deck-Stork bringing?

I just bought the TAROT PIERRE MADENIE VERSION 1709, from Yves as a gift for a friend and now I have to purchase one for myself. (just did) I am becoming more and more interested in the TdM. In the past year I have bought a couple of, let's say, no so authentic versions and I liked them, they are n...
by Venus Rising
23 Jun 2020, 00:55
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: About the Byzantine Tarot and byzantine art
Replies: 3
Views: 648

Re: About the Byzantine Tarot and byzantine art

Just wanted to chime in that the Byzantine Tarot is being reprinted, and will be available in October 2020, according to Schiffer Publishing/Red Feather’s Fall/Winter catalogue.
by Venus Rising
25 Sep 2019, 21:05
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: Dark Decks
Replies: 25
Views: 4642

Re: Dark Decks

Have you seen The Sabbath Tarot on Kickstarter? It's dark and looks beautifully done. (heads up - it contains full frontal nudity of men and women, if that isn't your jam)
by Venus Rising
22 Sep 2019, 21:24
Forum: Sneak Peeks & Works in Progress
Topic: Tarot of Enchanted Dreams releasing November
Replies: 1
Views: 799

Re: Tarot of Enchanted Dreams releasing November

It's beautiful! Thank you for the sneak peek! :)
by Venus Rising
05 Aug 2019, 23:20
Forum: All things Lenormand
Topic: When to use Lenormand
Replies: 16
Views: 3450

Re: When to use Lenormand

Charlie Brown wrote: 05 Aug 2019, 22:36 And that, right there, is why it's probably best to avoid that deck for now. I really like the Koenigsfort, but if you're going to invest in a Lilac, then you don't need it. The price is definitely right though.
duly noted, and thank you very much! :)
by Venus Rising
05 Aug 2019, 22:10
Forum: All things Lenormand
Topic: When to use Lenormand
Replies: 16
Views: 3450

Re: When to use Lenormand

Just a word on some of the decks there: The Koenigsfurt is a Dondorf pattern, yes. The stock isn't very durable, though. And the Dondorf playing card insets have been replaced with other PC images, which may be OK for some but will bug others. But the price is right and its an excellent beginner de...
by Venus Rising
05 Aug 2019, 17:44
Forum: All things Lenormand
Topic: When to use Lenormand
Replies: 16
Views: 3450

Re: When to use Lenormand

Andy also has a blog that he is currently adding to. In July he started with a Lesson 01:01 for beginners and is now up to Lesson 02:01. http://abcartomancy.blogspot.com/2019/07/lenormand-oracle-101-lesson-0101.html And his book is my Lenormand bible. Amazing resource he is for cartomancy skills. B...
by Venus Rising
05 Aug 2019, 15:26
Forum: All things Lenormand
Topic: When to use Lenormand
Replies: 16
Views: 3450

Re: When to use Lenormand

But there's a selection of much better Dondorf-style decks here http://gameofhopelenormand.bigcartel.com/product/le-fanu-s-lilac-dondorf-is-returning Caitlin's book isn't bad. She's a good reader, she gets it. Her book is respected, but not considered to be the best available. The best is still eas...
by Venus Rising
04 Aug 2019, 17:02
Forum: Current Crowdfunding Campaigns & Pre-Orders
Topic: The Friar's Delight Lenormand Kickstarter is Live
Replies: 17
Views: 2478

Re: The Friar's Delight Lenormand Kickstarter is Live

I love it! Great job, @Joan Marie :)
I've backed it and just shared it over on the Tarot, Tea & Me forum. I don't do facebook either, so apologies but I cannot share it there.
Wishing you all the best in your Kickstarter!
by Venus Rising
03 Aug 2019, 19:20
Forum: All things Lenormand
Topic: I finally bought a Lenormand deck
Replies: 7
Views: 3444

Re: I finally bought a Lenormand deck

Hexe Clair does good beginner level videos. I'd avoid the Josten book. Mary Greer one-starred it and slammed it on amazon, which is really unusual for her. Yes, it's that bad. https://amzn.to/2wkE5dt thanks for sharing your insights and this review, @katrinka. I picked up that deck set for only a c...
by Venus Rising
03 Aug 2019, 18:16
Forum: Learning Your Craft
Topic: Best Tarot Decks For Beginners
Replies: 27
Views: 4150

Re: Best Tarot Decks For Beginners

This has been an interesting thread to read. When I started out, I was told to get a RWS deck, because it was the only way to learn. I was discouraged from trying out the Thoth, as it would be 'too difficult' although it was more pleasing to my eye. I remember looking at that RWS deck and hating it,...
by Venus Rising
03 Aug 2019, 18:04
Forum: All things Lenormand
Topic: When to use Lenormand
Replies: 16
Views: 3450

Re: When to use Lenormand

I don't know much about the Musruck, but I think Katrinka might. Caitlin Matthews is a solid author and reader but isn't really a Lenormand specialist. Out of the books that I have any knowledge of it would probably be my fourth choice behind the two I mentioned and then Rana George. Good to know, ...
by Venus Rising
03 Aug 2019, 16:28
Forum: All things Lenormand
Topic: When to use Lenormand
Replies: 16
Views: 3450

Re: When to use Lenormand

Hi @CharlieBrown Agreed, there is a time and a place for such decks. :) I have a number of oracle decks, and most of them are useful, and a couple are more fluffier. Although, sometimes a little fluff is needed, for the reasons you mentioned. :) Sometimes, I need a little coddling when reality is ju...
by Venus Rising
03 Aug 2019, 15:58
Forum: All things Lenormand
Topic: When to use Lenormand
Replies: 16
Views: 3450

Re: When to use Lenormand

This is a great question, and not being a Lenormand reader myself (as of yet), it was something that I wondered about. Having read your replies, now I know that I definitely want to learn it. It just sounds so useful (not that Tarot isn't - I guess it's about using the right tool for the job :) Haha...

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