I prefer the Marseille Tarot. It's nice and neutral. I don't really like the Thot Tarot, because I don't approve of Crowley, nor the Rider Waite. I do like the very old ones. As regards books, I have a book by Sallie Nichols that I have never managed to read because it sounds promising but then to me feels lengthy, it's "Jung and Tarot". Do you know the book of meditations, "The Great Arcana of the Tarot" by the Anonymus d'Outre Tombe? Generally I am no longer doing any tarot because it doesn't go well with being Catholic. I miss it, though.
Ah, the Marseille! I'm going to say that I have very little experience with it.
Personally, I prefer the Rider Waite Smith and its derivatives. It is what I started with, and I guess I've just stuck with it. Plus, it helps that I'm one of the few people in the world who actually enjoys reading AE Waite!
As for the Thoth, I don't use it either. Not specifically for the reason you mention, but just because I've never been able to connect with it. I do think that Lady Harris' paintings are strikingly beautiful, but despite admiring the cards for their beauty, I've not found myself able to read well with them.
I think this is a fantastic idea. I'm not-at-all familiar with tarot other than a few cursory things (the Tower is upheaval, etc.) but I'd certainly be interested in this thing when I was up to a level of knowledge where I could benefit from it.
Thanks for letting me know. I've put quite a bit of thought into the basic idea since making this post, and I think I've come up with something that would be both interesting and a good way to learn, I should have some details out soon.
Yes, I would at least be curious to see how it unfolds.
Thanks VW!
Any book suggestions?
Without a doubt!
There are loads of really excellent books on Tarot, too many for me to choose favorites. That said:
I truly think that this one is superb. It fully covers so much territory, with tremendous depth:
Holistic Tarot by Benebell Wen
https://tarotarts.com/products/holistic-tarot-an-integrative-approach-to-using-tarot-for-personal-growth-by-benebell-wen
If the Thoth Tarot specifically is your thing, this is a great book by Lon Milo Duquette
https://www.powells.com/book/-9781578632763/7-10
I prefer the Marseille Tarot. It's nice and neutral. I don't really like the Thot Tarot, because I don't approve of Crowley, nor the Rider Waite. I do like the very old ones. As regards books, I have a book by Sallie Nichols that I have never managed to read because it sounds promising but then to me feels lengthy, it's "Jung and Tarot". Do you know the book of meditations, "The Great Arcana of the Tarot" by the Anonymus d'Outre Tombe? Generally I am no longer doing any tarot because it doesn't go well with being Catholic. I miss it, though.
Ah, the Marseille! I'm going to say that I have very little experience with it.
Personally, I prefer the Rider Waite Smith and its derivatives. It is what I started with, and I guess I've just stuck with it. Plus, it helps that I'm one of the few people in the world who actually enjoys reading AE Waite!
As for the Thoth, I don't use it either. Not specifically for the reason you mention, but just because I've never been able to connect with it. I do think that Lady Harris' paintings are strikingly beautiful, but despite admiring the cards for their beauty, I've not found myself able to read well with them.
Marseille books:
https://www.amazon.com/Way-Tarot-Spiritual-Teacher-Cards/dp/1594772630
https://www.amazon.com/Marseille-Tarot-Revealed-Complete-Symbolism/dp/0738752282
I think this is a fantastic idea. I'm not-at-all familiar with tarot other than a few cursory things (the Tower is upheaval, etc.) but I'd certainly be interested in this thing when I was up to a level of knowledge where I could benefit from it.
Thanks for letting me know. I've put quite a bit of thought into the basic idea since making this post, and I think I've come up with something that would be both interesting and a good way to learn, I should have some details out soon.