Im Mexican and I read all the discussion about this deck! All the viewpoints are great, but to thing that my thoughts are better than your thought are just ego things!!! (Devil card). Well I sujest that if you want to know more about my culture go see the movie Coco, and you will understand a little be more about it. I follow La Santa Muerte since 2005 and let me tell you his deck just has the name about her, the deck in fact goes more about how we see the death: ancestors, make fun about die, actually for Día de muertos in México we make some poems call Calaveritas, where we make fun about someone and the death topic. This deck talks about the life after death, and how beautiful my culture is. This deck doesn’t talk about La Santa Muerte, this deck talks about the body without skin, muscles and blood in conjunction with the topic Tarot. That’s all, and it’s beautiful.
The Truth in Story It’s my pleasure. I hope the human kind can be more open to new perspectives, understandings and of course love! ❤️😘 this is just one perspective of the whole.
Hi hun trying to find the film coco..but other films are coming up... as I'm really interested in the deck and I feel I have a calling for them. Would love to learn the history 9f this deck... the famous names bond movie I think they where used also. Don't quote me on that... look forward to receiving this deck.
Hi Kelly! I think on the 9 of Wands she is cutting the plants down because they are wilted and dying. The same plant is in the other Wands but the leaves are healthy. In the Strength card I think it's a nod to the Luche Libre wrestlers in Mexico, the Luchador, who wears a colorful mask. I love that the people in this are all skeletal, they didn't put people with skeletal makeup on. It allows me to have people, without distinguishing features like hair and eye color, age or body type. I love that you can still clearly see expressions though, and he captured thought and feeling really well.
+Linda Cota Ohhh very good point, I’m going to go through each suit with a fine tooth comb as there is just so much to find here!! I also agree that these are purely skeletal figures, we are all bones underneath, the outside doesn’t matter as we are all made of the same basic form, love that-no apparent age, weight, skin color, etc. He really did a wonderful job! Good point on the Luche Libre wrestlers for Strength!
I just got the deck. My first time learning about Tarot and this is my first deck. Your video has been so helpful. I have spent my Saturday night sipping wine and enjoying your voice and beautiful art!!!!
I just thought of something about the judgement card... so it mimics the funeral... they are all dressed like a funeral, but they are on the other side so the dead in the coffin is coming "alive" into the land of the dead... so I'm imagining that on tbe plane of the dead, they mirror the living with a funeral (perhaps they are in tbe same place but just a different detention and as the living are saying goodbye to their dead, the dead are welcoming and recieving that person into the new realm.
I just got this deck today and I’m in love with it. The one card I like is Santa Muerte. We often forget that death in itself is a rebirth. After death comes life because it’s a never ending cycle. I feel if it were paired with the Empress at any point, it would be a significant rebirth/ new beginning.
I just recieved my Santa Muerte tarot and oracle decks and they are beautiful! I am having a difficult time with reading the little booklet and I'm unable to find the meaning of the sun and moon card. Maybe I just need to go over the booklet again. Other than that I'm proud to have this deck in my collection of tarot and oracle decks. I highly recommend this deck!!
I'm not mexican myself, but have lived in Mexico for a couple of years in my childhood and adolescence. I remember the celebration of the Day of the Dead and the figure of Santa Muerte have always fascinated me the most (even though I'm aware they are only just a small part of mexican culture). Because of this, the deck feels very nostalgic to me, bringing memories of my time living in Mexico. Thanks for showing it and sharing your opinions 😊 I cannot wait for my copy to arrive.
I love how the tens are sort of acey like they’re definitely of completion yet there is that sense of beginning again - it’s brilliant. I found this deck at a metaphysical fair today and I had a similar reaction you did to some of the cards that aren’t recognizably smith-waite. I was curious what others thought and super grateful for your perspective!!
I just got this deck today, and all I can say it’s a work of art. I like how the color of each suit corresponds to each one. The only things that I thought could’ve been better is that "The Lovers" card could’ve had the Santa Muerte instead of that winged creature of whatever it is (with her red or pink cloak...or both), and that "The Justice" card could’ve had the Santa Muerte wearing a green colored robe instead of black...those are the only two things I thought could’ve been better, but other than that this deck is a work of art.
I enjoyed your walk-through very much. I have been working a lot with this deck lately, and I am simply in love with it! I appreciate your perspective. Blessings!
I love your reviews...I was taught by my grandmother how to read "La baraja Española"/Spanish cards (40 card ct.), which equal the Minor Arcana. Similar to The Lenormand deck. You can also use the "Baraja Gitana"/Gypsy cards, which include cards 8, 9 and 10 (52 card ct.). I later learned with the RWS tarot. I can see why the meanings are similar than your traditional RWS tarot. It's the first time in a long time that I'm interested in another Tarot deck. I've used the same deck (Gill Tarot) for 27-28 Yes. I've been reading for 30 yrs. I totally get it. I don't if it's cause I'm Mexican, but that Strength card was brilliant with the Luchador and Dragon. Once again, thank you for your review, you are always thorough... and so respectful to the deck creators and artists. Becauseof your review I bought one... and a back up. (Lord knows it cost me an arm and leg to replace my Gill Tarot).
Sorry, I wrote so much... I was trying to say that the meaning for the minors are not like RWS... it's like "La Baraja"... the way the Lenormand decks describe the meaning.
I am totally feeling you 100% on going back and forth. I am thiiiiisss close, lol, to hitting the buy button - yet I'm a little scared. I don't know too much about Santa Muerta and I wonder if that ignorance helps or hurts me. Ignorance is bliss is what I'm trying to tell myself. Did you pull the trigger and buy?
Abundant Life Tarot I can so relate! So I did some quick research on her and she seems benevolent. She's about protection, healing and abundance and helping the dead cross over to the other side. I think we are safe. I always ask Master Jesus to preside over my readings and I think we can trust ourselves and trust the universe. I suppose if it was anything dark we would feel it right away even with the art and I don't feel any negativity or darkness at all. So I think we can trust our desires too! Plus as my friend said death isn't literal like in the Death card. I'm so close to buying it too and I feel the decks I have a very hard time purchasing end up being the ones that I connect with most. So it could just be fears about illuminating the subconscious.
Yeah, I heard this deck was oversold in terms of the special edition version of it. I thought it was only going to be a special edition. I am so happy there's a mass market version as well. The local witchcraft/metaphysical shop here was showing me samples of this deck. It looks so cool. Thanks for doing this walk-through.
This deck is amazing and your review just made me fall more in love with it. We're so near to the Day of the Death and having this would be lovely. It's just a collection of Mexican and latin-american death culture and folklore. Thank you!
Hi Kelly. I've ordered 2 copies of this deck (I live in fear of OOP) because I have skulls tattooed on me, a skull in every room, in my case because of the Death card and my Buddhist philosophical approach (a reminder to not cling, to detach, etc.) Just so you know my anxious wait for this deck made me find this (and subscribe) and *Thank you* because it's making the wait bearable!
I love love love love love this deck! Everything is exquisite. I don't regret my purchase even if I had to go through a cancelation. I had a visceral reaction when I opened this deck. All the detail is luxurious. I keep finding little bits I didn't see before. I'm definitely interested in the artist's other deck the Night Sun Tarot now. I hope an artist book is released because there is so much in this deck thst makes me curious about what the artist was trying to present. 10/10 will buy again lol.
Aha you sound just as excited about this as I am, just having finished the walkthrough I'm finding more and more things and connections, it truly is a joy and I'll have to look at his other deck as well!!! O.O :D
With the body parts on the butterflies they definitely match the chakra associations I place with the minors. Wands= sacral therefore the pelvis. Swords=Throat/Crown so Skulls. Cup=Heart therfore the Ribs that protect the heart. Pentacles=Earth/Root so the feet.
I knooow, isn't that really amazing! I am going to go through them number by number as if you lay all the 8s out there are definite connections so I want to look at the other numbers all together as well!
I had the exact same thoughts about the booklet when I first got it. I had hoped it would discuss the iconography of each card. Sometimes half the fun is learning that on your own but at the same time it would have been really helpful. The artwork is beautiful but theres a few cards that really stump me and I then i have no real reference to look them up. But over all i love it!
The strength card I'm pretty sure is a Luchadore (? maybe wrong spelling?) you can see the ropes to the ring behind him! it's ike step into the ring and face your monsters! And the people in the judgment card are all the different elements looking over the coffin. Blue, yellow, red, and green! and i love in the 7? of wands the trees have an image of the skull in the branches! there is soo much to see! loving this!
+Anna Theiner Oh good eye!! :) I love that idea of stepping into the ring to face your monsters :D And I love how much the elements play a part in this deck!!
You can buy these at books a million. I have these and they are amazingly accurate for me. I also work with orisha tarot together. For me, the combination is fantastic! Beautiful cards the imagery is completely breath taking.
Hello, Thank you for a fabulous video. I am just using this deck without a guide book, which I will buy now, but this video was wonderful, insightful and beautifully presented and will help until I get the book. I really like the images are free to speak and tune in with the tarot readers energy as opposed to every detail explained and look how your psychic energy was flying🤗xxx
Thank you for this video. I was feeling intimidated by this deck, but the way you explain that the cards are just expanding on their respective suites put me much more at ease with them.
Thanks for the review ! I know some of your videos are several years old but for someone just getting started these are great, and I really appreciate you sharing your time😊
This video was really usefull! I'm still learning how to read Tarot of Marseille, but I had to buy this Tarot too because it's gorgeous :) So thank you for your review. It helped a lot
Hi Kelly, I love it. I have it on my wish list. Hopefully can order when I get paid . I been painting every weekend , and really enjoying it again. Love your art videos and you’re painting is beautiful.
One thing that stood out to me was the marijuana leaves behind the emporer. That, along with the machine gun, just screamed drug lord. Wondering about your take on that.
For personal reasons, I would not work with the deity itself, but this doesn't mean I couldn't use the deck. I love the artwork, especially the suit of air. And that two of wands is super fun. Great deck overall! As always, a great review, Kelly. Thank you!!
As always Thank you for a thorough and beautiful close up look at each Card! Your close ups of the cards are the BEST :::hugs::: (hope you feel better fast!)
Good review. I also love this deck and am also disappointed at how the guides don’t really refer to the images on the card. I’ve put aside the guidebook and use the meaning that the card communicates to me directly.
Waiting for the delivery to arrive! :D I'm so excited about getting this deck. Thank you very much for your videos, I'll definitely watch more decks unboxing in your channel! :)
Ohh congratulations Tim, I still love this deck, it's a deck I use every day from Oct 31st through to November 7th. I love what he has done in the progression of the minors!
I have reached out to Santa Muerte but so far, she has not worked with me. I think I know where I went wrong and will be reaching out to her again. Anyway, I have this deck and absolutely LOVE it!! Now LOL I'm team knock off. Yes, I buy a lot of Knock Off decks and to be honest, they are actually good quality. The cards are very very similar in texture and feel to the original deck! Like if the Original is velvety feeling, the knock off deck is too. Or is the original is slick and glossy, the knock off is too. Used to, the backs of the Knock off cards would look similar to the original. Now they look identical! Sure, the cards are thinner, but to me, still good quality. Yes, the cards are smaller, sometimes a lot smaller. I have little hands and short fingers so that is perfect for me. I struggle to shuffle the bigger cards. The images on the cards are a little different. Meaning, yes, they are identical, but they will be duller looking. Not as bright as on the original if that makes sense. So, if you haven't guessed by now, I have this deck as a Knock Off Deck. I absolutely LOVE it!! lol I LOVE how the cards shuffle, how they feel, even how it reads. Whether you are an I have to have the Original or Team Knock Off, get this deck! You won't regret it. And I've been noticing lately, RUclips not only points out when you misspell a word, they point out your grammar? What? Yes, I know the correct format and grammar and all that. But I am writing a comment not an essay paper or cover letter.
Love the review! Not sure if you saw The Book of Life cartoon movie that came out a few years ago, but that movie was my first introduction to 'the Lady' and she is a beautiful soul. The BOL is now my favorite Samhain movie and the other two are Moana and the Guardian Brothers because all three speak about spirit and ancestral honouring. Of course still love my Halloween Town series, Twitches, Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, Bell Book and Candle, the Craft etc etc lol. Okay, back to the video~I did warn you in the other comment this would be long? It's a page and 1/2 in word!! lol... Keep in mind these are comments from someone who does not use tarot for readings, just ritual and journeying :) On the Magician there is a sword, almost gold or of light sticking into the candles from the left of the card? The High Priestess, The Wheel of Fortune, The Star, and most definitely The Moon... love these cards! As you may have figured out lotus/liles are a key part of my journey apothecary and as I have no land to put a pond in I do get sad because I want so much to grow. When I saw the Star card I had a vision that hopefully will work! There are tall narrow vases... I could put some soil and the bulb in the bottom and as it grows keep adding water to it... not sure if it will work but will try this Spring! It was the partial submersion that made me think of the glass container and watching the lotus grow! The green skull connecting the Empress and Emperor is very cool... agree, different gun would work, but your explanation is valid and important to note. We have to have the warrior uniform for this culture. Granted a sword would also work! Also with the Devil card and the cutting of the cords in the later card, very cool! I have never seen such a continuous story in any of my tarot! The Chariot, it almost looks like the women surrounding him are the 'horse' energy if you will? I do see the description in the cards, but would be too long to share here :). In the Strength card it's the Feathered Serpent of the Aztec mythology. On the either Solstice or Equinox, I know the movement of the sun over the stairs of the pyramids look like the feathered serpent is moving. I love the description in the book for this a lot! Never viewed it that way and it feels right. The Tower card.... I don't know why but I had a thought when you were showing/taking about it... whenever I have gotten the Tarot I see it as something breaking down/destruction and for me it's about shifting through the rubble for what can be salvaged and rebuild... but now a new thought came to mind... shadow work/ soul retrieval... sometimes there is something within us that we need to access but we are holding ourselves back, even walls around our hearts, memories, etc... I got a feeling of those barriers being broken down and access to the treasures within the tower being exposed! Thoughts? ... Warned you in the other comment, this was going to be long lol.... Sorry! The Judgement, as soon as I saw it I saw the elements in the four standing over the rebirth in the coffin, totally see it connecting back to the description he gave! Wands: Love the narrative here a lot! The decks I have they seem so combative but as you said, this is more creative, productive... manifestation! 3 - the bird holding what looks like an invitation or letter keeps calling out. 7 the top reminds me of the workings of the brain or lungs! I blame science classes lol. 5, 8 and 10 definite favorites. Swords: 2 love the joining of the swords in such a cool way! “Blades meant to work together, rather than swords in conflict” love it!! I also love the 3, pulling out and moving forward!!! Damn, lots of goodness here! 2, 6 and 10 faves! Cups: 2 is probably one of the most beautiful 2 of cups I’ve seen! LOVE 5 of cups, I have to figure out a way to make that labyrinth skull! The of cups... OMGoddess... I would frame that image and use it on my altar! Agree with the 10s! Pentacles: All of the twos have such a sharing and unity for success. I really love that theme in all the suites. Totally want the skull clock lol. Heehee, skull abacus.. did I ever mention I do accounting? Want this lol! 8 of pentacles, same as cups, totally would print for my altar! Have you notice with the 10s the bottom wings are: Swords - Head/Skull Cups - Rib cage Wands - Pelvic Bone Pentacle - Skeleton Feet You mentioned how the 10s are about completion, they actually form a body, in a way ;)
Ok. I just watched up until the matching Empress & Emperor and had to stop. I have ordered my own deck, and matching High Priestess bag. I have Coco, the film... a friend who is a multi deity worshipper, is also Mexican. I am locked n loaded for this journey. When I've had a look through and play, I'll come back to watch. But yes, your video helped pull the trigger on hopefully my last tarot deck for a while. X
Kelly this lovely deck with it's vivid colors has a New Orleans mystic vampire feel....don't ask me why i love it so much it scares me...and i want it. So .....thank you Kelly, this is going on my Christmas Wish List. Kelly i am lost for words...you are fantastic and a very "classy lassie" oh ....i still feel like i'm in a deep spell. Very Happy and Thank you for all yr wonderful research and knowledge you share with us. Much Blessings to You and Yours
Did anyone notice the emperor has a few pot leaves in the background? I was doing the spread you were sharing on video and this is my future card ( C) the emperor here in the advice of the Dead says do not be afraid to aim high.
I have a suggestion, that may change your perspective regarding The Emperor card being depicted as a "bandito". I noticed he has a prosthetic leg, which reminded me of Santa Anna.
And I know this is based on the Santa Marta terra cards but I guess I was hoping to let you know that the Santa Marta is really wonderful bring light into peoples life and miracles overnight at times I guess some people won’t really understand the basic things are very important but she cannot refill her she’s a part of this world and I’m not Cena towards you I’m saying it toward yu
Hi Kelly, the only diff between the 2 decks is the LE has the coffin box and is numbered. Everything else is exactly the same. xoxox i have both of them, and thought the LE would have a different cardstock than the standard-- but nope--exactly the same. [And the exact same mini book] Great decks, though...
Gorgeous deck, thanks! I do think is it crucial to try and put oneself into that culture to truly perceive the meanings of the cards rather than forcing a European/American RWS overlay on them. Yes, it’s clear the base is RWS but … these are a people who have been through constant change and repeated subjugation so I would let their actual history speak strongly through those images.
I believe in LA MUERTE ☠️ and I do channeling on people I was born with a gift but for some odd reason I guess I get lost in my thoughts dreams I have that are not normal if I fall asleep it’s weird because every time I get a chance to close my eyes I go into a deep sleep but I’m crying that I can’t wake up out of it for some reason I ran into your video today
Love this deck, thank you for the great review/flip through, I really get a lot of great stuff from them. Am I the only on that sees marijuana leaves around The Emperor's throne? Maybe that is why the machine gun...more Cartel-y?
Wonderful walk through! I received it as a surprise Birthday gift on Sat. Looking forward to playing with it some more. Did you find the edges of the deck to be rough on yours? Mine were, not so much so to ruin the deck. Just surprisingly so. LOL
It took me a while but I have finally watched all of your videos, I'm all caught up :-) The comments you get here are very interesting too ... it's nice to see folks interacting with each other, even if we don't always agree.
+Chris Smith WHAT WOW! THAT is very impressive, sir :D The comments are definitely interesting on this one, as long as everyone stays respectful it’s great to have dialogue on things!
Esta es MUY PODEROSA PIENSALO BIEN ANTES DE HACERLA Mi Reina Pomba Gira Maria Padilha de las Siete Encrucijadas. Ve a donde esté (...) y no lo hagas descansar hasta que hable conmigo, que así sea!. Por los poderes de la tierra, por la presencia del fuego, por la inspiración del aire, por las virtudes del agua invoco a las 13 almas benditas, por la fuerza de los corazones sagrados y de las lágrimas derramadas por amor, í que se dirija en donde esté en este momento (...) y traiga su espíritu ante mí amarrándolo definitivamente al mío(...), que su espíritu se bañe de la esencia de mi amor y me lo devuelva cuadruplicado. Que (....) jamás desee otra persona y que tenga ojos solo para mí y que así sea! Salve Pomba Gira Maria Padilha Reina de las Siete Encrucijadas yo te ruego así: Ahora gira ven mujer, gira a mi favor trayendo a (...) para mí. Pidiendo así mismo: aire mueve, fuego transforma, agua forma, tierra cura y la rueda va girando, va girando y la rueda va girando va girando y la rueda va girando trae Pomba Gira Maria Padilha a (....) de vuelta á mí lo más rápido posible, que no quiera a otra persona y que se sienta bien solamente a mi lado (....). Que (...) sienta que me extraña que venga a verme y que me pida que nunca lo abandone. Que (....) (....) seamos uno solo (......) que así sea, así será y así está hecho. Salve Pomba Gira, Salve siete sayas, salve sus hermanas, Maria Mulamba, Maria Padilha y todas las otras de la falange. Salve siete sayas, Mi buena amiga, mujer de las siete encrucijadas de las mujeres y de los hombres. Salve siete sayas. Mi buena y gloriosa princesa conozco tu fuerza y tu poder, te pido que atiendas mi siguiente deseo: Que (....) no descanse hasta que estemos juntos. Que el cuerpo de (....) desee por mí (....) que no vea a otras mujeres y que no consiga verlas como mujeres. Que ninguna mujer consiga hacer sentir a (....) deseo o placer, solamente yo (....) tengo ese poder dado por tí mi Reina. Que (....) me ame, me bese, me abrace y me lleve en su corazón solamente a mí (....). También que (....) quiera estar a todo instante, ahora y siempre a mi lado. Que (....) tenga mi imagen en su pensamiento en todos los momentos de sus días. Que ahora con quien esté y donde esté (...) piense en mí antes de dormir, que tenga sueños conmigo y al despertarse que piense en mí haciendo que cada día me ame más y más. Si está durmiendo que se despierte con anhelo y sienta placer por mí. Que solamente escuchando mi voz (....) sienta un deseo fuera de lo normal por mí como nunca sintió por nadie y que nunca sentirá por nadie más. Salve siete sayas. Mi buena y gloriosa princesa, por las siete sayas que acompañan sus pasos ruego y suplico que amarres a (....) en sus siete sayas y en sus siete guizos de su ropa para mí (....). Agradezco por estar trabajando a mi favor. Voy a divulgar su nombre a cambio de esta petición de traer a (....) siempre conmigo, para que sea solo mío y se aleje de todas las otras mujeres para siempre. Que piense siempre en mi, que quiera estar conmigo, que regrese a mí y que no pueda vivir sin mí(....) pues tendrá miedo de perderme y que venga diciendo que me quiere junto a él por siempre. Que así sea, así será y así esta hecho. Confío en las falanges de Pomba Gira Reina de las siete encrucijadas. Cada vez que lea esta oración, ella más fuerte se hará. Por eso voy a difundir esta oración a las 4 esquinas del mundo pidiendo a la Madre que me conceda este deseo de estar con (...). Que los espíritus de la falanges de Pomba Gira estén soplando en los oídos de (....) mi nombre (....) día y noche diciéndole que me hable que me busque y venga a mí. El aquí un poco más no va a poder comer ni dormir ni hacer cualquier cosa hasta que esté conmigo. Confío en el poder de las siete Encrucijadas y voy a continuar divulgando esta oración poderosa. Sin embargo no se puede volver atrás, debido a que si se pidió amarrar, amarrará. Jamás dejará de correr detrás de usted. Confíe y divulgue. Que así sea, así será y así está hecho. Amén. Publica ésta oración cuatro veces.
Your videos are amazing!! I can’t thank you enough for how you help us readers who are serious deck collectors. My journey is young (since last April) and I have around 30 decks so far-which I seriously feel could lead to 300-I just can’t stop. And the thing is I have severe ADHD, among other things going on which make it impossible to me for read every detailed book and card description that comes with most decks/kits. Even though I love to read intuitively for the most part, I feel knowing the intended meanings in each deck is very helpful & important. Hearing you explain the cards and their descriptions from the books with such attention to detail and insight really makes it like a story you want to hear all of...and has really helped me decide on purchasing some wonderful decks. Your dedication is admirable and helps finicky, distracted, multi-tasking freaks like me so much. ✨ 🕯💜
Awww thank you so much for your taking the time to leave such a lovely message! That is just so lovely and I'm MORE than happy to help lovely, finicky, distracted, multi-tasking people of the world :D ::HUGS::
I received my LE deck after my pre-order from the beginning of the year was cancelled. I've jumped through hoops, cancellations and multiple emails worldwide to find a seller. I'm still waiting to actually use this deck as it arrived with a card missing. From what I have seen of the cards I do have, its a beautiful deck, it's just that my patience is now wearing very thin as I'm still waiting for the missing card to be sent out to me from Lo Scarabeo. It was lovely to watch your walk through and hear your excitement of the images. It certainly makes my wait a little more palatable for the time being.
La Santa Muerte is a powerful religion in Mexico, its celebration is on November 2. It is linked to the world of witchcraft and esotericism. In my country it is very miraculous, but at the same time selfish in its devotion, it must only be her.
Wow I never knew about the selfish part. I only got introduced to this day cause of social media about 7 years ago when people were showing their painted faces. Truly wonderful to see other cultures and celebrations. It seems to be such a huge day does everyone Participate? Or is it restricted to beliefs?
I've never seen her pregnant or holding her hands in the position... Interesting. Shes been my deity for 4 years, lots of misunderstandings when it comes to what people know about her.... Even that shes jealous.. Not true...She finally showed up in the Wheel!!! Lol
It's definitely an interesting conversation to have and I'm glad you could see all the images and find that this wasn't a deck for you :) That's a win in my opinion! I don't see a huge difference between an instrument of war and death a gun represents and a sword or a bow in its time, the hanged man's noose, the traditional death with his scythe sowing body parts, people falling to their death from towers, the 10 of Swords in most decks, battlefields and etc, these images are fairly traditional to tarot and ones we work with regularly. Armor and shields and swords are not stage props in the world of the emperor, but speak to an aspect of rulership very often, and to some it is the shadow side of power.
I don't condemn this deck and I considered the weaponry in the traditional decks too, to be clear I wouldn't want a cell phone or a TV in one of my decks either! :) too bad I love the art.
You need to practice saying that name because I kinda cringed when you said the name. Not that I'm saying you didn't say it entirely wrong. On some occasions you said it right
Suggestion, review your own videos. Watch how frequently you focus on negative issues. It's ok to mention, but you spend a lot of time in videos of decks you do not like or have an issue regarding the deck on negative issues, especially when you have a pet peeve. I like your in-depth reviews, but would prefer you do not keep repeating an issue you have. Once is enough. Also, I like to see the card, and not all your hand motions over the card :) unless pointing to a small part in the card, keep your hands out of the camera view; it is very distracting and annoying. I too, love tarot books to describe what is in the card; you mention this again and again. I GET IT! ONCE IS ENOUGH! You don't need to mention this for every card you have a question about. argh it is grating. Yes, I have the option of not watching, but that is like throwing the baby out with the water. I am suggesting that you have clean water LOL, so no need to throw out even the bathwater. Do you watch your own videos? We can all improve, but not when we have no idea of what to change. Watch some with the sound off, it provides another view, and you will really notice your hands. Watch and listen, and ask yourself if it is necessary for your hands to be on camera. Listen not only to this video, but whenever you do not like something about a deck, and count how many times you harp on the issue. I LOVE that you give an unbiased review, mentioning any issues we may discover, but again once is enough.
I like seeing Kelly's graceful and descriptive hands in the frame. These are videos after all, and having hands animates what would be a very boring still picture!.. I also don't mind Kelly's repetition. Not everyone watches all her videos remember xx
"grating"? "annoying"? Caps? Overuse of exclamation marks? Do you read your own replies? Just in case you don't realize it, you are coming off as rude. Kelly is posting informative videos for free and without ads, which I thoroughly enjoy--as is, baby, bathwater and all. She is a kind and polite person and probably wouldn't be offended by suggestions kindly and politely (and may I add privately) given, but that is not the case here. Just FYI. : )
How do I contact her privately? Many mention they never read messages sent via youtube. I can delete this comment and write to her. This has nothing to do with who she is as a person, only her videos :) I did mention that I love her videos, but with these exceptions. Have you seen her review of The Good Tarot (one of the more recent decks she did not like much), not my favorite deck and will not buy, but she approaches it looking for all the negatives. Yes, those are the feelings I had watching her reviews, which are the most in-depth, but sometimes repeats in the same video over and over and over.... usually the negative points as if she has a case to prove. I really want to watch her videos, but often have to stop due to some of these things.I like to see the cards without hands all over the screen, my preference. No one is perfect. Making videos is not easy and takes practice. At least her videos have good lighting and focus, which many other youtubers do not. Sorry you feel you need to defend her. I am well aware of her good qualities. I have watched most of her videos, which perhaps is the reason some of these things are starting to bother me so that I have to stop watching when I really want to watch her videos completely.
@@tiataylor747 I agree on everything you point out here in comments. Agreed 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍 Or ar least she should use a stick instead of fingers pointing details. I stopped watching her videos long time ago due to everything you have said here! And she talks too much. So annoying. 🤷♀️
Im Mexican and I read all the discussion about this deck! All the viewpoints are great, but to thing that my thoughts are better than your thought are just ego things!!! (Devil card). Well I sujest that if you want to know more about my culture go see the movie Coco, and you will understand a little be more about it. I follow La Santa Muerte since 2005 and let me tell you his deck just has the name about her, the deck in fact goes more about how we see the death: ancestors, make fun about die, actually for Día de muertos in México we make some poems call Calaveritas, where we make fun about someone and the death topic. This deck talks about the life after death, and how beautiful my culture is. This deck doesn’t talk about La Santa Muerte, this deck talks about the body without skin, muscles and blood in conjunction with the topic Tarot. That’s all, and it’s beautiful.
ConnyLuna09 Thank you so much for sharing your experience and perspective!!! ❤️
The Truth in Story It’s my pleasure. I hope the human kind can be more open to new perspectives, understandings and of course love! ❤️😘 this is just one perspective of the whole.
+ConnyLuna09 I agree whole heartedly with everyone needing to be open to new perspectives, understandings, and love ❤️
ConnyLuna09 thank you
Hi hun trying to find the film coco..but other films are coming up... as I'm really interested in the deck and I feel I have a calling for them. Would love to learn the history 9f this deck... the famous names bond movie I think they where used also. Don't quote me on that... look forward to receiving this deck.
The Banditos in the devil card you referenced are Mariachi(musicians), Banditos are bandits or criminals. Gifted this deck to my friend, she loved it!
Hi Kelly! I think on the 9 of Wands she is cutting the plants down because they are wilted and dying. The same plant is in the other Wands but the leaves are healthy. In the Strength card I think it's a nod to the Luche Libre wrestlers in Mexico, the Luchador, who wears a colorful mask. I love that the people in this are all skeletal, they didn't put people with skeletal makeup on. It allows me to have people, without distinguishing features like hair and eye color, age or body type. I love that you can still clearly see expressions though, and he captured thought and feeling really well.
+Linda Cota Ohhh very good point, I’m going to go through each suit with a fine tooth comb as there is just so much to find here!! I also agree that these are purely skeletal figures, we are all bones underneath, the outside doesn’t matter as we are all made of the same basic form, love that-no apparent age, weight, skin color, etc. He really did a wonderful job! Good point on the Luche Libre wrestlers for Strength!
And in the Strength card I’m pretty sure the serpent it’s Quetzalcoatl. Thanks Kelly for this video.
I just got the deck. My first time learning about Tarot and this is my first deck. Your video has been so helpful. I have spent my Saturday night sipping wine and enjoying your voice and beautiful art!!!!
I love this deck!! I have the Santa Muerte Tarot Pocket Size, the Santa Muerte Oracle, with the Santa Muerte journal and matching pouch!
I just thought of something about the judgement card... so it mimics the funeral... they are all dressed like a funeral, but they are on the other side so the dead in the coffin is coming "alive" into the land of the dead... so I'm imagining that on tbe plane of the dead, they mirror the living with a funeral (perhaps they are in tbe same place but just a different detention and as the living are saying goodbye to their dead, the dead are welcoming and recieving that person into the new realm.
One thing that's so great about tarot is the opportunity to learn about other traditions! This deck inspires me to do research as you did, Kelly.
I just got this deck today and I’m in love with it. The one card I like is Santa Muerte. We often forget that death in itself is a rebirth. After death comes life because it’s a never ending cycle. I feel if it were paired with the Empress at any point, it would be a significant rebirth/ new beginning.
I just recieved my Santa Muerte tarot and oracle decks and they are beautiful! I am having a difficult time with reading the little booklet and I'm unable to find the meaning of the sun and moon card. Maybe I just need to go over the booklet again. Other than that I'm proud to have this deck in my collection of tarot and oracle decks. I highly recommend this deck!!
I'm not mexican myself, but have lived in Mexico for a couple of years in my childhood and adolescence. I remember the celebration of the Day of the Dead and the figure of Santa Muerte have always fascinated me the most (even though I'm aware they are only just a small part of mexican culture). Because of this, the deck feels very nostalgic to me, bringing memories of my time living in Mexico. Thanks for showing it and sharing your opinions 😊 I cannot wait for my copy to arrive.
I love how the tens are sort of acey like they’re definitely of completion yet there is that sense of beginning again - it’s brilliant. I found this deck at a metaphysical fair today and I had a similar reaction you did to some of the cards that aren’t recognizably smith-waite. I was curious what others thought and super grateful for your perspective!!
I just got this deck today, and all I can say it’s a work of art. I like how the color of each suit corresponds to each one. The only things that I thought could’ve been better is that "The Lovers" card could’ve had the Santa Muerte instead of that winged creature of whatever it is (with her red or pink cloak...or both), and that "The Justice" card could’ve had the Santa Muerte wearing a green colored robe instead of black...those are the only two things I thought could’ve been better, but other than that this deck is a work of art.
The artwork on these cards is so beautiful, thanks for the review
I enjoyed your walk-through very much. I have been working a lot with this deck lately, and I am simply in love with it! I appreciate your perspective. Blessings!
I love your reviews...I was taught by my grandmother how to read "La baraja Española"/Spanish cards (40 card ct.), which equal the Minor Arcana. Similar to The Lenormand deck. You can also use the "Baraja Gitana"/Gypsy cards, which include cards 8, 9 and 10 (52 card ct.). I later learned with the RWS tarot. I can see why the meanings are similar than your traditional RWS tarot. It's the first time in a long time that I'm interested in another Tarot deck. I've used the same deck (Gill Tarot) for 27-28 Yes. I've been reading for 30 yrs. I totally get it. I don't if it's cause I'm Mexican, but that Strength card was brilliant with the Luchador and Dragon. Once again, thank you for your review, you are always thorough... and so respectful to the deck creators and artists. Becauseof your review I bought one... and a back up. (Lord knows it cost me an arm and leg to replace my Gill Tarot).
Sorry, I wrote so much... I was trying to say that the meaning for the minors are not like RWS... it's like "La Baraja"... the way the Lenormand decks describe the meaning.
I just finished watching Coco on Netflix and now I want this deck! :D
Me too!!! I watched Coco today and right afterwards, went straight to RUclips for some reviews on the Santa Muerte, lol. Such a cute movie!
Abundant Life Tarot Are you getting it? I'm having second thoughts because I don't know anything about Santa Muerte and if it's "safe" psychically.
Abundant Life Tarot However I do have to say that I spent all night thinking about the deck so I will probably have to buy it
I am totally feeling you 100% on going back and forth. I am thiiiiisss close, lol, to hitting the buy button - yet I'm a little scared. I don't know too much about Santa Muerta and I wonder if that ignorance helps or hurts me. Ignorance is bliss is what I'm trying to tell myself. Did you pull the trigger and buy?
Abundant Life Tarot I can so relate! So I did some quick research on her and she seems benevolent. She's about protection, healing and abundance and helping the dead cross over to the other side. I think we are safe. I always ask Master Jesus to preside over my readings and I think we can trust ourselves and trust the universe. I suppose if it was anything dark we would feel it right away even with the art and I don't feel any negativity or darkness at all. So I think we can trust our desires too! Plus as my friend said death isn't literal like in the Death card. I'm so close to buying it too and I feel the decks I have a very hard time purchasing end up being the ones that I connect with most. So it could just be fears about illuminating the subconscious.
Yeah, I heard this deck was oversold in terms of the special edition version of it. I thought it was only going to be a special edition. I am so happy there's a mass market version as well. The local witchcraft/metaphysical shop here was showing me samples of this deck. It looks so cool. Thanks for doing this walk-through.
Definitely sounds like an issue, but MoonGypsy AT was saying that the only difference is the Box, the cardstock is all the same!
Interesting that the only different is the box.
Received mine today. Love of the use of the color red. The sword suit is powerful. Great review. : )
I just picked this deck up recently...Love it!!
where do i buy those cards?
@@jcf9594 you should be able to find them online or perhaps a local metaphysical shop.
This deck is amazing and your review just made me fall more in love with it. We're so near to the Day of the Death and having this would be lovely. It's just a collection of Mexican and latin-american death culture and folklore. Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed the review, thank you for watching!! :)
Hi Kelly. I've ordered 2 copies of this deck (I live in fear of OOP) because I have skulls tattooed on me, a skull in every room, in my case because of the Death card and my Buddhist philosophical approach (a reminder to not cling, to detach, etc.) Just so you know my anxious wait for this deck made me find this (and subscribe) and *Thank you* because it's making the wait bearable!
I love love love love love this deck! Everything is exquisite. I don't regret my purchase even if I had to go through a cancelation. I had a visceral reaction when I opened this deck. All the detail is luxurious. I keep finding little bits I didn't see before. I'm definitely interested in the artist's other deck the Night Sun Tarot now. I hope an artist book is released because there is so much in this deck thst makes me curious about what the artist was trying to present. 10/10 will buy again lol.
Aha you sound just as excited about this as I am, just having finished the walkthrough I'm finding more and more things and connections, it truly is a joy and I'll have to look at his other deck as well!!! O.O :D
With the body parts on the butterflies they definitely match the chakra associations I place with the minors. Wands= sacral therefore the pelvis. Swords=Throat/Crown so Skulls. Cup=Heart therfore the Ribs that protect the heart. Pentacles=Earth/Root so the feet.
I knooow, isn't that really amazing! I am going to go through them number by number as if you lay all the 8s out there are definite connections so I want to look at the other numbers all together as well!
The Truth in Story Got to love a deck you can really dig into!🌟
Havana J Exactly, that gets me very excited when a deck pulls that off!
I had the exact same thoughts about the booklet when I first got it. I had hoped it would discuss the iconography of each card.
Sometimes half the fun is learning that on your own but at the same time it would have been really helpful. The artwork is beautiful but theres a few cards that really stump me and I then i have no real reference to look them up. But over all i love it!
The strength card I'm pretty sure is a Luchadore (? maybe wrong spelling?) you can see the ropes to the ring behind him! it's ike step into the ring and face your monsters! And the people in the judgment card are all the different elements looking over the coffin. Blue, yellow, red, and green! and i love in the 7? of wands the trees have an image of the skull in the branches! there is soo much to see! loving this!
+Anna Theiner Oh good eye!! :) I love that idea of stepping into the ring to face your monsters :D And I love how much the elements play a part in this deck!!
Me too! Ordered right after watching this! 🖤
You can buy these at books a million. I have these and they are amazingly accurate for me. I also work with orisha tarot together. For me, the combination is fantastic! Beautiful cards the imagery is completely breath taking.
Hello, Thank you for a fabulous video. I am just using this deck without a guide book, which I will buy now, but this video was wonderful, insightful and beautifully presented and will help until I get the book. I really like the images are free to speak and tune in with the tarot readers energy as opposed to every detail explained and look how your psychic energy was flying🤗xxx
Thank you for this video. I was feeling intimidated by this deck, but the way you explain that the cards are just expanding on their respective suites put me much more at ease with them.
Thanks for the review ! I know some of your videos are several years old but for someone just getting started these are great, and I really appreciate you sharing your time😊
I am so glad that you still enjoy the older videos as well!!!
This video was really usefull! I'm still learning how to read Tarot of Marseille, but I had to buy this Tarot too because it's gorgeous :) So thank you for your review. It helped a lot
Thanks for this walkthrough. I wasn't even really looking at this deck until now. I really like what they've done with the suits.
Agreed, they really intrigue me!
When I see a deck I am interested in I always see if you did a review of it because yours are so in-depth with your reviews!
You do such wonderful reviews. I especially like when you touch on whatever tarot spread featured in the book.
Many Blessings and Love
I'm late to the party on getting this deck. It is just so beautiful and powerful but I Love love love the 10s being transformation
Such a beautiful deck! Thank you for the info in the beginning and for the great walkthrough. Wishing you a beautiful weekend. Hugs & sunshine 🌞 N
Hi Kelly, I love it. I have it on my wish list. Hopefully can order when I get paid . I been painting every weekend , and really enjoying it again. Love your art videos and you’re painting is beautiful.
One thing that stood out to me was the marijuana leaves behind the emporer. That, along with the machine gun, just screamed drug lord. Wondering about your take on that.
For personal reasons, I would not work with the deity itself, but this doesn't mean I couldn't use the deck. I love the artwork, especially the suit of air. And that two of wands is super fun. Great deck overall! As always, a great review, Kelly. Thank you!!
Love it! Reminds me of Grateful Dead art. For that reason, will probably purchase it. :)
A really really wonderful review, Kelly. I love how well you connect to and explain images even when they deviate a lot from ''standard ones''. xxx
I'm glad you enjoyed it! ::HUGS::
As always Thank you for a thorough and beautiful close up look at each Card! Your close ups of the cards are the BEST :::hugs::: (hope you feel better fast!)
I loved your review. I'm in love with this deck as well ♡♡♡
Good review. I also love this deck and am also disappointed at how the guides don’t really refer to the images on the card. I’ve put aside the guidebook and use the meaning that the card communicates to me directly.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this lovely deck. I really enjoy your reviews!!!
You're very welcome, thank you so much for watching!! :)
This is not my style to be honest but wow! ... so beautiful and love the half border concept... the images really pop out
Waiting for the delivery to arrive! :D
I'm so excited about getting this deck. Thank you very much for your videos, I'll definitely watch more decks unboxing in your channel! :)
Ohh congratulations Tim, I still love this deck, it's a deck I use every day from Oct 31st through to November 7th. I love what he has done in the progression of the minors!
Thank you for your review! Just ordered my deck!
I think they might be mariachis on the devil card.
Ahhh that may be it!! :D
I always love your reviews..another great one!..I ordered this deck today..cant wait till I get it in my hands!..lol
+Robyn Storring Aw you are so sweet, thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed this review!!
Well, i really don't have an idea who or what is sante muerte. Just loved the deck and bought it lol Def didn't know there was a story behind that
I have reached out to Santa Muerte but so far, she has not worked with me. I think I know where I went wrong and will be reaching out to her again. Anyway, I have this deck and absolutely LOVE it!! Now LOL I'm team knock off. Yes, I buy a lot of Knock Off decks and to be honest, they are actually good quality. The cards are very very similar in texture and feel to the original deck! Like if the Original is velvety feeling, the knock off deck is too. Or is the original is slick and glossy, the knock off is too. Used to, the backs of the Knock off cards would look similar to the original. Now they look identical! Sure, the cards are thinner, but to me, still good quality. Yes, the cards are smaller, sometimes a lot smaller. I have little hands and short fingers so that is perfect for me. I struggle to shuffle the bigger cards. The images on the cards are a little different. Meaning, yes, they are identical, but they will be duller looking. Not as bright as on the original if that makes sense. So, if you haven't guessed by now, I have this deck as a Knock Off Deck. I absolutely LOVE it!! lol I LOVE how the cards shuffle, how they feel, even how it reads. Whether you are an I have to have the Original or Team Knock Off, get this deck! You won't regret it. And I've been noticing lately, RUclips not only points out when you misspell a word, they point out your grammar? What? Yes, I know the correct format and grammar and all that. But I am writing a comment not an essay paper or cover letter.
Love the review! Not sure if you saw The Book of Life cartoon movie that came out a few years ago, but that movie was my first introduction to 'the Lady' and she is a beautiful soul. The BOL is now my favorite Samhain movie and the other two are Moana and the Guardian Brothers because all three speak about spirit and ancestral honouring. Of course still love my Halloween Town series, Twitches, Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, Bell Book and Candle, the Craft etc etc lol.
Okay, back to the video~I did warn you in the other comment this would be long? It's a page and 1/2 in word!! lol... Keep in mind these are comments from someone who does not use tarot for readings, just ritual and journeying :)
On the Magician there is a sword, almost gold or of light sticking into the candles from the left of the card? The High Priestess, The Wheel of Fortune, The Star, and most definitely The Moon... love these cards! As you may have figured out lotus/liles are a key part of my journey apothecary and as I have no land to put a pond in I do get sad because I want so much to grow. When I saw the Star card I had a vision that hopefully will work! There are tall narrow vases... I could put some soil and the bulb in the bottom and as it grows keep adding water to it... not sure if it will work but will try this Spring! It was the partial submersion that made me think of the glass container and watching the lotus grow!
The green skull connecting the Empress and Emperor is very cool... agree, different gun would work, but your explanation is valid and important to note. We have to have the warrior uniform for this culture. Granted a sword would also work! Also with the Devil card and the cutting of the cords in the later card, very cool! I have never seen such a continuous story in any of my tarot!
The Chariot, it almost looks like the women surrounding him are the 'horse' energy if you will? I do see the description in the cards, but would be too long to share here :).
In the Strength card it's the Feathered Serpent of the Aztec mythology. On the either Solstice or Equinox, I know the movement of the sun over the stairs of the pyramids look like the feathered serpent is moving. I love the description in the book for this a lot! Never viewed it that way and it feels right.
The Tower card.... I don't know why but I had a thought when you were showing/taking about it... whenever I have gotten the Tarot I see it as something breaking down/destruction and for me it's about shifting through the rubble for what can be salvaged and rebuild... but now a new thought came to mind... shadow work/ soul retrieval... sometimes there is something within us that we need to access but we are holding ourselves back, even walls around our hearts, memories, etc... I got a feeling of those barriers being broken down and access to the treasures within the tower being exposed! Thoughts? ... Warned you in the other comment, this was going to be long lol.... Sorry!
The Judgement, as soon as I saw it I saw the elements in the four standing over the rebirth in the coffin, totally see it connecting back to the description he gave!
Wands:
Love the narrative here a lot! The decks I have they seem so combative but as you said, this is more creative, productive... manifestation! 3 - the bird holding what looks like an invitation or letter keeps calling out. 7 the top reminds me of the workings of the brain or lungs! I blame science classes lol. 5, 8 and 10 definite favorites.
Swords:
2 love the joining of the swords in such a cool way! “Blades meant to work together, rather than swords in conflict” love it!! I also love the 3, pulling out and moving forward!!! Damn, lots of goodness here!
2, 6 and 10 faves!
Cups:
2 is probably one of the most beautiful 2 of cups I’ve seen! LOVE 5 of cups, I have to figure out a way to make that labyrinth skull! The of cups... OMGoddess... I would frame that image and use it on my altar! Agree with the 10s!
Pentacles:
All of the twos have such a sharing and unity for success. I really love that theme in all the suites. Totally want the skull clock lol. Heehee, skull abacus.. did I ever mention I do accounting? Want this lol! 8 of pentacles, same as cups, totally would print for my altar!
Have you notice with the 10s the bottom wings are:
Swords - Head/Skull
Cups - Rib cage
Wands - Pelvic Bone
Pentacle - Skeleton Feet
You mentioned how the 10s are about completion, they actually form a body, in a way ;)
Love love love this deck!!!
For the strength card it is not a “Monster” it is an Aztec god
Thank you for pointing that out, I appreciate it!
Quetzalcoatl
Ok. I just watched up until the matching Empress & Emperor and had to stop. I have ordered my own deck, and matching High Priestess bag. I have Coco, the film... a friend who is a multi deity worshipper, is also Mexican. I am locked n loaded for this journey. When I've had a look through and play, I'll come back to watch.
But yes, your video helped pull the trigger on hopefully my last tarot deck for a while. X
Kelly this lovely deck with it's vivid colors has a New Orleans mystic vampire feel....don't ask me why i love it so much it scares me...and i want it. So .....thank you Kelly, this is going on my Christmas Wish List. Kelly i am lost for words...you are fantastic and a very "classy lassie" oh ....i still feel like i'm in a deep spell. Very Happy and Thank you for all yr wonderful research and knowledge you share with us. Much Blessings to You and Yours
It really is gorgeous :D AND THANK YOU for calling me a "classy lassie" :D :D That made my night!
yayyyyy cant wait for mine to get it....its showing shipped but now I am a bit nervous. Fingers crossed and thank you for this walk through
Norse Fire Fingers crossed for you!! ❤️
Did anyone notice the emperor has a few pot leaves in the background? I was doing the spread you were sharing on video and this is my future card ( C) the emperor here in the advice of the Dead says do not be afraid to aim high.
Hi Kelly, my coffin box deck is the same as yours, except for the box.
I have a suggestion, that may change your perspective regarding The Emperor card being depicted as a "bandito". I noticed he has a prosthetic leg, which reminded me of Santa Anna.
Ooooo Rocio! Thank you, that is very interesting, I just looked him up and that would fit just beautifully!
Thank you for going thru the cards for us all 😁❤👏😘
And I know this is based on the Santa Marta terra cards but I guess I was hoping to let you know that the Santa Marta is really wonderful bring light into peoples life and miracles overnight at times I guess some people won’t really understand the basic things are very important but she cannot refill her she’s a part of this world and I’m not Cena towards you I’m saying it toward yu
Hi Kelly, the only diff between the 2 decks is the LE has the coffin box and is numbered.
Everything else is exactly the same. xoxox i have both of them, and thought the LE would have a different cardstock than the standard-- but nope--exactly the same. [And the exact same mini book] Great decks, though...
MoonGypsy AT Ahhh thank you so much, I did wonder about the cardstock!!!
Gorgeous deck, thanks! I do think is it crucial to try and put oneself into that culture to truly perceive the meanings of the cards rather than forcing a European/American RWS overlay on them. Yes, it’s clear the base is RWS but … these are a people who have been through constant change and repeated subjugation so I would let their actual history speak strongly through those images.
Just purchased this deck
I believe in LA MUERTE ☠️ and I do channeling on people I was born with a gift but for some odd reason I guess I get lost in my thoughts dreams I have that are not normal if I fall asleep it’s weird because every time I get a chance to close my eyes I go into a deep sleep but I’m crying that I can’t wake up out of it for some reason I ran into your video today
Love this deck, thank you for the great review/flip through, I really get a lot of great stuff from them. Am I the only on that sees marijuana leaves around The Emperor's throne? Maybe that is why the machine gun...more Cartel-y?
Oh, I’ll have to pull it out and look closer!
Gina Larsen I see it.
I love this deck!!!
Wonderful walk through! I received it as a surprise Birthday gift on Sat. Looking forward to playing with it some more. Did you find the edges of the deck to be rough on yours? Mine were, not so much so to ruin the deck. Just surprisingly so. LOL
Excellent review with lots of information, thanks for sharing :-)
Chris Smith Thank you, Mr. Chris, I appreciate your watching!! 😄
It took me a while but I have finally watched all of your videos, I'm all caught up :-) The comments you get here are very interesting too ... it's nice to see folks interacting with each other, even if we don't always agree.
+Chris Smith WHAT WOW! THAT is very impressive, sir :D The comments are definitely interesting on this one, as long as everyone stays respectful it’s great to have dialogue on things!
Pls advise, I'm looking for the death card ...?😖
The death card in this deck is replaced with Santa Muerte herself, so cool.
All of the minors are styled as traditional offerings to Santisima Muerte
i like the box and the book,,, plese tell me where to buy it?
I purchased mine on Amazon :)
Hi, what's the second card did you pick to compare the sizes? A black one. Pls.
Gorgeous deck!
Esta es MUY PODEROSA PIENSALO BIEN ANTES DE HACERLA
Mi Reina Pomba Gira Maria Padilha de las Siete Encrucijadas. Ve a donde esté (...) y no lo hagas descansar hasta que hable conmigo, que así sea!. Por los poderes de la tierra, por la presencia del fuego, por la inspiración del aire, por las virtudes del agua invoco a las 13 almas benditas, por la fuerza de los corazones sagrados y de las lágrimas derramadas por amor, í que se dirija en donde esté en este momento (...) y traiga su espíritu ante mí amarrándolo definitivamente al mío(...), que su espíritu se bañe de la esencia de mi amor y me lo devuelva cuadruplicado. Que (....) jamás desee otra persona y que tenga ojos solo para mí y que así sea! Salve Pomba Gira Maria Padilha Reina de las Siete Encrucijadas yo te ruego así: Ahora gira ven mujer, gira a mi favor trayendo a (...) para mí. Pidiendo así mismo: aire mueve, fuego transforma, agua forma, tierra cura y la rueda va girando, va girando y la rueda va girando va girando y la rueda va girando trae Pomba Gira Maria Padilha a (....) de vuelta á mí lo más rápido posible, que no quiera a otra persona y que se sienta bien solamente a mi lado (....). Que (...) sienta que me extraña que venga a verme y que me pida que nunca lo abandone. Que (....) (....) seamos uno solo (......) que así sea, así será y así está hecho. Salve Pomba Gira, Salve siete sayas, salve sus hermanas, Maria Mulamba, Maria Padilha y todas las otras de la falange. Salve siete sayas, Mi buena amiga, mujer de las siete encrucijadas de las mujeres y de los hombres. Salve siete sayas. Mi buena y gloriosa princesa conozco tu fuerza y tu poder, te pido que atiendas mi siguiente deseo: Que (....) no descanse hasta que estemos juntos. Que el cuerpo de (....) desee por mí (....) que no vea a otras mujeres y que no consiga verlas como mujeres. Que ninguna mujer consiga hacer sentir a (....) deseo o placer, solamente yo (....) tengo ese poder dado por tí mi Reina. Que (....) me ame, me bese, me abrace y me lleve en su corazón solamente a mí (....). También que (....) quiera estar a todo instante, ahora y siempre a mi lado. Que (....) tenga mi imagen en su pensamiento en todos los momentos de sus días. Que ahora con quien esté y donde esté (...) piense en mí antes de dormir, que tenga sueños conmigo y al despertarse que piense en mí haciendo que cada día me ame más y más. Si está durmiendo que se despierte con anhelo y sienta placer por mí. Que solamente escuchando mi voz (....) sienta un deseo fuera de lo normal por mí como nunca sintió por nadie y que nunca sentirá por nadie más. Salve siete sayas. Mi buena y gloriosa princesa, por las siete sayas que acompañan sus pasos ruego y suplico que amarres a (....) en sus siete sayas y en sus siete guizos de su ropa para mí (....). Agradezco por estar trabajando a mi favor. Voy a divulgar su nombre a cambio de esta petición de traer a (....) siempre conmigo, para que sea solo mío y se aleje de todas las otras mujeres para siempre. Que piense siempre en mi, que quiera estar conmigo, que regrese a mí y que no pueda vivir sin mí(....) pues tendrá miedo de perderme y que venga diciendo que me quiere junto a él por siempre. Que así sea, así será y así esta hecho. Confío en las falanges de Pomba Gira Reina de las siete encrucijadas. Cada vez que lea esta oración, ella más fuerte se hará. Por eso voy a difundir esta oración a las 4 esquinas del mundo pidiendo a la Madre que me conceda este deseo de estar con (...). Que los espíritus de la falanges de Pomba Gira estén soplando en los oídos de (....) mi nombre (....) día y noche diciéndole que me hable que me busque y venga a mí. El aquí un poco más no va a poder comer ni dormir ni hacer cualquier cosa hasta que esté conmigo. Confío en el poder de las siete Encrucijadas y voy a continuar divulgando esta oración poderosa. Sin embargo no se puede volver atrás, debido a que si se pidió amarrar, amarrará. Jamás dejará de correr detrás de usted. Confíe y divulgue. Que así sea, así será y así está hecho. Amén.
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Your videos are amazing!! I can’t thank you enough for how you help us readers who are serious deck collectors. My journey is young (since last April) and I have around 30 decks so far-which I seriously feel could lead to 300-I just can’t stop. And the thing is I have severe ADHD, among other things going on which make it impossible to me for read every detailed book and card description that comes with most decks/kits. Even though I love to read intuitively for the most part, I feel knowing the intended meanings in each deck is very helpful & important. Hearing you explain the cards and their descriptions from the books with such attention to detail and insight really makes it like a story you want to hear all of...and has really helped me decide on purchasing some wonderful decks. Your dedication is admirable and helps finicky, distracted, multi-tasking freaks like me so much. ✨ 🕯💜
Awww thank you so much for your taking the time to leave such a lovely message! That is just so lovely and I'm MORE than happy to help lovely, finicky, distracted, multi-tasking people of the world :D ::HUGS::
I received my LE deck after my pre-order from the beginning of the year was cancelled. I've jumped through hoops, cancellations and multiple emails worldwide to find a seller. I'm still waiting to actually use this deck as it arrived with a card missing. From what I have seen of the cards I do have, its a beautiful deck, it's just that my patience is now wearing very thin as I'm still waiting for the missing card to be sent out to me from Lo Scarabeo. It was lovely to watch your walk through and hear your excitement of the images. It certainly makes my wait a little more palatable for the time being.
Ugh I'm so sorry for all the hoops, in the end I hope it proves to be worth it!!
I am sure it will be, from the cards I do have I've already seen layers upon layers of meaning and after watching your video, I see even more :)
I love your reviews.
Aw thank you so much, and thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment!! ::HUGS::
where do you get those cards?
I have this deck and love it 💗
It is really a keeper, I love it as well!
I'm having problems learning how to shuffle
Are you trying to overhand or riffle? I am guessing for riffling there are a lot of how to videos in the card playing world :D
@@TheTruthinStory I think I psychologically boxed myself and that I had to use the riffle
La Santa Muerte is a powerful religion in Mexico, its celebration is on November 2. It is linked to the world of witchcraft and esotericism. In my country it is very miraculous, but at the same time selfish in its devotion, it must only be her.
Wow I never knew about the selfish part. I only got introduced to this day cause of social media about 7 years ago when people were showing their painted faces. Truly wonderful to see other cultures and celebrations. It seems to be such a huge day does everyone Participate? Or is it restricted to beliefs?
Why Amazon UK are bringing it out AFTER Halloween is beyond me!! And I have a Day of the dead booking on the 28th!! Not fair. I'm emigrating!
Karen Tun Aung i recieved mine today 28th oct x
I got mine! Woohoo! Beautiful deck.
It is quite gorgeous, congrats!
Where can I buy these ? Do you have a link?
Ivan Cardenas I bought these on Amazon :)
“Machine gun”
I can't understand how to learn this deck Bc my book is in Italian & Chinese ???? Maybe 20 pages of English
This is a problem with Lo Scarabeo decks unfortunately :(
Q bien
It's amazing how much ignorance and hate is present in a community such as this...
:( I was a little surprised myself.
I've never seen her pregnant or holding her hands in the position... Interesting. Shes been my deity for 4 years, lots of misunderstandings when it comes to what people know about her.... Even that shes jealous.. Not true...She finally showed up in the Wheel!!! Lol
I was all set to purchase this deck. Then I saw the AK-47. In my world there is no place for an assault rifle in a tarot deck. Your mileage may vary.
Robert Gallagher good for you!!! You dodged a bullet
It's definitely an interesting conversation to have and I'm glad you could see all the images and find that this wasn't a deck for you :) That's a win in my opinion! I don't see a huge difference between an instrument of war and death a gun represents and a sword or a bow in its time, the hanged man's noose, the traditional death with his scythe sowing body parts, people falling to their death from towers, the 10 of Swords in most decks, battlefields and etc, these images are fairly traditional to tarot and ones we work with regularly. Armor and shields and swords are not stage props in the world of the emperor, but speak to an aspect of rulership very often, and to some it is the shadow side of power.
I don't condemn this deck and I considered the weaponry in the traditional decks too, to be clear I wouldn't want a cell phone or a TV in one of my decks either! :) too bad I love the art.
Robert Gallagher Aha I’m the same way with modern things such as cell phones and cars 😂
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Not feeling the artwork, but great review.
Thank you :) Luckily we don't love all decks, right? LOL we'd be broke :D
got through the first four minutes but way two much waffling,........
Fair enough :) Have a great day!
You need to practice saying that name because I kinda cringed when you said the name. Not that I'm saying you didn't say it entirely wrong. On some occasions you said it right
Suggestion, review your own videos. Watch how frequently you focus on negative issues. It's ok to mention, but you spend a lot of time in videos of decks you do not like or have an issue regarding the deck on negative issues, especially when you have a pet peeve. I like your in-depth reviews, but would prefer you do not keep repeating an issue you have. Once is enough. Also, I like to see the card, and not all your hand motions over the card :) unless pointing to a small part in the card, keep your hands out of the camera view; it is very distracting and annoying. I too, love tarot books to describe what is in the card; you mention this again and again. I GET IT! ONCE IS ENOUGH! You don't need to mention this for every card you have a question about. argh it is grating. Yes, I have the option of not watching, but that is like throwing the baby out with the water. I am suggesting that you have clean water LOL, so no need to throw out even the bathwater. Do you watch your own videos? We can all improve, but not when we have no idea of what to change. Watch some with the sound off, it provides another view, and you will really notice your hands. Watch and listen, and ask yourself if it is necessary for your hands to be on camera. Listen not only to this video, but whenever you do not like something about a deck, and count how many times you harp on the issue. I LOVE that you give an unbiased review, mentioning any issues we may discover, but again once is enough.
I like seeing Kelly's graceful and descriptive hands in the frame. These are videos after all, and having hands animates what would be a very boring still picture!.. I also don't mind Kelly's repetition. Not everyone watches all her videos remember xx
"grating"? "annoying"? Caps? Overuse of exclamation marks? Do you read your own replies? Just in case you don't realize it, you are coming off as rude. Kelly is posting informative videos for free and without ads, which I thoroughly enjoy--as is, baby, bathwater and all. She is a kind and polite person and probably wouldn't be offended by suggestions kindly and politely (and may I add privately) given, but that is not the case here. Just FYI. : )
How do I contact her privately? Many mention they never read messages sent via youtube. I can delete this comment and write to her. This has nothing to do with who she is as a person, only her videos :) I did mention that I love her videos, but with these exceptions. Have you seen her review of The Good Tarot (one of the more recent decks she did not like much), not my favorite deck and will not buy, but she approaches it looking for all the negatives. Yes, those are the feelings I had watching her reviews, which are the most in-depth, but sometimes repeats in the same video over and over and over.... usually the negative points as if she has a case to prove. I really want to watch her videos, but often have to stop due to some of these things.I like to see the cards without hands all over the screen, my preference. No one is perfect. Making videos is not easy and takes practice. At least her videos have good lighting and focus, which many other youtubers do not. Sorry you feel you need to defend her. I am well aware of her good qualities. I have watched most of her videos, which perhaps is the reason some of these things are starting to bother me so that I have to stop watching when I really want to watch her videos completely.
@@tiataylor747 I agree on everything you point out here in comments. Agreed 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍
Or ar least she should use a stick instead of fingers pointing details. I stopped watching her videos long time ago due to everything you have said here! And she talks too much. So annoying. 🤷♀️
These cards look no where near what I was expecting so glad I didn’t buy this deck Not impressed
Can this deck be used for a regular card reading other than for day of the dead?