This was a fantastic review, I really loved it and it almost made me go ahead and get the deck . 😆 I am still very much in two minds on this one. The Devil is one of my favourite devil cards but then there are other cards I’m just not so sure of, especially within the minor cards. It’s on my wishlist but I haven’t yet decided either way.
Haha, sorry Heather! If the card stock was to my taste then this would be in my top 5 decks for sure. I’d be happy to loan it to you to try if you like. Message me on Facebook x
Yess! I've seen a few images of this so it's nice to see all of the cards. The box is really lovely. I am absolutely obsessed with all of Julia Iredale's cards (the trippy ones with the eyes and hands everywhere), I'm going to have to look her up.
I really like this interpretation of the Emperor card. It gives the feeling of conservation. I sense the willingness to protect the old way of doing things and trying to connect the past and the future with traditional wisdom. The tattoos on his body depicts how he cares about the knowledge and beliefs that have been passed on to him throughout generations and he hold them close to his heart and he will never let go of them.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this deck. I’ve been thinking of purchasing this deck this spring and you made some excellent observations on the imagery that I hadn’t even realize.
Thank you so much for this. I too have had the deck since it was released in mass market and adored it when it was indi. I was stunned when I couldn’t bond with it. Your take just may help 💚. Thank you.
I just saw this today at the bookstore. Thank you for your review. Will get this one once i am comfortable interpreting the smith-waite tarot centennial edition.
Some decks I just "click" with, if that makes sense. This was one of the decks. I find the nontraditional take on the cards thought provoking, challenging, but not too challenging. The coloration, backs, made by 4 women, (4 is an important number for me). The emperor is my Aries card, my sun sign. I remember talking to a psychic or card reader, can't remember, but she told me I am in a 4 stage, before I knew anything about the number 4. This person was unusual to me also because, when I had to pay I didn't have to exact amount and she didn't have the change. She told me not to worry, she knew I would come back with the money and I did. Sorry, long side note. Back to the cards, sometimes, there is an intangible quality to something or someone that makes all the difference, and is hard to put into words.
❤️ it makes total sense! Yes, the deck is close enough to RWS to be easy to read with but different enough to add so many more layers of interpretation. I love it! Fascinating about your 4 connection. 2020 is a 4 year 💖
Wow, this is lovely! I'm pretty new to tarot and don't want my collection to be overwhelming, but how is this for a beginner in tarot? I've been reading for 6 months and know the basic RWS meanings.... I'm so in love with the imagery. Reminds me of some of my favorite board games!
I think if you already know the basic RWS and you love the imagery then this would be a perfect deck! It's accessible and the imagery is so layered and rich that it's easy to let it speak directly to your intuition. Let me know what you think if you do decide to get it. I absolutely love this deck but don't see many other people talking about it on RUclips. Blessings on your path
@@JessicaandtheMoon Thank you so much for answering! :) Hope you had a blessed ostara. Yes, I did get this deck and it arrived on friday, how amazing is that! :) I LOVE the deck so far. I actually feel it's my soul deck: I've had several dreams about it before arraval and now that it's here, I feel like it have come home... Also it speaks to me like no other decks have ever done. It speaks volumes! Also the color and animals are used in a clever way, I think. A fun fact is that my dad actually went to a University in Vancouver, and I've visited both the city and the some of the locations where the inspiration of the card is drawn from (like the Victoria island). This would be a deep dive deck for me, and I can't wait to study the deck and make a personal companion book to go with the deck. I'm super exited! Blessings on your path
@@Rexinathatsme oh that’s perfect!! I’m glad it came at the perfect time and that you’re enjoying it. There seem to be a whole load of synchronicities with this deck for you 💖
Does applying powder to the cards make them less glossy or more blurry? I like the deck to spread easily too but I don't want to ruin the visual stunningness of it.
dEvOUr mE there is so much debate about cardstock lately I’m hesitant to recommend any 😄 people have different opinions on what is matte. Personally I see it as a completely non shiny linen kind of finish, but some would argue decks like everyday witch are matte because they are not shiny or coated.
I mean it is the card that is my life path/ birth card based on numerology. Everyone has a number that their birthdate reduces to, between 1 and 9, that corresponds to a tarot card. There are a few different methods of calculating it, I use the one in Greer's Tarot for Yourself. it's been a potent touchstone for me.
Wow, you are making me fall in love with this deck all over again. 😉
The Hermit’s Cave 😄 sorry not sorry ❤️
I loved this walk through, your interpretations and views are really good to have, I am so looking forward to working with mine nxt month xx
It’s a really lovely deck. I hope you enjoy it. Blessed Ostara 💖
This was a fantastic review, I really loved it and it almost made me go ahead and get the deck . 😆
I am still very much in two minds on this one. The Devil is one of my favourite devil cards but then there are other cards I’m just not so sure of, especially within the minor cards. It’s on my wishlist but I haven’t yet decided either way.
Haha, sorry Heather! If the card stock was to my taste then this would be in my top 5 decks for sure. I’d be happy to loan it to you to try if you like. Message me on Facebook x
Beautiful deck. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Yess! I've seen a few images of this so it's nice to see all of the cards. The box is really lovely. I am absolutely obsessed with all of Julia Iredale's cards (the trippy ones with the eyes and hands everywhere), I'm going to have to look her up.
Yes!!! Her cards are my favourites!! 😍
Oh I loved your review on this deck! You made me fall in love with it, I need to get it now! 😄❤
💖 3 years later and I’m still loving it ☺️
I hope you enjoy using it.
i love how you explained each card. thank you. getting this deck for sure🤗
Lex it’s a beauty! I use it a lot.
I really like this interpretation of the Emperor card. It gives the feeling of conservation. I sense the willingness to protect the old way of doing things and trying to connect the past and the future with traditional wisdom. The tattoos on his body depicts how he cares about the knowledge and beliefs that have been passed on to him throughout generations and he hold them close to his heart and he will never let go of them.
It’s a fantastic depiction of this card for sure. It’s one of my least favourite cards in quite a few decks - but one of my faves in this one.
I love this deck so much. It’s been my primary personal one for years.
It is such a solid and nurturing deck
I love hoe you interpreted the 5 of coins in this deck! Wonderful! I wasn’t too fond of the King of Wands… a little underwhelming.
❤️ thank you!
Yes, some of the courts are strange and a weird mix of human/ other than human.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this deck. I’ve been thinking of purchasing this deck this spring and you made some excellent observations on the imagery that I hadn’t even realize.
💖 thanks so much for watching. It’s a really lovely deck. Useful for all different types of readings.
Thank you, Jessica. I’ve never noticed the animal numerology associations despite loving and using this deck.
❤️ you’re welcome Fiona. I love this deck so much.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a great day 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for this. I too have had the deck since it was released in mass market and adored it when it was indi. I was stunned when I couldn’t bond with it. Your take just may help 💚. Thank you.
Oh I hope so! Thanks so much for watching ❤️
Jessica, this is a great review of a wonderful deck. I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on the cards!
Thanks so much Kelly 💖 there is so much in these cards!
I loved the reading you did for me ..using this deck. 💯😻❤️
😍 I loved doing it Tracy ❤️❤️❤️
I just saw this today at the bookstore. Thank you for your review. Will get this one once i am comfortable interpreting the smith-waite tarot centennial edition.
I'm glad it was helpful. It's a really beautiful deck!
Thank you for sharing 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
You’re welcome 💗
So pretty!!!
So appropriate that you commented on this today. I have been using this deck again this month. It really is beautiful
In the temperance, the animals are divided in herbivores and carnivores, symbolising balance in nature.
Great observation! Thanks so much for sharing 💖
After this video I like my ostara tarot a lot more
Perfect! I love watching deck reviews of decks I already have too 😄❤️
Some decks I just "click" with, if that makes sense. This was one of the decks. I find the nontraditional take on the cards thought provoking, challenging, but not too challenging. The coloration, backs, made by 4 women, (4 is an important number for me). The emperor is my Aries card, my sun sign. I remember talking to a psychic or card reader, can't remember, but she told me I am in a 4 stage, before I knew anything about the number 4. This person was unusual to me also because, when I had to pay I didn't have to exact amount and she didn't have the change. She told me not to worry, she knew I would come back with the money and I did. Sorry, long side note. Back to the cards, sometimes, there is an intangible quality to something or someone that makes all the difference, and is hard to put into words.
❤️ it makes total sense! Yes, the deck is close enough to RWS to be easy to read with but different enough to add so many more layers of interpretation. I love it!
Fascinating about your 4 connection. 2020 is a 4 year 💖
Very beautiful!
Thank you
Wow, this is lovely! I'm pretty new to tarot and don't want my collection to be overwhelming, but how is this for a beginner in tarot? I've been reading for 6 months and know the basic RWS meanings.... I'm so in love with the imagery. Reminds me of some of my favorite board games!
I think if you already know the basic RWS and you love the imagery then this would be a perfect deck! It's accessible and the imagery is so layered and rich that it's easy to let it speak directly to your intuition.
Let me know what you think if you do decide to get it. I absolutely love this deck but don't see many other people talking about it on RUclips.
Blessings on your path
@@JessicaandtheMoon Thank you so much for answering! :) Hope you had a blessed ostara. Yes, I did get this deck and it arrived on friday, how amazing is that! :) I LOVE the deck so far. I actually feel it's my soul deck: I've had several dreams about it before arraval and now that it's here, I feel like it have come home... Also it speaks to me like no other decks have ever done. It speaks volumes! Also the color and animals are used in a clever way, I think.
A fun fact is that my dad actually went to a University in Vancouver, and I've visited both the city and the some of the locations where the inspiration of the card is drawn from (like the Victoria island). This would be a deep dive deck for me, and I can't wait to study the deck and make a personal companion book to go with the deck. I'm super exited!
Blessings on your path
@@Rexinathatsme oh that’s perfect!! I’m glad it came at the perfect time and that you’re enjoying it. There seem to be a whole load of synchronicities with this deck for you 💖
put ribon across in middle under cards, you just pull up card with ribon.
Good tip! Thanks 🙏🏻
Does applying powder to the cards make them less glossy or more blurry? I like the deck to spread easily too but I don't want to ruin the visual stunningness of it.
It doesn’t affect the imagery at all. It just kind of dries the stickiness and then wipes off.
@@JessicaandtheMoon Thank you so much for your reply. Have a nice day.
I love that carnelian crystal to the left. What is that called? And where from?
It is a goddess from Brigids Grove 💖
What kind of powder did you use to make the cards less sticky? Like flour?
Yes, flour would work. I used talcum powder. Any fine powder that isn't too grainy so it doesn't damage the cards.
@@JessicaandtheMoon Thank you!
I wish it was a matte stock 🤭
Me too! And a little bit thinner card. I still love it though 😄
What are some good matte deck out there ?
dEvOUr mE there is so much debate about cardstock lately I’m hesitant to recommend any 😄 people have different opinions on what is matte. Personally I see it as a completely non shiny linen kind of finish, but some would argue decks like everyday witch are matte because they are not shiny or coated.
Jessica Starr TheStoryWitch true, I’m more into the not shinny ones, I don’t know why 😓
What do you mean that the strengh card is your "birth card" ?
I mean it is the card that is my life path/ birth card based on numerology. Everyone has a number that their birthdate reduces to, between 1 and 9, that corresponds to a tarot card. There are a few different methods of calculating it, I use the one in Greer's Tarot for Yourself. it's been a potent touchstone for me.