In reference to the Blessing/Prayer card, it is a reflection of our (my sister and I) opposing faiths. It was more to show that while we come from very different beliefs, I am a Buddhist witch, and she's a follower of Jesus (she prefers that over Christian), we could still come together. Personally, I totally understand religious trauma (I still struggle), so for those who find the card a bit startling, we encourage you to burn the card as a defiant/healing gesture. It's 100% recyclable and earth friendly. 💛
First of all, you created a lovely deck! I'm not a Christian, and had some religious trauma myself. But I'm sad you need to explain/ rectify this card. I am sad that people are quick to critisize a card that has 2 (!) sides, representing the two creators, and proves the fact, that 2 persons of obviously different beliefs can actually peacefully collaborate. The card can be seen as a sign and example, that no matter how different we are, that we are all people, all equal, all of value, and that this is oK . I find that's a sign of hope! It's an example of how to live peace (instead of just preaching it). In the end it's just a card, we can dispose of it, keep it, gift it, just display the side we like, whatever we want to do. Let's live side by side and work together in peace, and grant others the same respect and freedom we want to claim for ourselves.
I'm going to put in a plug for the book (and the deck). I got a Kindle edition of the book and it is lovely and in depth. the book speaks of the Pooh story, invents some new ones for the cards - but mainly sticks to the main themes of the original books. I recommend reading the childrens books too - as they are delightful. I will do that before really jumping into the decks, which I haven't actually received yet. All the books were read to me on continuum, my favorites, as a child. My Mom even called her second car the "Heffalump" after Pooh's fear of elephants. That shadow on the one card is a hole he and others dug to trap the Heffalump - of course he ended up in the hole himself - no Heffalumps did. You can see that he fears them as it's back in the anxiety card as a thought bubble. As for the prayer - I respect every comment you made and made here in the comments - and I have a perspective that I hope is appreciated to some degree as well. I am a Christian with Buddhist tendencies. Which is to say I attend both and do sitting meditation at my Christian church before attending services. I have attended services of most of the major faith practices in my life and have studied many as wisdom sources. My feeling is in each there are valuable lessons to take and nonsense to leave behind in each. I fully understand the trauma that can be inflicted by faith institutions and appreciate people for pointing to this with respect to the enclosed prayer. I have not seen the prayer as I got the book and await the deck itself - but I think the prayer and the flip side invocation are going to be OK to me. The tarot overtime represented symbolism and meaning from many faiths - and personally I think it unfair that many people who believe tarot is nonsense, wicked or witchy (their feeling witchery is bad NOT MINE at all) judge it unfairly. I have a Christian friend who's original faith (which I see as a cult not an actual Christian path) sees tarot as flat out evil and has the same feeling of anything to do with witchcraft. I am trying to persuade her that tarot is an aid to navigating life just as the stories of the Bible, Koran and etc. etc. are. I think I can show her that by sharing this deck with her including the "Prayer card". So, for me it's a gateway to have those who believe that tarot is not acceptable for Christian use perhaps see it in a different light. I am curious to seee if the book addresses the inclusion of the Prayer card - as I would be interested in the thinking behind including it. Thanks for your videos I always watch yours and others before even considering a purchase!
I own no sweet and cuddly decks. This is the first deck I would consider buying of that 'soft' variety. I think the reason is that Pooh and friends were not a perfect pack of happy, skippy, always shrieking with joy, gang. Their lives and adventures dealt with some very real themes. Eeyore is perpetually depressed. Poo has honey addictions. Piglet has more than his share of anxiety. Rabbit can be a serious pill, a know- it- all and rather prickly. Owl reminds me of me as I grow older and my ability to see and hear get fuzzy. Confusion is a thing. There was a large dose of real life in the adventures of Pooh. Even Christopher Robin, a child, answered to the higher calling of being part of a family and sometimes was absent, or far away when things went wrong. This might be why you are surprised to find this deck a bit of a heavy hitter. Pooh was about life and people as they really are. Loving the imperfect and supporting others when that's a hard thing to do. Enjoyed your review.
I think the shadow in the Strength card is in reference to the Heffalump in the books. Pooh and Piglet try and catch one and scare themselves, and Pooh ends up being the Heffalump the whole time because he gets stuck in their trap with his head in a honey pot. I would probably read it as facing our fears or acknowledging different parts of ourself, the Heffalump as kind of the Lion to Poohs figure.
😬 I hate it….. the “in Jesus name amen” ….. that really threw me off when you unboxed it. I was like what in the…. Idk I’ve never seen that. I’ve always stayed away from “Christian” decks (have many thoughts and feelings on that but I digress) and that left me scratching my head.
The Jesus thing does not sit well with me. I do not hold christianity in high regard, to put it mildly. I would throw that card in the garbage bin immediately. Having said that, I love the art of this deck. I would love to have it in my collection, but it is not easily obtained, where I live.
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In reference to the Blessing/Prayer card, it is a reflection of our (my sister and I) opposing faiths. It was more to show that while we come from very different beliefs, I am a Buddhist witch, and she's a follower of Jesus (she prefers that over Christian), we could still come together. Personally, I totally understand religious trauma (I still struggle), so for those who find the card a bit startling, we encourage you to burn the card as a defiant/healing gesture. It's 100% recyclable and earth friendly. 💛
First of all, you created a lovely deck!
I'm not a Christian, and had some religious trauma myself. But I'm sad you need to explain/ rectify this card. I am sad that people are quick to critisize a card that has 2 (!) sides, representing the two creators, and proves the fact, that 2 persons of obviously different beliefs can actually peacefully collaborate. The card can be seen as a sign and example, that no matter how different we are, that we are all people, all equal, all of value, and that this is oK . I find that's a sign of hope! It's an example of how to live peace (instead of just preaching it).
In the end it's just a card, we can dispose of it, keep it, gift it, just display the side we like, whatever we want to do. Let's live side by side and work together in peace, and grant others the same respect and freedom we want to claim for ourselves.
Well said
@@khan7459 So beautifully written. 🖤
I agree the two sided prayer/blessing card shows a loving acceptance and coexistence ❤
I'm going to put in a plug for the book (and the deck). I got a Kindle edition of the book and it is lovely and in depth. the book speaks of the Pooh story, invents some new ones for the cards - but mainly sticks to the main themes of the original books. I recommend reading the childrens books too - as they are delightful. I will do that before really jumping into the decks, which I haven't actually received yet. All the books were read to me on continuum, my favorites, as a child. My Mom even called her second car the "Heffalump" after Pooh's fear of elephants. That shadow on the one card is a hole he and others dug to trap the Heffalump - of course he ended up in the hole himself - no Heffalumps did. You can see that he fears them as it's back in the anxiety card as a thought bubble. As for the prayer - I respect every comment you made and made here in the comments - and I have a perspective that I hope is appreciated to some degree as well. I am a Christian with Buddhist tendencies. Which is to say I attend both and do sitting meditation at my Christian church before attending services. I have attended services of most of the major faith practices in my life and have studied many as wisdom sources. My feeling is in each there are valuable lessons to take and nonsense to leave behind in each. I fully understand the trauma that can be inflicted by faith institutions and appreciate people for pointing to this with respect to the enclosed prayer. I have not seen the prayer as I got the book and await the deck itself - but I think the prayer and the flip side invocation are going to be OK to me. The tarot overtime represented symbolism and meaning from many faiths - and personally I think it unfair that many people who believe tarot is nonsense, wicked or witchy (their feeling witchery is bad NOT MINE at all) judge it unfairly. I have a Christian friend who's original faith (which I see as a cult not an actual Christian path) sees tarot as flat out evil and has the same feeling of anything to do with witchcraft. I am trying to persuade her that tarot is an aid to navigating life just as the stories of the Bible, Koran and etc. etc. are. I think I can show her that by sharing this deck with her including the "Prayer card". So, for me it's a gateway to have those who believe that tarot is not acceptable for Christian use perhaps see it in a different light. I am curious to seee if the book addresses the inclusion of the Prayer card - as I would be interested in the thinking behind including it. Thanks for your videos I always watch yours and others before even considering a purchase!
I own no sweet and cuddly decks. This is the first deck I would consider buying of that 'soft' variety. I think the reason is that Pooh and friends were not a perfect pack of happy, skippy, always shrieking with joy, gang. Their lives and adventures dealt with some very real themes. Eeyore is perpetually depressed. Poo has honey addictions. Piglet has more than his share of anxiety. Rabbit can be a serious pill, a know- it- all and rather prickly. Owl reminds me of me as I grow older and my ability to see and hear get fuzzy. Confusion is a thing. There was a large dose of real life in the adventures of Pooh. Even Christopher Robin, a child, answered to the higher calling of being part of a family and sometimes was absent, or far away when things went wrong. This might be why you are surprised to find this deck a bit of a heavy hitter. Pooh was about life and people as they really are. Loving the imperfect and supporting others when that's a hard thing to do. Enjoyed your review.
So true!!!
I think the shadow in the Strength card is in reference to the Heffalump in the books. Pooh and Piglet try and catch one and scare themselves, and Pooh ends up being the Heffalump the whole time because he gets stuck in their trap with his head in a honey pot. I would probably read it as facing our fears or acknowledging different parts of ourself, the Heffalump as kind of the Lion to Poohs figure.
I agree that an unboxing is not a review. 😅 I am going to try the little mini dude because that tin is really nice, and I like little shit. 🎉🎉🎉
😬 I hate it….. the “in Jesus name amen” ….. that really threw me off when you unboxed it. I was like what in the…. Idk I’ve never seen that. I’ve always stayed away from “Christian” decks (have many thoughts and feelings on that but I digress) and that left me scratching my head.
In the books, Owl has a sign like that by his door (it might be slightly different I'm not sure)
I do not like a Jesus prayer in my tarot deck. No way.
This could’ve been a “short.” Just you opening it then throwing it in the trash can.
The Jesus thing does not sit well with me. I do not hold christianity in high regard, to put it mildly. I would throw that card in the garbage bin immediately.
Having said that, I love the art of this deck. I would love to have it in my collection, but it is not easily obtained, where I live.
Hard pass due to Jesus prayer 😮