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 Beautiful Illustrations Jan 06, 2009
The storyline and illustrations are beautiful! However, the vague interpretations for the tarot layouts were quite frustrating when the multiple one-word descriptions contradicted each other.
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 One of the best, cat lover or no... Apr 15, 2008
I have loved and done my best to learn tarot from a very young and impressionable age...11. I have learned a thing or two for myself about the amazing gift such 'books' really are. I had for a while, when means became available to me, amassed quite a growing collection. So much beauty , you see. Through all of this seek and seek more, I've found two decks that really work for me. The most profound that I've found have been the Thoth deck By Crowley. Never fails, a bit scary actually. And the other being this Cat People deck.
The images and the descriptives are spot on. The art in this one in incredible, to me, the meanings always resound. Whether or not you love the feline, you might want to give it a look or two. Or many more. Thoth and Cat People... my two faves. As always, find out for yourself. I highly advise.
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Best Deck Ever! Mar 12, 2007
I purchased this deck back in 1997. It's the best deck I've ever used. There is a cat on ever single card, and the cats seem to give more meaning to rest of the imagery. The backs of the cards have a really nice hypnotic design that almost reminds me of the artwork of Shag (google him if you don't know who he is).
I've used this deck for countless readings, and the results are always detailed and insightful. The booklet that comes with the cards is interesting, but I never use tarot card booklets. For me, it's better to study the imagery on the cards and deduct my own meanings.
Booklet or no booklet, these cards are great.
Great!! Mar 08, 2007
I love love love this deck. It is a beautiful piece of artwork, and a definite for cat lovers, but it is much more than just a sum of the artwork. No matter what card, there is always a feeling of hope associated with this deck. I was amazed at how much of a difference this deck made in my readings, until I misplaced it, and has to wait for a new deck to arrive from Amazon. I would recommend this deck to ANYONE and EVERYONE with an interest in the tarot. First time readers should not be concerned that the deck will lose them, it lends itself well to readers of all levels.
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Absolutely not for beginners Jan 30, 2007
I bought this deck many years ago- and though I've bought many since, it remains a trusted friend and companion. Though I can't speak for this precise printing of the set (mine were printed in 1984- this is a reissue so I can't speak for the color quality or stock quality)- I can talk of its general performance.
Though this deck was my first venture into Tarot, I strongly advise if you are new: You may wish another deck. This is highly a fantasy deck- relying on you having already understood some of the most basic symbolism inherent to the cards. The elemental symbolism of the suites is heavily downplayed though still present- one must look close to catch the meanings beyond those simply laid out in a laundry list in the book. However, in a rare turn around, the artist took into account the fact some suites represent certain aspects of a person's physical features as well and honored them in the designs of the humans in this deck. If you are someone who generally has a hard time picking a card to represent the questioner- that aspect at least is made easy.
There is also the major arcana to take into account- some of which are changed from the more typical 22 cards seen in a Waite style deck. The Heirophant has become the High Priest- while Judgement has become Rejuvenation. Beyond that odd seeming swap around, the Major Arcana are very easy to understand and interpret by their art alone- the minor arcana however are much more difficult. In these you see this is by in large a story deck, bordering on novelty. The cards retain their meaning and symbolism, but it's presented in odd ways that are sure to throw a new reader.
I know it certainly took me a very long time to get the hang of it, having this be my first deck...though now it remains one of my most beloved decks.
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