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Aleister Crowley Thoth Tarot Deck

Aleister Crowley Thoth Tarot Deck

List Price: $22.00
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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Good, but make sure the Book of Thoth is included
Review: This deck is incredibly blunt and to the point, it does not have any of the 'fluffiness' that can accompany other packs and persisently calls a spade a spade. Though it is possible to use the deck with the slim booklet provided and get good results, the symbolism of the cards is such that the Book of Thoth should really be seen as an integral part of the pack. This book, though sometimes obscure in the extreme, is on the whole clearly written and will give a good understanding of the pinciples that underly the images in the pack. As ever with any work of Crowley's, it is a tad misogynistic, but on the whole if the bias of the author can be ignored then some excellent results are possible

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Here ye, people of sorrow and sighing!
Review: This deck is the best one I've ever used! I have gotten excellent results and the most accurate readings I could possibly dream of. I reccomend this deck to anyone who is truly discovering their inner light (or dark).
After using this deck I have found myself being able to read any other set of cards with as much ease as I do with the Thoth tarot.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL
Review: This edition of the Crowley deck is truly a handful and I found shuffling a tad awkward. However, what a truly amazing sight they are to behold when they are spread out before you in their giant splendor. The colors are similar to the watercolors that you see in impressionist paintings and mostly greens and blues are used to create a dreamy effect. I think Lady Harris, the artist, succeeds with her color schema. Her colors produces a watery and ethereal feeling, which is laced with a strong tenor of surrealism. The overall effect is a nebulous and fantastical feel. Lady Harris is particualrly gifted in capturing dichotomous human instincts beautifully. This deck is a favorite of mine and I highly recommend it. Lady Harris conveys the fantasy, ecstasy, pain and brilliance of the human experience with true empathy.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE BEST DECK THERE IS!
Review: This is the best deck that i have ever seen. It has beautiful artwork and gives accurate readings that are so true it's scary. This is the first tarot deck that i have ever owned and i will continue to use it until it is so worn that i have to replace it. It helps to have some tarot or symbolism background, but if you don't it comes with a cute little cheat book. Remember- tarot cards won't work properly if you buy them for yourself!!! You are supposed to receive them as a gift. I'd also reccomend keeping them in a self-made pouch or baggie prefferably of black or purple silk. Anyway - they are the best ever!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Best by Far
Review: This is the most beautiful and magickal of all the tarot decks I've seen.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: An excellent Tarot Deck
Review: This Tarot deck earns it's 10 and more. It is beautifully illustrated and easy to comprehend. It is best for those more knowing of esoteric arts but it can also be easily used by the beginner. All of the Minor Arcana have a word at the bottom of the card, making it easy to remember the meaning. Even if you are not a fan of Aleister Crowley, this deck is still a great divination tool and has served me well many times.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great, but Probably Not for Beginners
Review: This tarot deck is somewhat different from other decks I have seen. The artwork is quite beautiful; many cards have pastel themes and then brighter areas of blue, orange, or green. Frequently, the coloration of a card provides a quick cue as to the card's meaning (for example, the Tower is ominously orange and black, and the Sun is a warm yellow). Particularly in the case of the Major Arcana cards, the interpretation is evident by just looking at the artwork. There is a distinctively Egyptian look to the cards, and a great deal of animal imagery (particularly snakes) as well as some floral imagery.

Some of the traditional names of cards in the Major Arcana have been changed (Justice becomes Adjustment, Strength becomes Lust, etc.). I feel that some of these changes are more appropriate than others, but that is my own reaction and what is important is that you choose a deck that's right for you.

One criticism is that the artwork on the numbered cards of the Minor Arcana offers few clues as to the meaning of the cards (if this is important to you, a deck such as the Rider-Waite deck may be more appropriate). However, at the bottom of each numbered card is one word which summarizes its meaning.

Also in the Minor Arcana, names of court cards have been altered somewhat. Kings become Knights, Knights become Princes, and Pages become Princesses. This adds gender balance to the deck.

Another thing to consider when thinking about buying this deck is your level of knowledge about the tarot and the occult in general. There is a lot of symbolism in this deck; each Major Arcana card also includes the Hebrew letter and the astrological symbol that are connected with the card. This is of little help to the beginner but can be quite useful for the advanced user.

The instruction booklet that comes with the cards is helpful. It may even be used in lieu of purchasing an additional book to aid in performing readings (though if you are serious about using the tarot, you will probably want additional resources). It provides details of a very easy-to-read 15-card spread (much easier to interpret than the Celtic Cross, in my opinion).

A final concern is that this deck may not be good for those with small hands (like me). The cards are quite large and can be difficult to handle.

Overall, I would recommend this deck, particularly for advanced users of the tarot or for people with a wider interest in other areas of the occult (such as astrology or the Qabalah). However, I would advise beginners to choose a more traditional deck.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Rich and Healing
Review: This was the very first deck I owned and even when I don't understand all the symbolisms (one card often has more than 7 or 8 symbols), I could intuitively grasp the metaphors of the card, which is what makes this deck so powerful in personal transformation. This deck is excellent as a meditative tool and for healing. The art is a pleasure.


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