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Summary: Expierenced Tarot Reader Gives 4 Stars!
Review: I love this tarot deck.. since I own hundreds I cannot possibly say that this deck is the best I have ever used, but I will say that it is wonderful, although this may be alittle too spiritual for some. The book is wonderfully detailed and the cards are beautiful.. I use this deck from time to time (along with the Faery Wicca Tarot), when someone is wanting spiritual guidence. When I am teaching I use this along with The Celtic Dragon Tarot.. This is alright for beginers but smaller tarot's are better in my opnion. Over all, this is a worthy buy.
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Summary: An Impressive Read for the Studied Celt...
Review: I must begin by saying that this is my deck of choice when reading for others or performing a serious reading for myself. I normally work with three decks, each for specific situations, but this is my favorite. The references to place apparent on the cards, and the significance applied to them, coupled with the divinatory meaning and standard symbology make reading this deck simple, and simply delightful. The ability to ascertain the reversed position of a card is inconsequential, as no card has an impact until it is turned. I think all of the "much ado about nothing" has more to do with habit than divination. It matters not that some of the cards are changed, either by name or place or divinatory significance; nowadays, it seems that unless you use the "traditional tarot deck" there will always be discrepancies. The book is an excellent read and very informative, the fool's journey is an excellent meditation and bonding tool with the deck, all in all these will remain, hands down, my favorite cards.
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Summary: Beautiful- but not for everyone!
Review: I want to say that it is a beautiful deck with one problem I found. The pictures were NOT what I expected. They are scanned pictures of real people in costume merged over an artistic background. I would have preferred all art and not real people pictures. I would suggest looking at the deck in person if you can before you decide to own a set, just to make sure you are getting what you want.
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Summary: Beautiful and earthy
Review: I want to say that it is a beautiful deck with one problem I found. The pictures were NOT what I expected. They are scanned pictures of real people in costume merged over an artistic background. I would have preferred all art and not real people pictures. I would suggest looking at the deck in person if you can before you decide to own a set, just to make sure you are getting what you want.
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Summary: Beautiful- but not for everyone!
Review: I was slightly disappointed when I got this deck. While it is fantastic the way they blended digital art, photos, and hand drawing, I think they could have done a better job. Several of the people cards seemed awkward because of the expression or lack thereof on the person's face and the fact that they didn't seem to be standing in natural poses. The cards were very sterile in their presentation so those who enjoy digital art will love them. If you're like me and like more of a hand drawn look, definitely look at this deck in person before you buy. The deck is unquestionably beautiful, it's just a matter of what style you are drawn to.
On the positive side, I like the Pagan reworking of the Major Arcana. For example, I've found many people are much more comfortable with an Underworld card than with a Devil card. The substitute cards are a twist, though, and it takes a little getting used to. Also, the Minor Arcana are true Pips. For these reasons I wouldn't recommend this deck for beginners.
If you love digital imaging and Pagan lore, I highly recommend this deck and book (which has a lot of Celtic Pagan lore, but is not necessarily geared toward beginners, either). For everyone else, try before you buy if possible.
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Summary: I just love this deck!
Review: It is a visually beautiful, even stunning deck, yet without undue extravagance. It is obviously the end product of a great amount of work and artistry. While the Major Arcana has had some changes in name and order, it still retains pretty much the traditional meanings, with a few subtle differences. The minor arcana, done in pip fashion, has had a lot of changes to the meanings. On top of each card there is a one-word descriptive meaning of each card. I personally find this annoying, but extend the charge to all decks which have such descriptions. First of all, it doesn't describe or allow for the change in meaning that inevitably occurs depending on the position and surrounding cards in the spread. Secondly, I and presumably many others do not use some of the meanings given. I felt so strongly about it that I took a black, magic marker and blacked out all the meanings. My readings are much better now. I prefer not to think of it as defacing tarot cards, but personalizing them! Despite this criticism, I am now using the deck to great advantage, and heartily recommend the deck to others.
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Summary: Great imagery, concise readings...
Review: It's funny how every tarot deck works a little different, with a somewhat different character & personality about it... My Sacred Circle tarot readings seem to have a certain economy, brevity, & succinct quality about them. I seem to get complete answers in much fewer cards, sometimes only one, which manages to speak volumes... It's hard to explain why this is (maybe it's because it's generally a "swordsy" deck containing crisp yet surreal imagery?), but this doesn't often happen with the other decks I own (eg. The Mythic Tarot) though I like using them for different reasons. Also, though I have small hands, I *like*, prefer, & seek big tarot cards like these, and the non-symmetrical beautiful imagery on the backs of the cards doesn't distract or influence my readings in any way whatsoever. Expect to get the truth & a reality check from your readings with this deck, and not to be filled full of a lot of new age/pop-psych. fluffy stuff. If you're looking for a powerful oracle that will cut to the chase & "get real" with you & your querents, unafraid to bring seekers up short on occasion, this is it. I could feel a potent metaphysical energy about this deck while it was still wrapped in the box. Anna Franklin & Paul Mason, you've made this seeker a very happy customer... : )
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Summary: I beg to differ
Review: Most of the reviews on this product are very positive, but I must strongly disagree. I am not afraid to say that this is the only Deck I have discarded. I do not think the artwork is particularly well done at all; the deck was not as useable as others, though the text was slightly insightful. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
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Summary: Stunning and deeply spiritual images
Review: Not only is this deck visually stunning, but it is easy to use and accurate as well, and amply conveys the spirit of the Celtic tradition, though in a new and evocative way. Some digital decks suffer in that they are overly surreal, but that is not the case here, where the full spiritual import of the card meanings and the atmosphere of the sacred has been portrayed wonderfully. The order of the Major Arcana has been altered slightly to fit in with the authors' interpretation of the journey of the Fool through the major cards, but that doesn't cause problems as the archetypes are still recognisable (besides, many other tarot artists have played around with the ordering sequence, including Crowley). The images on the cards are beautiful, vibrant and mysterious...absolutely gorgeous! The book which accompanies the deck is clear and informative, and the part devoted to explaining British paganism is absorbing. Elen Hawke (In The Circle, The Sacred Round)
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Summary: A Pagan Journey
Review: Oh my! The wow's i get when i do people's reading's! Not only is the artwork stunnning, haunting and beautiful this deck of cards re unites you with the earth and also earth's beauty, that surrounds you. There is also something spiritual about these deck of cards- as for the deck the major arcana is completely different than othe r decks not as dark and brooding, and thank heavens often scary, for that i am also grateful.Reader's would need to know variations of both decks to understand this. Over- all the stunning images will leave you breathless.Also the readings i have done for each induvidual has been amazingly accurate!Reader's keep comming back for more readings!I just get thse i cant belive this happened look!A sacred deck for a pagan heritage.Come walk the spiral path along life's sacred circle. 78 full color deck of cards 228 page book
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