The Mythic Tarot

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Summary: The only Tarot Deck I need
Review: I bought this deck since 1997, and still using it right now. It's my first (and usable) Tarot deck.
At first, I got difficulty to understand the meaning of the card cause the book that came with the package was quite hard for my to understand, as English is not my first language, so I develop my own reading by interpreting the image on the card. The image was easier to understand that the words in the book, thanks to the well designed illustration.
The cloth was a nice accessories to have, eventhough I've never used it, I recommend you to use it as overlay on your desk to prevent the cards become dirty as mine. Also you can use it to protect your cards in storage if the box was broken.
In short, this is the easiest card to understand, although it still same powerfull as other Tarot decks. As a baginner, you'll be happy to find how this cards help you understanding Tarot, as expert you'll be happy too to find out how this card can broaden your vision.
Very recommended.

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Summary: A nice set with a few minor problems.
Review: I loved the Mythic Tarot. I have used it repeatedly, almost exclusively, since it's release. The book is well written, reading much like a book of myths. In this manner it guides you through learning the system of the cards. However, the Magician card (one example of several) shows the magician in the "as above so below" stance, yet the hands are reversed implying the return of the flesh into the world of spirit, or death, rather than spiritual enlightenment. Their cards are not 100% traditional in symbolism either. If this is of high importance to you then you may not be pleased with this deck. The book and cards have magnificent illustrations that compliment one another well. There is also a workbook available that is helpful in developing a relationship with the cards. All in all, I like the system despite the flaws of a few of the cards. It is this and the fact that the cover slipped off from the book itself that has forced me to rate it four sta! rs rather than five.

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Summary: She understands the connections between things
Review: I picked this one up along with the deck randomly at a yard sale, and tried learning the Tarot with it. It was actually a great deck to learn with. I've since read other books explaining the meaning of the Tarot. I think this author has a deep understanding both of human psychology and of Greek mythology, not to mention the Tarot itself. She seems to have been through these various life situations and seems to speak out of them from personal experience -- how true Strength is immunity from the 'Thou shalt', how true love is made manifest only after one has experienced betrayal, etc.. She doesn't simply say, "The ten of Wands means oppression and this and that." She explains HOW the process of pursuing the high adventure results in the final card being oppression. She explains WHAT is common to the 10's in all the suits, etc.. She also does quite a good job of explaining the difference between similar cards that are easy to confuse. The High Priestess and the Moon are both sort of feminine and otherworldy in nature. What's the essential difference? One has the sense she has thought it through and solidified it in her mind. And now when I go out and read other versions, I have a good basis from which to understand what I read.

This book is not really about how to read various spreads, though she does offer a couple examples. I understand she has written a workbook for that purpose.