Reflections: False Alarms and Finding “The Deck”
False alarm. The Holi Palloi is not the deck. I thought it was, but that’s due to the excitement that Tarot decks bring. Synchronicity was in the works when I found that second Hoi Palloi deck. How could I not think it was the deck.
And what’s all the buzz surrounding the deck and the desire to find it? I wasn’t going to force the issue and choose any deck to be my working deck I’ve been collecting them because the artwork is beautiful, the designs vary, the colors are different, and each one invokes different emotions when I view the cards.
Let’s get to the point. Part of the fun when starting any new project (or hobby in this case) is that you tend to dive in head first. What’s a newbie to do? There is so much information to absorb! Decks? There are hundreds, if not thousands, for you to choose from. Sure, I should have just stuck with the first deck I acquired, but discovering new decks is fun! Before I knew it, I was six months in and owned 20 decks. Many were ones that I found and were out-of-print (OOP) or collector’s items. Many are new editions. When you are starting out, focus is essential. The heart of the issue here is that I was searching for the deck. I wanted to find one that I could use when reading for myself and others as well.
I found it. Really. It’s the one I am going to focus on, and having realized that, my Tarot journey is fun again! The connection was immediate and I’ve spent plenty of time this week bonding with the cards.
The deck? Well, it’s the Morgan-Greer Tarot.
Image: Morgan-Greer Tarot © US Games Systems, Inc.
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1Lisa
wrote on 21 November 2009 at 9:48
Good choice! This deck reads so well… and it never holds back! Enjoy your journey with the Morgan Greer. I look forward to future posts. BB, Lisa
2Helen
wrote on 21 November 2009 at 19:08
Hi aurarcana,
Well the deck you chose did not surprise me, although I have never been overly attracted to it, many have it and love it and it very often started out as a first deck for them.
I first started “playing” with tarot back in the 70′s when I started with the Swiss 1JJ – it was the only readily available deck around at the time. I used that deck alone (in fact it was the only deck I had) for around 25 years – then I started to study tarot more seriously and now I still only have 22 tarot decks in my possession. I like to use most of my decks, and I find I am at a place in my tarot journey now where I don’t need to have every deck I see – although I wouldn’t mind a copy of the Deviant Moon’s sister deck when it is finished.
3aurarcana
wrote on 21 November 2009 at 19:35
Lisa, thanks for stopping by! And yes, the journey will be documented
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Helen, I have been attracted to the look and feel of the 70′s style decks from the start (as you can see. Even my mother finds it quite funny that I am fascinated with decks from this era. I know that the Morgan-Greer is considered garish to many, but to others, it feels like a close lifetime friend.
I have so many beautiful decks that I identify with in different ways, and this doesn’t mean that I won’t draw a card of the day or 3 card spread with them in the near future. I will. Variation makes Tarot fun. But, I felt the need to focus in order to hone in on some of the other skills I am trying to progress with. I am just glad that I didn’t have to force myself to find a deck.
Warmest regards, Nicole
4Helen
wrote on 22 November 2009 at 3:37
Yes, I know, I am sure you will enjoy working with this deck and I think working with a deck exclusively for a while is a good thing. I worked with the Gilded for about a year, you really get a feel for it when you do this.
Good luck, looking forward to reading how you progress.
Best wishes
Helen