Searching For Direction

Artwork © Jennifer Galasso, 2011

I pondered over what to write about in the world of tarot this week and decided to ask the cards. They presented me with The Unknown Card of the Crystal Visions Tarot. Now how helpful is that?

The purpose of this addition card in the deck is to identify aspects not yet revealed in the scheme of things. The card offers a suggestion of patience to discover what is not yet ready to be known. The figure in the card offers forth a crystal ball, urging you to look within, to meditate upon the matter at hand.

I have been thinking on the best direction to take the blog over the last few weeks, hence the re-publications of deck reviews from my Tarot Examiner. I've also found myself short on time – both job related and self-inflicted.

Scattered is the word for it. I've missed writing sessions, slacked on my blog duties, and even found myself sitting in front of the television doing nothing at all – which isn't like me at all. I’m always doing something – minus a few hours a week dedicated to shows I watch faithfully.

Which shows you may be asking? The Following, Grimm, Client List and The Walking Dead are my main ones at the moment. I've also been catching Two Broke Girls, Anger Management, and Two and a Half Men. You have to add a little comedy into the mix right?

O, right, we were talking about the blog. See, told you I was scattered.

Anyways, discovering the best direction for the blog – it seems everyone is writing tarot blogs, and I want mine to give you something you may not be getting anywhere else. Feel free to offer ideas of some topics you’d like me to cover. Just go to the contact page, or leave comments.

The Fool’s Journey posts drew many views and comments, but my thoughts have led toward finishing them up offline, editing the earlier posts, and offering the entire story as an eBook. When I'll actually have time to do this is another story entirely.

Individual Card Meanings are always popular. How to learn the tarot, new spreads, and Deck Reviews seem to be nice topics many readers enjoy. Healing with Crystals, Contacting your Spirit Guides, Numerology? Speaking of such, last week Cutting Energy Cords appeared on my Tarot Examiner, if you’re interested.

So, tell me what would you like to see on the blog?

The Mary-El Tarot by Marie White

The Mary-El Tarot

The Mary-El Tarot deck explores the alchemy of the soul.

Built on the pillars of the Marseille, Rider Waite and Thoth, this deck is not for beginner readers.

Packaged in the large Schiffer box, the 78 card deck comes with a companion book. Neither the cards nor the book can be taken lightly. Well worth investigating and taking your knowledge to the next level.

On the large side, each card contains beautiful, intriguing, and deep artwork. The rich colors draw you in, and the amazing images cast a spell.

Marie White not only designed the cards, but also wrote the companion book. She explains the symbolism and mythology of each card. Each card section begins with a quote. Both traditional and divination meanings are given. The connection built by the creator writing the companion book is a wonderful addition to this deck.

I recommend this deck for experienced readers, collectors, or anyone interested in artwork. The images will take your breath away.

Purchase your deck at Schiffer Books.

(Review previously posted on The Examiner, March 13,2012)

Deck of Heroes Tarot by Richard ShadowFox

Deck of Heroes

Complete with instruction book and Schiffer box, this 78-card deck features at least one male hero on each card. From knights to scoundrels, these images are sure to get your imagination rushing in many directions. This is a deck sure to please any collector or romance addict.

The artist did a wonderful job with the imagery of this deck. It’s more than a deck of men. The settings are very interesting. Some cards are on the dark side, but I find this enriches the images. The card backs are different but entrancing - almost pulling you into its puzzle of lavender.

The deck is based on the traditional tarot card meanings, but this is not a good choice for a new tarot reader.  While some of the cards are easily read, some may leave you confused about its representation of the usual card meaning.

For me, this is more of a deck for the sake of art rather than tarot reading. I would recommend this deck to collectors, art enthusiasts, and writers (especially romance writers.)

Purchase your deck at SchifferBooks.

(Review previously published on The Examiner, February 23, 2012)