Deck Interview - Tarot of the Sweet Twilight

This was the most interesting deck interview spread that I have done. The deck is the Tarot of the Sweet Twilight.

This deck is one that I've been on the fence about ever since I got it. I saw a few of the cards on Aeclectic Tarot and I was drawn to the deck. I ordered it from Amazon, and I just didn't click with the deck the way I thought I would once I had it in my hands.

I'm not sure what the problem is - the art is very nice, and there are many cards I absolutely love, but there are just as many that I feel no connection to, and that isn't what you want from a tarot deck. I attempted doing an intensive deck study with it, and realized (after making it through the entire Major Arcana) that I was never going to relate to this deck the way I thought I would.

The deck interview pretty much confirmed my thoughts!

The Knight of Wands represents the most important characteristics of this deck. I can easily see that this deck is all about change/adaptability and has a sense of humour. The Knight of Wands confirmed it!

The 9 of Cups represents the strengths of this deck. It is truly an uplifting and hopeful deck. Even the darker cards do not appear as dreary as they do in some decks. While this may be a strength of the deck, I prefer the realism of other decks.

The 5 of Cups represents the limits of this deck. This depicts exactly how I feel about this deck...Kind of 'middle of the road'...I like some of the cards, dislike others. It's hard to decide whether the cup is half empty or half full with this deck. It can be disappointing at times, and I find it lacking in communication skills - simply because of the lack of connection.

The Fool represents what this deck is here to teach me. That makes sense. It's telling me to be myself. I don't have to love it, I just have to do what makes me happy.

The 8 of Pentacles represents how I can best learn from / collaborate with this deck. I should use it only when I need a change - something new to work with.

The Hanged Man represents the potential outcome of our working relationship...Now how's that for an answer? Lessons learned, deck shopping/choosing re-evaluated...

Deck Interview - Deviant Moon Tarot

This deck interview was done with the Deviant Moon tarot, by Patrick Valenza.

This is one of my all time favourite decks - I have alot of them. If anyone were to look in my basket of tarot decks who didn't know me well, they would quickly diagnose me with multiple personality disorder! But I love having all these different type decks, because I love reading for different types of people.

The Deviant Moon deck is quirky and fun. Alot of people consider it a dark deck, but I don't find it dark at all. I find it to be brutally honest, with no holds barred. I'm a blunt person, so I relate well to this deck.

The Empress represents the most important characteristics of the Deviant Moon.

This deck relates well to females, even though I consider it a very masculine deck. It nurtures creativity in everyone who touches it.

The Star represents the strengths of the Deviant Moon as a deck.

This depicts the hopeful optimism and strength that absolutely radiates from the deck.

The 10 of Wands represents the limits of the Deviant Moon as a deck.

Because this deck is so brutally open, honest and direct, I often find myself expecting too much from it. It gives me everything I need from a reading, every time I use it.

The 7 of Cups represents what this deck is here to teach me.

The Deviant Moon constantly reminds me to use my imagination and creativity, and to maintain focus and listen to my inner voice. It's like a pat on the back from an old friend who knows you inside and out.

The Ace of Swords represents how I can best learn from / collaborate with the Deviant Moon deck.

All I have to do is use my inner strength and my intellect. The cards provide the rest!

The 8 of Pentacles represents the potential outcome of our working relationship.

It will be sheer perfection...We will have a long history together. Most of all, the relationship will be very enjoyable!

Harsh Truth Spread

This is a follow up spread done for a client after a general reading that I did earlier in the week. This spread was done with the Sacred Rose tarot.

I found the spread on Aeclectic Tarot, and this is the first time I've used it. I like it very much and will most likely use it alot.

The question was"What is going to happen with the band?"

Card 1 represents what the client wants to see or believe.

The card was the King of Cups. The client wants everyone to be responsible, reliable and professional. Compassion, caring and empathy are also very important to them.

Card 2 represents what the client doesn't want to see or believe.

The card was the 7 of Cups. The client doesn't want to face emotional reality. There is a lack of focus, and alot of wishful thinking going on, as well as unrealistic expectations.

Card 3 represents what is true.

The card was The Devil. It is not a good situation with the band, but the client doesn't want to give up and move on. There is alot of negativity, and someone needs to leave the group.

Card 4 represents what the client wants to happen.

The card was the 8 of Pentacles. The client wants to be able to enjoy all of the hard work they are putting into the band. This is where their heart lies, but they would also like to see financial profit from this.

Card 5 represents what the client doesn't want to happen.

The card was The Moon. The client doesn't like change, and doesn't want bad news, but deception and illusion are very probable in this case - and the client may be deceiving or fooling themselves.

Card 6 represents what will happen.

The card was the Knight of Cups. The client will have new experiences and new opportunities regarding music. They will get to follow their dreams, but it will not be with the band as it is today.