dadsnook2000
As I have considered and submitted my thoughts about the Fey compared to the Waite-Smith decks it occured to me that there is an overriding difference between them that may deserve some discussion.
The RWS decks (the several variations) and some of their clones have their message delivered though a veil of nostalgia. The Fey tarot delivers its message through a magical perspective. This differance explains the power of the Fey that many of us sense.
We have romanticized medieval and renaissance Europe and frozen much of those legends and images in a manner that reflects movies, popular books and tourist attractions. This distorts to some degree the (likely) intended meanings of the cards symbols -- or subdues the card's primal force.
On the other hand, decks such as the Fey force us to look at basic meanings through a fresh window, to struggle somewhat with what is being portrayed and how it relates to us. This list has recently started exploring through various threads these vital and important new views and our understanding of them.
One of the powers and attractions of Tarot readings and Readers is that we and the querent are asked to suspend disbelief. This should be repeated -- WE ARE ASKED TO SUSPEND DISBELIEF. The querent has to accept that the cards and the reader will show questions, problems, issues, solution paths, advice and likely outcomes -- and the reader has to trust (based on past experiences) that these components will be evident and will be helpful and applicable to the question and querent.
This is why we find the Fey Tarot so powerful and attractive; it helps restate and reinforce the magic we weave, the connections we make, the help we give, the growth and understanding that we pursue. This is why we participate. If we don't participate then we cheat ourselves and others of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I welcome the views of others on this topic. Dave.
The RWS decks (the several variations) and some of their clones have their message delivered though a veil of nostalgia. The Fey tarot delivers its message through a magical perspective. This differance explains the power of the Fey that many of us sense.
We have romanticized medieval and renaissance Europe and frozen much of those legends and images in a manner that reflects movies, popular books and tourist attractions. This distorts to some degree the (likely) intended meanings of the cards symbols -- or subdues the card's primal force.
On the other hand, decks such as the Fey force us to look at basic meanings through a fresh window, to struggle somewhat with what is being portrayed and how it relates to us. This list has recently started exploring through various threads these vital and important new views and our understanding of them.
One of the powers and attractions of Tarot readings and Readers is that we and the querent are asked to suspend disbelief. This should be repeated -- WE ARE ASKED TO SUSPEND DISBELIEF. The querent has to accept that the cards and the reader will show questions, problems, issues, solution paths, advice and likely outcomes -- and the reader has to trust (based on past experiences) that these components will be evident and will be helpful and applicable to the question and querent.
This is why we find the Fey Tarot so powerful and attractive; it helps restate and reinforce the magic we weave, the connections we make, the help we give, the growth and understanding that we pursue. This is why we participate. If we don't participate then we cheat ourselves and others of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I welcome the views of others on this topic. Dave.