Dee Ell
Fenestra
Well, since this is supposed to be a Pros AND Cons and Sophia77 has mostly heard just cons about the Fenestra, I thought I'd share a couple of posts from previous threads that have some of both...
In the "Favorite Decks and WHY" thread:
From the "Who Likes Fenestra Tarot?" thread:
From the "Unpopular Decks You Really Like" thread:
Full disclosure: yes, I have one available for Trade in the Trading Forum, but everyone has different tastes, and as I said, this is the Pros AND Cons thread so I thought it might be helpful to share...
Well, since this is supposed to be a Pros AND Cons and Sophia77 has mostly heard just cons about the Fenestra, I thought I'd share a couple of posts from previous threads that have some of both...
In the "Favorite Decks and WHY" thread:
It is a toss-up between the Fenestra and the Rabbit. I never would have picked either one for a favorite. A couple of the cards in the Fenestra annoy me but the artwork flows so well in readings showing the interactions between cards. Certain cards just really well illustrate certain aspects of my life. There is an emotional intensity from the colors and abstract elements of the artwork.
From the "Who Likes Fenestra Tarot?" thread:
I like it a lot as a practical, working deck. It's the deck I keep in my desk at work for quick readings for myself, or others if they ask. I love that many of the characters look androgynous.
I actually really like the Fenestra, although I did own a copy, sold it, and then I missed it and re-purchased it. As I said in another thread, I think that there is something very classical about it. It has some of the frills associated with Art Noveau artwork but there is a clarity to the artwork and the muted colors. It's definitely a Rider-Waite clone and it doesn't deviate much from the core of Rider-Waite imagery. But of course, the artwork is softer and more feminine.
It's not a deck that challenges me or stretches me as a reader as some other decks do. But it's a very solid deck that I find I get consistent and reliable readings with. I love the high gloss and really enjoy working with this deck.
From the "Unpopular Decks You Really Like" thread:
I genuinely came here to mention the Fenestra too - great minds! I just used this deck this morning after a long break, and just love its tones. I have read a lot about the faces being all of the same, and whilst I can see that, it's still a gorgeous deck that is a pleasure to read with.
Full disclosure: yes, I have one available for Trade in the Trading Forum, but everyone has different tastes, and as I said, this is the Pros AND Cons thread so I thought it might be helpful to share...