Tarot Minchiate

conurelover

That spread looks awesome!

Searched for the book at the local library. They don't carry it. But I am not giving up.

Well I think I will give the deck a try with the zodiac. I am studying it for the month of June in deck of the month.

conurelover

Chiska said:
I don't think of it as "tarot" in the normal Thoth/Rider/Golden Dawn/Marseille sense at all. It is Minchiate and I approach it with that in mind. I leave my tarot notions at the door. It works together - all 97 cards.

I really recommend the Brian Williams book. It is quite fascinating.

And, you dont have to be a subscriber to join in the Reading Circles! If you are interested, you may sign up for a PM for when the next circle is organized. http://tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=179859

(not like I am one of the co-hostesses or anything.... )

Thank you. Does that link open another thread? It asks for my password again for some reason.

Chiska

It asks for your password because it is at tarotforum.net rather than www.tarotforum.net

It is a weird technicality, but it is the same place as where we are now!

Try: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=179859

it is the same place...

conurelover

Chiska said:
It asks for your password because it is at tarotforum.net rather than www.tarotforum.net

It is a weird technicality, but it is the same place as where we are now!

Try: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=179859

it is the same place...

Thank you Chiska!

Sibylline

conurelover said:
Searched for the book at the local library. They don't carry it. But I am not giving up.

The Brian Williams book comes with his version of Minchiate cards. Available on amazon here:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Minchiate...UTF8&qid=1369880720&sr=8-2&keywords=minchiate

Yes, you would be receiving yet another deck of cards, but I use them to help me study the Minchiate as they are vastly pared down visually. Hey, you might get lucky and find a book orphan long separated from the set, though. Maybe ebay?

Chiska

The Brian Williams deck is great! He put a great deal of thought and study into the creation of the deck and along with the book, is a great way to learn the Minchiate system.

Sibylline

rachelcat said:
Since you asked about ways we use the Minchie, this is a method I like to use with it, and with other historic and non-scenic pip decks--"The Oldest Spread": http://tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=168695&highlight=oldest

Lotus Padma and I used it in the last minchie exchange, and it worked very well! (Hi, Lotus!)

That method looks AMAZING, rachelcat. Just wanted to thank you for posting the link. I'm always down for learning new things from fellow ATers.

Slightly off topic (moderators, plz spank me if I'm way off and need to start a new thread)...

Since we're all here, I thought I'd ask a general question. Is it just me or does your Minchiate have a distinct personality in your readings? Mine has a vibe like an old gossiping and crotchety, yet wise, cat lady...which means I love it

Even though decks speak to us in individual ways, I'm wondering if there is a common personality or essence of Minchiate. An Eau of Minchiate, if you will.

Apparently mine smells like cats, lol.

Padma

Mine feels like a wise old man and woman...

conurelover

Sibylline said:
The Brian Williams book comes with his version of Minchiate cards. Available on amazon here:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Minchiate...UTF8&qid=1369880720&sr=8-2&keywords=minchiate

Yes, you would be receiving yet another deck of cards, but I use them to help me study the Minchiate as they are vastly pared down visually. Hey, you might get lucky and find a book orphan long separated from the set, though. Maybe ebay?

Oh okay! Well let me think about it. Thank you!

conurelover

Having trouble locating a Minchiate study group. I am going to use this thread this month if it isn't appropriate for the Deck of the Month thread.