astrological (art nouveau) oracle

i just won the astrological oracle in a give-away here, hosted by rachelcat *thank you again, rachelcat!!!*

you can see it here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0738710148/ref=nosim/aeclectic/

i was wondering, how would you use a deck like this? or does someone here own it that can give me some advice, tips, etc. i was thinking you could use it in addition to a tarot reading, but surely there are some more creative ways to use it than just that? any ideas, thoughts, tips, suggestions, etc are welcome and highly appreciated!!!

Have you gotten it yet? The method described in the LWB has you focus on 4 house placements out of the 12. http://www.astro.com/astrology/in_house2_e.htm
I (conjunction)
V (trine)
VII (opposition)
X (square)


I'm pretty satisfied with the idea of limiting to 4 out of the 10 possible Planetary Figures, but I'm wondering how things might go if I used aspect patterns depending on the issue I'm asking about.
http://www.librarising.com/astrology/fwa/images/wheel.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_aspect

yes, cardlady, i got the deck yesterday. i found that the LWB did give explanation, though i'm still wondering if any who owns this deck uses it in any different ways. and i'm not sure that i *completely* understand the whole process that LWB describes, but only gave it a once over, i'll have to study it more in depth and actually do a practice reading to see if i can understand how you combine all the different astrological associations.

so you have the deck, do you find it reads well *although you are considerably above and beyond my experience level!!* XD would you open to correspondence through pm if i have need assistance?

I had not been using it the way the LWB describes. I used it along with my Astro Dice to see if the pics helped with the astrology. I'll be happy to help with what I can- since I'm more of a mechanics/theory type person at this stage of my learning process.

oh, and i meant to say thank you so much for the links!!! i'll have ample things to research now! along with finally starting to study in depth the art nouveau tarot deck, so that i can add my findings to the study group!! you must love antonella castelli as much as i do!!! <3

Just bumping this as I bought it recently. There is a new edition out and it's very pretty. The cards have subtle silver highlights (not foil, rather like the gold effect on the Victorian Romantic Gold deck, only here it's silver) and some can be seen here.

The cards are now larger and come in a sturdy two-part box. Very beautiful deck and seems to be a big improvement on what it was before. I love the imagery. I just wish it was easier to use!