The Wild Unknown Tarot

[MoonGypsy]

<grin> I had to do a bit of translating, but once that was done, that story amused me!

i 'm still waiting for my Universal Translator to kick in...

i find this deck incredibly beautiful and deeply spiritual...and it remains one of my
all time favorite decks. And since i bought my first deck in 1970, that is saying something.

 

[Calcifer]

Hipster ? Sure. Probably. More than Likely.
BUT... even if the marketing people opted to point this deck directly at the vapid, mindless, sheeple, it is still a wonderful deck. I have no doubt that the artist, without a strong tarot background, could have come up with such a thing if it weren't a labor of love and visualized straight from the heart. Regardless of how the bean counters market the thing, it is still, without a doubt, one of the most moving decks I've ever encountered - I cannot leave it alone . And I am an old stick-in-the-mud RWS spawn.

Michael

 

[Pixna]

I agree, Calcifer. This deck was most certainly a labor of love and deep intuition and visualization. I think it's timeless -- not a flash-in-the-pan deck, but one that can hold its own among any others.

 

[Sulis]

I love this deck and I agree with Pixna and Calcifer; it's timeless, intuitive and I'd add that it reads like a dream (and for me it reads very much like a TdM but it's a little less cryptic)...
As someone who really is averse to all things flash in the pan and 'hipster', I hate to think of my all time favourite deck like that.. I think this deck will be around for a very long time, I hope so anyway..

For those who are just getting the deck, please check out the study group threads (yeah, yeah, I sound like a broken record I know ).. It's a great resource with in-depth discussions on each of the cards...
Here's a link: Wild Unknown Tarot Study Group Sub-Forum

 

[Le Fanu]

Hipster ? Sure. Probably. More than Likely.
BUT... even if the marketing people opted to point this deck directly at the vapid, mindless, sheeple, it is still a wonderful deck.

I wasn't using the term hipster so dismissively. I've nothing against hipsters - I like their beards and tattoos - but it does seem to have garnered a public who have also bought into instagram. I find it interesting that it is so photographed on instagram. There must be some connection there

I like the deck but only in certain moments. It's not a deck I want to use everyday. I reach for it in very specific moods.

 

[Akiwa]

I bought this deck a few months ago, and boy has it grown on me. I reach to it more often than not, and find that there is such a breadth and depth to the meanings that come through, and it keeps evolving. I am thinking about getting that back up copy! And I love the study group posts. I am just sad I wasn't around for the actual discussion!

 

[Pixna]

I bought this deck a few months ago, and boy has it grown on me. I reach to it more often than not, and find that there is such a breadth and depth to the meanings that come through, and it keeps evolving. I am thinking about getting that back up copy! And I love the study group posts. I am just sad I wasn't around for the actual discussion!

I have several backup decks (an embarrassing number), Akiwa. I don't ever want to be without it!

 

[Sulis]

I bought this deck a few months ago, and boy has it grown on me. I reach to it more often than not, and find that there is such a breadth and depth to the meanings that come through, and it keeps evolving. I am thinking about getting that back up copy! And I love the study group posts. I am just sad I wasn't around for the actual discussion!

Hi Akiwa,

The discussions haven't finished.. If you have anything to add just post away and we'll happily join in.. I love hearing new insights and thoughts about the imagery and symbolism on these cards .

 

[manandcards]

I have several backup decks (an embarrassing number), Akiwa. I don't ever want to be without it!

I have two copies of this deck and a few others. I bought one on eBay and the second I picked up in a boutique in the East Village in New York. It's placed in non New Age places on purpose and it's working for its appeal.

 

[Akiwa]

Thanks for saying that, Sulis! I've had all kinds of thoughts and ideas and questions, but thought the "party was over." I'll chime in!