I have seen many decks, like 5-8 till now and they each try to portray a different side of each card in their imagery. I will give an example of the these two cards:
This is the beautiful and really beautiful deck Lilac Twilight. In this card we can see a ship which is probably facing some rough times in a rough sea. The wave is high, the ocean looks scary, the Ship looks like barely keeping its balance and I don't know how it will survive the angry ocean.
what comes to my mind is, a difficult journey, facing troubles, rough journey.
Now take a look at another really really beautiful deck:
A really dream-like scene. Luxurious cruise, perfect day, beautiful waters in my favourite colour, the way I want my ocean to look like, romantic and smooth. This actually symbolises one's dreams of being on a holiday, going travelling in a cruise.
Both decks give me different feelings. get totally different meanings from both decks. I believe I'm not alone in this.
Now lets look at another of my favourite examples:
This is the 22-Roads card from Titania's deck
This card looks like a road, a long journey, a path which is taking you somewhere you don't know or cannot see.
On the other hand, this is the Roads card from Mystical Lenormand which has two roads , a choice, a decision coming up.The sign of Libra in the top corner also reminds me that this card is about keeping a balance, a sense of two, with the number 22.
Now what made me post this post?
I believe I'm not alone in this, but don't we get a different feel from different decks. If yes, then which one is the right choice for us?
Does the imagery on deck changes our meanings for the card and do they help us sticking to the original meanings or do we deviate from them when we have others things added in between?
I cannot tell myself " a choice or a decision" when I look at the Titania's 22-Roads card. I would rather call it a long way.
I have decided to put up a poll on the blog, which you can see right to the left. I would like if I get your opinion on this. Please share your thoughts in comments.
Thank you
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| Deck: Lilac Twilight |
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| Isabel's Dream Lenormand |
Now take a look at another really really beautiful deck:
A really dream-like scene. Luxurious cruise, perfect day, beautiful waters in my favourite colour, the way I want my ocean to look like, romantic and smooth. This actually symbolises one's dreams of being on a holiday, going travelling in a cruise.
Both decks give me different feelings. get totally different meanings from both decks. I believe I'm not alone in this.
Now lets look at another of my favourite examples:
This is the 22-Roads card from Titania's deck
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| Titania's deck |
On the other hand, this is the Roads card from Mystical Lenormand which has two roads , a choice, a decision coming up.The sign of Libra in the top corner also reminds me that this card is about keeping a balance, a sense of two, with the number 22.
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| Mystical Lenormand |
Now what made me post this post?
I believe I'm not alone in this, but don't we get a different feel from different decks. If yes, then which one is the right choice for us?
Does the imagery on deck changes our meanings for the card and do they help us sticking to the original meanings or do we deviate from them when we have others things added in between?
I cannot tell myself " a choice or a decision" when I look at the Titania's 22-Roads card. I would rather call it a long way.
I have decided to put up a poll on the blog, which you can see right to the left. I would like if I get your opinion on this. Please share your thoughts in comments.
Thank you
