Tarot, Tarot

I think it really depends on the individual. And I too have read those same things over the years.
I have bought several, and had a few given to me. They all work about the same. Some seem to be a little less 'revealing' than others... but, for the most part they all are good to me.
And to comment on Angel's comment of sleeping with your deck before you use it... I have to agree.... I know it sounds a bit odd. But it really helps with the getting to know the cards and visa versa....

The decks I use are-
Aliester Crowley Thoth deck (ALWAYS intence readings...kindda the big guns, so to speak)
The Witches Tarot ( by Llewelyn pub.)
Celtic Shaman ( this was a gift..only used it a couple times...it's just ok)
Faerie tarot ( Brian Froud ... nice deck, great feeling, beautiful artwork....nice deck)
There are a few more... that I haven't used in some time.... that are slipping past my mind right now...

Ok, I just bought a used tarot deck from half.com for JaneyMae. Owned by a little old gypsy from Pasadena who only drove it on Sundays.

Thanks Barddas. I've seen some beautiful decks, and some that were unfamiliar but intriguing and have been reluctant to buy any for myself. Partly due to what I've read, but also partly because I'm nervous about the whole thing. (Must go back to experiences with Ouiga boards ). I'll have a bit more confidence now that I have some idea of which Decks to watch for.

Thinking about this, though, brings me back to the Question--how do you know if you'll have the gift for this? I certainly don't feel as if I have any special talent/ability for these things, but a friend told me she didn't either until she tried it. I guess I'll have to try.

Dreamer1

Ooops! Raven Wing, I'm sorry. I missed your post somehow.
(I hate it when I do that!) Thanks for answering my question, too. It seems general consensus is that what matters is really the Decks themselves, not the way in which you get them.

Thanks!
Dreamer1

I *personally* wouldn't say it is a gift. But using the tools that are put before you. And practice makes perfect! And some decks you might get, just might not be the one for you.....It's real trial and error with that. Choose one that 'calls' to you. Or that you find beautiful, or have some sort of connection to. *OR* go to your local tarot store and close yer eyes and run yer hands over them.... Which ever one 'feels' the best... take it home.....

There are far more difficult ways of divination, that require 'natural talent' or being 'gifted'. I find this to be a good stepping stoone for anyone interested in divination.....

Thank you, Maisky!! I don't believe in purchasing cards for myself as my mom said they needed to come from someone who knows you and cares. Now, when I find my other errant deck, I'll have two. Can hardly wait for the new deck.

A little ol' gypsie from Pasadena? Farm out!!

I find that when recieving pentacles and such that the fired thing holds true but I prefer to purchase cards that have never been used by anyone, I don't have to fight with the previous persons energies.

My old deck resurfaced and have read with both. Seems to be pretty close to the same. I read mine several times to try to get my technique back. Kept fortelling of pain for me. I fell down the stairs the next day. Back in my hinged knee brace. Now I remember why I quit reading.

That is why I never read for myself.

I won't be readin' mine again. I'll read my dogs or my daughters from afar.

I started out with a "standard" Rider-Waite deck. That's all that I could find back in the "old days"! My favorite right now is a Native American themed one, although I expect it is more new age than true native american.
What works best for me and what I use the most is a set of goddess runes I made myself. I made them from sea pebbles.
However, my ability to predict when someone will get pregnant, and my ability to determine the sex of a baby don't seem to need any "helpers" at all!
I was told that it is OK to ask for guidance for yourself, but you should not try to find out your own future.

I am using the "standard" Rider-Waite deck that were my mom's. (think I've said that). I have so wanted to get into Runes but have hesitated until I have some really good alone time to concentrate. My alone time is limited right now. I've found a talent in water divination. Has come in hand a time or two. My dad taught me that one. Just use a metal coat hanger. Funny. Also passed the knowing when the phone is going to ring and who's there is something I've passed on to my daughter.

I am using the "standard" Rider-Waite deck that were my mom's. (think I've said that). I have so wanted to get into Runes but have hesitated until I have some really good alone time to concentrate. My alone time is limited right now. I've found a talent in water divination. Has come in hand a time or two. My dad taught me that one. Just use a metal coat hanger. Funny. Also passed the knowing when the phone is going to ring and who's there is something I've passed on to my daughter.

JaneyMae,

My dad used to do that when he was a boy, quite often I think, but he said he stopped because it made his parents uncomfortable and spooked the friends who'd called! People didn't understand it, and didn't know what to think of Dad. I can just imagine the mixture of reactions that would've resulted from Dad's ability. I don't know if he still has that gift, and just refrains from using it, or if he's somehow completely shut it down. I'll have to ask him about it. He has also had premonitions occasionally, and one in particular saved his life when I was a baby. He changed his travel plans, literally at the last minute, from taking a plane to taking a bus instead. During that overnight bus trip he had a nightmare about the plane going down-woke the whole bus up screaming about the crash-headlines the next morning in the papers proved it to be true, no survivors.

I agree with Maisky. These Gifts are quite a mixed blessing.

Dreamer1

It's Kinda like using a hammer, the first couple of swings ya might miss but, as you use it, The more confident you get in your ability, the more you hit the nail directly on the head.

Bicycle puts out a nice tatot deck...........