What Tarot Deck do you use the most?

[no name]

... I have a question for all of you.... What size cards do you prefer??

I prefer the larger, as I too am intereseted in the symbolism of the cards (my fav is Thoth). I find that over time with the cards (more than 30 years) I find divination a minor use for the cards. I see this as a sacred book ( The Tarot), and the symbolism holds the keys to application of the psycological / magical, technical knowledge contained in the structure, although a reading can give significance and relevation to the lesson at hand and the evolution or practice required. - however this can be done with out the divination (as such ) as well.

I've never had a problem reading with large size, been able to lay them out in quiet a small space. Shuffling can be hard for the inexperienced, if that is the case I just get the querent to lay the deck spread out face down and swirl them around a bit, cut, make piles, etc.

[ravenstar]

The largest deck I have is the Inner Child Cards. Although the detail is clearer and easier to read, the problem with these is they are a bit cumbersome to shuffle compared to the smaller decks. And I'm not sure if the person who wants a reading can easily and effectively put their energies into the cards. So to answer your question, I prefer the smaller decks as there is a deeper connection with them.

[mystic]

What Tarot Deck do you use the most?


Of all the many decks, which one do you feel drawn to the most? What is your favorite deck and why?

When I feel drawn to use a deck I love The Llewellyn Tarot. It is based on the myths, legends and culture of medieval Wales. The art work is beautiful and the deck speaks deeply to my heritage.

[mcburch]

My favorite is the Robin Wood Tarot and thanks to this thread I just ordered a deck after I washed mine in the washing machine. The whole deck shredded into little wet pellets. There must be meaning in this