The Truth in StoryNOTE: This is an ARTIST TEST COPY sent to me for the purpose of review, as such there are various imperfections, errors, or unfinished portions that will not be present in the final copies!
While this deck was sent to me for the purposes of review, all my thoughts and opinions are my own and none were pre-requisite for this review. To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.com
Familiar Way Set Pt 2 of 2The Truth in Story2023-05-10 | NOTE: This is an ARTIST TEST COPY sent to me for the purpose of review, as such there are various imperfections, errors, or unfinished portions that will not be present in the final copies!
While this deck was sent to me for the purposes of review, all my thoughts and opinions are my own and none were pre-requisite for this review. To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comInner World Tarot: Music Quick FlipthroughThe Truth in Story2024-06-26 | PLEASE NOTE: This video, and the others in this playlist, are about the creation of the Inner World Tarot in a place of joy, healing and exploration of modern liminal spaces, including textual and image generation AI. These videos and the deck are invitations to be curious and to engage in that space if you want to. These videos are NOT invitations to discuss AI in general or to use my platform for arguments or discussions surrounding it and I am comfortable with setting boundaries in my own spaces. There are many forums and places on the internet where this discussion is taking place and I support people using those as they choose. I support people doing their own research and coming to their own conclusions and would never seek to convince you of my stance, that is your job as an individual, critical-thinking human being. I support transparency in the use of AI in any format so that people can choose how they engage or purchase, just as I support the transparency of whatever medium someone has used whether it be traditional art forms, digital art forms, photoshopping images, or using AI. We could not have been more transparent on how this deck was created and I hope that, if nothing else, it has been interesting to see.
This deck is an AI Art and Text Collaboration between myself, Patrick J. Fogarty from thelivingwheel.com, ChatGPT4 & DALL-E that takes you into our overlapping inner worlds. It is a fusion of Nostalgia, Liminal Space, and Modern Technology. It is available now as print on demand! thetruthinstory.com/inner-world-tarot For a full video on the creation of this deck: youtube.com/live/wuykz9RXKlY
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.com The Living Wheel Astrology Cards: http://www.thelivingwheel.comInner World Tarot Walkthrough & ChatThe Truth in Story2024-06-26 | PLEASE NOTE: This video, and the others in this playlist, are about the creation of the Inner World Tarot in a place of joy, healing and exploration of modern liminal spaces, including textual and image generation AI. These videos and the deck are invitations to be curious and to engage in that space if you want to. These videos are NOT invitations to discuss AI in general or to use my platform for arguments or discussions surrounding it and I am comfortable with setting boundaries in my own spaces. There are many forums and places on the internet where this discussion is taking place and I support people using those as they choose. I support people doing their own research and coming to their own conclusions and would never seek to convince you of my stance, that is your job as an individual, critical-thinking human being. I support transparency in the use of AI in any format so that people can choose how they engage or purchase, just as I support the transparency of whatever medium someone has used whether it be traditional art forms, digital art forms, photoshopping images, or using AI. We could not have been more transparent on how this deck was created and I hope that, if nothing else, it has been interesting to see.
This deck is an AI Art and Text Collaboration between myself, Patrick J. Fogarty from thelivingwheel.com, ChatGPT4 & DALL-E that takes you into our overlapping inner worlds. It is a fusion of Nostalgia, Liminal Space, and Modern Technology. It is available now as print on demand! NOTE 1: This was a 3+ hour discussion that was edited down for your benefit by Patrick lol, while I don't normally crop walkthroughs, it was of no use to anyone that long, you're welcome! NOTE 2: This deck is an AI text and image collaboration deck, I understand that there are a lot of big feelings surrounding working with AI, so if that does not appeal to you, this is not the video for you. If you want to see exactly how this came about through text-based interactions with the cards that led to images, please watch this video below: youtube.com/live/wuykz9RXKlY Quick Flipthrough: youtu.be/hqQ4m69_MsE To purchase this deck: thetruthinstory.com/inner-world-tarot
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comReturn to the Rabbit Hole: AI Text & Image CreationThe Truth in Story2024-04-25 | PLEASE NOTE: This video, and the others in this playlist, are about the creation of the Inner World Tarot in a place of joy, healing and exploration of modern liminal spaces, including textual and image generation AI. These videos and the deck are invitations to be curious and to engage in that space if you want to. These videos are NOT invitations to discuss AI in general or to use my platform for arguments or discussions surrounding it and I am comfortable with setting boundaries in my own spaces. There are many forums and places on the internet where this discussion is taking place and I support people using those as they choose. I support people doing their own research and coming to their own conclusions and would never seek to convince you of my stance, that is your job as an individual, critical-thinking human being. I support transparency in the use of AI in any format so that people can choose how they engage or purchase, just as I support the transparency of whatever medium someone has used whether it be traditional art forms, digital art forms, photoshopping images, or using AI. We could not have been more transparent on how this deck was created and I hope that, if nothing else, it has been interesting to see.
NOTE 2: This is a discussion about my experience with using AI to have journey work, pathworking, text adventure experiences, and image creation through the archetype of tarot in creating the Inner World Tarot. If that is something that is not of interest to you, this video likely is not for you. This will be presentation style in order to keep me on track for playback and this is most definitely "kid in the candy store" as well as long, so use your own judgment as to whether or not that is a combination that is annoying for you. :)
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HTTP://www.thetruthinstory.comHeartwood Tarot WalkthroughThe Truth in Story2024-04-02 | NOTE: This prototype deck was sent to me for the purpose of review. Please note the time of the video, it is not short :D
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comOracle Of Poggz WalkthroughThe Truth in Story2024-01-26 | NOTE: These items were NOT sent to me for the purpose of review, I purchased them myself, blowing two months+ of deck budgeting, that may be a confession, but I have no regrets :D
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comKalat Cards WalkthroughThe Truth in Story2024-01-12 | First Walkthrough of 2024! NOTE: This deck was sent to me for the purpose of review and can be found at (this is not an affiliate link): https://kalat.world/en/kalat-cards
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.com2023 Decks in ReviewThe Truth in Story2024-01-11 | These are all of the decks that I have done reviews on in 2023 and how I experienced them after the review.
Decks Listed (Coming soon).
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comDeck Voice RambleThe Truth in Story2024-01-11 | The first part of this video is a look at my most used and favorite tools (excluding my own, as that felt like cheating) in casting, playing cards, tarot, modern oracle and hybrid oracle categories. You are warned at about 50 minutes in that after that is a ramble about my own decks that was unexpected but I decided to leave in, enter there at your own risk or if you are interested in the experience of making decks that complete what you are personally looking for :)
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comLet 2024 Begin: ChatThe Truth in Story2024-01-02 | Just a chit chat while I switch planners and set up my Year Ahead stickers!
To take a class with me (Developing Reading Skills starts this Saturday), take a workshop, purchase a deck (Mini Nellie's is on Pre-Order) or get a reading with me, visit:
http://www.thetruthinstory.comCrafty Review: Mini Diamond PaintingThe Truth in Story2023-12-05 | NOTE: I bought this set myself, it was not sent to me for the purpose of review. NOTE 2: There is no divination in this video :D We can all use a little bit of mental downtime, especially during the holidays lol, this was part of my strategy for December.
Not an affiliate link, the one I purchased was National Parks 2: paintgem.com
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comFirst Impressions: Witch Sister TarotThe Truth in Story2023-12-05 | NOTE: This is a LIVE first impressions LONG (look at the time) look through this deck and guidebook as well as comparing it to her other deck, Tarot of the Hidden Realms, a long time favorite of mine. This is a much anticipated deck by me by an artist I love so, take that as a warning, I am sure there are quick walkthroughs you can find!
If you want to take a class with me (Improving our Reading skills coming in Jan) or a workshop (3 Cauldrons coming up on the 17th), get a reading (tis the season for Year Ahead readings) or purchase a deck or wood product:
http://www.thetruthinstory.comLive with Patrick: What we track and how!The Truth in Story2023-11-29 | We are popping on to talk about the things we track, astrology, weather, special days, etc., and the tools we use to do so! Magic and Mundane collide :D
My website for classes, decks, workshops and readings: http://www.thetruthinstory.comWood Magic with the Portable Laser Machine xTool F1The Truth in Story2023-11-01 | Come check out what I have been up to! I have had a wonderful opportunity [Sponsorship] to add wood tools to my business and it is a culmination of a many years dream for me that I never thought I would be able to achieve. This is just one of the xTool machines, they have a lot of different types and price ranges to check out if engraving is something you are interested in!
NOTE: The Portable Laser Machine xTool F1 was sent to me for the purpose of review and I have an affiliate link with them, clicking on the link below and purchasing anything from them will benefit me and my association with them:
Other Links just because it's important to shout out, these links are not affiliates but just purchases I have made myself:
I bought a LOT of cut files from this amazing creator: etsy.com/shop/Vasily39 I bought and use the Samcraft test files and cannot recommend testing every type of wood you use, game changer for me: etsy.me/46Um4lQ
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck or divination tool: http://www.thetruthinstory.com
To start following Mountain Ridge Farm and what will be coming from there: http://www.mountainridgefarmtn.comLive Walkthrough: The Beloved Dead OracleThe Truth in Story2023-10-26 | I do a lot of personal and professional ancestor readings and work, so I am very interested to take a look at this deck I recently purchased and see how it might fit into my go to decks for ancestral readings.
If you want to take a class with me (Runes starts on Nov 3rd) or take a workshop (Sigils this coming Sunday), book a reading, purchase a deck or wood altar tool from me:
http://www.thetruthinstory.comDeep Dive: Ephemere Tarot MajorsThe Truth in Story2023-10-23 | NOTE: This deck was sent to me for the purpose of review. As you can see from the length of the video this is not a flip through, I am sure there are others out there if you just want to see the cards, understandably. The bulk of the video is diving into the restructuring of the majors that the creators have done. There is a quick flip through of the minors at the end.
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comAll The Little Wood ThingsThe Truth in Story2023-10-10 | Note: This video goes over several small wood items I have added to my shop, stay tune for a video that goes over the exciting changes of adding wood products to The Truth in Story. But it still might give some ideas for grids with what you currently have on your table!
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comWalkthrough: Tarot Of The Witchs GardenThe Truth in Story2023-10-05 | To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comWalkthrough: Tarot Of The Fairy FolkThe Truth in Story2023-10-01 | To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comThe Moonchild Tarot: Comparison VideoThe Truth in Story2023-09-20 | Let's take a look at The Moonchild: Shadow version compared to the original Moonchild Tarot. Moonchild/Starchild Video: youtu.be/Y7P-nd5OSmY
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.com2023 Fall Planner UpdateThe Truth in Story2023-09-12 | Items shown (NOT affliliate links, I make nothing from you clicking them): Hobonichi A5 Cousin: https://a.co/d/irmDnFV Hobonichi A6 Weekly Insert: https://a.co/d/5ISF6hc Hobonichi A6 Original Avec: https://a.co/d/hSYBFDR Moterm A6 Cover (Teal): https://a.co/d/48P4lJX Tombow Mono Fineliners: https://a.co/d/4y0mn6g Tombow Mono Correction Tape: https://a.co/d/fqZTsHj Tombow Mono Dot Tape: https://a.co/d/8Fprqgo Tombow Mono Eraser: https://a.co/d/fZESeqZ Tweezers: https://a.co/d/89CLzgZ Phomemo Printer: https://a.co/d/cLS2ynF
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comWalkthrough: Earth & Bone OracleThe Truth in Story2023-09-11 | NOTE: This deck was sent to me for the purpose of review.
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comWalkthrough: Midnight Magic TarotThe Truth in Story2023-08-15 | Note: This deck was purchased by me.
Favorites for Divination: Rook Playing Cards (reg & mini) by Stockholm 17 Eye of the Ocean by Stockholm 17 Faunae Cards Veiled Edition from Brain Vessel Arcana Tarot Playing Cards (White edition) by Dead On Paper Bicycle Rainbow Deck Nellie's Deck & Journal minors
Other Favorites: Bicycle The Fae Bicycle Aviary Bicycle Hesslers Enhanced Bicycle Sparrow Hanafuda Synth Playing Cards (not in print) House of the Rising Spade by Stockholm 17 Contraband Playing Cards The Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Rings by MJM National Parks Playing Cards by Keymaster GamesDown the Rabbit Hole into the AbyssThe Truth in Story2023-07-24 | Note: If you don't like deep dives into the realm of weird and slightly creepy speculation, this might not be the video for you :)
If you want to purchase a deck (Nellie's Standard Edition is available), take a workshop (The Power of Story this Sunday), take a class (Aug 5th we dive into Playing Card Divination) or book a reading with me:
http://www.thetruthinstory.comLive Walkthrough: Between the WorldsThe Truth in Story2023-06-28 | Looking forward to looking more closely at this little gem!
If you want to get a reading with me(Lighthouse Reading on sale), take a class (Lenormand just started), do a workshop (The Power of Story is upcoming), or get a deck from me (Nellie's will be available once pre-orders are mailed):
http://www.thetruthinstory.comLil Cryptid Oracle WalkthroughThe Truth in Story2023-06-15 | NOTE: This deck was sent to me for purposes of review, but my joy in this little deck is all my own ;)
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comRoots Of LenormandThe Truth in Story2023-06-10 | NOTE: This deck was sent to me for the purposes of review but with no strictures on my responses, which are, as always, my own.
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comThistledown OracleThe Truth in Story2023-05-18 | NOTE: This deck was sent to me for the purpose of review, my thoughts and opinions are my own and no strictures set on them.
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comFamiliar Way Set Pt 1 of 2The Truth in Story2023-05-09 | NOTE: This is an ARTIST TEST COPY sent to me for the purpose of review, as such there are various imperfections, errors, or unfinished portions that will not be present in the final copies!
While this deck was sent to me for the purposes of review, all my thoughts and opinions are my own and none were pre-requisite for this review. To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comLets Chat: Nellies Deck & JournalThe Truth in Story2023-05-07 | A look at all the bits and bobs going into Nellie's Deck, the road thus far, and a look at how all the pieces of her work together as a whole.
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comOpen Readings: Lessons Learned from Ancestral ReadingsThe Truth in Story2023-04-26 | Decks Shown: Crow Tarot, Beauty of Bones Tarot, Vison Quest Tarot, Halloween Oracle, Shaman’s Oracle, Faceted Garden Oracle, and Weavers Oracle My ancestor space & decks: youtu.be/PpPUvCWHvSM My ancestor workshop: thetruthinstory.com/workshops
To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comSecondary Deck CollectionThe Truth in Story2023-04-20 | Sorry for the sound quality and table jiggling, I need to get a mic up here and I need to stop leaning on the table :D BUT I'm going to put it up anyway!
To take a class (Tarot starts on 4/8) with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.comLive Walkthrough: The Magickal Botanical OracleThe Truth in Story2023-02-24 | Let's look at this deck I picked up:
https://a.co/d/2cC0UHl
If you want to take a class with me (Geomancy starts on 2/25), or do a workshop (Past Lives coming up), get a reading with me or purchase a deck, visit me at:
http://www.thetruthinstory.comALL the Necessary Decks...29?The Truth in Story2023-02-16 | To take a class with me, do a workshop, have a reading or purchase a deck: http://www.thetruthinstory.com