Rouen-Brussels Pattern & 2nd Edition Bacus (Vandenborre) Tarot | Comparison & History Chat Taproute Tarot 2026-09-24 | Rouen-Brussels Pattern & 2nd Edition Bacus (Vandenborre) Tarot | Comparison & History Chat
#the12decktag | VR to @feedingmysoul1212 Taproute Tarot 2025-09-22 | #the12decktag | Angel's original vid:youtube.com/watch?v=fzyZnzv3rVMPrompt 1. 3 decks you felt called to use as soon as you received them & why? Prompt 2.3 decks in your collection that you've never felt caused to use & why?Prompt 3. 3 decks in your collection you want to do a deep study with & why? Prompt 4. 3 decks you want to use before the end of the year Decks:Tarot Rhenan, PiatnikConver Facsimile, Dusserre Tarot de Viéville, Vieux Monde Minchiate Al Leone, Al Mondo Desert Illuminations, Lindsay D WilliamsFortune Teller's Deck, Jane Lyle/Ollie Munden Tarot Neocolonial de las Américas, Patrick McGrath MuñizLes Dinosavres de Marseille, Anastasia KashianDame Fortune's Wheel Tarot, Paul HusonLe Tarot de Marseille, Pole KaThe Magic Gate Tarot, Vera PetrukJohn Bauer Tarot, Lo Scarabeo Vid by David of @Aceofwands688 about the appeal of decks that are "kinda crap" including the Tarot Rhenan 😁😁youtube.com/watch?v=b7DCkGTI5oUMore info about #dropm78 from Esther of @MindfulTarot youtube.com/watch?v=isq-xYN9SJc&list=PLO5kHajOFPOA6T59o3IrfQYEZk1XacdZ2&index=4Elizabeth's wonderful inner-child vid:youtu.be/x24zyn_7BSI?si=Bn9H3SESf9oXzP0o
Conver TdM: Popular History & Color Traditions Taproute Tarot 2025-09-17 | How did the Conver TdM become the standard for so many decades? How did the color traditions change over time? I explore these questions in a bit of a ramble and a double-layered comparative walk-through of five decks!The Dodal vid that precedes this one:youtu.be/loBda8EBW_k?si=lvTrtnwq5riMgIz6My short with more info about Besonçon decks:youtube.com/shorts/hryofLLJQgE?si=8YxaeqLkrnww--UgVince Pitisci's vid on various Grimaud Ancien TdM decks:youtu.be/sCk53mqzQlE?si=uc5s0Cec4yugsuIxRewatching this, it does appear the older pre-Dusserre/Cartamundi ones are more red than orange. However, looking up listings for vintage decks, some versions do appear red-orange. I did see some reviews complaining about other aspects of the color change, such as the Bateleur's table top. Yoav Ben-Dov's site including coloring sheets and other resources:cbdtarot.comBen-Dov's YT channel with vids about Physics and Tarot (in Hebrew with English subtitles):youtube.com/@ybd2006/videos
Side-by-Side Aluette Decks by Grimaud & Pablo Robledo Taproute Tarot 2025-09-07 | I have a couple of Aluette decks just for fun and they're so pretty I had to share! Here is the link I mention with some history of the game and cards. Just select the images to see all the cards of various Aluette decks:wopc.co.uk/explore/game/aluette
Lets Compare This Travesty to My Other Dodal Decks 😉😁 Taproute Tarot 2025-09-04 | This vintage 1996 TdM from Carta Mundi and US Games is an abomination, lol! And yet it's so funny and charming, I just love it! You'll never believe what they did to my Queen of Batons though😭🤣 I compare it side-by-side with Dodal tarots from Pablo Robledo and Artisan. I also discuss the history in the excellent LWB that accompanies Robledo's deck and talk TdM Type I.
#PairThisDeck| In Dreams Oracle | 22 Pairings! | VR to @novamunditarot Taproute Tarot 2025-08-26 | I randomly came across the 🌟In Dreams Oracle Deck🌟 from US Games, with art by Boris Indrikov. I'd never heard of it! But I knew it would pair well with some historical and antique-style decks 😁It was a perfect chance to try this tag by @novamunditarot and experiment to see which pairs work. Join me and we can check it out together!The Decks:1. Symbolic Tarot of Wirth, Lo Scarabeo2. TdM François Chosson 1st edition, Yves Reynaud 3. Tarot de Maria Celia, Lynyrd-Jym Narciso4. Pitisci's 1JJ Swiss, Available on MPC5. Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, Vintage Dal Negro6. Tarot de Marsella, Pablo Robledo 7. Le Tarot Archétypal, Dystopia Tinta8. Golden Tarot of Marseille, Lo Scarabeo 9. Marseille Vintage Tarot, Lo Scarabeo 10. Lombardy Tarot 1856, Deviant Moon 11. Grand Etreilla, Cartamundi12. Golden Tarot, Kat Black13. Tarocchi, Michelangelo Rossato 14. The Medieval Feathers Tarot, Alejandro Rozán15. Tarot Alquimístico (Sola Busca), Orbi-Fabbri16. Tarot de Paris, Vintage Bibliothèque Nationale17. TdM (Conver), Cartamundi 18. Alan Tarot, A. Orell, Vintage Modiano19. Tarocco Indovino, Dal Negro 20. Tarot de Viéville, Vieux Monde21. Tarot Phillipe Vachier 1639, Yves Reynaud 22. Der Tarot Lombardische, Vintage Peter Ortmann, Falken Nova's recent #PairThisDeck vid:youtu.be/iE7B-dlIXY4?si=DpOwcTiM8ILkNfwwExcellent inner-child vid from Elizabeth at @themoreintuitiveme:youtu.be/x24zyn_7BSI?si=hnvV8HjgOeXNwBxaAbout conceptual blending and tarot by @VPitisci of Tarot Maps:youtu.be/kzFVTbGWws8?si=CNOrGR7R48JZvtdSVid on modifying the Writual Planner by Calyx at @moxiejournal:youtu.be/jAl_FMQeN9U?si=tLSD7tU7y01skWMMMy vid with info about reading a Tarot Nouveau style deck:youtu.be/mHH28gOcMl0?si=ACzziPm-e5UNzdxc
Part 2/2: Who were the Minchiate Popes? VR to Mascha, #mesmerisedbyminchiate Pt 5 Taproute Tarot 2025-08-23 | ...
Part 1/2: Who were the Minchiate Popes? VR to Mascha, #mesmerisedbyminchiate Pt 5 Taproute Tarot 2025-08-23 | ...
A Funny Story, A Cool New Book, & A Couple Decks! Taproute Tarot 2025-08-22 | Today I received a copy of Cesare Ripa's Renaissance writings, Iconologia, with 18th c. engravings, reprinted by Dover in 1971. Lo Scarabeo's Cards of Nostradamus inspired me to get it. I flip through the deck and take a peek at Lo Scarabeo's Mantegna too!
Matronua Tarocchi Italiani | 4+ Deck Tarot History Chat Taproute Tarot 2025-08-18 | Matronua's Tarocchi Italiani is having a big impact and even inspiring more folks to check out Marseille tarot traditions! I've noticed that Valentina De Luca's beautiful alternate cards have left some wondering about the historical details of this deck. So here is an informal comparison of this gorgeous tarot with some other decks as a bit of a tarot history primer. It's just a few thoughts off the top of my head, but I think there's something here for everyone, whether you're a historical tarot newbie or enthusiast!So much gratitude to Valentina for this astonishing hand-painted offering to the world of historical tarot 💖🥰💖My Unboxing PostsInstgram:instagram.com/p/DMOGcUkO-6H/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==YouTube:http://youtube.com/post/UgkxYMBoRXp90lHkHYU2AulsB9ecaVWzo-ib?si=mKTpehiHaVB_EKtwThe Art of Seeing the Marseille Way by Valentina De Luca, free chaptersEnglish: drive.google.com/file/d/1nwbAJz3McZAuRFfwmMxXrZLPDFn3C-XA/view?usp=drive_linkSpanish:drive.google.com/file/d/16j_7DDDMz3zOcwrd_xvrFMBGe8L_akJz/view?usp=sharingMatronua Tarot Kickstarter page with a wealth of background info:kickstarter.com/projects/matronuatarot/the-matronua-tarot?ref=discovery&term=matronua&total_hits=10&category_id=273Matronua Tarot Instragram:instagram.com/matronua?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
My Minchiate Collection! ✨✨ VR to @musingsbymascha Taproute Tarot 2025-08-06 | I have enjoyed Mascha's ✨Mesmerized by Minchiate✨ series so, so much! In her most recent episode, she shared her beautiful collection of Minchiate decks and invited us to share ours. Don't mind if I do! I've been meaning to share more about my Minchiate decks and practice, so this was just the prompt I needed! Be sure to check out her collection and recommendations, and the rest of her Minchiate series too!!youtube.com/watch?v=24FRCKdEZZo✨✨Links I mentioned in the video✨✨Minchiate Tutorial by The Queen's Sword:thequeenssword.com/tutorial-how-to-read-the-minchiate-tarotHugo's Ebay Shop:ebay.com/str/forgreatcollectiblesAmparo Aguirre's Instagram:instagram.com/minchiate.tarotAfter recording, I found this lovely Minchiate collection vid from the Esperien Tarot channel I mentioned! youtu.be/Sc3M99G6aak?si=2ZDz6-WWBfU9DLNZHe actually uses multiple different pronunciations here which I imagine are contextual. I'm so happy YT is auto-translating Italian to English subtitles now 🤗🥰Edit: The Etruria Minchiate from Make Playing Cards:makeplayingcards.com/sell/marketplace/minchiate-vintage.html
#ButterflyBookTag | VR to @BeverleyButterfly Taproute Tarot 2025-08-03 | Original Video by @BeverleyButterfly:youtu.be/wOlgmO4OwKQ?si=EuI_FZWQzKWWmwUjVR from @dezarey:youtu.be/x2WrFHQUp-k?si=bBaNH5kEWNr5QPSfHere are the prompts🦋What witchcraft specialty draws you to buying a new book?🧙🏻♀️Which book in your collection do you refer to daily?☮️What non-witchcraft book has inspired your practice?👻Who is your favorite witch author and why?🛸If you could write a witchcraft book what would it be about?✨Show three books from your 'to be read' pile🐈tag three people I tag @NothingSoStrange-y2k, @tamipie, @KaraTarot-4enlightening Video on Jodorowsky by @MistikaTarotOK:youtu.be/vG8__EsoHYg?si=FqAVzOYilusO5QktAndrea Vitali's Site:http://www.letarot.it/index.aspx?lng=ENG@TarotMagpie's Vid on Practice as Play:youtu.be/yfWmRZwRhHQ?si=reJhpSioyewql1bX
SUPER Deep-Dive: Anonymous Tarot of Paris with Vintage Unboxing Taproute Tarot 2025-07-16 | Whoo! My mind was utterly boggled by the Anonymous Tarot of Paris when I first encountered it. Luckily, I'm a huge dork and have spent the last few months studying the context in which it was created. It makes so much more sense now and I have a profound appreciation for it. My understanding of Tarot massively expanded in this process!I hope you get some insights too! There is a TON of super fascinating info in this vid, which could send you down your own deep-dive if you like. Everything I referenced is linked below in the order it appears in the video.I'd love to hear your feedback and insights in the comments! If anything was unclear, don't hesitate to ask. Thanks so much for being here!CORRECTION: I realized that if the earlier date for the woodblock art is correct, Tycho Brahe would have been only a kid. But the longer-bearded version here looks a lot like depictions of either Ptolemy (an Egyptian-born ancient Greek, but pictured in Renaissance art in clothes contemporary to the time), or Nostradamus (alive at the earlier estimated time and possibly on the chariot card in the Catelin-Geoffroy deck). I'll do a follow-up vid on this!Review of Museo dei Tarocchi’s deck (Tarocchi Francesi), and info on TdP, including a helpful comment section:tarot-heritage.com/2021/01/19/tarocchi-francesi-the-anonymous-tarot-de-paris-restored-by-il-museo-dei-tarocchiLe Bateleur images (2nd & 3rd are in the comments):facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159581850627574&set=gm.3756786704534290&idorvanity=1457073457838971Papesse image, Pope Gregory I:britannica.com/biography/St-Gregory-the-Great/Writings-and-influence@pageofswords1792 channel videos on Tarot of Paris:youtube.com/watch?v=mwnm1W_J02syoutube.com/watch?v=-HEiANo1R6wImage of Oedipus & the Sphinx:simplykalaa.com/oedipus-and-the-sphinxPope gloves (image and discussion in comments):facebook.com/share/p/1AuYrJXvppImage of lovers under a tree:facebook.com/share/p/15orW2y5kxImage of Venus' chariot pulled by doves, a Greek sphinx on bottom left:facebook.com/share/p/16bmYNdNQJImage of chariot with Apollo:facebook.com/share/p/1B5ncsES5eImage of ancient Janus sculpture (Greek in this case):en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JanusFall of the Rebel Angels 1430 & The Jaws of Hell with Lucifer and Satan 1568 in the comments:facebook.com/share/p/1HYDcoQqcoHellmouth stained glass roundel 1500:facebook.com/share/p/1J1vAwyTkKLeviathan info including image from The Last Judgement fresco 1555:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan#Image of Janus engraving 1550:theconversation.com/who-was-janus-the-roman-god-of-beginnings-and-endings-86853Titian's Venus with a Mirror:en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_with_a_MirrorBacchus (John the Baptist) by da Vinci/Melzien.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacchus_(Leonardo)Tarot History forum post dating TdP to 1559:forum.tarothistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=755&hilit=1559+strozziSeals of Charles III 1409, Navarre-Evreux Coat of Arms:https://www.hubert-herald.nl/EspanNavarra.htmVideo by Ellen from @moomintarot making an ermine-pattern tarot back by hand:youtube.com/watch?v=W3UMYRovPxU&t=1sInsignia Equitum Gallici 1550-55, interlaced crescents:http://scaheraldry.info/index.php/CrescentDoor Decoration, Mid-16th century:collection.barnesfoundation.org/objects/6155/Door-DecorationAssyrian sphinx (lamassu):metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/322609
#ShowUsYourDecksAgain | VR to Angel@feedingmysoul1212 Taproute Tarot 2025-07-04 | #ShowUsYourDecksAgain !! Another fun scavenger hunt from Angel at @feedingmysoul1212 Robert Farrah's great vid on various kinds of Kitsch (I said Camp-- are they different? Seriously asking because I have no taste, lol!) @teatarot4557 youtube.com/watch?v=bRkxlP77MZMThe prompts 1. A deck with a quote on the inside of the boxOracle of Awakening, Lelania Simone2. A deck with a damaged box or cardRigel Tarot3. A deck with one or several renamed cardsThe Buddha Tarot, Robert M. Place4. A deck with reversible backsEuskal Tarot Mitikoa/Basque Mythical Tarot, Maritxu Guler5. A deck with a star on the boxEstrella Tarot de Marseille, House of Ash6. A deck with no or few people in the minors Antique Anatomy Tarot7. A deck that doesn't have a person in the fool card(no human rather) White Sage Tarot8. A deck with your favourite box designClassic Tarot9. A deck you've made a 180-degree turn around about (anticipated, purchased, fell flat OR luke warm feelings about the deck & then absolutely loved once you received it & worked with)Universal Tarot of Wirth10. A deck with an even major in the box artwork (High Priestess, Emperor, Lovers, Strength, Wheel, etc)Golden Tarot of Marseille11. A deck on your tarot shelf/storage area with the box title facing in the opposite direction from the others.Dame Fortune's Wheel Tarot, Paul Huson12. A lonely deck - A deck you DON'T store with your other decksGolden Tarot, Kat Black13. A deck you associate with the current seasonGay Marseille, Charlie Claire Burgess14. A deck in which your favourite animal makes an appearance. Tarot of the Divine15. A deck with a rainbow, either on the box or in the cardsFull Spectrum Trionfi Della Luna
Tarot History Connections: Sola Busca & Minchiate Etruria Taproute Tarot 2025-07-03 | I noticed some symbolism that really seemed connected between these two decks while commenting on this lovely Sola Busca walk-through by @dezarey:youtube.com/watch?v=8ONEl2b3vME&t=1sCheck out her astrology channel too at @BurningWatersoftheMoon I was reminded of a great vid by @el.bateleur connecting the Fool to the pilgrims of el Camino de Santiago who carried water gourds tied to their staves. It turns out, this was a common depiction across Medieval and Renaissance Europe:youtube.com/watch?v=h7-PllQJZhIHere are some images of people on pilgrimage as well as pilgrim's gourds:caminotravelcenter.com/blog/what-did-a-pilgrim-on-the-camino-look-like-in-the-past-which-symbols-have-been-keptSaint James with his staff and drinking gourd:christianiconography.info/Edited%20in%202013/metropolitan/jamesGil.htmlI will explore these thoughts further and will definitely enjoy studying the Sola Busca more deeply! In the mean time, I wanted to share these musings and see what you think!Here is my video I mentioned-- my first on tarot history:youtu.be/unN7hx-TFq8?si=eEC6rj4AiH8XFITa
Rigel Tarot Is So Weird! ...And Lovely ....And Campy! Taproute Tarot 2025-06-28 | What can I say about the Rigel Tarot? It's like nothing else I've seen. Totally novel and intriguing! Here's a walk-through so you can check it out-- and hear some more of my bargain-hunting tales.
Dont Overpay for This Deck!! Comparing Both Editions of Tareau Rhenan Taproute Tarot 2025-06-28 | Here's a comparison of the 1983 and 2018 editions of the Tareau (haha) Rhenan, and some info about the newer deck! This is such a unique and beautiful deck, and Piatnik still has it in print!The 2018 deck on Piatnik's shop:piatnik-individual.com/produkt/marseille-tarotPiatnik's listing with the LWB PDFs:piatnik.com/spiele/spielkarten/tarot-und-wahrsagekarten/marseille-tarot
Unboxing Unconventional Vintage Tarots: Prager & Nouveau Taproute Tarot 2025-06-18 | I got these two tarots in a lot and have been saving them to open on camera! I love the Prager Tarot for its striking art. Tarot Nouveau boasts some colorful and surprisingly readable scenes. Here are the descriptions of the Tarot Nouveau Trumps I was reading:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourgeois_Tarot@moomintarot here is the deck I said I'd show!
Exceptional Art Compared in Two Uncommon Historical Tarot Decks Taproute Tarot 2025-06-12 | Today, the sealed vintage Tarot Rhenan printed by Piatnik in 1983, arrived in the mail. The art is extraordinary and seems ahead of its time, much like the Tarot Arnoux & Amphoux which was reproduced by Yves Reynaud. I thought it would be fun to unbox my new deck, compare the two, and dork out about the art!Here is the excellent video I mentioned by @moomintarot youtube.com/watch?v=1YpE71C2n1g&t=12s
#DoesTheDeckMatter | VR to @TarotMagpie & @KaraTarot-4enlightening Taproute Tarot 2025-06-03 | With the help of the Squid Cake Marseille, le Tarot de Marseille par Pole Ka, and le Tarot Archétypal, I run through the same reading to see how the deck affects the answer.Original inspiration from this vid by @TarotMagpie:youtube.com/watch?v=GuBdLjfhAHITag by @KaraTarot-4enlightening:youtube.com/watch?v=v0WyYr697cw&t=4sThe 3-Point or Three Dimensional Spread by Pitisci:youtube.com/watch?v=uZarSveW6jIMy first vid that I mentioned:youtu.be/unN7hx-TFq8?si=hV-LaPOwtJGbtIg6
#WhatMadeMeDoIt | VR to @DragonflyDilly Taproute Tarot 2025-06-01 | Let's talk about the motivations behind grabbing new decks in a fun tag from @DragonflyDilly #whatmademedoitOriginal Vid:youtube.com/watch?v=R1xPlLeG0CsThe Matronua Kickstarter:kickstarter.com/projects/matronuatarot/the-matronua-tarotThe Metanoia Marseille 2nd Edition Kickstarter:kickstarter.com/projects/bouchettedesign/enchanted-divination-cartomancy-tarot-companion-journals@dezarey's Visconti Modrone flip-through I mentioned:youtube.com/watch?v=opAvmFLnoGk&t=927sTarottube made me do it: Call of the Morrigan OracleMy heart made me do it: Wise Earth Medicine TarotMy head made me do it: Visconti di Modrone Tarot (Lo Scarabeo)The title made me do it: Le Carte Siciliane & Primiera BologneseThe art made me do it: Matronua Tarot by Valentina De LucaThe hype made me do it: The Greenwood TarotMy dark side made me do it: Le Tarot de Marseille par Pole KaMy inner child made me do it: Pip Speak TarotImpulse made me do it: Tarocco IndovinoChoose your own adventure-- Brand loyalty made me do it: Cosmic Tarot
1st English-Language Video on This Tarot Deck! Taproute Tarot 2025-05-26 | A lil preview of this remarkable new tarocchi deck from Italy! Check out the full vid below! #tarot #tarotcards
1st English-Language Video on This Gorgeous Deck!! Taproute Tarot 2025-05-26 | I am so excited to show you this beautiful new Italian Tarocchi by @michelangelorossato! At the time of this upload, I was not able to find any info on it in English and it's only available from Italy. It's well worth seeking out though!After a thoughtful walk-through where I make more than my usual effort to showcase the cards, I go through the guidebook a bit. With the help of my phone, I read some auto-generated translations of a few key parts of the book. I hope you'll love this remarkable deck as much as I do!!L'ippocampo Editions page for this deck:https://www.ippocampoedizioni.it/libro/9791256730261@novamunditarot's Tarocco Siciliano I mentioned:youtu.be/H572rVtYRUg?si=b_4bJr8vxOmR7d4g
Oracle Belline and Pastel Tarot de Marseille for a box inside a box, #showusyourdecks Taproute Tarot 2025-05-18 | ...
Tarot des Ambiguïtés by Alejandro Rozán, one of the gorgeous decks in my moon practice vid Taproute Tarot 2025-05-17 | ...
#DoesTheQuestionMatter | VR to @KaraTarot-4enlightening Taproute Tarot 2025-05-17 | A fun experiment to see how a reading changes if the cards, spread, and positions remain the same, but with a different question. I took this as a chance to get to know a new deck: Le Tarot de Marseille by Pole Ka. **ReUpload because I left out a clip 😅**Thanks to @KaraTarot-4enlightening for tagging me!Original vid:youtu.be/dREOywm5-Y0?si=DUidB79SmwRCmLGQSpread video I mentioned from Vincent Pitisci:youtu.be/Cyzvj3tRUfU?si=9G-nmAUqnVzU9PpuIt was actually Tom Benjamin's walk-through I'd seen before:youtu.be/lOPoXUxc-sA?si=QgbxNUHLjPVfJhy7Simon's unboxing of this deck:youtu.be/8TSoPFxJ3ns?si=8l7kOPawr23d7ssS
How My Moon Decks Chose Themselves & Artisan Unboxing Taproute Tarot 2025-05-11 | A little bit about my Full and New Moon Tarot practices with the Writual Planner, and a story about how my decks volunteered themselves for the job, lol! I'm considering a new Full Moon deck, so I made an order from Artisan Tarot. Join me in finally unboxing this delivery and checking out my new decks! Featuring a cameo from the Knave of Cups from Tarot el Dios de los Tres 😅
#ShowUsYourDecks | VR to @feedingmysoul1212 Taproute Tarot 2025-05-07 | Hey, I'm back with a fun tag after a rough week! Sorry for all the "ums"-- I think it's because I'm extra tired. I loved talking about these decks and I think you'll enjoy them.Thanks to Angel from @feedingmysoul1212 for these great prompts! I saw this first from @tamipie and then found a bunch of great new channels with it!Original Vid:youtu.be/P1jfu8NkTm8?si=XYbtDL6Y99VkiB7L#ShowUsYourDecks Prompts:1. A deck you want to use, but for whatever reason, hasn't seen any playtime on your desk 2. The 12th deck from the right on your tarot shelf 3. A deck you are thinking about rehoming 4. A deck you don't store in its original box & why 5. A deck with more or less than 78 cards 6. A deck with a cloud on the box 7. A deck you've never shown on your channel 8. A deck with another animal, besides a lion, in the strength card 9. A deck that comes in a box inside another box 10. A deck that would NOT appear in your top 10 favorites 11. A deck you associate with the color green 12. A secondhand, preloved, pre-owned, thrifted deck 13. A deck in your collection with the most used guidebook 14. A deck with water on the box 15. A deck with your most favorite card ever & why
ThE hOrRiD sQuIrReL & Channel Updates! Taproute Tarot 2025-04-27 | A silly story about my new Happy Squirrel card from the Marseille Sophistiqué by Three Point Comics. And some thoughts on my channel as we look at the deck!@Indigo Moon Woman & @marie-france.g you'll find this funny, lol!Diane's vid where she features this deck:youtu.be/q5_0FoRPRMg?si=CZ4up2NBcx95u251
Dotti Lombardy Walk-Through & Tarot History Musings Taproute Tarot 2025-04-26 | Take a look at the beautiful Milanese Lombardy Tarot 1865 of Edoardo Dotti, reproduced by Patrick Valenza of Deviant Moon. I share some thoughts about tarot history, philosophy, and art-- and even some speculation about possible occult influences!It's smaller than a Fournier deck at about 5.5cm X 10.7cmPrompted by this vid by Diane, where it and other unique decks are featured: youtu.be/8Fdy5_8HUGc?si=0GDc4WzkwUOm2zc9
#EditorsPickDecks | VR to @novamunditarot Taproute Tarot 2025-04-18 | The decks I would recommend to viewers were I even remotely qualified to recommend decks to viewers, LOL! This tag was a lot of fun though, and I did try to make some helpful suggestions. Thanks to Nova from @novamunditarot for these thoughtful prompts!Apologies for my audio-- I didn't realize til I had to switch batteries toward the end that my mic wasn't plugged in all the way. Oh well, you can still hear me fine from the camera mic!#editorspickdecks Prompts:1. Inner Child Work: A deck you recommend for inner child healing. One that feels safe, nurturing, and playful—ideal for reconnecting with innocence, creativity, and emotional truth.2. Shadow Work: A deck that’s powerful for helping readers face their shadows. Honest, deep, and unafraid to confront the difficult—this is your recommendation for deep transformation and self-inquiry.3. Deity Work (or Spirit Guides): A deck that serves as a spiritual bridge—perfect for working with deities, spirit guides, or higher realms. It holds sacred energy and supports devotional practice or channeled messages.4. Ancestor Work: A deck you’d suggest for connecting with ancestral wisdom. Whether for lineage healing or honoring those who came before, this one opens the path to ancestral connection.5. Divination: A deck that excels in traditional divination. Clear, direct, and accurate—this is your top pick for those seeking predictive insight or practical answers.6. As Above: A deck that connects the reader to cosmic or spiritual realms. Ideal for soul work, life path exploration, or messages from the higher self—it speaks to the divine perspective.7. So Below: A deck you recommend for grounded, real-world readings. This one captures everyday emotions, human experience, and earthly wisdom with clarity and depth.8. Hug Deck: A deck that offers emotional support and comfort. Gentle, compassionate, and soothing—this is a deck that feels like a warm hug for anyone going through a tough time.9. Feel-Good Deck: A deck that uplifts, encourages, and energizes. Whether through color, artwork, or message, this one is a perfect feel-good recommendation for readers who want joy and empowerment.10- Most Versatile: A deck you recommend for handling any type of reading—love, career, shadow work, daily pulls, and everything in between. Reliable, flexible, and reader-friendly, this is the all-rounder that adapts to every situation.11- Most Inspiring: DeckA deck you recommend to inspire creativity, intuitive flow, or personal transformation. Whether it's the art, the energy, or the depth of the messages, this one sparks something powerful in the reader.12- Best for Beginners: A deck you'd confidently recommend to someone just starting their tarot journey. Accessible, clear, and easy to learn with—this one makes tarot feel inviting rather than intimidating.13- Best for Professionals: A deck you suggest for experienced readers who need depth, nuance, and strong symbolism. Ideal for layered readings, spiritual insight, and working with clients at a professional level.14- Witchy Vibes: A deck you'd recommend for those who love witchy aesthetics, moody vibes, magical symbolism, or spell work support, casting, altar work, etc.15- Astrology Work: A deck you recommend for astrology lovers and cosmic seekers. One that weaves planetary wisdom and archetypes into its structure—ideal for exploring birth charts, transits, and celestial guidance. Nova's original vid:youtu.be/iSOwHjD_eVA?si=_WeROy8YRcg88GMYFolks whose takes on this I'd love to see, but zero pressure for real:@twixttarot @NothingSoStrange-y2k @ikalesunflower @marie-france.g @windsofreflection @Roots & Waves @wren1019 @themoreintuitiveme @toadstooltarot@ElaineMurphy66 @MarilynFromTarotClarity
Check Out This ThriftBooks Haul! Taproute Tarot 2025-04-04 | Thanks to ThriftBooks' very targeted ad strategy, I ended up with my first facsimile deck! My first Yves Reynaud creation too: Tarot de Marseille François Chosson 1736, 1st edition from 2013.I have a few questions for dedicated deck collectors, so your comments are most appreciated! I was wondering about the date change for the 2nd edition of this deck too-- does Reynaud know something I don't? @musingsbymascha I was hoping you might know!
#MaslowTarotRedux | VR to @NothingSoStrange-y2k Taproute Tarot 2025-04-02 | #MaslowTarotRedux a revamp of #TheLadderTarotTagThanks to Kathy from @NothingSoStrange-y2k for reviving and putting a fun spin on this tag! It cracked me up and made for a unique grouping of decks I never would have thought to put together otherwise!The hierarchy as interpreted by An Obvious Plant:1. Food and Shelter2. Safety3. A Bee that is Your Friend4. The Respect of the Forest King5. A Lava Lamp in Every Room of the House
#Top11CurrentFavoriteDecks | VR to @AmethystAscensionTarot Taproute Tarot 2025-03-30 | #Top11CurrentFavoriteDecks | VR to @AmethystAscensionTarotInfo about the decks that are not mass-market:MPC Minchiate Deck by Luke:makeplayingcards.com/sell/marketplace/minchiate-vintage.htmlArtisan Jacques Vieville Tarot:artisantarot.com/shop/p/jacques-vieville-tarot-deck?srsltid=AfmBOoqoJmnQ64YdqNmqOcxHzJ-Blyd-GgNQmMTKXNA1DB9TArwjTeNmThe Late Vincent Pitisci's MPC Store:makeplayingcards.com/sell/httpswwwtarotmapscomcopyPablo Robledo Marsella on Tarot Artstarotarts.com/products/tarot-de-marsella-by-pablo-robledo-sixth-edition?srsltid=AfmBOorC-BtJBe6bbH1hn08jFwvrhFoaF_x42yvP7FF0e6D-0ovMGE76Le Tarot par Jean-Claude Flornoy Order Page:tarot-history.com/boutique
The First Time I Let the Cards Interact with Each Other Taproute Tarot 2025-03-28 | OK I got surprisingly nervous talking about my card-reading growth. I wasn't expecting to feel so vulnerable sharing! This was a moment though when a skill I had been studying first clicked for me. I include a little info about my reasons for starting a channel too. I hope you enjoy!The vid I mentioned by @Indigo Moon Woman youtu.be/VnsBdBJYJOQ?si=DTt93g9lEtD7Or8wEnrique Enriquez-Tarologyyoutu.be/_ueNsCRagSw?si=KObnKX7IhM_qM5Rd
#TarotJourneyThroughDecks Taproute Tarot 2025-03-26 | #TarotJourneyThroughDecksShare the tarot decks that have been significant at different stages of your tarot journey. Feel free to include as many as you like to illustrate your journey. Prompts:1. The Beginning – The deck that started it all for you.2. The Milestones – Any other decks that marked significant points in your tarot journey.3. The Deepening – Deck(s) that helped you grow, learn, or deepen your practice.4. The Now – The deck(s) that currently resonate with you the most.Remember to use the tag so that I can follow your story!Original video from Simon, @The_Hermits_Cave youtu.be/i9cEaTRaLsQ?si=mtlHVXYI6RmQqat3The vid that started it all from Ester (formerly Lisa), @MindfulTarot youtu.be/bFXdqpj9f5E?si=DM_TG_HAcpmsF4qg
I Cant Believe the Deal I Got on This Vintage Deck!! Epinal Walk-Through Taproute Tarot 2025-03-25 | The sealed 1976 Grimaud Epinal tarot deck often goes for a steep price, but I found a kind seller who knew what they had, but still let it go for a bargain because they don't deal in tarot cards. Lucky me!A reproduction of a Pellerin deck from 1830, these cards are so fun and quirky! I loved getting to unbox and walk through them on camera, and I hope you enjoy them too. What a treat!
How I Get Inspiration from a Variety of Historical Decks Taproute Tarot 2025-03-22 | I've found it so helpful to keep a bunch of historical tarot decks around to help understand the allegories of the times in which they were made. Here I share a few connections and insights I developed by studying various decks. Tell me about your historical decks and how they've deepened your understanding of tarot!Correction: I showed the Spencer's Minchiate and referred to it as an example of a Fiorentine. Based on vids by @MarilynFromTarotClarityincluding this epic Minchiate side-by-side:youtu.be/zBL27BFpD5U?si=rJmUsSDujB3GwQt3-- I believe based on the Bolognese red dots that it may be more a Minchiate Al Cingno, or a blend. They are very similar. Sadly it comes with no info, but is a surprisingly good reproduction!
