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by Merrick
24 Feb 2021, 21:51
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: What's the Deck-Stork bringing?
Replies: 392
Views: 109024

Re: What's the Deck-Stork bringing?

Got my Cosma Visions deck and Cosma/Prisma Visions guidebook in from the Kickstarter campaign. The cards are gorgeous and I’m going through the book before doing a reading, but it looks promising.
by Merrick
14 Dec 2020, 19:40
Forum: Sneak Peeks & Works in Progress
Topic: The Greenwood Tarot
Replies: 16
Views: 6946

Re: The Greenwood Tarot

Well that is disappointing. I appreciate releasing the images for us to use as we wish, but I prefer the quality of a professionally produced deck. I’m extremely disappointed that this reprint is being done without Chesca’s permission, as I could not use a deck that is so compromised.
by Merrick
14 Dec 2020, 15:39
Forum: Sneak Peeks & Works in Progress
Topic: The Greenwood Tarot
Replies: 16
Views: 6946

Re: The Greenwood Tarot

Does anyone have a good tutorial on the best way to get cards printed in MPC from the files provided by Chesca? I'm not sure that that MPC would print images for which the copyright is not owned by the uploader, as before the images are passed for publication one always has to tick a box saying tha...
by Merrick
14 Dec 2020, 03:42
Forum: Sneak Peeks & Works in Progress
Topic: The Greenwood Tarot
Replies: 16
Views: 6946

Re: The Greenwood Tarot

The reprint is very controversial. I don't claim any special knowledge about it, but many people in the tarot community are upset that this reprint is being done without the permission of Chesca Potter, the artist, who apparently holds the copyright to the art. Chesca went out of contact with the c...
by Merrick
13 Dec 2020, 18:13
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: Best RWS reproduction: MPC Study Deck or 1909 Art Restoration?
Replies: 8
Views: 5399

Re: Best RWS reproduction: MPC Study Deck or 1909 Art Restoration?

https://i.imgur.com/d3nTSCo_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium I received the study deck. It’s very nice! It is dark, more so than the Centennial, but the colors look far more accurate. For example, the Emperor’s throne is a very light gray in the Centennial, while in the study...
by Merrick
05 Dec 2020, 02:52
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: Best RWS reproduction: MPC Study Deck or 1909 Art Restoration?
Replies: 8
Views: 5399

Re: Best RWS reproduction: MPC Study Deck or 1909 Art Restoration?

I adore the RWS, so this info is a godsend. Thanks a ton, Merrick. Glad I could provide some useful info! There’s sadly very little info about either deck out there, which is kind of wild because both are pretty much exact reproductions of the most desired RWS decks in existence (unless one prefers...
by Merrick
05 Dec 2020, 00:01
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: Thoth: Looking for a new Deck
Replies: 13
Views: 2010

Re: Thoth: Looking for a new Deck

Here's my trimmed US Games large green box (left) beside my still in the cellophane US Games medium lavender box (right) Thoths.jpg Trimmed large = 4 1/2 x 3 inches Medium = 4 3/16 x 2 3/8 inches So the trimmed is just slightly larger than the medium. I also have a trimmed small (pocket Swiss) if y...
by Merrick
04 Dec 2020, 22:01
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: Best RWS reproduction: MPC Study Deck or 1909 Art Restoration?
Replies: 8
Views: 5399

Re: Best RWS reproduction: MPC Study Deck or 1909 Art Restoration?

Well, I really went back and forth on these two. Ultimately I decided to go for the study deck, based on the Pam A scans. What pushed me over the edge are the scans I found here: https://blog.goo.ne.jp/valet_de_coupe/e/10b39ab41d023e6b44bb7d7b7209c772 And that same site has Pam A scans as well. Comp...
by Merrick
03 Dec 2020, 19:35
Forum: The Rider Waite Smith Tarot
Topic: 3 of Swords
Replies: 9
Views: 5210

Re: 3 of Swords

I feel it’s worth pointing out that this is close to an exact copy of the Sola Busca three of swords: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/21/b8/b0/21b8b03bc980c332bb2e1d391ce1fb35.jpg From what I’ve read, PCS had significant leeway in drawing the minor illustrations, but Waite did urge her to attend a So...
by Merrick
03 Dec 2020, 18:53
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: Thoth: Looking for a new Deck
Replies: 13
Views: 2010

Re: Thoth: Looking for a new Deck

Today I received my AG Müller, large size print version of Thoth. It's big! A real pain to shuffle actually, but I really do love the big prints. It did come from Germany but the book and all are in english. BTW, regarding the copyright, it says on this box that it is held (as stated earlier in thi...
by Merrick
31 Oct 2020, 22:56
Forum: Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot
Topic: Do what thou wilt?
Replies: 14
Views: 3186

Re: Do what thou wilt?

Crowley summed up the Thelemic philosophy as “Do what thou wilt” but like the joke of the Buddha ordering a hot dog from a street vendor and saying “Make me one with everything,” the pithy summation does not do justice to the nuance of the philosophy that spawned it. The Book of the Law is very shor...
by Merrick
31 Oct 2020, 22:25
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: Best RWS reproduction: MPC Study Deck or 1909 Art Restoration?
Replies: 8
Views: 5399

Best RWS reproduction: MPC Study Deck or 1909 Art Restoration?

Hi all, For a good while I’ve been using an RWS Centennial which frankly I think is a stellar deck. I’ve gifted my deck to my partner as she really fell in love with it and instead of just buying another copy for myself, I thought I’d go one step further and find a deck that corrects the few things ...
by Merrick
24 Sep 2020, 23:23
Forum: Member's Websites
Topic: Andy Boroveshengra's blog
Replies: 22
Views: 8795

Re: Andy Boroveshengra's blog

That’s disappointing! I’m glad I have his book but the blog was so interesting. Guess it’s the way back machine for now.
by Merrick
24 Sep 2020, 21:28
Forum: Member's Websites
Topic: Andy Boroveshengra's blog
Replies: 22
Views: 8795

Re: Andy Boroveshengra's blog

Has Andy completely scrubbed his online blog? I can’t find a working link to his old blog or the site for the new one.
by Merrick
18 Jul 2020, 04:02
Forum: Tarot de Marseille Group: Hosted by Charlie Brown
Topic: ?s for Rachelcat
Replies: 15
Views: 2550

Re: ?s for Rachelcat

The delivery estimate already slipped from today to tomorrow to Tuesday. I think your reading is right on the money.
by Merrick
18 Jul 2020, 04:00
Forum: Sneak Peeks & Works in Progress
Topic: My Second 16th Century Reproduction
Replies: 2
Views: 740

Re: My Second 16th Century Reproduction

I’d certainly be interested!
by Merrick
16 Jul 2020, 22:40
Forum: Tarot de Marseille Group: Hosted by Charlie Brown
Topic: ?s for Rachelcat
Replies: 15
Views: 2550

Re: ?s for Rachelcat

Thanks! It's supposed to be delivered tomorrow but is currently in Montana, so I suspect you're right, especially as there's a handoff from FedEx to local USPS once it arrives in the city. I will let you know when it arrives. :)
by Merrick
16 Jul 2020, 21:36
Forum: Tarot de Marseille Group: Hosted by Charlie Brown
Topic: Merrick’s Mundanities
Replies: 10
Views: 1371

Re: Merrick’s Mundanities

What is a good way to draw some attention to my album? Hey Charlie, here is what I drew for your question: https://i.imgur.com/c0KcHHc_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium I’m seeing you on your horse, questing after success for your album (I’m going to leave it up to you to deter...
by Merrick
16 Jul 2020, 21:10
Forum: Tarot de Marseille Group: Hosted by Charlie Brown
Topic: Merrick’s Mundanities
Replies: 10
Views: 1371

Re: Merrick’s Mundanities

I drew these cards for your query: What a lovely deck, a very unique look to it, such lively colours and cheerful expressions. Gotta get it! What is it? It’s the new Yves Reynaud, the François Gassman 1840: https://www.tarot-de-marseille-heritage.com/catalogue_gassmann1840.html The colors were the ...
by Merrick
15 Jul 2020, 00:23
Forum: Tarot de Marseille Group: Hosted by Charlie Brown
Topic: Merrick’s Mundanities
Replies: 10
Views: 1371

Re: Merrick’s Mundanities

Interesting. I'd probably have read that as some kind of administrative snafu. I'm curious to see how it turns out. Just to elaborate, I saw the intertwined lines of the swords as the web/internet, the two swords cutting through as Rachel and the doctor eventually connecting. The oval shape of the ...
by Merrick
14 Jul 2020, 21:18
Forum: Tarot de Marseille Group: Hosted by Charlie Brown
Topic: ?s for Charlie Brown
Replies: 38
Views: 10364

Re: ?s for Charlie Brown

Hey Charlie,

I’m taking leave from work for childcare purposes. I just filed for unemployment per the COVID allowances in my state and I’m wondering if I have a long wait until my application is processed.

Thanks!
by Merrick
14 Jul 2020, 21:16
Forum: Tarot de Marseille Group: Hosted by Charlie Brown
Topic: ?s for Rachelcat
Replies: 15
Views: 2550

Re: ?s for Rachelcat

Hi Rachelcat,

I’m expecting a package at the end of the week and am wondering if it will arrive on time.

Thanks so much!
by Merrick
14 Jul 2020, 21:14
Forum: Tarot de Marseille Group: Hosted by Charlie Brown
Topic: Merrick’s Mundanities
Replies: 10
Views: 1371

Re: Merrick’s Mundanities

Hi! Here's one for you: How will my zoom call with the doctor go in the morning? (No need for medical advice. Just if a zoom with a doctor will be at all useful or go smoothly, etc.) Thanks! Hi Rachelcat! I drew these cards for your query: https://i.imgur.com/v7vy2e1_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=th...
by Merrick
13 Jul 2020, 21:08
Forum: Tarot Decks Discussions
Topic: Arcanum X (TdM deck by Michael Bridge-Dickson)
Replies: 12
Views: 3042

Re: Arcanum X (TdM deck by Michael Bridge-Dickson)

Nemia wrote: 12 Jul 2020, 21:23 I'm keeping an eye on the progress of this deck! Does anybody know anything new?
Last I heard he was working away on the pips but was a bit stumped on what to do with the majors.
by Merrick
13 Jul 2020, 19:51
Forum: Tarot de Marseille Group: Hosted by Charlie Brown
Topic: Merrick’s Mundanities
Replies: 10
Views: 1371

Merrick’s Mundanities

Come one, come all! Master at the marvel of Merrick’s mundanities! No question too everyday, no insight too trite.

I’ll have time most weekdays except Wednesday if you need a time sensitive answer.

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