Yeah that's sound advice. I am usually comfortable with intuitive readings straight from the cards - I think I became hesitant when I started reading the book as I liked the artwork so much I really wanted to understand why she had painted them that way, but the book is less about the actual paintin...

Hi all. I am a seasoned tarot user though not a professional and I've only used them for self-exploration for a long time now (I am 47). In fact, I've recently come back to tarot and have been enjoying exploring decks I hadn't seen before. I came across the Mary-El and loved the artwork, so I purcha...

Hi all! This is my first tarot forum, though I am not a young person, nor am I new to tarot. I'm 47 years old and started my spiritual journey from around 12/13 years old when my mum gave me a rune set for my birthday. It wasn't long after that I acquired my first deck, a Rider Waite.....that was th...

Hello all! I recently purchased and received the 2nd edition of the El Goliath Tarot Deck. I love the artwork and the deck, however I am a seasoned tarot user and I cannot get used to the matte finish. It stops me from spreading the cards out like I normally would. I was wondering if anyone who migh...