Oak, Ash, & Thorn Tarot

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5 hours ago, Niobium said:

It's a really interesting deck but I don't use it on the regular. The imagery is...I won't say it's too cute, but more like there's the occasionally level of whimsy that doesn't always work for me. (The Chariot is a good example here; I get what the artist was going for, but it's very UnChariot, to me.) 

 

It's a good deck for creative endeavors, I think, less so for personal or more serious work (at least IME). I do a lot of writing and GMing using tarot decks and this one is quite perfect for that (nature theme decks often are). Whimsy goes quite well in those arenas, as a source of inspiration. Not so much for personal introspection, though. Again--for me, others might get a lot out of that.

 

I can see your point, I just looked up the Chariot and it strikes me as pretty UnChariot as well. I'm mainly looking for a deck that can be both a source of inspiration and something I read with, especially since I'm kind of low on funds, but hopefully I'll be able to get this deck eventually. It does look great for writing and the like!

[Wyrdkiss]

My review from Goodreads:

 

This is a review of the Standard size Vol. I.I version, created by Stephanie Burrows and Illustrated by Adam Oehlers.

This thick and sturdy, high quality pack achieves some remarkable results. Woodland animals, insects and flora beautifully convey the spirit of the Rider-Wait-Smith tradition. These images are complimented by striking use of vegan black inks, blueish shadows, perfect light effects, and a charming array of natural browns and greens.

This deck and its creatures are not, "cute" in my hands, however. It contains some striking illustration, and very effective and clever ways of translating concepts found within the RWS, especially in the Major Arcana.

This pack contains one of the most beautiful and haunting renditions of the Death card I have ever seen. Subtle yet impacting, deep in its seeming simplicity.

There is one card for me that missed the mark, however, and I am struggling to fit it into my usually flexible paradigm. That is the Chariot. You may find it delightful or distracting, or the spirit of the interpretation even an inconsequential twist. Being so subjective, I recommend you view the card art online before purchasing this deck. I can see myself reading with the Oak, Ash and Thorn for certain clients -- if I can find my own footing with this rather unusual and unique interpretation of Major Arcana VII. I'm fairly certain I will, but like a lovely walk through mysterious woods, I am taking my time with it.