This week I'll be using the Dark Mansion Tarot, an independently published deck (Taroteca Studio) by Krzysztof Wasiuk and Magdalena Kaczan (artist). I'll also be using Miss Mai's Victorian Oracle, a self-published deck created by Mai (surname unknown). Today's draws are Death and Pocket Watch:
Death looks tired and perplexed, probably wondering why humans can't grasp that everything and everyone has an end date. People get sick, age and die. Things wear down and fall apart. The Pocket Watch is ticking, as minutes, hours and days are wasted with needless worry, anger, and envy instead of used for joy, kindness, and wonder. As Pratchett's Death intoned, "That's mortals for you, they've only got a few years in this world, and they spend them all in making things more complicated for themselves." I vote for a day of simplicity, laughter, and appreciation instead.
Oh wow, I’ve never seen that Dark Mansion deck, it is very neat, I LOVE the artwork. Trust you to grab my attention on a Sunday!!!! I’m a bit dull today, it might be time for gear-in-gear Wild Gears experimentation. (J)
ReplyDeleteThis is one I backed on Kickstarter (back when prices were reasonable). Reminds me of Tim Burton, but this card reminded me of Terry Pratchett.
DeleteI've never seen even HALF the decks you showcase here, Beverly, so it's always an education -- like visiting an art gallery!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I consider many of the cards in my decks as pieces of art!
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