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The Gill Tarot (Book Only)

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Hi, This was the very first Tarot deck I ever bought for myself. It was introduced to me by a reader at a shop, and I was drawn to it right away by its beautiful and unusual pictures. Very colorful! Personally, it spoke to my heart from the start. Later on I bought the book for it, and learned much more. Although, at the time of purchase, I was not into Qabala, I am now, and I attribute this to the cards. I am so glad that they had drawn me into such a wonderful world of study. Learning about the relationship between Tarot and The Tree of Life has made my card reading much richer. It goes beyond "fortune-telling", and into the depths of the soul. I have now continued on with my Qabalistic studies through other sources, as well, and use my Gill Tarot cards, and book, right along with those studies. If you can look at this deck, and book, at a store, and feel drawn to them, by all means buy them. You will learn alot from studying both. I'll admit, the book may not be for beginners because of the Qabalistic bent, but it is very spiritual, and still makes for an interesting, spiritual read. But watch out! You may end up getting drug into the fascinating world of the Tree of Life (Qabala). Peace, Catbird

I admit that the artwork is a bit odd, and very atypical. However, when I first saw this deck, I knew it was for me. Personally, I find the major arcana cards to be quite attractive. The minor arcana is where it gets a little strange, but once you pick up on the symbolism, it really works. This deck is very reliant on Qabalistic symbolism that I just don't understand, but I seem to manage just fine without it. The first time I did a reading with this deck, it was dead on, and it -[felt]- good. I wouldn't recommend this deck to just anyone though. I feel a connection with it. It works for me. That doesn't mean it will work as well for another. I've learned that the recomendations of others don't mean a whole lot. What matters is how you feel about the deck. Try checking out http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/index.html to browse around and find a deck that strikes your fancy. And if possible, find a local shop where you can browse the decks (like Mystical Tymes in New Hope, PA).

As was stated in my review of just the Gill Tarot cards, I find the Gill Tarot to be particularly valuable for giving readings to younger people. I find the meanings on the Minor Arcana particularly useful for this, although some may find this initial definition limiting.

But Gill's book gives much more versatility to Gill's wonderfully illustrated cards by giving more in depth definitions of the card images that she chose for each of the Major and Minor Arcana. There's much more in the full book than is in the 24 page booklet that is provided with just the cards. And there's much more to the Minor Arcana than the simple definitions Gill decided to print on each card - and this book gives those definitions.

The Gill Tarot has a great deal of Jewish Kabbalistic symbolism - only some of which I caught even on continued use. Like a couple of the reviewrs before me, I now find myself being drawn into a study of the Kabbalah and its meanings - a study that these cards began and that these cards will probably help me with. The Tree of Life, a continuing symbol of Gill's Tarot, is an important part of many mystic journeys, especially Kabbalistic ones, and this deck of cards will assist you while travelling down that narrow path that can only be defined by you.

There's enough info for beginners in this book, but the serious student will find something to like as well. One of my higher recommendations.

Great service! Product in MUCH better condition than expected! Outer packaging was slightly frayed at corners, but the inner product was actually still in cellophane from the publisher! Thank you!

This Tarot is based on the tree of life. I used it a few times and switched back to my cat people tarot. The artwork features bizarre looking people and often non-sensical symbolism. I have to emphasize that the characters on the cards gave me the creeps.It is difficult to interpret despite the key-word printed on each minor arcana card. Either that, or it was not working correctly, which is possible since I did not feel good about the cards. Not for me, but I purchased it at the reccomendation of someone who loved it. If you like the tree of life format and bright, colorful, neo-pagan images with key-words on the cards to help you out, you may enjoy it. By the way,the person who reccomended it did not use it often, instead they used the Osho-Zen Tarot.

This Tarot is based on the tree of life. I used it a few times and switched back to my cat people tarot. The artwork features bizarre looking people and often non-sensical symbolism. I have to emphasize that the characters on the cards gave me the creeps.It is difficult to interpret despite the key-word printed on each minor arcana card. Either that, or it was not working correctly, which is possible since I did not feel good about the cards. Not for me, but I purchased it at the reccomendation of someone who loved it. If you like the tree of life format and bright, colorful, neo-pagan images with key-words on the cards to help you out, you may enjoy it. By the way,the person who reccomended it did not use it often, instead they used the Osho-Zen Tarot.