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Symbolon Deck

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This is a gorgeous insightful deck. You absolutely do not need to be an astrology genius to use it as the images are highly intuitive. Adding astrological insights will only add to your readings.

MAJOR NOTE: I have NO idea why the prices are so insane on here. The deck is still in print and available from the publisher and other online sites for about $25.00.

I've wanted this deck for a long time, but i knew it was more of a past life recall and reflection deck than a tarot deck, which is what i read with. I have found that although i can't tell what is actually going on in someone's life with it, i can tell where they are emotionally with a situation, and i use it all the time for myself to find out what is really bothering me about a situation , what a particular person or circumstance is bringing up for me subconsciously and underneath my every day insight.
The pictures do reach into my subconscious and i actually do get flashbacks at times from reading them. No matter what you do with this deck, i think its lovely, fascinating, and i can't imagine a day when i wouldn't get something completely new from reading them. I wish the author's had written more. It is simply the most consistantly beautiful deck i've ever seen.

The Symbolon deck is a pictorial representation of the twelve astrological archetypes and their relationships, all depicted as persons. Their content is based on hundreds of therapeutic sessions with patients and draws from fairy tales, mythology, religion and common archetypes.

You should consider the symbolon deck as a blueprint of the author's complete therapeutic knowledge.

It can be used to clarify astrological constellations, but the authors developed a set of twelve spreads to be used seperately from astrology. Ingrid Zinnel even defined meanings for them as "card of the day", with self-empowering statements.

The artist did an outstanding job. No other deck has these amount of breathtaking images.

Note that all literature describing the use of this deck is in German only.

I don't know about the past life recall that this deck is supposedly intended to help with, but for triggering profound insights about CURRENT daily life issues and relationships etc.. this is an eerily accurate pack of cards. The pictures alone are worth the purchase and bring out the meanings and associated astrological symbolism of each card with perfect clarity. I just hope these cards will remain in print and that someone may eventually convince/commission this talented artist Thea Weller to design a tarot deck as well...

I love this strange, weird and exquisite deck. I have over a 100 Tarot and Oracles and this is the most unusual one I have come across. The artwork is some of the most stunning out there. such little details done with precision and vibrancy. I can only hope the artist one day decides on doing a Tarot deck. The colours are amazing, this is high-quality printing. There are 78 cards and they are are 3x5 and very easy to shuffle and handle. It's a very substantial and top-notch production in every aspect.

It also has many more uses than the creators very limited ideas of how to use these cards. This is one of the few decks that shows the whole spectrum...from very very dark/frightening to blissfully happy....and everything in between. So many of the images come from myths, folktales and fairytales....it's bursting with archetypes. Many cards are so reminiscent of Tarot images (minors and majors). But it's not a Tarot at all and it's uses run the gamut from inner shadow work, persona/mask identification, relationship issues, storytelling, divination, self-growth, inspiration, creative writing prompts, spiritual pathworking/exploration and self-actualization. As you can see this deck's range is broad and many layered. The sky is the limit as to how this deck may be used. The images evoke some very strong reactions and can set your exploration and imagination off in many directions. You will find this is a deck you reach for again and again.

The LWB is wonderful (and very large) if sometimes a bit stilted because of the translation. The author can come across as sort of preachy and know-it all. Like his/her way is the way, the only way to look at the archetype and image/card, sometimes it's almost as if you're being yelled at

Per usual a strange and very different deck has a german only large book. Disappointing! I hear the book has meanings card a day, affirmations and much more, I would love to be able to read it! But the large LWB sets you off on the right direction and is very useful.

If just for the exquisite and sublime art in these cards this deck is worth owning, but it delivers so much more. Get it yourself and awaken the muse within.

Actually, you can tell about a person's life with this deck, as well as many other situations that a diviner would want to know. I have had this deck for years, and what made me search it out on this site is that I recommended it to someone else and I wanted her to recognise the deck! I love it, and it is worth the buy!

I have had this deck for a few years and I still cannot figure it out! It pretty much does it on its own when I sit down to read for others. The images are startling, based on classical archetype. The is very little occult symbolism used other than astrology. This one could take or leave. It is not required to have a lot of information about this subject.

The booklet that comes with the deck is translated from German and is not easy to follow. I tossed it aside and begun to "feel" out each card. There are many images to reflect upon. They range from the silly to dire. In the hands of a serious therapist this could give great insight to many.

It is fun in beginners hands. This is NOT a Tarot deck. This means no books to study. The cards could lead to further study and divination.