The Gill Tarot (Cards)

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Product Description

This deck and book set is based upon the Tree of Life and classical religious literature and beliefs. Book contains 192 pages, illustrated.

Product Details

• Cards
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems; Boxed Set edition (July 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880799641
• ISBN-13: 978-0880799645
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,846,939 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Deck, Qabalistic Link, February 13, 2001

By	"ravenwindstone" (Fredericksburg, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gill Tarot (Paperback)

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

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I knew this was the one for me., September 19, 2000

By	"phirefly" (Warrington, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cards with book a better value, April 20, 2003

By	Bruce Gray "gurpsgm" (Shenandoah Valley, VA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.