Though not a serious collector next to folks that have hundreds, I at one time had a modest collection of over 25 Tarot decks, more if you counted the Oracles, even more if you counted all the decks that I have owned and let go through out the years. I loved each of these decks as individual inspirations, personalities I learned from, and most communicated quite well. However there was a good portion of the decks that remained mostly unused and I felt sad that I was not regularly appreciating them. Some just didnt vibe with me completely for one reason or another, as some decks will have a tendency to do. So, motivated by different reasons, I made the decision to begin purging my decks, either selling or giving them away to people that they belonged with. Surprisingly, after so many years of collecting, I felt okay with this decision. I did take the time to re-evaluate each one to determine those that needed to stay with me, or if it was just a nice "collector" deck that may be better suited to another. The swift response I have gotten from others confirm to me that this was a good move. I had no difficulty in selling over 10 decks and some of them seemed so perfectly matched to the people who wanted them. A good friend showed an interest in The Art Nouveau mini Tarot so I gave it to her. She says she feels as if she has found her muses. She still insists on paying me for it but Im not worried about it as I really felt like they needed to go to her. I love how Tarot can call to you..though its more like You calling to you. You have something to say.
Now I move on to new Tarot horizons. I feel like I need to be focusing on more than the collecting, do something different with the Tarot, perhaps even design a deck of my own, though I am after what I have nicknamed "The Perfect 10", my personal top ten favorite decks. Some I currently own, some I have owned in the past, and some I have yet to meet. I have a feeling that this list of 10 may change and evolve, but the number of decks should stay around ten. Purging also allows me to return to other forms of divination studies, though I continue to learn everyday from the art form that is Tarot.
I would love to know what others would have on their Top Ten List, the must-have decks for you.
Peace,
Eala

Hello Tarot Loving Friends!

 I just added a few new tarot spreads to the spreads section, happy reading!

Eala 

Hi! I just wanted to remind everyone to vote in this blog's poll about what you would like to see here on The Tarot Coven while you still can, if you havent already, it is scheduled to close on December 11th. And thankyou so much for the input! Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving...now do pass the leftovers please!

Blessings,

Eala

Hello!

I would like to welcome all of our newest members, thankyou for joining The Tarot Coven, I hope you will enjoy it here, and please feel free to jump in and participate! Im looking forward to chatting with all of you!

The 3 of Cups pictured currently is from the Aquarian Tarot, one of my personal favorite decks. Obviously, Ive been trying to change the picture and background to reflect seasonal themes, hope everyone likes the look. And Happy Thanksgiving, to those that celebrate it. Now is a wonderful time of year to reflect upon that which we are thankful for. Gratitude is powerful, recognizing that has been part of my learning process recently.

You will also notice that I added a poll about what we as a group would like to see and discuss here. Please, if you would, take the time to vote in the poll. I asked in a previous blog what everyone would like to see, but did not get a response. Here is your chance to chime in and help make this space all we want it to be. BTW-If you mark "other" on the poll, I would appreciate a little elaboration via the comments on the blog post. Again, thankyou so much for your participation, cant wait to hear what others have to say!

Peace and Happy Reading,

Eala