I have plenty of tarot apps, many of the Fool's Dog
among them, and this has become an instant favorite. The artwork is
superb: painting-like, classy, full of symbolism, wondrous and
whimsical, multilayered, all of which make it not only pleasing to the
eye but also perfect for intuitive readings. Although it is a proper
Tarot, it has all the qualities that I look for in an oracle deck, i.e.
the ability of reply to specific questions with specific questions
without the reading having to have any specific knowledge of the Tarot.
I
use this app every day and the replies to my queries are always on
point and relevant to the question posed. However, we find the four
elements and main
Tarot suits also here, but reinvented in the following
way:
Combustion = Fire = Wands
Aether = Air = Swords
Fungi = Earth = Pentacles
Octopi = Water = Cups
THE APP
Like
the rest of the Fool's Dog Tarots, the app is versatile, easy to use,
intuitive and muti-functional. There are plenty of spreads layouts, even a
free one, and extra functionalities like:
* Allow reversed cards or not.
* Option to use Major Arcana only.
* Zoom in to enlarge card details.
* Share reading via e-mail, Facebook, and Twitter.
* Animated shuffle & cut.
* Optional voice prompts.
* Customizable reading cloths, shuffling and card selection among others.
The
text book, unabridged, is also fantastic. The main summary in bold at
the beginning of each card is very helpful and goes to the point, and
sometimes it is just perfect in itself. Otherwise, you keep reading.
Overall, one of my most reliable and favorite Tarot and Tarot apps ever.
I have several Colette's decks and they are among my favourite as they are on point most times and are delightful to look at. In that regard, this deck fits the Colette's deck philosophy, but providing us with new intuitive insights and approaches to oracle readings.
The association of colours to each element, which is shown in the card number marquee matches the colours associated to the 7 chakras. Thus, green goes with the heart chakra, love and relationships. Blue goes with the throat chakra and communication. Purple goes with the third eye chakra and intuition. And so forth.
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS DECK
> The cards and guidebook are beautifully packed in a good-quality cardboard box, with a pull-up ribbon to help get the cards out.
> The cards are quite large but not bulky or heavy and they are very flexible and easy to shuffle.
> Original conception. It mixes the four elements, the four tarot suits and the seven chakras.
> The cards can be used together with the guidebook or on their own. That is, it's a great deck for intuitive readings using your own system as the images are very evocative and symbolically rich.
> I love having some tarot cards reinvented, like the ace of cups, the ace of hearts, the world, the wheel of fortune, the high priestess, the trickster, and strength.
> No reverse readings.
> Amazing inspiring digital artwork that will get your intuition flowing.
> Good quality print.
> Good value for money.
ODD TO ME
> It took me a while to get used to the deck and to customize the meanings for me personally.
> Answers not always relate to my queries. So, this is, so far, not as mind blowing as other Colette's decks.
> The element air, which goes with swords and thought is nowhere to be found in the correspondence table in pages 7 and 8 of the guidebook. We guess it goes with the 7th suit, devoted to thought and light.
> I found at bit unsettling having images that go together in style and conception as part of different 'suits' as the show a lack of energetic and artistic congruence. For example, card 43 from the light suit is very similar in conception and style to card number 7 from the earth suit; the same can be said of cards no, 5 and 48.
> Many of the water lilies images fit together as a glove, but they are spread all over the deck with meanings that aren't always there, at least for me. Like the cards 5 body and soul, 45 Spirit of gratitude, and 48 a burst of magic for example.
> Some cards imagery and the intuitive value given to them do not match at all for me. Said differently, there is some sort of mismatch between the message and the image. Examples, 5 Body and soul; 6 It is what it is; 12 bearing fruit;16 royal you; 24 let it go; 35 a tall tale; 37 the oracle gift; 45 a spirit of gratitude, and 48 a burst of magic.
> I wish the cards had been text-less.
MY REINTERPRETATION
After going through the text, herewith my reinterpretation:
1- Grounded.
2- Roots. Rut.
3- Magic portal. Entering. You have to come in. The Unknown.
4- Ace of cups.
5- Lilly pond. Lotus flower.
6- Magic door. Door to magic. Enchanted portal.
7- Meditate. Calm your mind. Spa time.
8- Enlightened sensuality. Inner light.
9- Summer. Open rose. Fragrance of love.
10- Barriers are in your mind. Fly away. False trap. Trapped beauty.
11- Key to a magic new world. Starry night. The world is opening for you.
12- Ecosystem. Magic tree. Tree of life. Autumn.
13- The world is in your hands. A world of possibilities. Small world.
14- Opening of the heart. Heart shining through,
15- Chess king/queen. Ball in your court. Unlock your potential.
16- Crowned . Open heart.
17- I can hear you. Music is everywhere.
18- The wheel of fortune.
19- Wilderness. Strength.
20 - Magic night. Enchanted.
21- Divine eye. You see everything. Crown chakra. Connection with spirit.
22- Caress. Thick skin.
23. In my heart. Healing of the heart.
24- Thriving heart. Unbreakable heart connection.
25- Birds of a feather flock together.
26- My heart sings. Sparks in my heart. Mystical heart.
27 - Symphony of love. My heart sings.
28- Mind-heart-body connection. Enlightenment.
29- Dream power. Inner Shaman.
30- Inner burst. Orgasm.
31- Enticing. Dancer. Sensuality.
32- Meditate.
33- The trickster.
34- Portal to a new world/life. Night dream travels.
35- Looking for the maker. Vital journey. Find you identity.
36- Heightened intuition. Third eye. Seeing through and beyond.
37- Use your oracles. Witchy. Potion. Have a tea.
38 - We are the Universe. Magic is everywhere. Magical thinking. Feel the magic.
39- Dream magic. Introspection. Making a heartfelt wish. Inner child.
40- Convergence. Heading to the same destination.
41- Eagle point of view. Look at things from a different point of view. Wise woman.
42- Distorted mirror. Confusion. Unclear image.
43- Beautiful mind. Mindful gift.
44- Heaven. The Universe. Magic realms. Connection to the divine.
45- Beyond the ordinary. Soulful person. Special person.
46- Navigate your emotions. Feelings and emotions as a your guide.
47- Universal love. Love made in heaven.
48- Night opening. Sweet smell.
49- Let the wind will carry you. Fragile beauty. Lightness.
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