Thursday, November 14, 2013

Interview with the Wildwood Tarot

Never before have I done a deck interview spread with a new tarot deck. But yesterday, with this deck it felt like it was the appropriate thing to do. In that way we would get formally introduced to each other. Although I know it’s just a pack of 78 cards, it feels like there´s an old energy  surrounding this deck. It’s making me a little bit hesitant to approach it; to work with it. I’m not that overly sensitive, so this is rather new for me and I am wondering: who am I kidding? That’s why I decided to do the deck interview. I've mixed up some the other interview spreads that I've found online. These are the questions for my deck and the cards that I've drawn:

Wildwood Tarot deck  interview
1.       Who are you?
The Wheel -  I am the loom of the Wildwood and I will teach you how to weave
2.       What is your most important characteristic?
Eight of arrows -  I have enough courage and dedication to keep going even when our thoughts  collide and dilemma’s arise. I will keep my torch burning hoping for better times.
3.       What are you going to teach me?
The Gardian - I will show you how to face your fears and how to enter the dark caverns of your mind.
4.       what can I give you in return?
Ten of arrows -  Respect and reverence and an open communication
5.       What are your strengths as a deck?
Knight of bows – fox – I am determined, dynamic and clever, and where necessary innovating.
6.       What will our relationship be like?
Four of vessels – beware of boredom and disenchantment after the first rush of infatuation . We’ll strive to keep things fresh and alive and search for new challenges.
7.       Is there anything else you would like to tell me about yourself?
Queen of vessels – My child I will guide you with love through the Wildwood and I’ll ask you to dedicate yourself with an honest and open mind to our journey together
This was a very deep experience. I just sat at my table watching my cards and felt really connected to whatever it was I felt. For some cards I had to look up additional information in the guide book but the overall message was very clear… I had to laugh about the gift of respect this deck wants from me. I was right about that J
Also the Fox of bows has given an unexpected touch to this reading. “Innovating and clever” wasn't what I had in mind for this deck. It has added an unknown spark of wit to it.
This reading has been very helpful to get the edge of our first real encounter and we’ll see where we’ll go from here.

15 comments:

  1. I do that with every new deck and it is always very enlightening. Be interesting to see how this one works out for you after this reading. First time I'm seeing it although heard lots about it. Have a great day, Ellen.

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    1. Hi Carol, I will definitely do this spread more often. Perhaps even with decks I already have. It is fun to give your deck a voice:)
      Thanks and same to you!

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  2. I've never done a new deck interview before, but I thoroughly enjoyed yours. I might give this a try the next time I get a new deck!

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    1. I am glad you liked it and.... there is a first for everything :D
      Will you let me know if you tried it?

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  3. I will - maybe that would be a good excuse to buy a new deck, lol.

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  4. beautiful reading. Deck interviews were one of the tools I used to learn tarot.
    So seldom buy a deck anymore...been there seen 'em all I'm sad to say.

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    1. Thank you Sharyn, Perhaps one day, totally unexpected, you will find another gem. :)

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  5. Really enjoyed this. I do love a deck interview. :D

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  6. Love, love, love this interview and your presentation of it. Gotta love a "foxy" deck, right? Enjoy!

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    1. Thanks you so much Zanna. It almost feels like this deck has some tricks up his sleeves.:D

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  7. It is an awesome deck, I never get bored of using it because every card always means something different in any given context. It's not the deck for everyone because it can become quite deep and intense sometimes but I find it offers interesting guidance and it has helped me quite a lot on both my tarot journey and spiritual journey. I'm definitely going to try this interview on a new deck when I get one; which I think is at Christmas - I reckon I successfully talked my mother into getting the Shadowscapes Tarot for me :)

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    1. I am foreseeing a very special relationship with this deck in the future. I have the Shadowscapes Tarot and I love it. I've even bought a magnifying glass to go with it. Every timeyou see different detail in the cards. And the colors are amazing !! very good choice for a Christmas present :D

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  8. Cool idea! I've also seen many deck interviews but have never done one. This is a fun idea, and one I think I will try, as well, with some of my own decks! I'm so happy you're enjoying the Wildwood!

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    1. This was a first for me to and I'm sure I will do this more often.:)

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