I was having a hard time deciding which deck to use this week on the blog. So, I asked for requests from my Facebook fans. The Housewives won the majority vote, closely followed by the Legend:Arthurian deck (which I'll use here soon). It's funny because I really wanted to use a lighthearted deck this week... my FB friends must have sensed that!
The cards I drew today seem to be addressing the way this deck was chosen. In the center of it all, we have me in the Seven of Cups. So many decks, so hard to choose. I was paralyzed with indecision. What's a girl to do? Well, there I am again, a little while later, in the Four of Wands when I decided to kick my feet up, take a load off, and let other people decide for me. I hopped on Facebook, posted a link to my deck inventory and asked for requests. And voila! The decision was made for me. (Thank you!!!)
As I lay in bed last night, I was going over the Major Arcana of the Housewives Tarot in my head. I recalled each one, in order. When I got to the Justice card and remembered the scene where the mother is about to beat her child with a wooden spoon, I stopped. I don't like this card. Being a mom who doesn't spank my kids, I get very uncomfortable when I see this card. It's creepy that both mom and kid are smiling... I find it bizarre and disturbing to make a joke out of this. I know it was the norm back in the 50's, so I suppose it's fitting for this deck, but still... It also reminds me that the Justice system isn't always as "fair" as it claims to be, and this card illustrates that well. So, it was ironic that this was the first card that I turned over this morning. Tying it in with the other cards, it made me think, "Well, you asked for it... you wanted the deck decision to be made for you, so now you have to to work with these cards, even the ones you don't like!"
(Thanks again to those who voted... I do enjoy this kitschy deck, and it's just what the doctor ordered for a lighthearted tarot week.)
Deck: The Housewives Tarot (by Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum, published by Quirk Books)
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5 comments:
That's hilarious.
It's funny because the hubs and I were looking at cards from this deck on-line and when we saw the Justice card and the 7 of Cups card (both) we thought they were a bit creepy, and here they are in one spread! How funny.
But overall I also really like this deck. I don't have it but it has a cutesy, sarcastic vibe that is fun! I think the tongue-in-cheek almost harsh humor translates well.
XOXO
I have this deck. I have only used it about once, but artistically, I adore it. The presentation of the set is first class. And so different to anything else out there. I might have to delve into mine on the blog when I have finished with the RWS.
I suggested the Enigma, and I know what you mean about it being a tad too heavy. I just love that deck. And after feeling a bit emotional yesterday, I think that was the mood I was in and why I chose it.
Look forward to more Housewife readings!
PL x
The 7/C is a wonderfully pithy depiction of the nature of the card, as well as the times it satirizes. It also reminds me that "Mad Men" should be starting again soon! I look forward to seeing you read with this deck - I don't think it is given enough credit and is often passed off as a mere novelty.
Celeste... Curious. What do you guys find creepy about the Seven of Cups?
PL... It is quite an adorable deck. It's a shame the card stock is total crap. And re: the Enigma... I think you are one of the very few people who join me in liking that deck!
submerina... My mother just wrote to me that she spent hours the other night watching Mad Men (Netflix DVD). LOL! I've never seen the show. I get bored just looking at men in suits. Couldn't imagine watching a whole hour of them in an office. (Unless it's THE Office.) :D Anyway, I agree that this deck is underrated.
If you don't watch it for the suits, watch it for the pretty dresses and to laugh about how parenting styles have changed over the decades ;D
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