So, I got my hands on this Penny Dreadful Tarot Card Deck. I’ve always been a bit of a sucker for anything spooky and mysterious, and since I watched the show, I just had to get them. The whole idea of a tarot deck used in the show got me all excited, you know?
First thing I did was rip open the package – carefully, of course, I didn’t want to damage any of those precious cards. They came in a neat little box, all tucked in and safe. I pulled them out and just started going through each one, taking my sweet time. The artwork is, well, it’s something else. It’s dark and a little twisted, just like the show. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, that’s for sure, but it fits the whole Penny Dreadful vibe perfectly.
I spent a good chunk of time comparing these cards to my old Rider-Waite deck. It’s interesting to see how they’re similar and how they’re different. The Major Arcana cards, they mostly line up with the usual suspects like The Fool, The Magician, and all that. But then the Minor Arcana, that’s where things get really interesting. They’ve got their own unique thing going on, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around some of the imagery.
- The Unboxing: Felt like a kid on Christmas morning, tearing into the package to get to the goodies inside.
- Examining the Cards: Spent hours just looking at each card, front and back. Soaking in all the details of the artwork. It’s like a dark, twisted art gallery in my hands.
- Comparing to Rider-Waite: I laid out both decks side-by-side, seeing which cards matched up and where they went their own way. Major Arcana was familiar territory, but the Minor Arcana, that’s a whole different beast.
- Trying Out Readings: I did a few simple readings, you know, just for fun. Still trying to get a feel for the deck’s personality. It’s definitely not your average, run-of-the-mill tarot deck.
I even tried doing a couple of readings for myself. I shuffled the cards, focused on my question, and laid them out in a simple spread. Let me tell you, these cards, they don’t beat around the bush. They give it to you straight, no sugarcoating. It’s kind of intense, but also really cool in a weird way.
Now, I know some folks are saying they wish there was more info on why the artist chose these specific images. And yeah, I get that. It would be nice to have a little guidebook or something. But honestly, I kind of like the mystery of it all. It’s like, you gotta figure it out for yourself, you know? Use your intuition, your gut feeling. It makes the whole experience more personal, more engaging.
First Impressions
I did get into a little internet rabbithole, I found some Reddit posts and a website about the deck, it’s really interesting to see others’ opinions. Some folks love it, some are a bit confused by it, but everyone agrees it’s definitely unique.
All in all, I’m really digging this Penny Dreadful Tarot Card Deck. It’s not just a collectible, it’s something you can actually use. It’s got this whole dark, mysterious energy to it, and I’m excited to keep exploring it. And who knows, maybe I’ll even start doing readings for my friends. We’ll see how that goes!
