Tarot for the 21st Century!
Greetings from Canada, Led by a divine hand.
Greetings, My name is Steven (or Steve if you prefer).
I formally convey my presence!
Who Am I? To some, Disabled mentally (asperger's syndrome), to others...Gifted. I am above all an artist first of all. I am a self-taught comic book/Fantasy artist (need only ask for samples, my artwork is hard to classify). I have always felt at home in the wiccan/pagan religion, which included Divination and so it was before the start of this year I decided to ease up on the artwork and shift focus to learn the art of Tarot reading. And so I searched through various decks, but I also noticed something...or Rather was told something. Right from the -very- first reading. I was told I was hitting the mark right on the head. I gave two friends a reading. One I think I nearly gave a heart attack from the level of accuracy (his face was pretty pale by the end of it), And another I actually gave a reading with shocking accuracy over XBox Live (Yeah, I am a gamer too). But other than that there are few places for me to practice, learn and get better. And then my search led me here...And something tells me It was the Lord and Lady that led me here for a reason. I guess I will just have to wait and see...But untill then, feel free to open the lines of communication. I have been told I am a "nice guy"
I formally convey my presence!
Who Am I? To some, Disabled mentally (asperger's syndrome), to others...Gifted. I am above all an artist first of all. I am a self-taught comic book/Fantasy artist (need only ask for samples, my artwork is hard to classify). I have always felt at home in the wiccan/pagan religion, which included Divination and so it was before the start of this year I decided to ease up on the artwork and shift focus to learn the art of Tarot reading. And so I searched through various decks, but I also noticed something...or Rather was told something. Right from the -very- first reading. I was told I was hitting the mark right on the head. I gave two friends a reading. One I think I nearly gave a heart attack from the level of accuracy (his face was pretty pale by the end of it), And another I actually gave a reading with shocking accuracy over XBox Live (Yeah, I am a gamer too). But other than that there are few places for me to practice, learn and get better. And then my search led me here...And something tells me It was the Lord and Lady that led me here for a reason. I guess I will just have to wait and see...But untill then, feel free to open the lines of communication. I have been told I am a "nice guy"
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Permalink Reply by Steven Moran on -
Heh I will do My best to respond in order starting from the top
Well on the medical side, it IS a disability, But I personally see it as a double edged sword. While the concious mind is somewhat weakened for me, It also makes it harder for the concious realm to bog me down. And from what I see (going on my own little analysis) that weakened conciousness makes my subconcious stronger. Considering all my artwork seems to start in my subconcious, My dreams almost feel like Premonitions (I get feelings of Dejavu -far- too many times for it to "just be a coincedence"). It is like a person who cant use thier legs, the lower half is weakened which causes the force to double back and strengthen what they can use.
Yes I have art samples on my own facebook page (same name) But I will put a few samples on here. My sister wants me to design a tattoo for her when she has her second baby (wants both names in the tattoo)
In order from top to bottom. Top: DamageFox: Sort of a pen name I will go By, that was a recent sketch of a sort of mascot. Middle: A prism Pheonix, a mythological, fantasy creature who's fire is not you average flame but of every spectrum of light, aptly named a rainbow blaze. Its a very old picture. Bottom: A phase oracle, A creature that resides between dimensions, adept at more psychic talents (esp, telepathy, telekinesis, pyrokinesis, cryokinesis, Mind control, illusionweaving, etc) Newer than the pheonix, but older than damagefox.
As for what decks I use. I have quite a few, But the top 3 I generally prefer to use (for now anyways) are:
Ciro Marchetti - Legacy Deck
Ciro Marchetti - Gilded Tarot
Barbara Moore - The Dreamer's Journal. - Attachments:
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Permalink Reply by Steven Moran on
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Well I have written stories in the past, But its funny how with alot of my characters, I do not just draw thier physical appearance. As I am drawing thier appearance, it is if they themselves are taking a life all thier own. They reveal thier own personality, thier own likes, dislikes, habits, traits..They take on a life all thier own. I have contemplated getting a novel or some sort of book series going, I certainly dont have a lack of ideas.
And as for the news. Well I will have to pick up the Oracle cards. I -did- pick up The Heart of Faerie Oracle Made By Brian And Wendy Froud. Brian did the Conceptual work on Jim Henson's "The Dark Crystal" And "labyrinth" And Wendy was the Sculptor/Dollmaker for Jen and Kira (The Dark Crystal) and Even Yoda (Empire Strikes back).
Though I dont know I might be taking them back, dont exactly know how to effectively use Oracle cards. I was just drawn in by the imagery.
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Permalink Reply by Steven Moran on
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The Images themselves ARE visually stunning, deep with meaning hidden in meaning...so much potential. Its just that -I- am not that familiar with oracles so wondering if these are too advanced for me considering I am just a beginner when it comes to both Tarot Cards AND Oracle Cards. I have a feeling a Have a natural connection, dont have the skill level to match.
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Permalink Reply by Steven Moran on
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I will have to look around for the book then. Seems like it could help. Just hope the chapters/coles nearby have it. lately thier selection has been...minimal at best when it comes to new age books relating to things like Tarot. Heh maybe I am just the master of....bad timing! :D
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