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Hurst’s Tarot history blog | Pre-Gebelin
Recommendation , Tarot , Tarot de Marseille , Theme: TdM / 21 September 2016

The owner of this blog, Micheal J. Hurst, unfortunately passed a few weeks ago (aug 2016), but anyone interested in the history of Tarot pre-Gebelin (traditional tarot, before the English school that brought forth the Waite-Smith, Thoth and most modern decks) will love this scholarly online approach. Hurst saw himself as a ‘Tarot geek, fascinated by the factual history and characteristic medieval allegory of this remarkable artifact’. No art-historian, but so well-read he…

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Top 9 Tarot de Marseille decks
Decks , Recommendation , Tarot , Tarot de Marseille , Theme: TdM / 9 September 2016

Unlike RWS-readers, Tarot de Marseille lovers have a limited amount of decks to work with and aren’t treated to exciting deck reviews very often. All the more reason for The Queen’s Sword to ask TdM experts & professionals*: Which TdM decks that are already out there *should* you collect or read with. Here’s their Top 9 Tarot de Marseille decks:   #9 Pierre Madenie Several Tarot de Marseille (TdM) decks got the same number of votes but coming in on a joint last place (therefore 8&9) are the Pierre Madenie TdM (c1709) and Le Veritable Hadar TdM. These two decks reflect the differences between TdM decks; a facsimile copy of the original deck or a reproduced modernized version. The Madenie is one of the oldest TdM’s in existence and usually called ‘the most beautiful’. Sherryl Smith (from the multimedia tip) prefers the Paul Madenie TdM “because of the faces, because it’s a photo-repro and not restored and diddled with …” Yves Reynaud and Wilifried Houdouin made their reproduction based on copy in the Swiss National Museum. The Reynaud/Houdouin Madenie will be available again in fall 2016. A redrawn version of the Madenie is also available from Mary Packard.   #8 Le Veritable Hadar…

Traditional Tarot Tarot Heritage
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Traditional Tarot Treasure | Tarot Heritage
Multimedia , Recommendation , Tarot de Marseille , Theme: TdM / 2 September 2016

If you’re about to travel the road to traditional tarot like Marseille…or Ancient Italy (or have done so years ago) and don’t have the $/€ to spend on books, Tarot Heritage is certainly the way to go. Hell, even if you *are* spending wads of cash, this is a must-see site. Tarot Heritage is the brain-child of Sherryl E. Smith and completely dedicated to Tarot decks between the 15th and early 19th century. In other words: Tarot de Marseille & Ancient Italian decks galore! There’s a history menu, an amazing Cartomancy…

The Amethyst Nirvana, my favorite arcana case. The Nefertari tarot fits perfectly in this one!
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Arcana Case by Tarotista
Oracle , Paraphernalia , Recommendation , Tarot / 2 March 2016

While tarot bags come in all forms and sizes, home made, factory made and sometimes as the result of an out-of-control knitting hobby, there are rarely worth writing about. Not in this case though. So, if you now think: ‘darn it. Just what I need. Another tarot related product to add to my ever growing wish list, then step away from the device. I am about to do some serious gushing!

Craftsmanship
My tarot bag of the year is no bag, but a case. An Arcana Case to be exact.

This is an ordinary tarot bag and some crystals. Those won't make the cut of course.
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Paraphernalia recommendations on The Queen’s Sword
News , Paraphernalia , Recommendation / 29 February 2016

The Queen’s Sword has gained another menu item. Interested in very original or high quality extra’s for your mindfulness practice or tarot business? The Paraphernalia Menu is your place-to-be online!

I want to be as complete as possible when it comes to reviews and decided to expand on the recommendations I already give. That way