Ep. 006 Rider-Waite Smith clone and RWS-like decks

[@shunshinybooks]

Hi Ana! It’s me Sunny! I bought a typewriter from you at a pen show years ago. Anyway, I love that we also share a love for tarot. My favorite rider Waite smith clones are Kitty Kehane and Sakki Sakki Tarot. I love colorful decks!

[@wellappointedmystic]

Hi, Sunny! So glad we can catch up again. I am going to check out your deck recommendations. I don’t have either of them. Xoxoxo!

[@jenniferabe]

So many fun decks! I love the Zodiac Tarot and want to start using it more now that I’ve gotten back into astrology in a big way and want to combine the two. I’m so tuned into the symbols in the classic RWS that it can distract me when things are “missing” but I’m trying to get over that. My favorite RWS is still the classic from the 70’s and I mean the decks that were printed back then, especially without the copyright on the fronts. The card stock is lovely and the colors are not as bright although I do have some older decks (maybe from the 80’s?) that do have the copyright and even more toned down colors. I’ve tried the Universal Waite (Pixie’s art recolored by Mary Hanson-Roberts) but it can be too pale and I’ve also used the Radiant Rider-Waite which is vibrant without being garish but the faces are redrawn and there’s something lacking if that makes sense. The RWS Redux by Jamie Sawyer is really nicely done but the card stock feels stiff. I’m so picky LOL! I adore the Blythe Tarot and am so happy you told me about it! ❤

[@wellappointedmystic]

I keep going back to my little RWS Centennial in a tin. It's one of those decks that just has a good vibe for me and I never would have expected that when I started my journey.

[@jenniferabe]

@@wellappointedmystic yeah, the more I learn about Pixie, the more I love the art even though it may not be the most beautiful or diverse deck in my collection. I have a new book that looks at it from a theatrical perspective which is also cool!