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by peredhil31 » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:36 am
Depends on what Tarot system you use, what deck. As indicated, most modern decks are derived from Waite, with his Pictoral Key being essential in explaining things like why he took the liberty of Strength and Justice. Back in the day I used to play with that sort of focus, I'd occasionally redo an obscure reading with them switched back.
For the artistry, I rather enjoyed Palin's Waking the Wild Spirit Tarot, and the The Whimsical Tarot deck (based on Children's fairy tales). I believe both are still available from Amazon. Whim' has a book which can be purchased separately.
Last I checked, Fairfield's Terra Nova set came with a mini-booklet, but really was just designed to use traditional patterns and meanings (Waite) with Paschkis' artwork.
But any book is just a guide, and as "AllInOne" said, their deeper value, any deck, is as a guide to understanding yourself and the universal patterns. You'd be better off, if you want "accuracy" to read a book on body language and reflect the subject's hidden truths back to themselves as a therapeutic mirror. Most people have their own answers inside.