I have about 6 sets of Tarot cards that were never completed. That is because I was collecting them. Might I mix them all together in one box? I do have other complete sets, but I wanted to keep my incomplete collection (which I can’t complete only because the Italian publication has stopped). No matter what, I’m keeping them because it is always such a pleasure to look at unique cards.
If I’m understanding correctly, these are 6 different sets of Tarot cards that are missing cards and therefore aren’t complete because they discontinued publishing the series. I don’t see why you couldn’t combine them all in one box! Might be interesting to see how they work as a comingled set.
Like Artemisia, I am under this same impression. Whether the same artwork, designer, publisher, or whatever…as long as they are the same size, I’m thinking, why not? Just combine them into one deck. Sounds like a winner to me!!!
Hey, @laura50! I think a combined deck would be interesting! And if you have any other leftovers, you can use card holders and put them on display on your altar or other places.
I’ll echo what others have said - I think a mixed set all your own could be fun to work with! Depending on which cards from each set you have, the deck may statistically favor some cards (or lack others), but that doesn’t mean it can’t provide guidance and insights.
Additionally, there’s nothing wrong with collecting cards for their aesthetics! It sounds like you have some cool cards
Whatever you choose to do with your cards, I hope you continue to enjoy them, Laura! Blessed be
Have you heard of The Alleyman’s Tarot? It is a mix of all kinds of decks. Very unusual and fun. There is a whole story and podcast on it. Very mysterious!
This is about the Alleyman deck which is a rather extreme compilation of many decks - some not even Tarot.
OK… I did a bit more research and used an example spread - using an AI generated example (no pictures).
It is somewhat interesting and lends itself to the combinations of incomplete Tarot decks. It seems to lean towards liminal or spiritual readings and seeing non sequitur cards (like an Oracle card?) as nudges for the reading. Duplicate cards are read as emphasis. The whole thing is based on initial feelings and not necessarily the rote keyword lists.
Soooo… I think the idea of combining several partial decks is cool. It does seem to emphasize intuition. While you could use it any way you wanted, there are a few guides in the Alleyman style on the web. I think I would make my own loose guide and have fun.
Oh… and my last thought was that it would lend itself well to three card or greater spreads - allowing full use of the eccentricities of the deck.
Thank you for the valuable advice! In Italy, they offered Tarot subscription collections. I completed many Tarot card sets, but I had 6 left when I left. I will put them in their own container. Maybe they were meant to be together. I also make Tarot cards as a hobby, and I am looking for a company that can print my cards (designed by me) on demand. I’m an older person, but I was uniquely attracted to Tarot as a child, when I even painted a personal Tarot card at age 10. Besides understanding the future, I find them useful for creativity coaching and generating ideas for art.