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Occult philosophy deck based on Antero Alli's esoteric framework with interpretive guidance.
by Antero Alli · Self Published Deck Type: Oracle Deck Cards: 52 Rating: stars out of five Where to · 2002
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The Vertical Oracle (2002) is very unusual in terms of its philosophical basis the very specific occult views in the books of its co-creator, Antero Alli. The book that accompanies the cards explains the meaning and use of each card according to this philosophy, with interpretive suggestions. The images are created by Sylvie Pickering. Unlike the traditional Tarot, the Vertical Oracle bases its images and meanings upon a very contemporary set of interpretations. This makes the deck of 52 cards very useful for those who find themselves on a continuous quest for the new and unusual. Allis and Pickerings creation has no shortage of those. I would however not recommend this deck for the Tarot beginner who wishes to learn specifically about the Tarot and its interpretations and use. The use of such a wildly different deck may lead to confusion. On the other hand, the deck is not only of use for the experienced Tarot reader. As suggested above, a person with a particularly creative mind, in search of something new, will find many benefits from this deck. The most notable thing about the deck is the fact that the cards are not numbered. Instead, each card has only a word or phrase tha
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