When life seems to be full of doubt and uncertainty we tend to look for a source of inspiration: what will happen in the future? What about my health, the children? What will happen if I make this decision and not that one? This is how the traditional tarot is often used, to satisfy a longing to know about the past and future. This Osho Zen Tarot focuses instead on gaining an understanding of the here and now. It is a system based on the wisdom of Zen, a wisdom that says events in the outer world simply reflect in the outer world simply reflect our own thoughts and feelings, even though we ourselves might be unclear about what those thoughts and feelings are. So it helps us to turn our attention away from outside events so we can find a new clarity of understanding in our innermost hearts. The conditions and states of mind portrayed by the contemporary images on the cards are all shown as being essentially transitional and transformative. The text in the accompanying book helps to interpret and understand the images in the simple, straightforward and down to earth language of Zen.
Unbeliever loves this deck I’m a scientist; I don’t believe in magick. But this deck should be in everyone’s house regardless. Many other tarot decks are geared towards giving you answers about what will happen — predicting the future. People get them to help make decisions without having to think too hard. Asking this deck questions, on the other hand, tends to immediately focus your thoughts on yourself and who you are, but never really “tells you what to do”. I thought it was great and it was exactly what I needed during a personal crisis.
Insightful, GORGEOUS deck I’ve never bought into the “divination” description of Tarot cards. Instead I’ve always thought Tarot cards were better suited as tools to lend insight into current situations. The Osho Zen deck is perfect for this task.
I own over 100 decks and this one gives the best readings! I have collected and read tarot for about 25 years. I have held and studied some of the oldest cards that are in the British Museum. I own over 100 decks. This deck was going to be just part of the collection — until I read from it. I couldn’t believe the insight and how well it fit with today’s world and issues. It was like an epiphany. Most of my tarot reading friends have purchansed it after seeing me read from it. A friend who had been trying to read the tarot for years, but said she just couldn’t get it, can read from this deck. The wonderful colors and imagery of the deck and the poetic language of the book trigger one’s intuition into full gear before realizing it. Readers of other decks can quickly use it as it follows the traditional pattern but in an innovative way. New readers can also begin using it quickly as the deck and book are inspirational. I highly recommend this book/deck combination!