Tarocchi. Esoteric Endeavors. Oblique Strategies. Origin and history[edit] The entire story of Oblique Strategies, with the content of all the cards, exhaustive history and commentary, is documented in a website widely acknowledged as the authoritative source, put together by musician and educator Gregory Alan Taylor.[4] The text of Schmidt's "The Thoughts Behind the Thoughts" was published by Mindmade Books in 2012.
Design and use[edit] Each card contains a phrase or cryptic remark which can be used to break a deadlock or dilemma situation. Some are specific to music composition; others are more general. Use an old idea.State the problem in words as clearly as possible.Only one element of each kind.What would your closest friend do? From the introduction to the 2001 edition: These cards evolved from separate observations of the principles underlying what we were doing. Cultural impact[edit] Editions and variations[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit] View all images at My 4shared folder. Ace of Stones in the West.jpg - Download this image Ace of Wands.jpg - Download this image Alchemy - XIV.jpg - Download this image Four of Stones - The Power of the Earth.jpg - Download this image King of Stones - Father of Stones in the West.jpg - Download this image Nine of Wands - Power.jpg - Download this image Prince of Stones - Son of Stones in the West.jpg - Download this image Prince of Swords - Son of Swords in the South.jpg - Download this image.
The Haindl Tarot Appreciation Blog. Haindl Tarot. Haindl Tarot Reviews. Review by Andryh This enigmatic, profound and strangely beautiful deck is truly in a class by itself.
The allure of the Haindl deck does not lie in a cute gimmick or theme, impressive computer graphics or pretty colors...It isn't a Rider-Waite knock-off and it isn't a Thoth knock-off (although Thoth influences are evident). The Haindl tarot is a serious, and at times even mournful deck, which has really stepped outside the bounds of convention. But even in its sometimes startling uniqueness, the deck never deviates from being a true tarot. The art of this deck is certainly among the best I've seen. And symbolism? The cards feature figures from a wide range of myths. The backs bother some people. Review by Bonnie Cehovet I came to the Haindl Tarot through a back door.
The original book that came with this deck was a very intense two volume set. Some people tend to be put off by what they perceive to be the dark nature of the deck. "This book focuses on the uses of Tarot in readings. Haindl tarot.