I had zero interest in Marseille-style decks until I discovered Patrick Valenza’s Trionfi Della Luna (specifically, the Paradoxical Blue mutation). I love the witchy blue tones and the way the Majors and Court Cards don’t take themselves too seriously. I was determined to learn to read pips to justify owning this beautiful deck.
I’ve had the Trionfi Della Luna for a week and despite intensely studying Tarot de Marseille through Jodorowsky’s Way of the Tarot, I found myself delaying my first reading. What if the pips don’t make sense? What if this deck doesn’t speak to me at all? I also really love my Rider Waite Smith decks; I wasn’t ready to become a Marseille snob and stop using them.
After using my deck interview spread on it though, I found that I could read pips easily enough! Expect to see more of this deck in the days ahead.
What is this deck’s core energy?
The Trionfi Della Luna, despite its shadowy appearance, is actually a very gentle deck. Its core energy that of a teacher who will deepen my connection to my intuition and help me act upon the messages I receive from the cards.
What will I learn about myself through the use of this deck?
The Queen of Wands grasps the wand in the same way as the Ace of Wands in this deck (facing left, with the pinky sticking out). I have what I need to create the changes and spaces want to see in this world. In the very near future, this means producing content people will value. (The Tarot Tita website is coming very soon!)
What kind of person can I become if I heed this deck’s advice?
Someone with a calm, focused, and uncluttered mind, from which well-thought plans and ideas can grow.
A message for me right now
I almost never pull The High Priestess, so it’s great to see this as a message. My first thought was, “Trust your instincts.” But also, keep an open mind and know that there is more to images, people, and situations than what I can see on the surface. Don’t hesitate to burn down old thoughts and assumptions, if it helps me see things for what they are.