Long time ago, when I was starting to learn about the Tarot, I purchased
a Morgan-Greer deck. I know it's not as well known as the Rider-Waite Tarot, but its colours, its illustrations captured my interest.
I can assure you that it is the deck that "speaks" to me the most, considering all the decks I own and all that I have seen in my life.
If you happen to know the Morgan-Greer Tarot, what do you think about it?

I just looked it up because I had never seen it. I love to learn about other decks. It says it is in the RW tradition (meaning fully illustrated, I suppose) but with better artwork. I find it has striking colors and the images seem to be closer than in other decks.

Still, it would be nice to hear about others who read with it. I am also trying to wean myself from reading RW only. I began with Robin Wood's (only it's so similar that I am not sure it counts as a change) and I am still waiting for 2 or 3 new decks to arrive so that I can practice reading with them.

Principles of Meditation

The basic points to be kept in mind in practicing meditation are :

Have a special place and specific time for meditation. Try doing it daily.

Choose a time when your mind is not clouded with worries.

Sit up straight with your back, neck and head in one line. Facing north or east.

Condition your mind such so as to remain quiet for the duration of your meditation session.

Regulate your breathing. Start with 5 minutes of deep breathing. Then gradually slow it down.

Follow a rhythmic breathing pattern - inhale and exhale.

Initially let your mind wander. It grows more restless if you force to concentrate.

Then slowly bring it to rest on the focal point of your choice.

Hold your object of concentration at this focal point throughout your session.

Meditation happens when you reach a state of pure thought. Even while retaining an awareness of duel self.

Followed diligently you will soon be able to attain a super-conscious state.


Tips on Concentration

At the outset, it is hard to keep your attention to keep focussed on one object.

So it is better to start off by limiting your field of concentration to a category of objects.

Choose your objects with care e.g. any four flowers, fruits, trees...etc. You must feel at ease with what you choose.

After concentrating on one, you can move on to the next, if & when your mind starts wandering.

This style of meditative exercise will help you control your mind down to a finer focus, teaching you the principle of single point concentration.