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Can the meaning of a tarot card change with a deck?

I have recently begun to experiment with the tarot cards, and my curiosity brought me to purchase my own deck, the Thoth, or Crowley Deck, as it's better known. I've realized that although many of the appear to convey the same meaning that the books I've read deciphering each card, some of them really don't seem to fit with the conventional description, such as the Seven of Disks (Pentacles), usually symbolizing success within reach and accomplished goals, is labeled as "failure" and marked with a dark, gloomy picture in this deck. There are other examples as well, such as the Four of Disks (Pentacles), Four of Cups, Six of Cups, Seven of Wands, Ten of Wands, the list could continue. Though, many of the cards do convey similar meanings to the general interpretation. My question is simply whether tarot card interpretations are across the board, or if each individual deck brings with it a different possible meaning for every card. (Please, only serious answers. I respect the fact that you may not believe in tarot, but there's no need to mock those that do. Thank you.)

Public Comments

1. Go off of what your deck feels to you. The books are generalized descriptions of the meanings, but your deck's meaning can change, depending on how you connect with it. You really don't need a book to do tarot readings- all you need is to connect with your cards. If the pictures tell you a meaning, then go with what the picture says, not the book. That's how I've always done it.
2. The Crowley Deck is very "dark". I suggest using the Rider Waite deck. Then, don't rely on just one book or just one pamphlet for the interpretation. It really does have to come from you. There are many, many ways to play with the Tarot energy. An example here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFlEizvY-DQ&feature=channel_page
3. Hello Yes & No. Tarot are tarot, but if you work via their imagery then yes. Sadhara