The Kagical Tarot is a unique and enchanting deck of tarot cards that combines the mystical world of magic with the ancient art of divination. Created by renowned tarot artist and author, Kagayaku Kisaragi, this deck has captivated tarot enthusiasts and collectors around the world. What sets The Kagical Tarot apart is its stunning artwork and intricate design. Each card is meticulously crafted with vibrant colors and rich symbolism that transports the reader into a realm of magic and wonder. From mythical creatures to spellbinding landscapes, every image in this deck tells a story and invites the reader to explore the depths of their intuition. In addition to its captivating visuals, The Kagical Tarot also offers a fresh perspective on traditional tarot interpretations.
Baseball, in particular, is a sport that thrives on curses. The Chicago White Sox didn’t win for 85 years, cursed by the Black Sox scandal of 1919, when several of their star players were accused of plotting to lose the World Series on purpose. The Boston Red Sox were cursed after they traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1918. The Chicago Cubs were cursed by Billy Sianis (and his goat) in 1945 (although at that point they hadn’t won since 1908, which is why their curse lasted so long). All of these are totally legitimate curses and not at all weird superstition that we retrofit in hindsight to add dramatic narrative to our otherwise mundane lives.
I became a fan in time to watch what remains, arguably, the most famous home run in the history of baseball, Kirk Gibson s pinch-hit home run in the first game of the 1988 World Series, leading the Dodgers to stun the heavily favored Oakland Athletics. Standing 6-foot-8, he towered above the throngs of fans sipping beers and munching on everything from tri-tip nachos to short rib tacos to acai bowls and smoked beef brisket before Game 1.
In addition to its captivating visuals, The Kagical Tarot also offers a fresh perspective on traditional tarot interpretations. Kisaragi has infused each card with his own unique magical interpretation, adding an extra layer of depth and insight to the reading. Whether you are a seasoned tarot reader or a beginner, this deck will awaken your inner magic and guide you on your spiritual journey.
A Baseball Team So Unlucky You Could Almost Believe in Curses
Sports is life, but it’s also literature. Its stories play out in the real world but follow conventions as strict as those of the cat mystery or the Regency bodice-ripper. The fun, in which fans and journalists knowingly conspire, comes from pretending that sports is more important than it really is--that words such as “heroic” and “tragic” can apply to the outcome of a ballgame, or that the Anaheim Angels’ failure to win a pennant in 38 years must be the result of a jinx, a hoodoo, an unholy concatenation of occult forces.
Ross Newhan, who has covered the Angels for the Long Beach Press-Telegram and The Times since 1961, when they were a brand-new expansion team playing in Los Angeles’ minor-league Wrigley Field, doesn’t believe in curses, of course. But he also knows better than to debunk one of baseball’s most compelling hard-luck stories.
Winning teams don’t attract the most dedicated following--otherwise, New York Yankee fans would be baseball’s best. Nor do hopeless teams, like basketball’s San Diego Clippers. The key, as the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox have found, is to lose narrowly, agonizingly, repeatedly, inexplicably.
AdvertisementSo the notion of the curse keeps coming up in “The Anaheim Angels,” though Newhan finds plenty of non-supernatural reasons for the team’s inability to parlay the efforts of Hall of Fame players (Nolan Ryan, Reggie Jackson, Rod Carew), gifted managers (Bill Rigney, Dick Williams, Gene Mauch) and respected front-office people (Fred Haney and the Bavasis, Buzzie and Bill) into a championship.
If Gene Autry, who owned the Angels for their first 36 years, hadn’t been so well-liked, Newhan suggests--if he had been, say, George Steinbrenner--he might have hung that pennant in his bunkhouse decades ago. Instead, to “win one for the Cowboy” and to compete for market share with the Dodgers, the club kept mortgaging its future for immediate results. Over and over, it adopted a “build from within” strategy, then traded away young prospects for fading stars.
“I think it’s fair to say we didn’t stick with one plan long enough,” former general manager Mike Port told Newhan, who, whenever possible, lets the victims and perpetrators speak for themselves. “There was a tendency to look for the quick fix, to try and cut corners instead of taking time to let the young players develop.” Former club president Richard Brown put it differently: “It’s been like a black cloud hanging over that franchise.”
For longtime Angels fans, only the worst moments stand out, such as Dave Henderson’s homer off Donnie Moore in the ninth inning of the fifth game of the 1986 American League playoffs against the Red Sox. The Angels, leading the series 3-1 and the game 5-4, were one strike away from the World Series when Henderson’s blast denied the team that experience forever, drove a stake through manager Mauch’s heart and was widely assumed to have contributed to reliever Moore’s suicide a couple of years later.
But Newhan, as knowledgeable about the business side of the Angels’ history as about their antics on the field and in training camp, brings it all back in detail--the bad trades (sending away Ryan!), the freak injuries (such as Mo Vaughn’s stumble on the dugout steps in last spring’s opener), the off-field deaths (Lyman Bostock, Minnie Rojas), the front-office turmoil.
Can such a run of misfortune be ascribed purely to chance? It’s so much more fun to believe otherwise. The Red Sox curse is ancient: Once they sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1919, the baseball gods turned their backs. But for the Angels to contract a full-blown hex in modern times, in sunny Southern California, well, it’s failure only in the narrow, win-loss sense of the word. As literature, it’s a success, and Newhan duly celebrates it.
The Pad Squad cheering group held up a hand-lettered Rally Goose sign before the game. A man dressed as a bird in brown felt with a red beak mugged on the video board. The bird has its own mural in which it’s tagged as the “San Diegoose” on a building in nearby Chula Vista.
The deck comes with a comprehensive guidebook written by Kagayaku Kisaragi himself. This guidebook provides detailed explanations of each card's meaning and symbolism, as well as instructions for various spreads and layouts. It also delves into the magic of tarot and offers guidance on how to fully harness the power of these cards for personal growth and transformation. The Kagical Tarot is not only a tool for divination, but also a work of art that can be appreciated and admired. The high-quality card stock and exquisite packaging make this deck a true collector's item. Whether used for personal readings, meditation, or as a decorative piece, The Kagical Tarot is a treasure to behold. In conclusion, The Kagical Tarot is a magical and enchanting deck that offers a fresh perspective on tarot and unlocks the power of intuition and self-discovery. With its stunning artwork, intricate design, and insightful interpretations, this deck is a must-have for any tarot enthusiast or collector. Embark on a journey of magic and self-discovery with The Kagical Tarot and let the cards guide you on your path to enlightenment..
Reviews for "Exploring the Major Arcana in the Kagical Tarot: Meanings and Interpretations"
- Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to try out "The kagical tarot" as I'm a big fan of tarot readings, but unfortunately, this deck just didn't do it for me. The artwork is vibrant and eye-catching, but I found it to be too busy and distracting. The images were overloaded with symbolism and it made it difficult for me to connect with the cards on a deeper level. I also found the guidebook to be lacking in explanations and interpretations, leaving me feeling lost and unsure of how to properly use this deck. Overall, while the concept is interesting, the execution fell short for me.
- Peter - 1 star - I was highly disappointed with "The kagical tarot". The illustrations were underwhelming and dull, lacking the magic and allure that I look for in a tarot deck. The cardstock quality was flimsy and cheap, which made shuffling and handling the deck quite difficult. Additionally, the guidebook provided shallow interpretations and the explanations were quite vague. As an experienced tarot reader, I found this deck to be lacking depth and substance. I would not recommend it to anyone seeking a meaningful and insightful tarot experience.
- Emily - 2 stars - "The kagical tarot" did not meet my expectations. The artwork seemed amateurish and lacked the detail and depth I usually enjoy in tarot decks. The symbolic representations on the cards were not clear, and I often found myself struggling to understand their meaning. The guidebook provided minimal help in interpreting the cards, leaving me feeling confused and frustrated. Overall, this deck felt like a missed opportunity to create a truly captivating and enlightening tarot experience.