Has anyone here had any experience with the Goetia Tarot cards? I noticed that, besides featuring various demons, these cards also include traditional meanings from the Rider-Waite Tarot. I'm curious why those meanings are there when they don't seem to align with the Goetia's view of demons. How do you all interpret these cards?
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The classic meanings are there because Lo Scarabeo really sticks to the Rider-Waite style. I’d suggest ditching the provided interpretations and making up your own meanings for better readings! Also, keep in mind that the Kickstarter version includes a companion book by the artist that has demon interpretations, while the mass market version has a generic LWB with Rider-Waite meanings.
It's best to decide whether you want to focus on the demon interpretations or stick with the Rider-Waite meanings before your reading. If you learn both, you can actually use the deck as a 2-in-1 tool!