The tarot cards are larger than I expected, but they are easy to shuffle, which is nice. The artwork is incredible and having such vibrant, yet detailed pictures help beginners interpret the cards better. Originally, tarot cards were just used as regular playing cards. However, in the 18th century people began using them for fortune-telling readings to get insights on an individual’s most pressing life questions. These cards are not only gorgeous, but they also photograph beautifully with realistic figures set among lush and magical landscapes and settings. Although the suits have different names Emotions (Cups), Inspiration (Wands), Voices (Swords), and Materials (Pentacles), that doesn’t mean that the cards have different meanings than your average tarot cards. Sterle uses a broad palette of solid colours that echo Pamela Coleman Smith's - bright blues and yellows, mustard and tan, candy pink, coral, and dove grey.

Tarot cards have a traditional structure and common meanings. They refer primarily to the earthly realm, whereas oracle cards and angel cards can have any content or number of cards and meanings. Oracle cards hold a bigger energy and give an insight into a greater sense of what is going on. Tarot cards are a bit more detailed. Get a feeling for each card. Which cards do you like? And why? Which one is your favourite card? Which ones are your favourite cards? And why?"

The colour scheme is also more pastel-aligned (in that the colours are still very bright and saturated in print but the colour palette itself has stayed away from the deepest versions of any colour) which very pleasant to the eye and matches the more art-style well. It comes with an accessible guidebook that helps you how to embrace the gifts of the tarot and integrate them into your life. The direction offered in the book makes it perfect for beginners and is a beautiful and fresh approach to self-care, healing & empowerment. 44. Tattoo Tarot VIEW PRICE The art is so detailed that if you are a beginner reader you will be able to figure out what the card means by the details in the image.

I love how Lisa has combined tradition with diversity and fashion to create unique, colourful, bold, ‘badass’ cards ideal for modern, innovative and inspirational readings. If you resonate with colorful and minimalistic art, these cards will enhance your readings in powerful ways. 20. The Hoodoo Tarot VIEW PRICETarot cards themselves are not dangerous, but it is important to approach them with respect and caution. It is essential to use them for their intended purpose - as a tool for self-reflection, guidance, and insight - rather than relying on them for definitive answers or predicting the future. Additionally, it is important to cleanse and protect your energy and the cards' energy before and after each reading. Can tarot cards change? The Modern Way Tarot cardsare all based on theoriginal Pamela Colman Smith designs but recreated for the 21st century.You’ll find a perfect balance of vibrancy and minimalism, from lively colors and strong contrasts to the powerful use of elements and shapes.

The Minor Arcana receives a little less attention, there are no images or descriptions of the card, just the interpretation. It should be noted that there are no reversed meanings given for either the Major or Minor Arcana. Mystic newbies shouldn’t fear the unknown, either: tarot is not just an occult practice reserved for children’s sleepover scares. You’re building a connection with the person you are reading – or yourself, should this be a personal endeavour – to better understand the options and outcomes that are possible in the present, whether that’s about your future with a romantic partner or wider questions for your life that’s yet to come. Tarot cards can tell those stories and help make sense of the confusing world around you. Toward the end of the book instruction is given for the care and storage of cards, how to prepare for a reading, phrasing a question, and doing a layout. Pictured above (From top right to bottom left): The King of Wands, 2 of Cups, 6 of Pentacles, The High Prietess, Knight of Pentacles, King of Cups, 10 of Cups and 10 of Pentacles. The box design is more of a casing, with a top lid missing a base and a inner case without a top cover to actually hold the cards inside. It's a very snug fit, so simply gripping the outer box loosely will allow the inner box to slide out easily. Both boxes have this bespoke lining pattern as well which really elevates the design as a whole.

When interpreting a tarot card, it's important to consider both the individual meaning of the card and how it relates to the surrounding cards in the spread. Each card can have multiple interpretations depending on the question being asked and the context of the reading. Take a moment to think about your favorite card. Which is the most important to you? 6. FIND A SIZE THAT FITS The Modern Witch Tarot arrives in a beautiful, slide to open box featuring cover artwork from ‘The Magician’ card. Intricate magical symbols are printed inside both the cover and sleeve of the box, in which sits the cards and an incredibly cute little guidebook. The Guidebook The Minor has been altered as well however the meanings of the cards still align with commonly accepted Rider-Waite Tarot meanings. The guidebook also includes a chart that details all the changes to titles.

Once you feel comfortable as a reader, you consider venturing out a bit. The Everday Witchis a cool option for those wanting to embrace the witch within. Learning to read tarot cards can initially seem intimidating, but with practice and patience, anyone can become skilled as we all possess the intuition within us. The Mystical Manga makes you want to step boldly onto the road of adventure and discover what mystical opportunities lie ahead. It wasn't until the late 18th century that tarot cards began to be associated with divination and fortune-telling. At this time, French and English occultists developed new esoteric interpretations of the cards, linking them to the Kabbalah, astrology, and other mystical systems.Often used for readings, tarot cards are where a reader interprets the cards drawn by a seeker to offer insight and guidance on their current situation or question. Tarot cards can also be used for meditation, journaling, or simply as a tool for self-reflection and personal growth. If it resonates for you, you can use tarot cards for divination that can help you connect with spiritual or metaphysical energies. It took me a few readings to get used to the names, but now the cards resonate so well with my intuition. On the other hand, these cards have been used to convey the teaching of the now-deceased Zen Master, Osho. As such, the cards’ meanings are described in a way that makes you feel you’re being lectured, and often certain concepts or actions seem like statements that not many people would agree with unless you’re an Osho Zen supporter. The cards measure 70 mm x 120 mm, which is a fairly standard size for tarot cards, they are neither overly long nor particularly broad.