This year, I have decided to take some time and put more emphasis on the unseen things in life. I joined a yoga studio, I make time for self-reflection and meditation, and I am giving Tarot readings a chance.
When I first started pulling cards and doing readings I was much younger and unfortunately did not give it the full attention the process deserved. Now that I am much, much (and one more much) older, I can finally get back to the cards.
I started the year with one old deck and am happy to say that I am up to four decks and a set of oracle cards that I use regularly. While these are not the only decks I would recommend, they are the ones that I am personally heavily drawn to. If you’re looking to get a deck for yourself, I hope this post helps inspire you to pick one up. It’s truly an amazing thing to add to your life!
Kim Krans is not only a vanguard of the new tarot movement, but the person who is redefining it for the twenty-first century. For a legion of contemporary seekers, The Wild Unknown is more than a tarot deck; it’s become a resonant guide for people all over the world, inspiring them to share countless images of their readings, tattoos, and art prints from the deck.
Each of the seventy-eight cards in Krans’s The Wild Unknown tarot deck is a work of art that explores the mysteries of the natural world and the animal kingdom. Hand drawn in her spare, minimalistic style, the striking images invite deep contemplation. The Wild Unknown guidebook is also an extraordinary cult art object—a hand-lettered and fully illustrated primer that leads readers through shuffling and cutting the tarot, creating spreads, and interpretations of all seventy-eight individual cards.
Now, for the first time, Kim’s The Wild Unknown tarot deck and tarot guidebook are available together in one beautiful, high-quality keepsake box set. Newly designed by Kim herself, and including never-before-published material, this boxed set retains the mystery, glamour, and allure that made her original deck a cult sensation, while introducing a whole new audience to its magic.
Celebrated illustrator Nicoletta Ceccoli draws in a style of provocative enchantment. Her tarot deck moves between harmony and madness, capturing a wholly unique element of eerie innocence. These cards provide insight into complex questions, where the dark mingles with the light and reveals the shades of gray that illuminate our most profound truths.
The companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
The compelling art deco imagery of the iconic Aquarian Tarot in a Tin, first introduced in 1970, is now presented in a charming keepsake tin. Aquarian Tarot brought medieval tarot symbolism into the modern Aquarian age. The deck has remained a bestseller throughout the four decades it has been in print and still resonates today with those seeking transformation. Cards in this pocket-sized deck measure 2.30 x 3.70. Includes foldout instructions.
Woven from the nighttime aether by Carole-Anne Eschenazi and the world renowned French illustrator Alexandra Bach, this incredibly beautiful deck embodies shadowy intrigue and feminine energy. Meaning "the night" in French, Tarot de la Nuit is a journey into powerful darkness under the moonlight of glamour and magic. Each Arcana is a work of art, empowering you to find the answers you seek.
The companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
The phases of the moon and the position of the stars have a powerful effect on our everyday lives. Astrologer Yasmin Boland is an expert on the moon's influence on our lives and knows the tricks of working with its phases to yield positive results. Following the popularity of her book Moonology, she has created this oracle deck to bring more answers and guidance for those who feel a connection or are drawn to working with the moon's natural magic.
The cards in the deck provide answers to the user's questions about their life as well as offering teachings on moon phases and moon positions. The cards will be named after a moon phase (full moon, new moon, quarter moon, crescent moon, super moon), or moon positions in the starsigns or houses. Each card will show how the energy of this moon position relates to an area of life, including life goals, communication, relationships, new beginnings, health, love, work, dreams, healing, success, family, home, money, travel, and friends. The cards will also offer guidance on action to take or things to reflect on. With magical and mystical illustrations, this deck is a beautiful and wise companion for those wishing to harness the moon's power!
Stay magical,
Alexis.
