Wednesday Spread; Interview Spread, Lieselle's Eternal Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday Spread, all! This week we're working with Lieselle's Eternal Tarot, a black and white pip deck with mantras. I'm interested to see how it reads!

Lieselle's Eternal Tarot - Overview

Black and white, pip Minors, mantras on the cards - this deck certainly isn't like anything else on my shelf. I'm excited to give it a go and see what we learn! 

Follow along as I work with this deck;

First Impressions

Interview Spread

Focus of the Day Spread

Full Review

Lieselle's Eternal Tarot - First Impressions

There’s something quietly compelling about a deck that exists entirely in black and white. The Lieselle’s Eternal Tarot landed on my desk this week, a pip-and-mantra deck from redFeather/Schiffer. At first glance, it feels minimalist - no colours to distract, no frills - yet it’s packed with detail, personality, and intention.

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At a Glance

Publisher: redFeather / Schiffer
Art Style: Black & white, detailed, pip deck
Size: Standard tarot dimensions
Theme: Classic tarot with mantras for the Minors
First Impressions Guide: Yes, concise and elegant

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First Impressions

The Majors are beautifully intricate; each image draws you in despite the monochrome palette. The court cards are a delight - each wears a distinctive hat to mark its identity, a small but charming touch that instantly helps distinguish the personalities at a glance.

I’m curious about a few things as I dive in:

• How will reading in black and white shift the experience?

• Will the mantras in the Minors align with my intuitive understanding of the cards?

• Are the pip cards easier or trickier to read without colour cues?

The deck feels thoughtful, intentional, and elegant - like a whisper rather than a shout.

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First Draw

My very first card from the deck is the King of Wands, “Creative Leadership.” Even in black and white, the figure radiates energy and authority. The mantra adds another layer, nudging me toward the qualities of vision, initiative, and inspiring others. It’s immediately clear that this deck wants to communicate directly, not rely on ornamentation or flashy imagery.

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Closing Thoughts

One card in, seventy-seven to go - and I’m already intrigued. The Lieselle’s Eternal Tarot feels like a deck for reflection, clarity, and intention. I’m excited to explore how the monochrome aesthetic, detailed Majors, and mantra-driven Minors shape the readings to come.

I’ll be back soon with more impressions - and likely a few surprises along the way.

Deck review: The Nightmare before Christmas Tiny Tarot

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, the beloved and iconic holiday film, is now an enchanting tiny tarot set, offering a frightful-but-friendly take on the traditional 78-card deck.

This set features all your favorite characters from Jack Skellington to Oogie Boogie to Santa Claus himself. This fully functioning miniature tarot deck (a new imagining of the original bestselling deck inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas) is packed with original illustrations based on classic tarot iconography. Featuring both major and minor arcana, the set also comes with a helpful guidebook explaining each card’s meaning, as well as simple spreads for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift tin, this hauntingly charming tarot deck is the perfect gift for the Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas fan or tarot enthusiast in your life.

COMPLETE TAROT EXPERIENCE: This deluxe set of 78 cards consists of both major and minor arcana, perfect for anyone beginning their tarot practice, as well as for experienced practitioners.

A MUST-HAVE FOR FANS: Featuring original illustrations of all the main characters and the wider world of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, this deck matches moments from the film with tarot archetypes, making it a fresh interpretation of a traditional tarot deck.

DETAILED GUIDEBOOK: Includes a 128-page guidebook with explanations of each card’s meaning and simple spreads for easy readings.

GREAT GIFT: Packaged in a sturdy and decorative tin, this is sure to enchant fans of the film and tarot practitioners alike.

You can see the unboxing and complete flickthrough on Tiktok or Youtube. I posted two versions of the interview spread - one before watching the movie and one after!

Wednesday Spread: Second Interview, Nightmare Before Christmas Tiny Tarot

I recently decided to get to know the Nightmare Before Christmas mini tarot in a fun and experimental way: I did a deck interview spread twice — once before watching the movie, and once after. I wanted to see how my impressions of the deck would shift once I knew the story and characters.

As always, I didn’t create this spread — if you did and would like credit, please let me know!

Wednesday Spread: Interview spread, Nightmare Before Christmas Tiny Deck

Welcome to the Wednesday spread, all! This is the first of two interview spreads I'm doing with this deck - one before watching the movie and one after! It'll be interesting to see how things change.

As always, I didn't create this spread - if you did and you'd like credit, please let me know.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Tiny Tarot - Overview

Potions, Needles, Candles and Presents? It can only be the Nightmare Before Christmas Tiny Tarot deck, a celebration of all things HalloweenTown. Now, I have to admit something; I've never seen this movie. I plan to! But first I'm going to see how the deck reads without knowing who the characters are. Then I'll watch, and try reading again, to see if it makes any difference! Follow along and see how things go for me.

First Impression

Interview spread (pre watching)

Interview spread (post watching)

Final review

Let me know what you're thinking as we go through it!

Full flickthrough on tiktok or youtube.

🎃 The Nightmare Before Christmas Tiny Tarot — First Impressions

Stepping into this deck feels a little like wandering into Halloween Town for the first time - and, full disclosure, I’ve never actually seen the movie. That means I’m meeting Jack, Sally, and the rest of the gang entirely through these cards. Can a fandom deck work when you’re approaching it from the outside? So far, the answer seems to be: yes… but with a few delightful twists. The illustrations are charming and expressive, full of personality, and somehow manage to capture the story’s whimsy and darkness even before I know the narrative beats. It’s like discovering a secret language - one that feels instantly familiar and yet tantalisingly unknown.

At a Glance:

• Publisher: Titan/Insight

• Art Style: Playful, gothic, whimsical - heavy on character expression

• Size: Mini (perfect for palm-sized spooks)

• Theme: Nightmare Before Christmas characters and motifs

• Companion Guide: Yes, and seems to explain at least some characters.

First Impressions:
The mini format makes this deck surprisingly portable without losing the charm of the detailed illustrations. Even without knowing all the references, the cards read well - mood, action, and symbolism all come through. There’s a sense of narrative in the suits that pulls you along, and the Majors feel like storybook snapshots rather than just abstract archetypes. I’m intrigued to see how my understanding will deepen once I finally watch the film, and whether that changes the way I use the deck.

What I’m Curious About:

• How much does knowing the film enrich the reading experience?

• Can the cards stand alone as tarot, or do they rely on familiarity with the story?

• Which cards carry the strongest visual impact for someone completely new to the fandom?

First Draw:
My first card from the Nightmare Before Christmas Tiny Tarot was the King of Pentacles, here portrayed as Jack in a Santa suit, holding up a gift like he’s offering both generosity and a hint of chaos. The Pentacle King is usually all stability, security, and mastery over the material world - and here, it’s rendered with a mischievous grin and theatrical flair. Even without knowing all the story beats, the card exudes confidence, purpose, and a playful kind of authority. It feels like a perfect introduction to this deck: grounded enough to function as tarot, but delightfully steeped in the whimsy and darkness of Halloween Town.

Closing Thoughts:
One card down, seventy-seven to go - and I’m already enchanted and a little bewitched. The Nightmare Before Christmas Tiny Tarot seems poised to walk that perfect line between narrative charm and tarot functionality. I’ll be back soon with more impressions… and maybe, eventually, after watching the movie, I’ll finally understand all of Jack’s mischief firsthand.

Deck review: Horror Tiny Tarot by Minerva Siegal, Aria Gmitter and Abigail Larson

Add an element of horror to your tarot experience with this spooky and unique take on the traditional 78-card tarot deck. Featuring both major and minor arcana, the set also includes a helpful guidebook explaining each card’s meaning and simple instructions for easy readings. This alluring tiny tarot deck (based on the full-size Horror Tarot and Guidebook) is packaged in a beautiful custom tin and features iconic characters and motifs from classic horror literature, films, and beyond in gorgeous and original illustrations.

COMPLETE TAROT EXPERIENCE: This deluxe set of 78 cards consists of both major and minor arcana, perfect for anyone beginning their tarot practice, as well as for experienced practitioners.

DETAILED GUIDEBOOK: Includes a 128-page guidebook with explanations of each card’s meaning and simple spreads for easy readings.

GREAT GIFT: With a sturdy and decorative tin, this is sure to intrigue fans of horror and tarot practitioners alike.

You can see the complete flickthrough on Tiktok or youtube. I posted two interviews, an interview spread and the Hiding in Shadows spread.

Halloween Special: Dancing with the Spirits Spread, Sugar Skull Tarot

Tonight the veil is thin, the candles flicker, and somewhere between the laughter and the rustle of autumn leaves, the spirits are joining the party. The Sugar Skull Tarot reminds us that Halloween isn’t just about chills - it’s about celebrating life, transformation, and all the marvellous characters who’ve danced beside us, seen and unseen.

So pour a little light into the dark, put on your metaphorical mask, and let’s see what tricks, treats, and spectral dance partners await you in tonight’s playful Halloween spread…