Miniature Edition of the Beloved Everyday Witch Tarot
Small enough to fit in a pocket or a purse, you can carry this fun miniature deck everywhere. Charming images of black cats, pointed hats, magic brooms, and more make this the perfect choice for witchy tarot readings. Based on the classic Rider-Waite deck but updated for the busy modern witch, this mini tarot has a whimsical air while still being dedicated to the serious job of providing answers to life's tough questions.
This is the mini edition of the Everyday Witch Tarot (9780738746340). Cards measure approximately 1.7" x 3". Please note that this deck does not come with an instructional booklet.
As a mini deck, there's no unboxing video, but you can see the silent flickthrough to see every card on TikTok or Youtube. I posted a deck interview spread.
The Everyday Witch deck is one that often comes up in discussions of great decks for beginners or those looking to dig a little deeper, so when I saw the mini I couldn't wait to have a look at it. Having worked with it a bit, I'm very eager to get the larger version; the mini doesn't come with an LWB and I'd love to get some insight on the art and thinking behind this amazing deck.
I. First Impressions
Minor Arcana: The Minors are fully illustrated with more of the same style of imagery. The Suits are gently associated with their elements; Pentacles are in lush orchards or busy workshops, Wands are out of doors in bustling areas, Cups are almost all near water, and Swords are out of doors or feature birds, a common Sword symbol. Names are at the bottom of the card in the same handwriting font, with the numbers spelled out. The images are RWS based, so if you have any familiarity with that system you'll be able to read these. Honestly, though, the images are so expressive you could probably read them even without knowing the RWS system. There are so many details in these cards that I love, like the 3 and 4 of Swords taking place in the same space, or the cat on the 4 of Cups trying her luck against a goldfish. Journalling with these cards is so much fun!
Card Stock and Size: As minis, these are a thinner card than the standard size, and their small size sometimes makes them tricky to shuffle. They have a glossy finish as well. I did have the occasional 78 pick up situation! Mostly, though, if I was paying attention, there was no real difficulty.
III. The Guidebook
IV. In Use
Final Thoughts
Unboxing Experience: The cards come in a simple tuck box. There are two extra cards advertising the full size deck, but they're not part of the deck itself.
Artwork Style: The cards are colourful, with a very slightly cartoony style - not enough to seem odd, but just a little larger than life. The characters are casual, going about their lives rather than posing for a serious moment - the Page of Pentacles, faced with a choice of roads, is flipping a coin to see which way to go! These are witches whose magic is perfectly integrated into their lives, not something outside them but a part of them. And of course there are cats absolutely everywhere! I think there's only two or three cards that don't have any cats on them at all.
Artwork Style: The cards are colourful, with a very slightly cartoony style - not enough to seem odd, but just a little larger than life. The characters are casual, going about their lives rather than posing for a serious moment - the Page of Pentacles, faced with a choice of roads, is flipping a coin to see which way to go! These are witches whose magic is perfectly integrated into their lives, not something outside them but a part of them. And of course there are cats absolutely everywhere! I think there's only two or three cards that don't have any cats on them at all.
II. The Cards
The cards feature this, non reversible back;
Major Arcana: The Major Arcana has Strength at 8 and Justice at 11. The cards feature the traditional names in a handwriting font along the bottom, along with their number in Arabic. The images are modern and friendly, with witches travelling, taking a yoga class or enjoying the sunlight. Even traditionally scary cards like the Devil, Death or Tower aren't too scary in this version.
Minor Arcana: The Minors are fully illustrated with more of the same style of imagery. The Suits are gently associated with their elements; Pentacles are in lush orchards or busy workshops, Wands are out of doors in bustling areas, Cups are almost all near water, and Swords are out of doors or feature birds, a common Sword symbol. Names are at the bottom of the card in the same handwriting font, with the numbers spelled out. The images are RWS based, so if you have any familiarity with that system you'll be able to read these. Honestly, though, the images are so expressive you could probably read them even without knowing the RWS system. There are so many details in these cards that I love, like the 3 and 4 of Swords taking place in the same space, or the cat on the 4 of Cups trying her luck against a goldfish. Journalling with these cards is so much fun!
Card Stock and Size: As minis, these are a thinner card than the standard size, and their small size sometimes makes them tricky to shuffle. They have a glossy finish as well. I did have the occasional 78 pick up situation! Mostly, though, if I was paying attention, there was no real difficulty.
III. The Guidebook
The mini deck does not come with a guidebook, so I can't comment on it, sadly.
IV. In Use
Intuition and Connection: The RWS style and the bright colours meant that I enjoyed reading them straight away. The spreads and one card draws I've tried have flowed very well and I've enjoyed working with the cards.
Clarity of Readings: My usual Querant said that we had a couple of hits with this deck, and she liked the art style - she found it very easy to look at. Another Querant described her reading as 'inspiring' and said that several of the cards that came up had been important to her at one time or another in her life.
Suitability for Different Skill Levels: As an RWS deck, this is great for any level. Due to this version not having a guidebook, I can't recommend it for complete novices, but the larger version would be perfect, and this would be a great deck to study alongside a more traditional one.
V. Overall Impression
Clarity of Readings: My usual Querant said that we had a couple of hits with this deck, and she liked the art style - she found it very easy to look at. Another Querant described her reading as 'inspiring' and said that several of the cards that came up had been important to her at one time or another in her life.
Suitability for Different Skill Levels: As an RWS deck, this is great for any level. Due to this version not having a guidebook, I can't recommend it for complete novices, but the larger version would be perfect, and this would be a great deck to study alongside a more traditional one.
One of the few cards with no cat anywhere on it!
V. Overall Impression
Strengths:
- Colourful, friendly imagery
- RWS compatible
- Small size in perfect for travel
Weaknesses:
- Specific to this version, the lack of guidebook might be difficult for new readers
- The gloss and size can make it tricky to shuffle
- The card names are very small and might be difficult for some people to read
Final Thoughts
This is a really friendly deck that manages to be both modern and witchy. I'm definitely planning to get the full size one, and I think it'll be really fun to compare the deck interviews! I highly recommend this for any reader looking for a fun, gentle deck to work with and to expand their understanding of the cards.
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