take a chance, for each morning is a new beginning.
the creators behind the believe in your own magic oracle deck, bestselling author amanda lovelace & illustrator janaina medeiros, bring you cosy witch tarot, a deck that goes perfectly with your comfiest sweater, a lit candle, & a steaming mug of tea.
inspired by the traditional rider-waite-smith deck, cosy witch tarot is ideal for beginners & suitable for practitioners at every skill level.
contains:
- compact box
- 78 full-colour cards
- 128-page illustrated guidebook that includes card meanings, card spreads, tarot basics, & more
You can see the unboxing video on Tiktok or youtube, and the silent flickthrough is on Tiktok or youtube. I posted two spreads using this deck, an interview spread and a weekly blessing spread.
I. First Impressions
Minor Arcana: The Minor Arcana have kept the traditional suits and courts. Minors are fully illustrated. The names are printed across the bottom of the cards, with the number written out, and they all have affirmations as well. The characters are all female, but there is a huge variety of body types, religions and skin colours depicted.
Card Stock and Size: As mentioned above, these cards are a little larger than average, which may make shuffling more difficult. The cards have a matt feel and shuffle nicely. I've been using them fairly hard for about three weeks and haven't seen any sign of chipping, tearing or bending.
III. The Guidebook
Final Thoughts
Unboxing Experience: The deck is presented in a two part box with an LWB. Cards are a little larger than standard at 3" x 5"; this may strain some people's ability to shuffle.
Artwork Style: The art is realistic, but cosy, with lots of oranges and other gentle colours. The cards have a narrow frame around the image, with the title at the bottom of the card. They depict witches in everyday situations, rather than fantasy ones. These characters may live on your road and shop in the same places you do.
II. The Cards
Artwork Style: The art is realistic, but cosy, with lots of oranges and other gentle colours. The cards have a narrow frame around the image, with the title at the bottom of the card. They depict witches in everyday situations, rather than fantasy ones. These characters may live on your road and shop in the same places you do.
II. The Cards
Major Arcana: The Major Arcana has Strength at 8 and Justice at 11. A few cards have been renamed: The Fool is now the cosy witch, setting the theme for the deck; Wheel of Fortune is good luck charm; The Hanged Man is the patient witch; Death is the broom, and The Devil is toxic witches. Card names are at the bottom of the card, with the number in Arabic, and every card has an affirmation that sums up the meaning of the card.
Minor Arcana: The Minor Arcana have kept the traditional suits and courts. Minors are fully illustrated. The names are printed across the bottom of the cards, with the number written out, and they all have affirmations as well. The characters are all female, but there is a huge variety of body types, religions and skin colours depicted.
Card Stock and Size: As mentioned above, these cards are a little larger than average, which may make shuffling more difficult. The cards have a matt feel and shuffle nicely. I've been using them fairly hard for about three weeks and haven't seen any sign of chipping, tearing or bending.
III. The Guidebook
Writing Style and Readability: The book is written in a friendly, chatty style. (One thing to note is that there are no capital letters, which may pull your eye at first, but you'll get used to it very quickly.) Amanda tells us about the creation of the deck, how a deck is designed, and how to use it (tip; however you think is right, it's right). She talks about reversals, cleansing your deck, and getting yourself into the right state of mind.
Card Meanings: Each card has one page, with a small image of the card, the name, the affirmation, and upright and reversed meanings. In keeping with the theme of the deck, the meanings are gentle and friendly, even on cards that are usually more severe.
Card Meanings: Each card has one page, with a small image of the card, the name, the affirmation, and upright and reversed meanings. In keeping with the theme of the deck, the meanings are gentle and friendly, even on cards that are usually more severe.
Spreads and Techniques: The book includes several spreads created for the deck; an interview spread, 1 card and 3 card pulls, a weekly spread, a storybook spread, and a cosy night in spread.
IV. In Use
IV. In Use
Intuition and Connection: As it's based on the RWS, this deck should be easy to use for anyone familiar with that system. The affirmations can help as well, though I noted a couple that went against my understanding of the cards - but I always love to see a new angle! The friendly, openness of the cards makes for good intuitive reading as well.
Clarity of Readings: I found my readings went very well...even when a card was in a spot that seemed to go against its meaning, I was able to figure it out, which is great. I've really enjoyed working with this deck.
Suitability for Different Skill Levels: Absolutely perfect for any level. Beginners will find it a really good support; experienced readers will find details they hadn't considered before.
V. Overall Impression
Clarity of Readings: I found my readings went very well...even when a card was in a spot that seemed to go against its meaning, I was able to figure it out, which is great. I've really enjoyed working with this deck.
Suitability for Different Skill Levels: Absolutely perfect for any level. Beginners will find it a really good support; experienced readers will find details they hadn't considered before.
Notice the snail in this one!
V. Overall Impression
Strengths:
- Easy to read
- Lovely, gentle art
- Affirmations can be used for mediation, writing prompts or many other uses
Weaknesses:
- The size can make it tricky to shuffle
- Renamed cards might be confusing for new users
Final Thoughts
I've loved working with this deck. It's friendly, it's practical, and it's fun just to study the cards even without doing a pull - Janaina has managed to sneak in a lot of tarot symbols without overloading the card. I plan to keep using this one for a long time.
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