Deck review: Mindscapes Tarot by John Rice

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Drawing inspiration from psychology, mythology, and color theory, the hand-painted oil pastel artwork in this unique tarot deck is healing, inspiring, and vibrates with childlike whimsy and natural beauty.

Originally conceived as a majors-only deck and Kickstarted in 2022, Mindscapes Tarot has evolved into a comprehensive journey of self-discovery through all 80 cards.

With the traditional suits renamed to reflect the changing panoramas they feature, the Minor Arcana is made up of Branches (Wands), Tides (Cups), Spires (Swords), and Stones (Pentacles). Each card from Ace through Ten depicts the same scene through the seasons and years, the same place in times of plenty and times of lack.

As you delve into the deck, you'll find yourself immersed in a realm where every stroke of color and form whispers secrets of the subconscious. No matter your skill level, you will be able to get answers from your readings and find authentic, creative solutions to your problems.

Allow each card to become a portal to a world of inner exploration, where the boundaries between myth and reality blur, and the depths of the soul are illuminated. With stunning artwork and profound symbolism, this deck is more than just a tool for divination - it's a catalyst for personal growth and transformation.

You can see the complete flickthrough on TikTok or Youtube. I posted two spreads, an interview spread and a Story Snapshot spread.

Wednesday spread: Story Snapshot spread, Mindscapes Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday Spread! Today we're working with the Mindscapes Tarot from Hay House. The Mindscape Tarot is a deck built for storytelling, perspective, and reflection. Today, I pulled a short spread to see how its imagery and symbolism can guide a mini-narrative, offering insight in a way that’s both visual and intuitive.

Wednesday Spread: Interview spread, Mindscapes Tarot

Happy Wednesday, all! Welcome to the Wednesday spread. Today we are interviewing the Mindscapes Tarot from Hay House. This is a deck that lends itself to storytelling, so I'm excited to see how it interviews!

Deck Review: Galactic Star Tarot by Alexandra Hanly and Pamela Chen and Kseniia Boko

Explore the deeper meanings of tarot with a little help from your Star Guides, an extensive array of Star Beings from diverse places across the Milky Way galaxy. In THE GALACTIC STAR TAROT, you’ll meet the Lyrans of the Wands, the Pleiadeans of the Cups, the Sirians of the Swords, and the Arcturians of the Disks who’ve sworn to protect and support you and all other humans and Starseeds on Earth. Intricately detailed art takes you from the desert of Area 51 on Earth to royal courts held upon starships and everywhere in between. When you reconnect to memories of your galactic history and the infinite potential of the Universe, miracles happen. Activate the star magic within you and awaken to a new realm of abundant blessings.

This deck is available now. You can see the unboxing video on Tiktok or Youtube and the full flickthrough on Tiktok or Youtube. I posted two spreads, an interview spread and a 4 card Mission spread.

Wednesday Spread: Mission Spread, Galactic Star Tarot

Hi, all, and welcome to the Wednesday spread! This week we're taking a spread from the LWB for the Galactic Star Tarot to see how it reads.

Wednesday spread: Interview spread, Galactic Star Tarot

 Welcome to the Wednesday spread, all! This week I'm working with the Galactic Star Tarot deck from Hay House.

As always, I did not invent this spread, but if you did I'd love to hear from you!

Deck review: The Light Seer's Tarot by Chris-Anne

This 78-card tarot deck is a healing tool and guide to explore both the light and shadow sides of our nature.

By reimagining the traditional tarot archetypes and symbols in a contemporary, boho, and intuitive style, The Light Seer's Tarot expresses the light and shadow sides of our natures and explores the lessons that can be learned from both.

The expressive characters who live within the landscapes of the cards tell stories, ask questions, and provide guidance. This deck is an ideal companion as you seek to uncover the places in your life-and in yourself-that are most in need of illumination.

You can see the unboxing on TikTok or youtube and the silent flickthrough on TikTok or youtube. I posted the interview spread and Inner Harmony spread, and I reviewed the indepth guide book, Tarot for Light Seers, which I highly recommend!

Wednesday spread: Inner Harmony spread, Light Seer's Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday spread! This week we're trying out one of the Major Arcana spreads from the Tarot for Light Seers book, as that's the deck I'm working with this week. This spread is associated with the Temperance card!

Book review: Tarot for Light Seers by Chris-Anne

Discover the meanings and symbolism of the tarot and travel the sunshine and shadow path of the Light Seer.

Tarot for Light Seers is filled with interpretations, keywords, prompts and spreads to help you decipher deeper meaning when reading tarot.

Expanding on the guidebook in The Light Seer's Tarot, this book takes a deep dive into the symbolism woven through the illustrations on each card and highlights the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith imagery that inspired the contemporary artwork. You will find a breakdown of the symbolism of each card alongside the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith card art for comparison.

Explore this collection of dreams, archetypes and stories as you walk the path of darkness and sunshine and channel the messages of the Light Seer. The relatable, contemporary characters help you to intuitively translate the card messages, and as you connect with their magic, they will become trusted guides bringing you closer to your inner landscapes and knowing.

Wednesday spread: Interview spread, Light Seer's Tarot (mini)

 Happy Wednesday, all! This week we're interviewing the Light Seer's Tarot from Hay House; I'm using the mini version but it's exactly the same as the standard. As with the Sugar Skull a few weeks ago, this is a deck I've had for a while but decided to pick back up because I've been given the wonderful book!

As always, I didn't invent this spread, if you did I'd love to hear from you! (And I know how this read looks, but I promise I shuffle in between picking each card!)

Deck review: The Guardian of the Night Tarot by MJ Cullinane

Without Darkness There is No Light

From the creator of Crow Tarot, this richly illustrated 78-card deck and guidebook are reminders that there is always light to be found, even on the darkest of nights. Discover a vast menagerie of animal energy to guide you on your journey through the toughest times and discover wisdom and insight in those moments.

This tarot deck is not a tool to banish the darkness, but an invitation to dream the divine dreams that emerge from the night and to find beauty wherever you are on your path. The wise creatures of this deck walk beside you and offer their individual gifts of wisdom and inspiration to your readings as the shining moon and flickering fireflies illuminate your path through the forest.

You can see the unboxing on TikTok or youtube, and the full flickthrough on TikTok or youtube. I also did two public spreads, a deck interview and the Once Upon a Time spread.

Wednesday Spread: Guardian of the Night, Once Upon a Time

Happy Wednesday! This is a fascinating spread that was in the Total Tarot magazine. You draw seven cards and use them to tell a story about a cat, then see how it relates to your life. I've had brilliant results and plan to keep using it in the future!

Wednesday Spread: The Guardian of the Night Tarot, Interview spread

Happy Wednesday! Welcome to this week's spread. We're doing the Interview spread with the Guardian of the Night Tarot. As always, I don't know who came up with this spread, but if it was you, thank you very much!

The Storyteller's Tarot by David DePasquale

The Storyteller's Tarot combines traditional tarot interpretations with stories, myths, and folktales from around the world. The 78-card deck features bold, animation-inspired artwork to depict the diverse cast of characters, animals, and deities that have been passed down through the ages. Connecting the insight of tarot with the power of storytelling traditions, The Storyteller’s Tarot serves as a beautiful reminder of the ways humanity can connect, communicate, and come together—despite the limits of space and time.

You can see the unboxing on Tiktok or youtube and the flickthrough on Tiktok or youtube. I also did two spreads you can see online, an interview spread and the Choose your own Adventure spread designed for it.

Wednesday Spread: The Storyteller's Tarot, Choose your Own Adventure spread

Welcome to the Wednesday spread! We're still working with the Storyteller's Tarot from Hay House, and this spread is designed for the deck. It's made to help make a decision when faced with two options, so I'm going to leave a little gap here, and before you read any further, figure out what you're trying to decide between, name one option One and the other Two, and then read on.

Wednesday Spread: The Storyteller's Tarot, interview spread

Welcome to the Wednesday spread, all! It's a new deck, so we're back to the interview spread. This fortnight we're working with The Storyteller's Tarot, a deck based on myths and legends from around the world. As always, I don't know who originally created this spread but I would love to know if it was you!

Deck review: The Unfolding Path Tarot by Athene Noctua

Explore the infinite paths your life can take with this stunning 78-card deck featuring vivid artwork, diverse characters, and a touch of magic for the modern reader.

We walk many paths, ever-diverging and ever-dividing, which become our life's unique journey. The Unfolding Path Tarot introduces us to characters from a beautiful world very like our own, with an extra sprinkle of magic, to guide our way. The kaleidoscope of vibrant artwork by artist and creator Athene Noctua depicts unique and meaningful interpretations of the traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck.

The imagery included in this deck features animals, plants, and a cast of modern and diverse people—all with a mystical touch. Each suit is represented by a different color palette while characters of varying color, size, ability, and age create a beautiful community. This 78-card deck and guidebook is the perfect compass for those seeking self-discovery.

The Unfolding Path Tarot is available now from Hay House. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok.

Deck review: Transient Light Tarot by Ari Wisner and Fausta Joly

Unlock transformation, growth and joy with this beautifully crafted, plastic-free tarot deck and discover the powerful opportunities that can emerge from change.

Drawing inspiration and symbols from traditional tarot and personal experiences, illustrator Ari Wisner has created a diverse, innovative tarot deck that will show you the beauty at the core of change.

Whether joyful or painful, change can be utterly transformational - it is often followed by a new beginning in which we can find healing and growth. Ari explains that no matter what we've gone through - good or bad - we're being prompted by the universe to consider the important things in life.

Ari believes that everyone should be able to see themselves in these cards, regardless of gender identity, sexuality, ethnicity, ability, or body. The cards tell the story of transience, kindness and opportunity. They include traditional tarot archetypes that have been renamed to reflect a gender-neutral perspective, and objects and insightful symbols are used instead of the human body in most cards. Three bonus cards are also included - Past, Present, and Future - to be used in your practice however you desire.

Including 29 bespoke poems by Fausta Joly, the accompanying guidebook is full of insightful descriptions and empowering messages. Let the spirit of growth take the lead in your life and shift your focus from darkness to the bright, shining light of change and opportunity!

The Transient Light tarot is available now from Hay House. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok.

The Witch's Wisdom Tarot Deck review

A brand-new tarot deck radiant with mystical energy by renowned American Wiccan Priestess Phyllis Curott and British Hedgewitch and artist Danielle Barlow.

The Witches' Wisdom Tarot brings users into the heart of what it means to be a Witch, a wise one who lives with reverence for the land, for life, and for the magic that flows through us.

The Witches' Wisdom Tarot is more than just a divination tool for Witches. Radiant with numinous energy and magical imagery, it is a doorway for everyone who wishes to encounter and understand the Sacred--in reals of Spirit, embodied by Nature, and residing within our hearts. Presented in a deluxe, large-size box, the cards are wrapped in an eco-friendly hessian bag alongside a comprehensive guidebook.

Best-selling Wiccan author Phyllis Curott and Hedgewitch Danielle Barlow journeyed for each of the images, spreads, and spells, seeking the divine wisdom of Mother Earth and diving deep beneath traditional archetypes and the ceremonial symbolism of the ubiquitous Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

The Minor Arcana reveal the primal sources of swords and wands, cups, and pentacles, drawing on the spiritual teachings of the elements. Each card immerses users in the beauty, wisdom, and embodied divinity of Nature and offers a mirror for them to recognize that they too are part of Nature. The Major Arcana will speak to users of any spirituality, age, race, or gender identity with culturally diverse mythological, archetypal, and sacred imagery, guiding them on their path of self-knowledge and purpose.