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!

Deck Review: Witch's Cat Tarot by Tree Carr and Sonja Pröhl

Having purrfected the art of having nine lives, the witchy cat familiar is the perfect figure to lead us through our tarot reading, imparting wisdom and guidance. The Witch’s Cat Tarot combines the enigmatic allure of feline wisdom and the ancient symbolism of the tarot, with a twist of 21st century fun, offering a unique and powerful tool for exploring the mysteries of life.

Meet each card as you’ve never seen them before:

• The Fool becomes Bold Kitty, a young cat ready to explore the world.
• The Hierophant is now Sacred Cat, a spiritual master of the skies.
• The Magician is shown as Magic Cat, a wise old cat practicing the arts.
• The Hermit becomes Cave Cat, the feline keeper of inner wisdom.
• Death becomes Nine Lives, a brave kitty on its ninth life.

With expert guidance and fun spells from Tree Carr to encourage you to learn from the ever mysterious and enigmatic witchy cat as well as magical illustrations from Sonja Pröhl, this is the perfect deck for witches and cat lovers.

You can see the complete flickthrough on TikTok or Youtube. I posted two spreads, a deck interview and the Curious Cats spread.

Deck review: Mindscapes Tarot by John Rice

Windows In, Windows Out

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.

Deck Review: Gaian Tarot by Joanna Powell Colbert

Inspire self and planetary healing through this beloved Tarot honoring Gaia and Her wonders—now in a revised second edition!

The Gaian Tarot is a contemporary, multicultural deck designed for those who practice an earth-centered spirituality. The deck is mythical yet rooted in the natural world, paying homage to Gaia (Mother Nature) and Her many children. Featuring 78 stunning cards and accompanying guide book, this highly anticipated second edition features an updated card design, new art for the card backs, revised guidebook content, an updated box, and (by popular request) slightly reduced card size for easier shuffling.

The Gaian Tarot is easy for beginners to use, but is also rich enough to appeal to seasoned readers. Approachable and picturesque, Gaian is great for writers, creatives, and those new to Tarot cards.

The Major Arcana cards represent 22 soul lessons and archetypes that grew out of the religious and mystical worldview of Renaissance Europe, revisioned for modern life. The Minors illustrate elements, numbers, and people. Interpretations include uprights and reverse divinatory meanings, themes, exercises, symbolism, journal questions, wisdom statements, and 13 spreads, including five new ones.

Discover the wonders of Gaia and welcome Her insight, healing, and inspiration into your spiritual practice with The Gaian Tarot.

You can see the unboxing video on TikTok or Youtube and the complete flickthrough on TikTok or Youtube. I also posted two spreads, an interview spread and the River of Story spread.

Deck review: The Cosy Witch Tarot Deck by Amanda Lovelace and Janaina Mederios

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.

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.

Deck review: Mini Everyday Witch Tarot deck by Deborah Blake and Elizabeth Alba

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.

Deck review: The Transparent Tarot by Emily Carding

A must-have for both readers and collectors, this highly innovative deck consists of simple yet striking images displayed on clear plastic, which are designed to be read in layers.

With a new chapter detailing how to use this deck in combination with other decks--Tarot or oracle--enhance your interpretations to unlock intuition and help discover hidden depths as you read.

The book offers new keyword charts with quick definitions to assist with reading right out of the box, as well as in-depth meanings for clearer associations.

Find original spreads and suggestions for methods that have never before been possible.

This deck offers a fun, original, and insightful tool for divination, meditation, brainstorming, magic, and more for beginners and advanced readers alike.

Contents included in the package:

• 78 Tarot cards of dimensions: 3 7/8" x 4 5/8"
• Smooth Finish Tarot cloth.
• Guidebook with card description and explanations for each card.
• Box to keep cards and all the above contents safe.

You can see the unboxing video on Tiktok or Youtube and the silent flickthrough showing each card is on Tiktok or Youtube. I posted two spreads, an interview spread and a three card spread.

Deck Review: Animystic Tarot by Willow Fay

Embark on a journey of self discovery into the heart of the earth, where the living spirits of nature dwell.

The Animystic Tarot is your portal into the enchantment of nature. Connect with your magic on a mystical journey through 78 beautifully illustrated cards, each designed to root your personal myths back into the land. The Animystic Tarot is more than a deck; it’s your ally and collaborator, here to help you manifest the magic of nature into your life.

The natural world is alive, aware, and waiting to connect with you. Reimagining the Waite-Smith tradition through the eyes of the animate earth, The Animystic Tarot is your key to unlocking the mystical power of nature.

• 78 enchanted illustrations inspired by the land and its flora invoke your journey through the myths of Tarot

• Deepen your kinship with the earth and its animate beings

• Awaken your magic with the cards as your companions

• Explore a modern interpretation of animism, the world's oldest belief system, through the perspective of Tarot

You are called into community with the cards and their ecosystem of stories. The Animystic Tarot is your companion, and the magic of the earth awaits.

You can see the unboxing video on TikTok or Youtube and the silent flickthrough on TikTok or Youtube. I did two spreads, an interview spread and the Connection spread featured in the LWB.

Deck review: The Westwood Tarot by Yasmeen Westwood and Kalliope

Embark on a soul-stirring journey where ancient wisdom whispers across the tapestry of life, unlocking the power of the arcana within, with this luminous 78-card deck and comprehensive guidebook.

The Westwood Tarot will take you on a magical journey of self-discovery. Whimsical characters await in the enchanted woods and glens artwork, ready to share their stores and wisdom. Recapture your sense of childlike wonder as you explore these storybook-inspired illustrations.

The characters of The Westwood Tarot serve as your trusted allies, helping you find answers, igniting your creativity, and embracing the power within. The 78 cards in this deck and comprehensive accompanying guidebook explore each character's story, card meaning, and interpretations for Love, Career, Wellness, and Finances

The Westwood Tarot is a celebration of the profound connections between the human experience, intuition, the magick of divination, and the natural world around us.

You can see the unboxing on TikTok or Youtube and the silent flickthrough, featuring every card, on TikTok or Youtube. I posted two spreads, the deck interview and the perspective spread.

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!

Deck Review: Total Tarot's Egyptian Tarot

Made in tempera on papyrus, these cards are partly inspired by the Tarot devised by the famous occultist Jean-Baptiste Pitois in 1870. According to Pitois, the Tarot descended from the legendary Book of Thoth, a work of wisdom that supposedly guarded all the mysteries of Egyptian magic.

You can see the complete flickthrough on TikTok. I also posted an interview spread. See the video version of this review on Tiktok or youtube.

Deck Review: Mini Tarot

• Includes 78 full-color, gilt-edged cards featuring new interpretations of Pamela C. Smith’s iconic images

• The accompanying booklet presents a more intuitive interpretation approach by offering quick access to each card’s meaning through fundamental keywords

• Features a travel case with a magnetic closure that allows for easy handling and enhanced portability of this mini deck

Accessible to beginners and initiated alike, this new mini Tarot deck inspired by the style of the well-loved Rider Waite Smith Tarot offers a new interpretation of Pamela C. Smith’s iconic images by French illustrator Nicolas Galkowski.

Complemented by a 104-page booklet, the 78-card full-color deck features a novel approach to Tarot interpretation by offering the fundamental concepts of the cards in a way that combines tradition and intuition. Each card of both the Major and Minor Arcana is featured with three or four keywords and a few sentences that highlight the main aspects and meanings of the card. These brief yet evocative definitions, alongside original card spreads, enable you to arrive at an interpretation both personal and unique by allowing the space between the words to fill with your own inner knowing and insight into the issues and questions at hand. This accessible approach to the Tarot empowers you to dive deeper into personal development and open yourself to intuitive ways of perceiving and interpreting the world, as well as providing a path for engaging with other, more complex divination tools.

The smaller-sized, gilt-edged cards make for smooth handling while the sturdy case with magnetic closure will serve as an attractive ritual item on any altar as well as making this mini deck a perfect traveling companion.

You can see the unboxing on tiktok or youtube and the complete flickthrough is on youtube. I also did two spreads, the interview spread and a five card spread designed for the deck. You can watch the video review on tiktok or youtube.

Deck Review: The Stained Glass Tarot by James Edward

• Includes 78 full-color cards featuring colorful and detailed original adaptations of the tarot archetypes in stained-glass style

• The detailed guidebook provides thorough meanings for each card of both Major and Minor Arcana, for their upright and reversed appearances, as well as exploring each card’s esoteric symbolism

• Shares instructions on how to use the cards, explains a variety of card spreads, and offers a glimpse into tarot history and its connections to astrology, numerology, alchemy, the Western esoteric tradition, and the teachings of Carl Jung

Inspired by the intricate symbols and colors of the stained glass windows of cathedrals and other sacred places, this 78-card tarot set draws the reader into a meditative state as they contemplate the mystical symbolism and stunning artwork of the cards.

The accompanying guidebook provides thorough meanings for each card of both Major and Minor Arcana, and for their upright and reversed appearances, as well as evocative verses that invite the reader to explore each card’s esoteric symbolism.

For the 22 Major Arcana, the author explains how each card fits into the progressive soul’s journey from The Fool to The World. For the Minor Arcana, he explains the significance of each of the suits and their key attributes and influences. He describes a number of ways to interpret each card and how to decide which interpretation to favor. He also includes a variety of card spreads and offers a glimpse into tarot history and its connections to astrology, numerology, alchemy, the Western esoteric tradition, and the teachings of Carl Jung.

This illuminating tarot set provides not only a highly detailed manual but also mesmerizing images that draw the eye and calm and focus the mind for an authentic divinatory experience.

The Stained Glass Tarot is published by Inner Traditions. You can see the unboxing on TikTok or Youtube and the silent flickthrough on TikTok or Youtube. I also posted two spreads, the interview spread and a five card spread from the LWB. The deck releases on the 24th of November in the UK and is already on sale in the US.

Deck Review: Total Tarot's Fairy Tarot by Pietro Alligo & Antonio Lupatelli

Distant relatives of the Gnomes, the Fairies are very jokers and often make heavy jokes. But Fairies also like to help humans, with very practical ways, like these cards.

The Fairy Tarot is therefore enchanted: it allows you to face reality with a positive attitude, it helps to play down every worry and to overcome difficulties in a light and detached way.

You can see the flickthrough on Tiktok. I also did a deck interview spread.

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.

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.

Deck review: The Kids' Tarot by Jason Gruhl and Kristina Kister

The Kids’ Tarot is a fun, interactive tool to help kids engage with some of life’s biggest questions—thoughtfully, creatively, and playfully.

This gorgeous deck helps kids explore and reveal who they are while helping them understand the world and those around them. By bringing attention to their thoughts (swords), emotions (cups), intentions (wands), and actions (coins), kids expand their self-awareness, confidence, and connection to others.

Written by author of the bestselling Fountain Tarot Deck and child psychologist Jason Gruhl, The Kids’ Tarot introduces kids to powerful characters like The Magician (imagination and will power), The Hermit (quiet observation and focus), and Strength (courage and determination)—giving them ways of naming the many different parts of themselves. Friends can ask each other questions by using the cards to spark rich conversations. Parents can use them for exploring new ways of thinking about something after a hard day at school. Or they are perfect for using on your own when looking for guidance.

This beautiful deck is a touchstone that begins to put kids in the driver’s seat of their own lives—uncovering hidden gifts, truths, and possibilities.

This is a first for me! I previously reviewed this deck in ebook form, but now I have it in physical form so I'm starting over. You can see the unboxing video on tiktok or youtube and the flickthrough on tiktok or youtube, and I tried out two spreads, an interview spread and a month ahead spread.

Deck review: The Jolanda Witch Tarot by Rosie Björkman and Hans Arnold

A deck and book set that blends Tarot, magic, shamanism, and indigenous storytelling

• Includes 78 full-color cards portraying both Major and Minor Arcana through colorful depictions of female archetypes, animal guides, and esoteric symbolism

• Shares unique in-depth card interpretations that draw on spiritual and magical teachings from indigenous healers, shamans, witches, magicians, and wisdom teachers from all over the world

• Includes new and unusual card spreads for readings and short practical exercises to help awaken your inner witch

THE JOLANDA WITCH TAROT is a deck and book set that blends tarot, magic, shamanism, and indigenous storytelling.

The 78-card deck portrays both Major and Minor Arcana through colorful depictions of female archetypes, animal guides, and esoteric symbolism from witchcraft, alchemy, and shamanic healing traditions.

In the comprehensive 400-page guidebook, Rosie Björkman, also known as “Jolanda the Witch,” shares unique in-depth card interpretations that draw on spiritual and magical teachings from indigenous healers, shamans, witches, magicians, and wisdom teachers from all over the world, including Madame Blavatsky, Aleister Crowley, and the Sweet Medicine healing tradition of the Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Society. You’ll find direct and reversed meanings for each card, easy-to-remember keywords, short practical exercises, and symbolic and healing stories to help you understand the insight each card brings. Illustrated by internationally known artist Hans Arnold, the playful imagery allows you to instantly grasp the energetic meaning of the cards drawn and intuitively understand the issue at hand.

Offering a hands-on way to learn card divination and magic together, this set includes new and unusual card spreads for readings that will awaken your own inner wisdom.

The Jolanda Witch Tarot publishes on the 15th of August, 2024. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok; I also did two practise spreads, a deck interview and a spread designed for this deck, the Bear spread.