First Impressions: Wings & Crowns Tarot deck

Get a closer read on your own heart through a tarot deck pulled from the pages of your favorite romantasy novels. Choose a Major or Minor Arcana card to bring to life both familiar faces and new names from series including A Court of Thorns and Roses, Three Dark Crowns, The Empyrean, The Legendborn Cycle, The Folk of the Air, and more.

Adorned with dazzling, full-color illustrations, this deck’s rich imagery draws on the archetypal dragons, fae, witches, and more, each card offering new ways to interpret your own world and the possible outcomes of your choices.

You’ll also find a comprehensive guidebook filled with practical advice and insightful interpretations of these whimsical cards. Whether you’re seeking guidance in love and matters of the heart or looking to deepen your understanding of yourself and others, this deck and its guidebook can serve as tools in navigating unfamiliar landscapes—magical or otherwise.

The Princess Bride Tarot Deck: First impressions

A tarot deck based on the beloved 80s fantasy film? Inconceivable! (Ok, I had to make the joke once, it's in the rules.)  Advertised as having high quality illustrations, I'm interested to see how the characters have been matched to cards and how good the illustrations are.

Dark Daughter: First Impressions

Featuring goddesses from around the world, this deck promises to dive deep into any questions it's asked.

Everyday Witch Tarot First Impressions

Witches Tarot: First Impressions

Dark, mysterious and a little bit fun, the Witches Tarot leans on intuition and inner magic.  

Enchanted Forest Felines First Impressions

I love a deck with cats. Can't help it, there's just something about them. This looks like a great mix of cat behaviour and fantasy style, and I can't wait to start working with it and see what it's going to be like.

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At a Glance

Publisher: Llewellyn
Art Style: Coloured, slightly cartoonish, very recognisable
Size: Standard tarot dimensions
Theme: Magical cats
First Impressions Guide: Yes, concise and elegant

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First Impressions

The colours and brightness of this deck are amazing. The Minors are renamed, which always adds some depth to readings. Some of the cats are very cat like which I always love.

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

• Are they all cats, or are some of them people who look like cats?
• What difference will the renamed Minors make?
• Where there are differences, how will they affect a reading or spread?

The deck feels friendly and encouraging - I'm looking forward to getting some readings from it.

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First Draw

My very first card from the deck is the Emperor. The Emperor is a leader and father figure to the rest of the cats, a guide and helper. It feels like a good sign for the rest of our work together.

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Closing Thoughts

One card in, seventy-seven to go - and I’m already excited. This deck feels like it'll be fun and light while still being useful. I can't wait to dig in even further.



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

Supernatural Tiny Tarot: First Impressions

I know that as a group tarot readers are divided over fandom decks, but I've always enjoyed them. The larger Supernatural deck was one of my first ones, when I was much less skilled than I am now, and I'm looking forward to seeing how my experience of it changes as I work with the mini version.

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At a Glance

Publisher: Titan/Insight Ed
Art Style: Stylised, mixed illustrations and pips, limited palette 
Size: Mini
Theme: Based on the Supernatural TV series
First Impressions Guide: Yes, concise and elegant

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First Impressions

The narrow palette is attention grabbing and so far I've recognised the characters, which is a great sign.

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

• Will the mini feel different than the regular size? 

• I haven't seen the show in a few years, will that affect anything?

• How will the physical size affect things?

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First Draw

Three of Goblets. The deck wants to be friends! This feels like a good omen as I start my exploration of this deck.

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Closing Thoughts

One card in, seventy-seven to go - and I’m already intrigued. The Supernatural Tiny Tarot feels like a deck for action and adventure. I’m excited to explore this fandom driven deck and see if I can pick up some interesting new stories.

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

Ukrainian Tarot - First Impressions

A deck rooted in a specific culture is always going to be fascinating. The Ukrainian Tarot from redFeather/Schiffer is the first folklore deck I've seen that concentrates on one culture - previous decks have been worldwide. I can't wait to see how this focus allows the deck to really spread its wings.

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At a Glance

Publisher: redFeather / Schiffer
Art Style: Colours, detailed, some pastoral, some dramatic
Size: Standard tarot dimensions
Theme: Slavic folklore with an emphasis on the legend of the Magic Fern
First Impressions Guide: Yes, concise and elegant

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First Impressions

The colours and brightness of this deck are amazing. I love the friendly, homely Hierophant, and the element-focused suits are intriguing. At first glance they don't seem to line up entirely with the RWS, and I'm excited to explore that and see where the differences are and where they're the same.  

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

• Will not knowing the Slavic folklore affect my readings?

• How well do the elements match up with RWS?

• Where there are differences, how will they affect a reading or spread?

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 5 of Air. Usually a card of strife and division, here the image is relaxing and calming - a shepherd watching over his flock, playing his pipe in the beautiful surroundings. It's immediately calming and feels like the deck is telling me to slow down, take things slowly, and don't rush this period of getting to know each other.

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Closing Thoughts

One card in, seventy-seven to go - and I’m already intrigued. The Ukrainian Tarot feels like a deck for reflection, clarity, and intention. I’m excited to explore this folklore driven deck and see if I can pick up some interesting new stories.

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

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.

🎃 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.

First Impressions: Witch's Cat Tarot

Cue the awws! I’ve just opened the Witch’s Cat Tarot from Watkins, and my first thought? Cute. The two-piece box already feels rich and inviting.

The artwork is soft and sweet - almost anime, but gentler - and the palette is gorgeous: subdued but cheerful oranges, minty greens, soft blues, and gentle purples. Each card feels like a tiny pocket of joy.

The Death card immediately caught my eye - or rather, Nine Lives, as it’s renamed here. A cat surrounded by the spirits of its past lives - whimsical and thoughtful.

The cards are standard tarot size, glossy, smooth, flexible, and sturdy, with plain edges. They shuffle easily and feel nice in the hand.

The guidebook is included (small print, but very readable) and gives lovely insights into the art, even if it doesn’t include spreads.

Overall, the deck feels friendly and maybe even sweet - a cozy little deck to reach for for everyday pulls. That said, the many renamed cards - Majors, court cards, and suits - could be tricky for beginners.

I’ll be diving a bit deeper with the spreads next - and trust me, you’ll want to stick around for the interview spread; it’s got some surprises in store!