Deck Review: 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.

You can see the full flickthrough on Tiktok or youtube. I did two spreads, an interview spread and the Main Character spread, and I posted a comparison between this deck and two others.

Wednesday Spread: The Main Character Story Arc, Wings & Crowns deck

Happy Wednesday, all! Welcome to the Wednesday spread. This week we're tackling a spread from the guidebook for the Wings & Crowns deck, a deck celebrating romantasy. This three card spread looks at a current situation as if it were a story, and from our interview spread we know this deck is very well suited for stories! Let's dig in.

Wednesday Spread: Deck interview, Wings & Crowns deck

Happy Wednesday, all! Welcome to the Wednesday spread. This week we're interviewing the Wings & Crowns Romantasy deck! Visually, this deck is stunning, so I'm looking forward to seeing how it reads.

Overview: Wings & Crowns Tarot Deck

Romantasy is one of the most popular book genres out there at the moment. This deck honours the tropes and ideas that show up in these stories. With renamed, pip minors and lush colours, I'm looking forward to learning all about it!

Follow along as I work with this deck;

First Impressions

Interview Spread

Deck Comparison

The Main Character Spread

Full Review

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.

Deck review: Lieselle's Eternal Tarot

Discover new Tarot insights and ignite your path to self-discovery with this stunning deck from renowned reader Lieselle Elliot!

From beloved Tarot reader Lieselle Elliot, Lieselle’s Eternal Tarot has been masterfully crafted to guide readers’ self-empowerment and introspection. Suitable for readers of all levels, this deck serves as an exceptional tool for accessing deeper understanding into the Tarot and the querent’s life.

Lieselle’s Eternal Tarot features a skillfully rendered Major Arcana based on the Rider-Waite-Smith and traditional pip-style Minors sketched in stunning detail by artist Sean Frosali. Each pip-style minor is labeled with a “mantra,” a short phrase reminding readers of the card’s primary interpretation.

New visual symbols and meaning have been imbued over these classic Tarot structures, reflecting Lieselle’s unique insights from over 20 years as a professional Tarot reader and influencer. In the easy-to-read guidebook, delve into the interpretation, key symbols, and numerological meaning of each card.

Lieselle’s Eternal Tarot is a powerful tool to build readers’ Tarot knowledge and intuition, guiding personal insight, self-discovery, and spiritual growth.

You can see the unboxing and flickthrough on Tiktok or youtube. I posted two spreads using this deck, a deck interview and a Focus of the Day.

Wednesday Spread: Focus of the Day, Lieselle's Eternal Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday Spread!
Today we’re exploring Lieselle’s Eternal Tarot with a spread designed to guide us from foundation to inspired action - a gentle journey through stability, insight, and courageous movement. Let’s see what insights the cards bring today!

Wednesday Spread; Interview Spread, Lieselle's Eternal Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday Spread, all! This week we're working with Lieselle's Eternal Tarot, a black and white pip deck with mantras. I'm interested to see how it reads!

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.

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.

Wednesday Spread: Interview Spread, Egyptian Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday Spread! Today we are working with the Egyptian Tarot by Lo Scarabeo. As always, I did not create this spread!

Wednesday Spread: Fairy Tarot, Deck Interview

 Welcome to the Wednesday Spread! We're back to the Total Tarot decks, and next in the rotation is the Fairy Tarot. As always, I didn't create this spread, and if you did I would love to hear from you!

Deck review: Visconti Tarot by A. A. Atanassov

One of the oldest Tarot decks preserved to this day, perhaps the most beautiful of all. These cards are universally recognized as one of the most extraordinary examples of the art of miniature and Renaissance symbolism.

For the first time, the Visconti Tarot has been restored and printed with gold foil impressions, to enhance their original splendor.

Deck review: Tarot Médiéval by Caitlín Matthews and Wil Kinghan

The history of Tarot Médiéval reads like an adventure novel. It was a French Tarot originally written by Francis Rolt-Wheeler and artist Christian Loring but published in the fateful year of 1939. Following the fall of France in June 1940, it seems not to have survived, and few copies of the original remain. Caitlín Matthews has translated and edited Rolt-Wheeler’s text and written new material for this beautiful Tarot, whose art has been painstakingly restored by renowned artist Wil Kinghan. Tarot Médiéval has a luminous, dreamlike, medieval setting, with fully illustrated 22 Major Arcana, 16 Court Cards, and 40 Pip cards in the suits of Cups, Swords, Scepters (Wands), and Shekels (Coins). Each card explores the symbolic, initiatic, Kabbalistic, numerological, astrological, and divinatory significances, to nourish the spiritual life. The historical and magical context of this extraordinary deck is rooted in the Oswald Wirth school of Tarot, and Caitlín has provided new ways of using the cards that give meditational paths to explore it in a deeper way. This is a Tarot whose time has come, and an inward adventure of a lifetime is waiting in the cards.

Card dimensions: 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Reveals the magical life of the Tarot between the Waite-Smith deck and the modern Tarot boom to charm the reader with the chivalry and adventure of the Middle Ages while providing new ways of reading and considering Tarot

A Tarot to meditate on and grow with that is designed for readers of any level who wish to enhance their understanding of what Tarot can be

Previously lost to history through conflicts in the 20th century, this Tarot is now restored to the world through the tireless efforts of the deck’s creators.

Tarot Médiéval is available now from Schiffer/REDFeather. You can see the unboxing and silent flickthrough videos on Tiktok.

Deck review: Squid Cake Marseille Tarot by Jess Rollar

Filled with snails, cakes, fly-traps, and octopus, this deck is a modern and colourful twist on the traditional Tarot de Marseille. The Squid Cake Marseille is a 78 card deck where you'll discover Knights riding creatures, quirky faces and a delicious colour palette! Bring a little light-heartedness to your readings while dishing out the cold hard truth ... with a side of humour! Regardless if The Chariot is being pulled by two snails instead of horses, or The Hierophant is giving advice to two pink birds rather than people, the message is still the same.

Engage your creativity and be inspired to think outside the box. Let the images of this deck tell you a story.

The Squid Cake Marseille Tarot is available now from Rockpool Publishing. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough vidoes on tiktok.

Deck review: The Dark Crystal by Casey Gilly and Tomás Hijo

Let the wonder of Jim Henson’s classic film The Dark Crystal guide you with this beautifully illustrated official tarot card deck.

Bring the world of Thra to your tarot practice with this fantastical take on the traditional 78-card tarot deck. This beautiful deck features enchanting, all-new illustrations of Jim Henson’s beloved characters and creatures based on classic tarot iconography. Featuring both Major and Minor Arcana, the set also includes a helpful guidebook explaining each card’s meaning and simple instructions for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this tarot deck is the perfect gift for fans of The Dark Crystal and tarot enthusiasts alike.

This deck publishes on the 22nd of August, 2023 from Titan Books in the UK, and on the same day from Simon and Schuster in the US. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok for a look at the artwork and design.

Deck review: Clarity Tarot by Bel Senlle

This gorgeous Tarot deck is designed for the truly modern reader. Clarity reveals the heart of the traditional imagery, stripped of monarchical hierarchy, binarism and ageism, to allow any reader, beginner or expert, to access new visions, reflections and power. The borderless design allows you to create visual landscapes and to deeply understand the elements of Tarot, and the correspondences within them.

The guidebook includes an introduction to the system of the Tarot, focusing on the rules of visual language such as symmetry, direction, repetition and connections. Learn how to read the cards for yourself and others, including four suggested spreads, as well as how to activate the deck and open space.

The Clarity Tarot publishes on the 11th of April, 2023, from Watkins Publishing. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok.

The Lord of the Rings Tarot Deck by Casey Gilly and Tomas Hijo

Let Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, and other beloved inhabitants of Middle-earth guide your tarot practice with this epic tarot deck and guide, inspired by the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels.

Join the Fellowship of the Ring with the only official The Lord of the Rings tarot deck! Featuring original artwork inspired by classic tarot iconography, this 78-card deck comprises both major and minor arcana and depicts fan-favorite characters, creatures, and scenes from The Lord of the Rings novels. Packaged in a collectible gift box, it’s the perfect gift for The Lord of the Rings fans and tarot enthusiasts alike!

75+ BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CARDS: Features stunning, exclusive artwork of everyone from heroes like Sam Gamgee and Legolas to sinister antagonists Gollum and Sauron!

HELPFUL GUIDE: Learn the basics of tarot with the included bonus guide, with handy explanations behind the meaning of each card as well as a few simple spreads for easy readings.

COLLECTIBLE GIFT BOX: The Lord of the Rings Tarot Deck and Guide comes packaged in a handsome, collectible gift box.

Darkness Piercer Tarot by Philippe Rouchier

The Darkness Piercer Tarot– To Shed Light into Dark Places

The Darkness Piercer Tarot is an exciting, modern and innovative Tarot deck for novices and experienced card interpreters. With a theme that is based on personal development, divination and meditation, the Darkness Piercer boxed set contains an instruction book with a spiritual philosophy, with interpretations for each Major and Minor Arcana Cards, a unique intuitive ‘Constructive Reverie’ method, a variety of recommended spreads, and extended explanations of its stylish and enigmatic artwork. It also gives access to a word game hidden in the titles of the Major Arcana cards.

This Tarot takes us back to first principles, and how divination was originally used - to reveal what is hidden! The Darkness Piercer Tarot has been designed to be a strong and powerful tool that digs deep into the underground streams of consciousness, prises open profound wisdom, and accesses values that were born at the dawn of time, and are rebirthed here.

Darkness is the place of mystery and enchantment. It is the place of the unknown. Danger can lurk in dark places - and when light is shed - it can provide revelations. By piercing the darkness of our lives, we detect wrongdoing and can therefore suggest new ways of relating and new spiritual paths to walk.

The images of the Darkness Piercer are enigmatic and surreal, but magic is placed within the colour, shape and design of the artwork so that an awakening of inspiration and guidance occurs which provides valuable answers. The Interpreter of these cards might see caves, mountains, futuristic monuments, dolmens, monoliths, strange landscapes, flowing liquids - and within these scenes - by gazing deeper from the outer images, there lies an inner place where the answers are held.

This introduction is an extract from the original text written by Tarot Reviewer Wendy Stokes.

Star Trek: The Next Generation Tarot Deck by Tori Schafer and Nicky Barkla

Boldly go where no one has gone before with the guidance of this 24th-century update of the traditional 78-card tarot deck. Star Trek: The Next Generation Tarot Deck and Guidebook set features all the fan-favorite characters, from Captain Picard to Counselor Troi, from the series depicted in gorgeous 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 instructions for easy readings. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this unique tarot deck is the perfect gift for any Trek fan or tarot enthusiast.

This deck is published by Titan Books in the UK and by Simon & Schuster in the US.