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.

Wednesday Spread: River of Story Spread, Gaian Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday spread! This is a storytelling spread using the Gaian Tarot deck from redfeather. The deck can loosely be described as pagan or nature based, and it's been giving me some great advice so far! I'm looking forward to trying out this spread.

Wednesday Spread: Interview Spread, Gaian Tarot

Happy Wednesday, all! Welcome to the Wednesday Spread. This week we're interviewing the Gaian Tarot from redfeather. This deck is in its second edition and I've really been enjoying it so far!

Tarot Training Sleeves by James Jacob Pierre and Dan Williams

Learn Tarot meanings effortlessly with this innovative three-step interactive training program

Tarot Training Sleeves is an innovative three-step learning program that puts meanings at your fingertips. To use:

Slide your own favorite Tarot card (fits decks up to 3" x 5") and the included Definition Card and Keyword Labels into the sleeve.

Use the Keyword Labels when you’re just getting started, then remove and use the Definition Cards when you’re ready to test your memory and dive deeper.

When you're ready to take the next step, scan the QR code on the Definition Cards to be taken to the Tarot Training portal for advanced meanings, correspondences, history, video content, and more.

Enjoy a hands-on, intuitive Tarot learning experience without having to stop your flow to flip through and reference a guidebook.

You can see a video of me rather ineptly putting a few sleeves together on TikTok or youtube.

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.

Wednesday Spread: Interview spread, Transparent Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday spread! It's the interview spread this week for the Transparent Tarot deck from RedFeather. This is a deck I'm really enjoying working with! It's really unique and fun.

As always, I didn't create this spread, but I would love to know if you did.

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.

Wednesday Spread: Connection Spread, Animystic Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday spread! This spread is included in the LWB for the Animystic Tarot. It's the perfect way to honour the natural spirit of this deck.

Wednesday Spread: Interview spread, The Animystic Tarot

Welcome to the Wednesday Spread! Today we're looking at a new deck from Schiffer/RedFeather, The Animystic Tarot. This deck is heavily nature based, with no people at all. I'm intrigued to see how it will read!

As always, I didn't invent this spread, I found it online. Also as always, I look at one card at a time when I read.

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.

Wednesday Spread: Interview spread, The Westwood Tarot

 Happy Wednesday, all! Today we're interviewing a new deck, the Westwood Tarot from REDFeather. This deck is heavily fantasy based so I'm intrigued to see what will turn up! As always, I didn't invent this spread. 

Decode Tarot by Debra Zachau

Expand your knowledge of the Tarot and build your confidence and accuracy in giving readings.

Author Debra Zachau’s profound insights are the result of extensive real-world testing, with over 10,000 readings validating her unique system of Tarot interpretation. Perfect for those interested in reading professionally, or just improving their accuracy and understanding, Decode Tarot unlocks the keys to:

• understanding the suits and their hidden meanings

• connecting with the court cards

• confidently interpreting combinations and reversals

Pursue your passion for helping others through Tarot and become a trusted source of wisdom and clarity. Delve deeper into your Tarot knowledge and gain the confidence, insights, and skills needed to take your readings to the next level.

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: Swagatam Tarot by Pankhuri Agarwal and Aishwarya Ravichandran

Welcome to the Swagatam Tarot. The word swagatam means “welcome” in Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages in the world. Based on Indian culture combined with the philosophies of Hinduism, the rich and unique images of this 92-card deck invite you to explore concepts of healing and self-exploration that have been around for centuries. The aces represent mudras, or hand gestures explained through the card images, which act as foundations to your work with yourself and others. An additional Minor Arcana suit, the suit of Smoke, completes the energy of the deck with the fifth element of ether, encompassing space and sky. 

Those new to Tarot as well as seasoned readers will find this engaging deck an important tool for gaining insight into self-development and well-being. As well as providing keywords and card descriptions, the accompanying guidebook provides an elemental and lifestyle spread to provide balance and overcome challenges. Immerse yourself in the “swag” of this deck, with its rich, cultural delight, for a diverse and in-depth divination experience.

The Swagatam deck is available now, published by REDfeatherMBS. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on Tiktok.

Deck review: Lisboa Tarot by Beth Seilonen

Take a journey through Old World Lisbon, Portugal, to better understand the present and future!

Readers are transported to the magical streets of Lisbon, Portugal, in a trip of self-discovery. The Lisboa Tarot opens new pathways with the energies and memories that were carved into stone and cast into metal so many years ago, awaiting to be heard again.

A simple shuffle of the cards and the wisdom of sentinel statues and vibrant places comes pouring forth from the post impressionist style images of the cards. Beautifully hand-drawn illustrations will encourage readings and meditation by reflecting an Old World European city from direct life observation as it relates to everyday experience.

• Travel through the wisdom of past to discover your own spiritual journey

• Offers stunning illustrations inspiring the readers to connect deeper to find their own path

• Instill an awareness of the self, the strength, and confidence that comes with personal recognition of our own power in this world

Within the accompanying guidebook are further insights and reflections that resonate from a place of lived experience to provide inspiration which will guide and nourish the soul. Allow the lessons of the past to inform present situations and provide a positive influence on the future.

Card dimensions: 3" x 5" Readers are transported to the magical streets of Lisbon, Portugal, in a trip of self-discovery. The Lisboa Tarot opens new pathways with the energies and memories that were carved into stone and cast into metal so many years ago, awaiting to be heard again.

A deck created for those who appreciate art and culture and how it relates to the timeless themes of Tarot

Lisbon, Portugal, resonates with an energy that echoes a time long forgotten, and this deck brings that energy into the palm of one’s hand

This deck is available now from REDfeather MBS. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on tiktok.

Deck review: Steele Wizard Tarot by Pamela Steele

Previously self-published but now in an extended format, the Steele Wizard Tarot has 10 new cards for those seeking self-control, self-empowerment, and enlightenment!

What began as a love of Tarot and art evolved into a global revolution that has brought Tarot into the modern age. From ancient teachings to traditional learning, the Steele Wizard Tarot blends our collective quest for knowledge and fulfillment.

The Steele Wizard Tarot is a masterfully illustrated 88-card Tarot with additional court cards and Major Arcana cards providing clear, concise information to guide those seeking a deeper awakening and enlightenment. The extra 10 cards coupled with thoroughly explained layers of symbolism will allow the readers to eliminate any "guesswork" they may have about the messages, and inspire even the most seasoned ones to understand and find new perspectives.

• The perfect tool to unlock the mysteries of your personal reality

• Internationally acclaimed by Tarot groups since its initial release

• The 88 hand-drawn cards are full of symbolism

The companion book delves into in-depth analysis of each card’s image, new spreads created for this deck, detailed information on repeating cards, determining timing, and much more. It will be the perfect assistant in unlocking the mysteries of your personal reality. As “a picture is worth a thousand words,” the Steele Wizard Tarot speaks the “language of the soul.”

Steele Wizard Tarot is available now from Schiffer/REDFeather MBS. You can see the unboxing (labeled as flickthrough) and the flickthrough videos on tiktok.

New Directions in Tarot by Scott Martin

A look at how Pamela Colman Smith's theatrical knowledge and experience came into play when she drew the iconic cards of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

The "secrets" in this book have been known all along, and they work in all who read Tarot on a subconscious level. This insightful book delves deeply into the images Pamela Colman Smith created for the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, and reminds us of what we may have known intuitively but had not been aware of on a conscious level.

- A brand-new approach that focuses on how, in her images, Smith utilized a sense of direction, body movement, posture, gait, facial expression, and more

- Compares the Tarot Minors to technical elements of theater, including plot, conflict, elements of a play, thought/theme, dialogue, music, and actors' positions on stage

- Provides powerful tools for interpreting the cards and discovering new meanings that the reader can make their own

- Includes thought-provoking exercises that guide the reader in the mastery of these new insights

The result is a fresh take on Tarot that brings new meanings to light and enables the reader to evaluate what the Tarot provides like never before.

Guest deck review: Ravyness Drakon Tarot by Beth Seilonen

Sometimes people walk into our lives. Sometimes they fly in upon a dragon's wing. This is the love story of an unlikely pair, a raven and a dragon, with their own lives and their own goals, who are drawn back to each other time and again. Through the ups and downs experienced by any pair from very different worlds, their story proves that any creature--anyone--can move through rough times to achieve life goals and to love both themselves and others. This fantastical deck of 78 cards beautifully illustrates how awareness of both the light and dark components of the self and how they affect our life can empower one to make a plan to improve and to grow. Follow Ravyness and Drakon through their Tarot journey, as they reflect and give that gentle, supportive nudge to one another to become their higher selves. The context and story line easily connect to the human experience, encouraging growth within relationships as well as personal growth. Inspired by the creator's work as a teacher and her part in a nationwide movement to show high school students how to make healthy choices for their future.

Nightfall Tarot by Amory Abbott

A dramatic and compelling deck that shrouds the classic scenes of the Tarot in eternal twilight.

Introducing the Nightfall Tarot , a captivating and evocative rendition of the renowned Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. Crafted with both newcomers and seasoned practitioners in mind, this exceptional 78-card deck remains faithful to the original interpretations conceived by Arthur Waite and Pamela Colman Smith. However, it also breathes new life into the Tarot realm, infusing it with a host of updated symbols and scenes. In an exploration that transcends the boundaries of traditional Judeo-Christian themes, the Nightfall Tarot incorporates elements from Norse runes, Icelandic staves, Wiccan designs, and astrology, culminating in a Tarot experience that is both inclusive and culturally diverse, perfectly suited for the modern age.

Complementing the deck, the accompanying guidebook offers insightful interpretations and a collection of spreads, allowing for a seamless integration of the powerful imagery contained within. Within the Nightfall Tarot , darkness prevails, enveloping each card in an enchanting melancholy that beckons you to delve into the mysterious depths of your own existence. Within this twilight realm, hidden truths are illuminated, revealing profound insights that lie dormant within the recesses of your being. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey, as the Nightfall Tarot invites you to explore the shadowy corners of your life and embrace the enigmatic beauty found within the realm of twilight.

Nightfall Tarot is available now, published by Schiffer/redFeather. You can see the unboxing and flickthrough videos on TikTok.

The Zerner/Farber Tarot by Amy Zerner & Monte Farber

Everything you need to know to read Tarot like a pro! Tap into your inner powers and explore your psychic potential with this palm-sized, 78-card deck and guidebook. The Zerner/Farber Tarot helps you understand the present, predict the future, and manifest your goals. There’s nothing for you to memorize, since all 78 cards are interpreted for you in both the upright and reversed positions. Each card includes a “Quick Read” if you are in a hurry, “Keywords” that trigger intuitive associations, plus the “Secret” of each card that sums up what you need to know right now. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, so you receive clear answers, while 12 Master Spread layouts show you how to answer any question. No matter what your skill level, you can use this deck and guidebook to become aware of unseen influences, patterns of behavior, obstacles, and strengths to achieve success and expand your mind to new possibilities. It’s fun, it's fast, and it works!

The Zerner/Farber deck is available now from Schiffer Books. You can see the unboxing and complete flickthrough videos on tiktok.