I love my Smith centennial deck, but I want to get another one. I really connect with the RWS imagery though and would love a deck with its own art style that still faithfully depicts the cards I've been getting to know. So far, I've found a lot of decks I connect with, but most of the images only loosely key to one or two themes in thr RWS and I'd like something a little more 1:1

I'm looking for an art style that's a bit on the masculine side, and I'd like it to have color. The Gold Nouveau and the Universal Tarot are intriguing, I wasn't into the Hanson Roberts. I really appreciate the accuracy of the Halloween Tarot, but the theme wasn't for me.

Could I get some recommendations? I'd especially appreciate a high-quality indie deck.

Is there a style or theme for a tarot deck that you’ve been dreaming about, but just doesn’t seem to exist? I am in the beginning stages of attempting to make one of my own and wondered how many out there also felt like they couldn’t ever find that unicorn/Goldilocks deck of their dreams?

It's been a tough couple of months! I had to work a few 60 hour weeks ( short staffed) and I'm too old to be working all of those hours. I promised myself that if I managed, I would buy the Tarot decks I had my eye on 😊 I'm glad I did so many extra hours now.

Getting that urge for a new deck! I don’t use reversals so I was looking for decks where the backs are only going one way. Upright.

Welcome to r/TarotDecks' monthly resale/trade megathread which now takes place every 1st of the month!

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I posted to r/tarot but figured this is the tarot deck expert community on reddit. I’m loving my time with the classic RWS and Tarot de Marseille. However, I would also like to explore other tarot systems. I’m stuck deciding between three decks in particular.

I’m drawn to Tarot of the Spirit for its stunning Thoth-like imagery and massive guidebooks. I’m drawn to Tarot of the Light for its similarly gargantuan guidebooks and beautiful imagery that promises a plunge into the deep end of the hermetic and astrological pool. I’m drawn to Dame Fortune’s Wheel because of its Etteilla underpinnings, beautiful artwork, and Huson’s brilliant writings that would complement the deck nicely.

Which would you choose, and why?

Not looking to do an entire deck yet, but where could I find the files needed to very slightly tweak individual card imagery in various decks digitally for print? I'm needing RWS and 1JJ Swiss specifically, but there may be others down the line.

Thanks!

What other signs should I look for?

Not trying to be a prude, but what are some of your favorite non-nude decks? Where The Star, The World, The Sun, and others aren't naked? (The Sun card is especially funny yet bothersome to me. I always call it "Naked Baby On A Horse" card, because....well, that's what it is.)

Anyways, any help would be great! Mostly looking for RWS types, but I'm fine with mixed decks or even wholly different decks like Lenormand or what-have-you.

(cross-posted.)

Edit: Forgot to mention this, but while there are quite a few beautiful and creative decks out there with non-humans, and am not wholly opposed to a little creativity, I'm looking for cards that represent the og RWS, but just with the more naked people clothed, not nature, animal, or highly creative decks. Hope that makes sense!

Edit 2: I have the following non-nude decks already:

- The Wild Unknown
- Skyrim
- Kawaii
- Celestial
- The Cozy Witch
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Kipper Cards
- Various and sundry oracle cards

Hello,

I recently returned to magic after some time away (long story, not relevant), and I'm looking for a deck that might help me with some of my internal craft, particularly "Inner Child Work" and eventually "Shadow Work."

I'm having a lot of trouble finding a deck that really speaks to me, as while I'm pretty sure that I want to start with an RWS-based deck, my instincts are pointing in two directions:

On the one hand, I find modern takes on the traditional cards (a la the Witches Tarot or the Urban Tarot) resonate. On the other hand, decks like Eldritch Overload and Neon Moon really appeal to me aesthetically.

Do you have any suggestions on modern or near-future-themed decks that might satisfy both sides?

Please note: I do not plan on using the cards for divination, just self-reflection.

I've fallen in love with the Phases and Forests deck by Katharine Ryalls because I've really found the questions on the cards to be useful for further reflection of my readings. Are there any other decks that have questions or prompts for further introspection out there? Thanks!

I recently watched a video where the person suggested using a deck where the imagery doesn't try to sugarcoat cards such as the 3 and 10 of swords. She showed her Thoth cards as an example, and when I look at all my decks I notice their images aren't as absolutely punchy like the Thoth tarot

Except I want to be able to have options and look into other decks that also don't try to soften the blow. I wanna feel like I got backhanded when I pick up these cards. Any suggestions?

It reminded me of the wild unknown, and synesthesia

Has a very specific one word name to it, and it's one of those names where when you see it you say "ah that's unique, I won't forget that..." But it's also unique enough that I did forget it.

Maybe with an S or something? Designed by a single artist?

Minimalistic, but very aesthetically pleasing. Not minimal enough to be just shapes, but not covered with so many things you struggle to flip the card and immediately know what's on it.

Nothing outrageous, no themes, very nice looking major arcana and the minor was subtle.

I want to say it was black...?

It was mainly found on its own website, and was the only deck sold on it, the deck went for around 60+ dollars. I want to say hand crafted?

I can't tell if it's no longer being made or I just can't find it.

But it spoke to me, I saw this deck and said "that's the one!"

so i am in looooove with the looks of the Journey of the Sacred Bee tarot decks, all 3 in the set. however, i'm not big on people or people-like figures on my tarot cards (skeletons are okay).

does anyone own one of these decks? are there cards wkth people on them and if so, how many out of the 78 feature people? thanks in advance 🙏🏼

I just backed Somnia Tarot Revised edition and new Oracle deck on kickstarter. I'm super excited and wanted to share the news incase people interested might not know.

I’ve been wanting to edge the Lightseer’s tarot with Teal for about a year, and I finally got around to doing it yesterday! Edged with calligraphy ink as that’s my go to for edging decks. I used a teal color mixed with white ink. This is the deck that got me into tarot and it’s so special to me.

tarot story time

When I was 18, I studied art abroad in Europe on scholarship. During a trip to France, I found a small vendor in Montmatre, an old woman selling crystals and tarot roadside. I felt so drawn to her and I ended up buying my first tarot deck from her. It was lost years ago and I couldn’t remember the name of the deck only the artwork. For some reason I felt the pull to find a copy of this deck. After months of searching, I finally found it and ordered the new version. I shuffled those cards for the first time yesterday and the joy I felt is something else. I just wanted to share ✨

This is made by Tippy Ki Yay and features watercolored painting of mostly NASA spacecraft

Disclaimer: these are all suggsestions based on personal opinion

So I thought I'd post some decks that I think are fitting to each zodiac sign (no matter if it is sun sign or another placement). I'd like to hear some other opinions and maybe ither suggestions :).

Aries: Mars Power tarot or Star Power tarot

Taurus: Embroidered Forest tarot or Black tarot

Gemini: Orchid Valley Tarot or Exile tarot

Cancer: Aurora tarot or Reigning Rouge tarot

Leo: Red Hand tarot or Lost Hollow tarot

Virgo: Anima Mundi tarot or Transient Light tarot

Libra: Forager's Daughter tarot or Ophidia Rosa tarot

Scorpio: Wayward Dark tarot or Sinking Wasteland tarot

Sagitterius: Eldritch Overload tarot or Neon Moon Tarot

Capricorn: Lucid Dreams tarot or Marigold tarot

Aquarius: Spheres of Heaven tarot (aka sefirot tarot) or Age of Aquarius tarot

Pisces: Etheral Vision's tarot or Audacity tarot

Hi everyone! The mods received a request for a Black Friday deals post and since everyone benefits from saving money, it was decided we would go ahead and post one. We'll be keeping this thread pinned for the next ~two weeks so that any Cyber Monday deals can be shared here too. (The monthly resale thread will remain unaffected and pinned as usual.)

As of a few days ago, r/tarotdecks now has over 45,000 members 🥳🥳🥳 (and nearly 500 more since!!!). If you are one of the many newbies here, WELCOME! 💕Please read over our full rules too!! This sub is a little bit different than the typical tarot communities as we focus on physical decks and not tarot in general.

So just to make sure all of our newbies (and old heads alike) know what we expect here, here's a brief rundown of the most relevant rules for this post:

• Please only post links to active BF/CM deals for PHYSICAL DIVINATION DECKS in this thread!

• Links should be to the original source of the deck when possible (such as the artist's or publisher's sale page.)

• Reddit automatically removes shortened URLs so be sure to post the full link in the comments. (Accounts that do not meet our karma requirements are automodded until they do. No exceptions!)

• Do NOT purposely promote counterfeit decks (or any other pirated material). It's against Reddit's ToS in general, actually illegal to sell them, and a pretty shitty thing to do regardless. We believe in supporting the artists whenever possible and expect everyone to do the same.

• Speaking of which, we always allow and encourage self-promoted decks! However, make a different post for such if you're not running a relevant sale! And if you are, feel free to comment here and/or make a self-promo post too!

As always be nice to others and report any rule breaking content! 💕

Since everyone is showing off their collections, here’s mine! 20 full decks (two are in the back and one in a case) and one Major Arcana deck.