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10 Great Tarot Decks for Beginners and Beyond

With so many tarot decks out there now-a-days, it can be hard to choose one, we wanted to list a few we think are really great! Here is a list of 10 Great Tarot decks for beginners and beyond!



1) Modern Witch Tarot Deck



The Modern Witch Tarot Deck comes in 1st on our list! We find it do be very beautifully crafted with amazing detail and color! The images put a modern twist on the iconic classics! We love that it's all inclusive, empowering us all, as witches under the same Moon!

The guidebook included makes this is a wonderful deck for beginners and more experienced alike!



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2) The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck



Coming in hot at #2 on our list is The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck! This tarot deck is nothing short of captivating! The images are simple yet stunning and mysterious, they implore you to find a whole new depth to your reading! This is a great deck for beginners and more experienced alike!




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3) Rider Waite Tarot Deck



Number 3 on our list is truly a classic! We speak of course of the Raider-Waite Tarot Deck! This orgin of this deck dates back to 1909, in London England, where co-creators Arthur Edward Waite, a scholar, and William Rider, a publisher first created this deck. The deck was hand-drawn by artist Pamela Colman Smith, who completed the commissioned 78 paintings featured in this deck. The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck is still one of the most universally used tarot decks today. This is our favorite for beginners looking to plant deep roots in their Tarot knowledge!


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4) Mystic Mondays Tarot Deck



Ranking in at number 4 on our list is 'Mystic Mondays Tarot: A Deck for The Modern Mystic'

This deck is absolutely Magical! The images are so fresh and so modern! Every pull is a fresh and pleasant surprise! It's hard to get board, these babies make you want to read for hours! The guidebook makes them a very good option for beginners and beyond ! You'll find yourself thinking of questions just so you can lay out a beautiful answer!



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5) The Thoth Tarot Deck By Aleister Crowley


5th on our list is nothing short of a artwork. The Thoth Tarot Deck by Aleister Crowley, painted by Lady Frieda Harris, was supposed to be a 6 month project that turned into a 5 year project that wasn't published until after the deaths of both of its creators. The Thoth Tarot deck is a set for those with a hunger for learning all things occult! With new names, images and correspondences, Aleister Crowley based this deck on a previous book of his, Liber AL vel Legis (The Book of the Law) He also published a book by the name The Thoth Tarot, to be used as a guide book for this deck!


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6) Santa Muerte Tarot Deck


Sizzling in at number 6 on our list is the Santa Muerte Tarot Deck: Book of the Dead. This very visually appealing deck is a wonderful tool in working with Santa Muerte or any other patron saint, working with the dead, honoring the day of the dead and ancestors, etc. The artwork on this deck will have you enamored from the moment you take the cards out of the box! This is a great deck for anyone and everyone!



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7) Light Seers Tarot Deck


A smooth and soothing number 7 is the Light Seers Tarot Deck! The imagery in this deck is very refreshing and rejuvenating! They give you a very light-working and free spirit vibe, very empowering! This deck is great for beginners and beyond!






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8) Neo-Tarot: A Fresh Approach to Self-Care, Healing and Empowerment


Number 8 on our list is certainly a game changer in the realm of Tarot! Neo Tarot: A Fresh Approach to Self-Care, Healing & Empowerment lives true to its name, giving a very fresh, all inclusive, make-over to a classic form of divination! This deck is a breath of fresh air! The imagery is simple and elegant yet entertaining fun to work with! A great deck for beginners and beyond!





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9) Everyday Tarot Mini Deck


This deck makes number 9 on our list for many reasons! It's perfectly sized for travel and on-the-go divination! The artwork is something from another time, its beautiful and classical, elegant with a hint of adventure, truly a pleasure to read! The guidebook makes this deck easy to interpret and entertaining to flip through!The Everyday Tarot Mini Deck is a must-have! A great deck for beginners and beyond!




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10) Everyday Witch Tarot Deck

Last but certainly not least on our list, at number 10 is the Everyday Witch Tarot Deck! This amazingly adorable deck has images anyone can relate to! Putting a modern twist on storybook witchery, this deck is adorable and entertaining all the way while also still easy to read and interpret! A deck for beginners and beyond!




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That sums up our top 10 list of Tarot decks for beginners and beyond! Thats certainly not a complete list of reputable tarot decks, its just a list of great places to start or continue your tarot journey! We will release an updated list as our own tarot journey grows and if you come across anything you think we should hear about, please reach out to us, we'd love to hear from you!



Bonus Read:


Below are a few things you might find useful to have around when practicing your Tarot!


1) A Tarot Card Bag Holder


This gorgeous bag is a must-have for any Tarot enthusiast! It holds any size tarot deck with room for herbs and crystals! They're sleek, durable, lined with fabric and close with beaded drawstrings.


You can find this and other amazing tarot bags by MysticKae at her ETSY Shop HERE!





2) Tarot Cloth/ Altar Cloth


Another super convenient thing to have on hand is a tarot/altar cloth. Used as a tarot cloth, these magnificent cloths turn any surface into a reading/ card spread space while keeping your cards clean and protected! Having one of these is essentially having a traveling altar. Set your space up anywhere, do your crafting, pack up and move on! It's perfect!


You can find this and other amazing Tarot/Altar cloths by MysticKae at her Etsy SHOP HERE!



3) A Tarot Journal

A tarot journal is a very useful thing to have on hand! It helps you track your progress, review your readings, observe your growth and its a fun way to learn! There are a few good tarot journal options:


Some with a fun, interactive, pre-constructed layouts with additional journaling space:


Other options can be more free form, like using a blank notebook with your own writing prompts and layouts


It's always a good idea to journal your learning experiences, notes are good to have, especially when the subject is something you revisit often!


 



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