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The Unbridled Spirit Tarot
I had been eagerly awaiting the Unbridled Spirit Tarot since the first time I saw it mentioned on the Llewellyn website. Even though it wasn’t released until 2025 this deck made it on to my “Decks I’m excited for in 2024” list. I was just so thrilled to see a horse-themed deck in the works. I pre-ordered it as soon as I could and even up against all my internal hype, I can say it has not disappointed. Horses were a huge part of my life when I was younger, so much so that my first full-time job was working with them. I have so many memories wrapped up in…
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The Raven’s Prophecy Tarot
For artist and author Maggie Stiefvater, writing a book that mentioned tarot led her to create The Raven’s Prophecy Tarot. Now in its sixth printing you’d have to say that it’s proved to be a pretty successful offshoot project! I’ve been aware of this deck for a while but until recently I chose not to add it to my collection because I wasn’t sure how I would work with it. However when I read the first line of the guidebook, “I love stories,” it became clear. Maggie Stiefvater is a storyteller and she has created this deck from that perspective. Throughout the guidebook she urges you to tap into you…
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Tarot of the Witch’s Garden
Tarot of the Witch’s Garden is the second of Sasha Graham’s tarot decks. But please know they are very different. Her other deck The Dark Wood Tarot encourages you to embrace the shadow, while this one focuses on the light. In the opening pages of the guide book she shares a quote from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book The Secret Garden which encapsulates the energy of this deck perfectly. It encourages you to both see the magic around you and feel the magic that exists within you. It also inspired me to re-read The Secret Garden which was a joyful and inspiring experience as well. My experience with the Tarot of…
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Upcoming decks I’m excited for in 2025
So, here is my top 5 upcoming decks (mass market only) list. All the decks to follow will become available in the first half of the year and I’m pleased to say that this time I am excited for decks from both Llewellyn and US Games Inc. This year there’s an oracle on the list as well. I’ll start with that one and then move on to the four tarot decks. Forest of Enchantment Oracle Okay well this one is a no brainer for me. I have been watching its progress on Instagram for a while now with growing enthusiasm. I am a fan of Meraylah Allwood’s artwork. Actually that…
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Bee Tarot
For many reasons I love bees, so the Bee Tarot went straight on to my pre-order list. Unfortunately the extended wait time here in Australia allowed me to internally hype it to such an extent I doubt any deck could have measured up. So, surprise, surprise, it didn’t match my expectations. Nevertheless, having given the deck and myself some time, I have developed a real appreciation for it now. I’ve learned some interesting information about bees and the artwork has expanded my approach to several cards. That alone has reversed any doubt I previously had. Now I enjoy working with it even if some cards make me squirm a little.…
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Good Fortune Tarot
The Good Fortune Tarot was one of the decks I included on the Upcoming Decks I’m Excited For post. With artwork by Jessica Roux and a cheeky, yet informative, guidebook, this is an appealing deck. Barbara Moore writes, “the study of tarot is a delicate balance of respecting tradition and not being crippled by it” and the Good Fortune Tarot definitely embodies that sentiment. The Good Fortune Tarot Deck Barbara Moore’s aim was to bring the humour of Marseille decks into a fully illustrated tarot deck. With the Good Fortune Tarot I would argue that she has done so seamlessly. I’ll take XI Justice as an example because it showcases…
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Mystic Palette Tarot
Ciro Marchetti created two versions of the Mystic Palette Tarot that are essentially the same and yet feel completely different. As such I wasn’t sure about the best way to write about them. In the end, I decided to treat them like one deck and present them side by side. Therefore this is a longer post than usual because it is in fact reviewing two decks. So I’ll get straight to it. About the Mystic Palette Tarot Ciro Marchetti describes the Mystic Palette Tarot as “decorative and baroque with a touch of goth, a dab of Arthur Rackham, and a sprinkling of Victoriana.” I’d add, fantasy, steampunk, and Roman Empirical…
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Tarot of the Owls
At first glance the Tarot of the Owls may seem like a cutesy deck that focuses on being beautiful to look at rather than offering anything new. However, that assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. It may look light but it offers so much. Beneath its beauty is a solid tarot deck that I have come to discover is wonderful for shadow work. That definitely wasn’t what I expected when I first flicked through the cards. The deck might take you into a magical Owl Realm, but what you find in this mystical place is solid, practical and helpful. The Tarot of the Owls deck To discover that this…
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Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot
Introduction The Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot is a popular offering. My version is the 6th printing! It’s a highly symbolic deck, designed with magick in mind. Deck creator, Melanie Marquis, writes, “Through the act of casting a spell, the conscious mind is trained to believe what the subconscious already knows, and your behaviour and attitudes will adjust to help bring to reality your magickal intentions.” I don’t identify as a witch but I still believe this is applicable. However, if this isn’t your thing, that doesn’t matter. The Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot works really well as a general reader. It has produced some very powerful readings and lately I’ve been using it…
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Soul Cats Tarot
Introduction The Soul Cats Tarot is my fourth cat-based tarot deck. It sits alongside Grimalkin’s Curious Cats Tarot, Black Cats Tarot, and Mystical Cats Tarot. Yet it is in no way superfluous. Each have something to offer. Creator Leeza Robertson (Animal Totem Tarot, Mermaid Tarot, Cirque du Tarot), says of the Soul Cats Tarot, One of the main focuses of this deck is for the soul cats to teach you … that beauty, purpose and gifts have nothing to do with how you look, and that all shapes, sizes, colours and breeds are important. and I don’t believe it is possible to over share, or over state, that message. This…
