Buying Guide
With so many gorgeous decks to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which ones are right for you. We've set up some super filters to help you browse and narrow down your search, feel free to use them! Here’s a break down of our categories and what to look out for when choosing Tarot cards.
Trust your intuition, you'll know when you've found the right cards. Most readers have more than one deck, depending on the mood and the reading, you might want a more vibrant or a more minimalistic deck.
Tarot cards are a bit like books- you can never have too many, so go ahead and treat yourself!
Good to know
Tarot cards don't come in a standard size like playing cards do, they vary in size. Full sized Tarot cards are actually quite a bit bigger than playing cards at around 7x12cm. They can be a bit tricky to shuffle until you get used to them, but the larger size makes looking at all the details on those gorgeous images so much easier.
If you want a deck that’s a bit easier to handle, then the pocket sized decks are the same size as playing cards. Some of these even come in handy tins and although smaller, the images are still clear to read.
The mini sized cards are super cute at only 4.3x7.3 cm and will fit nicely in your bag for readings on the go. The images on these are obviously allot smaller, so searching for all the small details is a bit trickier.
new to tarot?
No worries! Anyone can read Tarot cards, all you have to do is start. We have decks especially designed for beginners, and beautiful decks which come with extensive guidebooks to get you started.
Our categories Explained
Historic
Historic Tarot cards
In this category you’ll find decks predating 1900. If you are looking for original Tarrocchi cards, the predecessors of standard playing cards from Italy which date back to the 18th century, or the more well known and recognisable Tarot de Marseille, which was a favourite deck amongst readers up until the end of the 19th century.
Classic
Classic Tarot cards
Here are the most well known and recognisable decks, created together by members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Most notably, Aleister Crowley'sThoth Tarot realised by artist Frieda Harris and published in 1945, and the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot created by Arthur Edward Waite and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith which was first published in 1909.
Modern
Modern Tarot cards
Our category of modern decks are modern variations of the classic decks. The illustrations of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck are still very much recognisable, but with a slightly different approach from each artist. You can browse them here.
Contemporary
Contemporary Tarot cards
These contemporary Tarot decks are full of totally new ideas and imagery for the interpretation of the meanings of each card. These talented artists bring a whole new depth to Tarot imagery and are truly inspiring.
Collectors
Collector Edition Tarot cards
In this category here you will find limited edition Tarot decks and particularly beautiful decks, many with gilded edges, the kind of cards you won't want to shuffle, but rather frame them and hang them on your walls. Enjoy!
Lenormand
Lenormand Tarot cards
Mademoiselle Marie-Anne Lenormand was a Tarot reader in Paris during the French Revolution. The first celebrity reader, she became the Tarot reader Napoleon's wife Josephine Bonaparte. These decks that carry her name have 36 cards and resemble a mixture of Tarot and playing cards. It is possible that Lenormand used similar cards for her readings. The cards were first printed and sold with her name after her death in 1843.
Language
Most Tarot cards have the names of the major arcana written in English, we do however stock decks in German, French and Spanish. The accompanying guidebooks are often written in English, but a large selection has multi-lingual guidebooks. We have categorised the languages for you to make it easier to find your match!
Style Collections
And just to break it down a little more- if you're looking for vibrant colours, we've got you covered. Prefer muted colours and earthy tones? Yep, we have a collection of those too. Feel inspired and enjoy browsing the decks by style.
FAQs
What are the different types of boxes?
The standard boxes are basic packaging for the cards and may wear out with lots of opening and closing. We therefore recommend a bag or box to go with these decks which you'll find here. There are sturdier boxes which, as the name suggests, are longer lasting.
Some of the pocket sized decks come in tins, and we have a wide range of decks packaged beautifully in box sets which also come with a detailed guidebook. These make great gifts and we also recommend them to beginners.
Can any inexperienced person read Tarot cards?
Yes! There is no right or wrong. Anyone can shuffle, draw and look at the cards and contemplate what their meanings could be. If you need a little guidance, then all decks come with a small guide book. Decks that come with a more detailed guidebook, or with the meanings written on the cards, can be found in the beginner friendly collection right here. You don't need a velvet cloth, incense or candles unless you want to. Your kitchen table or sofa will do just fine.
Is there a right way to shuffle Tarot cards?
There's no right or wrong way. Shuffle the cards in the way that is easiest for you until you feel that they have been shuffled enough. Whether you cut the deck or not is totally up to you.
Do I need to hide my Tarot cards from my mother in law?
Again, that's totally up to you, but we think it's a good idea to show your beauties off to your mother in law, maybe even give her a reading. She's bound to be fascinated by the images if not by what stories the cards have to tell.