🌟 Interesting Facts You Never Knew About These Tarot Decks
Tarot is more than a tool—it’s a language of symbols that spans centuries and cultures. Some decks whisper. Some shout. Some sing you to sleep. These are the ones worth knowing.
🔮 Table of Contents
(Jump to your favorites)
Rider-Waite (RWS) Tarot Deck
The classic. Created in 1909 by A.E. Waite and illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, this deck is foundational for modern readers. Its images are rich with meaning—perfect for beginners and lifelong practitioners alike.
✨ Fun Fact: The Death and Moon cards are often used as spiritual “bookends” in symbolic spreads.
Tarot Illuminati Deck
Bold, luminous, and dripping with mysticism. Created by Kim Huggens and Erik C. Dunne, this deck remixes the RWS structure with high-saturation drama and a little sacred rebellion.
🔥 Use it for our Fire of Creation Spread—or as a meditation tool.
🖤 The art is unforgettable. This deck lingers in your psyche long after the cards are put away.
The Tarot of the Witches Deck
Oil on canvas. Romantic and strange. This iconic deck by Fergus Hall gained pop culture immortality in James Bond: Live and Let Die (1973).
🌀 Each card is filled with esoteric imagery and magical archetypes, making it a go-to for intuition-based reading.
Marseille Tarot Deck (Tarot de Marseille)
The original French classic, dating back to the 1600s. It blends Christian and Egyptian symbolism in a way that hints at the tarot’s mysterious multicultural journey.
🧭 A reader’s favorite for layered symbolism. Excellent for scholarly or intuitive study.
Tarocchino Mitelli Deck
Old-school Italian flair meets pure tarot elegance. With only 62 cards, this deck is part of Lo Scarabeo’s Anima Antiqua series and showcases stunning historical engraving-style artwork.
🕰️ Rare, beautiful, and perfect for collectors or tarot historians.
Elemental Tarot Deck
Created by astrologer John Astrop and artist Caroline Smith, this deck uses the classical elements—Earth, Air, Fire, Water—instead of traditional suits.
🌱 A vibrant choice for beginners.
💫 Ideal for intuitive, energetically focused readings.
Best Decks for Fun Tarot Spreads
Not every deck has to be deadly serious. Some bring color, humor, or pop culture magic. Great for parties or lighthearted introspection.
Our faves:
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Happy Tarot
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Tarot of the Magical Forest
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Oracle of Visions
🎭 These decks may stray from tradition, so read the guidebook and trust your instincts!
Unique Tarot Decks For Your Next Reading
The perfect deck is the one that speaks your language.
Consider:
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Your connection to the artwork
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The deck’s structure (Major/Minor Arcana, suits, system)
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Your intention: daily pulls, deep dives, creative ritual, etc.
🧠 Tip: Keep a reference guide handy while learning—especially for decks that depart from traditional Rider-Waite meanings.
💫 Still Exploring?
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