Astrology memes and shows about the other side seem to be everywhere in pop culture these days. It's fun and interesting for those who choose to partake in it (like getting told a pregnancy is coming before it does!) Even therapeutic and a form of self-care. But for those who want to do the reading themselves and learn about the process instead of just getting read, there are so many learning tools out there.
For those especially into tarot cards and readings, whether they're a beginner or expert-level mystic, we found 20 beautiful decks that we think they should add to their collections. In addition to learning the craft, it's also like having mini works of art. Check out some of the ones we chose below. If it seems overwhelming, don't worry — most come with instruction booklets.
The Moon Deck
$44
from
The Moon Deck
The Moon Deck says exactly what it is: A tarot card deck paying homage to the moon with beautiful moon art on the backs of each of the 44 cards. The other side of the cards also have the oracles illustrated in the same style as the moons to make a cohesive set. It also comes with The Moon Deck Guidebook which has insights and rituals for each card.
Luna Soleil Tarot Deck
$54
from
TerraSoleilCo/Etsy
The Luna Soleil tarot deck is a millennial's dream with its powder pink base color and celestial-inspired gold minimalist imagery on one side of each of the cards and a zodiac constellation on the other. The best-selling deck comes with 78 cards — "with numbered cards and suits for the major and minor arcana."
Luna Somnia Tarot Deck
$54
from
ShoresOfMoon/Etsy
Lovers of a starry sky will get lots of joy, and use, out of this stunning dark sky celestial "Luna Somnia" tarot deck with a black and gold color scheme. One side of the cards comes with the imagery and the other words. According to the description, it's a "78 card deck, and includes the full Major and Minor Arcana, and a 96 pages mini booklet with card meanings."
Honey Gold Edition Deck
$100
from
BringersOfTheDawn/Etsy
We love a good neutral in clothes and makeup, but now there's a beautiful-looking neutral-colored tarot deck, too. It's the Honey Gold edition set, which has shiny gold images on the tan cards. It comes with 60 cards in the deck as well as a keepsake card box and 480-page guide book for more learning.
The Antique Anatomy Tarot Kit
For people who love the antique or vintage aesthetic, this is the tarot set for them. The Antique Anatomy Tarot Kit comes with a foil-stamped keepsake box contains a 78-card tarot deck and an included guidebook. According to the description, "the cards feature illustrations of vintage anatomical drawings collaged with plants and flowers, representing a fresh and creative interpretation of the tarot archetypes."
A Jane Austen Tarot Deck
Lovers of Jane Austen as well as Victorian art will love this Jane Austen Tarot deck. The set features "53 characters (including Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Elinor Dashwood, and more) and objects (such as well-trimmed bonnets and a stack of novels) from Austen's books, each card doubles as a playing card and tarot card." It also comes in a unique cigar box.
Intuitive Tarot Deck
This tarot card deck from Revolve is a minimalist take on the moon art, but with a neutral color palette and crisp, white cards. One reviewer of the deck reviewed, "Love this deck so much. I have never seen a clean, beautiful tarot deck like this before. The design of the cards delivers on using your intuition rather than looking at card art for meaning."
The Luna Sol Tarot
$21
from
Barnes & Noble
The moon is a big part of the tarot world, but the sun is amazing, too. That's the highlight of this set, called the Luna Sol Tarot deck and is "rich in traditional symbolism with a beautiful, warm color palette, it delivers memorable imagery and inspires your intuition" on cards that feature diverse figures with bright imagery.
The Illuminated Tarot
The Illuminated Cards are like mini works of art, with each card featuring a detailed and beautiful illustration with different colors. According to the description, "the lavishly illustrated cards fold the Major and Minor Arcana of the tarot into a fifty-three card deck that can also be used for traditional card games."
The Rider Tarot Deck
The illustrations on these tarot cards are much more stylized than some of the others but still every bit as beautiful. They also "follow the archetypal images created by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909 under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite" who also includes her hand-drawn titles on each card. The deck is a more traditional take on aesthetics.
The Modern Witch Tarot Deck
Calling all witches: This tarot deck is calling you. It's a No. 1 bestselling set on Amazon and each card features illustrations of different diverse characters — all of whom are women. According to a reviewer, the deck "gives great readings and the booklet included is extremely helpful. Awesome deck for a newbie."
Water Color Printable Deck
$7
from
alittlesparkofjoy/Etsy
Buying physical cards can get expensive, and while getting everything already a pack is convenient, it's not always ideal. That's where these printable tarot cards come in. Each card features imagery of a woman in a fine-point type of drawing style. Per the description, "the printable tarot cards are also perfect for art projects, your tarot journal or to put up on your walls!"
Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot Deck
For an ethereal and mystical feel, this 80-card tarot set is perfect. Artist Matt Hughes took his inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement, using its style and motifs to create a tarot deck. It "combines inspiration from the Art Nouveau, Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist movements, to produce an artistic expression uniquely his own."
Spiritsong Tarot
Animal lovers, this tarot set was made for you. Each of the 78 cards card has absolutely stunning and colorful illustrations of different animals, from an elephant to sea turtles, pandas, and cheetahs. According to the description, "each animal was specifically selected based upon Shamanic and Native American symbolism, merging each animal's unique power with classic tarot practices."
Affirmators! Tarot Cards
Using tarot cards is a way for people to understand life and themselves a little better, but what if they could be a pick-me-up at the same time? That's the goal of these Affirmators! Tarot Cards. Each of the 78 cards has a different message to reflect on, while a 48-page booklet helps further understanding. The illustrations are gorgeous, too.
Tattoo Tarot: Ink & Intuition
Ink lovers will enjoy this vintage tattoo art-inspired tarot deck. The 78-card deck has tattoo-style illustrations that match each specific card. It comes in a gift box along with a 28-page booklet. According to Amazon, the set, Tattoo Tarot: Ink and Intuition, "was guided by a professional tarot consultant and writer."
Wonderland Tarot in a Tin
Alice in Wonderland is always a good theme for everything, including tarot cards like this Wonderland deck. The deck can be for tarot readings or regular card games, each featuring characters from the book: "The Mad Hatter (Fool), Alice (High Priestess), Humpty Dumpty (Sun), the White Rabbit (Judgement)."
StarDragons Oracle Cards
Some people think dragons and art around dragons are beautiful and that is why we included this dragon tarot card set on this list. But these aren't ordinary dragons, they're one with the stars, each "creative renditions of famous constellations, including Andromeda, Pegasus, Orion, and Ursa Major."
Heavenly Bodies Astrology Deck
$35
from
Free People
People who love watercolor, pastel tones, and beautiful calligraphy will drool over this Heavenly Bodies Astrology set. According to Free People, "Lily Ashwell, author and illustrator, reimagines the ancient world of astrology for the modern day with this this striking 51 card deck and guidebook."
Gold Foil Tarot Deck
Starting at
$55.92
from
TarotEmbroideryMagic/Etsy
We love a good glowy gold, and this tarot deck has it. The rose gold foil designs on each side of the 78-card deck and on top of the white cards make for a modern but sleek kind of aesthetic. This set is awesome, but it's not out until September 2021, so pre-ordering is the best way to get it. It can also be paired with a coordinating embroidery bag.
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