The guidebook that comes with is very thorough, however, and I feel will give you a substantial background about the cards. I don’t think this is a deck for beginners (unless you’re just instantly attracted to the art, then by all means, get it even if you can’t read tarot). One sign that this is a favorite is it sits right at the front of my tarot cabinet-always accessible and easy to reach for. I get into phases with this deck-sometimes I’ll use it for weeks on end and then leave it for a while. This deck is pretty expensive and it feels and looks it-from the art deco style backs with gold detail, to the smooth and thick card stock, to the rose petal finish two-piece box, this feels extremely luxurious. It uses collage (of which you know I’m a fan of!) and is executed in such intricate detail, I can’t help but stare at every card every time I pull something. What I love about it: While I have the Starchild Tarot (Danielle Noel’s first deck), I would have to say that nothing compares to the Moonchild. I do read with it (only for myself) sometimes, but I feel that beyond reading, this is a collector’s piece I wouldn’t ever let go. I like quizzing myself, trying to guess at particular scenes from the book. I just love flipping through these cards, even if I’m not reading. This deck feels absolutely rich-it comes in a beautiful magnetic enclosure box, the cards are glossy and silver-edged (I don’t ever want to riffle shuffle them because I don’t want to break the gilding). I ordered this deck from Etsy, had it shipped to a US address, then had it sent to me. That said, I do love Alice in Wonderland and I also love her illustration style, so I caved and got it. When she came out with an Alice in Wonderland themed tarot deck, I tried to resist because I had already stripped my collection down and didn’t want to add anything more. It’s also one of my most worn decks (I actually have multiple copies!). What I love about it: Dame Darcy’s first tarot deck, the Mermaid Tarot, was one of my ultimate favorites when I started reading tarot. This deck is modern, witty, humorous, intelligent, and out of this world. This deck introduced me to the concept of the liminal space-something I’ve gotten to know a little better (as best as I can, I guess) now that I’m a little further in my card practice. I can’t read with the Wayhome without tapping into Postcards. I appreciate the guidebook that comes with this deck-it helps me decode every card and go further than what my eyes spot and my subconscious instantly tells me. Bakara also uses this deck regularly in her Sunday readings, and I find it fascinating-how she knows this deck inside out and can quote it all the time. I love the pen and ink doodles of this deck and find it so much more relatable than Morgan’s Tarot (which inspired it). What I love about it: This oracle deck is based on a deck from 1970, Morgan’s Tarot, which was actually one of the first decks I ever bought for myself. I pull this one up to read for myself on the reg!Ĭreated by: Bakara Wintner, Christian Berry, and Kaylee Christenson One of the first professional deck creators and tarot people I’ve ever personally interacted with, she just helped shape my own experience of the tarot community and indie deck creators. Monicka is also such a sweet person-I’ve corresponded with her over email because I damaged my first box (it’s a DIY, assemble-yourself, box which I find super unique) and she very kindly sent me a replacement and some goodies. I’m so lucky I scored this deck and got myself an extra copy, because it’s sold out and is now going for an incredibly high price. I remember bringing this deck everywhere I went, reading the little white book and the official companion whenever I had spare time. Yes, the illustrations are super modern and quirky and whimsical, but the foundation of this deck is classic RWS, and that’s why it was so instrumental in me and my tarot education. I remember ordering it while I was at work (oops) and was so excited when the package came from Israel and reached my post office! I have the official book that came with this deck, and I would have to say it was really this deck that helped me break down the RWS and put it in terms I could understand. What I Love About this Deck: I learned about this deck on YouTube, when it was relatively new, and it was one of the first decks I ever bought. Published and Created by: Monicka Clio Sakki
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