13 best Tarot decks for beginners

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If you are interested in Tarot cards or want to purchase a Tarot deck, this list of 13 best Tarot decks for beginners is for you. I made this list of beginner-friendly Tarot decks because when long time ago, I was looking for the perfect Tarot deck it was hard to find any recommendations and I wish there was a post like this.

The times definitely changed, and now there are way more decks than 10 years ago, so it might get hard to choose a deck that would fit you the best.

If I were a beginner, I wouldn’t choose the classic RWS Tarot deck (RWS stands for Rider, Waite, Smith – creators of the deck) and would probably go for a deck that is more colorful, has plenty of details, represents modern times, or is a part of my life that is important to me, for example, shadow work.

Don’t get me wrong, the classic deck is indeed the ultimate deck and it’s great to learn more about it, the history of the deck, and those who are behind it. I, especially recommend learning the story of Pamela Colman Smith. But in my humble opinion, the issue is that it’s a bit outdated and I know that a lot of people, including myself, don’t feel represented by this deck or inspired to practice Tarot with the RWS deck.

So if you’re interested in the more modern and inclusive decks, check out the list below. I really hope, you will find a deck you love.

I don’t have all the decks on the list but those that I don’t have are on my “to-buy list“.

Tarot decks for beginners

1| Modern Witch Tarot. This is the deck I always recommend to those who want to start reading Tarot cards. It’s a modern beautiful deck that is easy to read. It has modern items like phones and laptops, and symbolism from the classic deck. It’s also a great deck if you’re looking for a budget-friendly Tarot.

2| Fountain Tarot. This deck is extremely beautiful and I would recommend it to those who want to rely more on their feelings and emotions and learn more about colors. I feel like this deck is very soft and would be great for reading about your deeper emotions, feelings, and desires.

3| Everyday Witch Tarot. This magical deck reminds me of Practical Magick with a mix of Harry Potter. A colorful deck that is full of symbolism and cute characters. It’s a very positive deck that can be used for every occasion. There is also the Everyday Witch Oracle Deck by the same authors.

4| Darkwood Tarot. Darkwood tarot is an excellent deck for those who are into shadow work or just prefer darker Tarot cards. This is truly a beautiful deck that tells a story. I use this deck regularly and seeing it on my shelf always makes me happy. The creators of this deck also recently published The Horror Deck.

5| Green Witch Tarot. If you’re into nature and elements, this deck is for you. This beautiful deck will guide you through the seasons, different holidays and the Wheel of the year. There are plenty of things to learn from this deck and

6| Tarot of the Golden Wheel. This deck was inspired by the Russian fairytales and as someone who grew up reading and listening to these fairytales, this is a very special deck to me. Bright colors, beautiful illustrations, and great stories behind each card – this deck is a true inspiration. If you’re interested in learning more about Slavic fairytales and mythology, I would definitely recommend this deck.

7| Vice Versa. OK, I have to admit this deck may be a little hard but it’s still a very unique deck. This deck consists of two-sided cards and when you read it, you will know right away what card you are picking. It’s up to you if you want to read what is in front of you or the other side of the card. But I think this deck is good for beginners because it has detailed illustrations, a lot of symbolism, and a unique approach. You can see a whole picture with this deck and create a story.

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The following Tarot decks are on my “to-buy list” except the Good Karma Tarot simply because I have a similar deck already.

8| Neo Tarot. This is a fun, simple, and modern deck that has a lot of colors and shapes. I adore this deck for its simplicity and its use of colors. This is a great deck for those who want to dive deeper into self-love, self-care, and healing practices.

9| Haunted House Tarot. A fascinating deck that tells a very thrilling story. This deck is good for shadow work, relationships, and “what happened?” questions. I recommend it to those who love darker decks, mystery and uncovering the secrets.

10| Tarot of the Divine. This deck is similar to the Tarot of the Golden Wheel because of its use of fairytales. However, this deck includes tales from different cultures. A truly beautiful deck that has familiar characters, beautiful illustrations, and a lot of symbolism. I love that you can actually learn more about the card by reading the fairytale or the story it was based on.

11| Good Karma Tarot. Positive, fun, modern, and inclusive tarot deck. These cards are great for beginners, every card has an illustration of people and if you want to do readings about your environment, yourself, and the people around you, I highly recommend this deck.

12| Witchling Academy Tarot. This deck is for anime lovers. If you ever watched “Little witch academia” or “The owl house”, you will like this deck a lot. I like its cute characters and how colorful the cards are.

13| Disney Villains Tarot. This deck is for Disney lovers, particularly Dinsey villains lovers. I love this deck a lot and plan to buy it myself in the near future. Although the deck was quite criticized, I still think it’s a great deck for beginners because of how familiar the characters and stories are.

If you have any Tarot deck recommendations or if there are any other Tarot decks for beginners that I missed, let me know in the comments down below.

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