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Tarot card decks are some of the most accurate divination tools around. Not only are they helpful, but they have a rich and interesting history. Many historians believe that original decks only included four cards at the time they traveled from Egypt to western civilization. The deck expanded as practitioners needed more ways to convey nuanced information.
Spiritual enthusiasts have different relationships with their card decks. Some are deeply connected to a particular deck, while others enjoy collecting and exploring many tarot card decks. The latter has a lot of funny with the wave of modern spirituality we're currently experiencing. It seemed like overnight, artists started crafting decks that spoke to them on a personal level.
These modern tarot card decks have been on fire with more and more people trying their hand at designing decks. There are more decks available than ever before. And, it's now possible to find tarot card decks that speak to you visually as well asserve as an extension of your personality.
If you love cats, there are stunning decks with cat imagery. If you love sex, sensuality and sexuality decks are starting to take off. The options are limitless. With so many tarot card decks available in the market now, we wanted to highlight those that have been particularly collectible as of late. These are the best tarot card decks anywhere right now.
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OK Tarot Card Deck
$30 at time of publication
Urban Outfitters always stocks a collection of unique tarot cards. The a-ok deck is a beautiful deck for a minimalist practitioner. This deck includes all 78 major + minor arcana. It's agnostic, inclusive and interprets the traditional Rider Waite meanings.
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Deviant Moon Tarot Deck
$15 at time of publication
With the Deviant Moon tarot card deck, artist Patrick Valenza introduces a unique adaptation of traditional tarot. His stunning imagery features symbolism inspired by childhood dreams. His art style is surreal and his designs include smoke stacks, insane asylums, and abandoned buildings.
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The Fountain Tarot: Illustrated Deck and Guidebook
$32 at time of publication
The stunning Fountain tarot card deck makes no compromises. These cool tarot cards feature romantic oil painting imagery, against a rich color palette and wrapped in silver gilded edges. This deck includes 79 cards and a 112-page guidebook to help you interpret the beautiful meanings.
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Neo Tarot: A Fresh Approach to Self-Care, Healing & Empowerment
$35 at time of publication
The Neo tarot card deck is a fresh and modern deck from Jerico Mandybur. This deck offers more than just a stunning visual experience. It was designed to be incorporated into your self-care practice and provide emotional support.
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Eight Coins Tattoo Tarot Card Deck
$20 at time of publication
This tarot card deck features vintage tattoo-inspired graphics illustrated by Lana Zellner. If you're an inkaholic, this cool tarot deck that wants to be your favorite deck in your collection.
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Kawaii Tarot: A 78-Card Deck of Magic and Cute
$15 at time of publication
If you're a sucker for kawaii art styles, then this is the tarot card deck for you. This deck is more than just 78 adorably designed tarot cards. The Kawaii tarot card is a kit that can ease beginners into their first readings.
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Everyday Tarot Mini Tarot Card Deck + Guide Book
$13 at time of publication
The one tarot card deck your collection is missing is a mini one. The Everyday Tarot Mini card deck is a breakout hit from modern tarot teacher Brigit Esselmont. This deck a guide and packaged in a keepsake collector's box.
Tattoo Tarot: Ink & Intuition
$18 at time of publication
The Tattoo Tarot : Ink & Intuition deck teams traditional tarot imagery with vintage-inspired tattoo designs. The deck includes 78 cards and a 48-page booklet to help you understand its unique imagery.
Cat Tarot: 78 Cards And Guidebook
$20 at time of publication
You understand why you need this deck in your collection right? I mean, come on. The Cat Tarot card deck is all about fun and felines. Cats are innately spiritual creatures so it just makes sense to dedicate an entire deck to them. It includes 78 cards and a guidebook to help you understand what your kitties are trying to tell you.
How to Deal: Tarot for Everyday Life
$18 at time of publication
How to Deal Tarot Cards are gloriously illustrated and perfect for a beginner. Compared to other modern decks on the market, the How to Deal deck goes above and beyond to help you learn tarot.
Mystic Mondays Tarot: A Deck for the Modern Mystic
$25 at time of publication
Designed with modern art aesthetics in mind, the Mystic Mondays Tarot in intricately designed cards that make for the perfect gift. The cards have holographic edges giving them a luxurious look.
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The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck And Guidebook Keepsake Box Set
$40 at time of publication
A modern tarot card deck designed by Kim Krans based on the Rider-Waite principles, the wild unknown tarot comes with a 200 page guide for beginners to delve into the art of tarot more easily. The cards’ imagery are nature themed, making the card illustrations compelling and unique.
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The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck
$15 at time of publication
The most popular and standard tarot card deck in the world. These cards are the first to fully redesign and optimize the tarot cards for divination purposes in 1909. This deck is the perfect one to begin with if you are new to the practice of tarot divination. Additionally most decks base their meanings on the Rider-Waite deck emphasizing that this deck is a great starting point.
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Angel Tarot Card Deck
$16 at time of publication
Powerful imagery inspired and drawn based on human emotions, this 78 tarot card deck explores the human psyche utilizing fantasy elements. All classic Major and Minor Arcana interpretations are preserved without distorting the core theme.
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Santa Muerte Tarot Card Deck: Book of the Dead
$22 at time of publication
A unique tarot card deck based on the symbolism and imagery from the Mexican Book of the Dead, the Santa Muerte Tarot Deck: Book of the Dead is a collection of artistic masterpieces. The deck comes with additional tarot related booklets which come in 5 languages.
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Dreams of Gaia Tarot Card Deck
$24 at time of publication
A beautiful deck of cards based on nature-themed imagery, this deck specializes in spiritual guidance divination. Powerful imagery paying tribute Gaia, the personification of Earth itself according to Greek mythology, this is a must have tarot set whether you're a seasoned tarot expert or a novice enthusiast.
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Celtic Tarot Card Deck
$21 at time of publication
If you're a seasoned tarot enthusiast then this is the perfect deck to move your skills to the next level. Designed with powerful Celtic images and backgrounds, this set also comes with a 336 page colored book with detailed explanation of the cards in the deck.
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The Essential Tarot Card Deck Kit
$15 at time of publication
If you're a history buff and tarot enthusiast, this convenient tarot kit should scratch the itch for both hobbies. It comes with a complete handbook that details the meaning of all ancient symbols used in tarot.
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The Linestrider Tarot Card Deck
$23 at time of publication
Intricacy and detail are the first things that pops in mind when looking at these graceful and well-drawn tarot cards set by Siolo Thompson. The cards are a bit delicate so proper care is advised when storing them.
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Morgan Greer Tarot Card Deck
$13 at time of publication
Another timeless classic based on the Rider-Waite deck principles, these cards are popular due to its powerful yet simple illustrations and imagery that makes tarot divination easy and simple. The high quality of the cards and the unique use of deep saturated colors makes it much sought after by tarot enthusiasts.
