Tarot Deck reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 178 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Tarot Deck brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/tarot, r/TarotDecks, r/Hellenism, r/SASSWitches, r/Tarots. Top-rated brands include Rider Waite (4.8/5), Tarot of the Abyss (4.7/5), Rider Waite Smith Deck (5.0/5).
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Reviews178
Subreddits12
Posts46
Brands99
Products55
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#1
Rider Waite
4.8
(13)
"I read the reviews about The Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot it sounds amazing."
"I ordered the Rider Waite deck. thank you so much for your recommendation :) bless you"
"I ordered the Rider Waite deck. Thank you for your recommendation :) "
"Rider waite deck is a must for beginners."
"There is also a version of Rider-Waite with meanings, planets, yes/no, etc on them to learn from. Might be very beneficial to start out."
"Gotta be the Rider-Waite. Many variations of this deck exist. Choose one that resonates with you."
"I recommend the book “The Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot” by Johannes Fiebig & Evelyn Bürger to accompany your deck."
"Rider Waite deck. I bought it as a beginner and it has been really helpful!"
"I recommend the Rider Waite deck to learn first as it is the most common and known deck although you should truly get a deck that resonates with you."
"As a beginner learning the system, get the Rider-Waite deck, or one based on the Rider-"
#2
Tarot of the Abyss
4.7
(6)
"OMG tarot of the abyss are amazing!"
"I have tarot of the abyss and the deck is super gorgeous!"
"For pen and ink art style tarot of the abyss."
"Tarot of the Abyss"
"Tarot of the Abyss! Definitely fits some of your criteria."
"Tarot of the Abyss! Definitely fits some of your criteria."
#3
Rider Waite Smith Deck
5.0
(5)
"For learning and historical purposes, you need a copy of the original RWS deck."
"It’s the grandma of like 85% of the decks you will get."
"I'd recommend getting a classic or RWS clone with it."
"I think starting with the original rider Waite Smith deck is the best option."
"I'd honestly recommend getting a basic RWS deck."
#4
Thoth Tarot
5.0
(4)
"U just need Thoth/ or golden dawn everything else is child’s play."
"Thoth"
"Thoth tarot 😉"
"The first deck i bought was the deck of Thoth. I’d is beautiful and special in my opinion."
#5
Cozy Witch Tarot
5.0
(4)
"I really enjoy the Cozy Witch Tarot. Similar to the Modern Witch Tarot another redditor suggested, it’s woman-centric and modernized."
"The Cozy Witch Tarot."
"The Cozy Witch Tarot! And bonus it's perfect for this time of year."
"Some other ideas: Cozy Witch."
#6
Rider-Waite Tarot
5.0
(4)
"I actually think that the rider-waite deck is the best to learn tarot from because of the many symbolisms being depicted in there."
"Most people recommend RWS for beginners, and it has the advantage of being very widely known."
"Agreed that the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. It is the most popular tarot reading card system."
"The Rider-Waite tarot is what most modern decks are based on."
#7
Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot
4.5
(4)
"I agree with those that say the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith."
"I would heartily recommend using the Rider Waite Smith deck in the beginning."
"Try to find a 100% plastic deck."
"In my opinion, RWS creates good base for guidance and understanding about what each card means."
#8
Modern Witch Tarot
4.5
(4)
"The Modern Witch Tarot is my favorite. It preserves the classic symbolism but uses a modern context."
"I really love the Modern Witch tarot deck."
"I like the modern witch."
"The Modern Witch Tarot."
#9
Rider-Waite-Smith
5.0
(3)
"It’s the deck that inspired the others."
"It's the deck that inspired nearly all the ones that have come afterwards."
"I'd also say Rider-Waite-Smith because most of the literature, videos, podcasts, etc. available is based on the RWS."
#10
Lulu Mayo
5.0
(3)
"Kawaii Tarot by Lulu Mayo is my happiest deck."
"Kawaii Tarot by Lulu Mayo is my happiest deck."
"Good Karma Tarot, Rainbow Tarot, Kawaii Tarot"
#11
Morgan Greer
5.0
(3)
"The Morgan Greer deck is beautiful I’ve added it to my wishlist!"
"Morgan Greer, and Annie Lionette Tarot Directory is super comprehensive."
"I use my Morgan-Greer Tarot deck for my true crime readings."
#12
Fyodor Pavlov Tarot
4.7
(3)
"It's beautiful, very RWS, not particularly Christian, beautifully diverse representation."
"Fyodor Pavlov Tarot, which is coming out in October."
"An explicitly trans inclusive deck is the Fyodor Pavlov Tarot."
#13
Megan Lynn Kott
4.7
(3)
"If she's a cat person, the cat tarot by Megan Lynn Kott is very cute"
"I have Cat Tarot illustrated by megan kott, the cards are gorgeous and the guide book is pretty good as well!"
"The Considerate Cat Tarot (consideratecat.com) is a really good one. Also the Cat Tarot by Megan Lynn Kott."
#14
Everyday Tarot
4.3
(3)
"The Everyday Tarot is my go-to small deck."
"I use Everyday Tarot and Nicolette Ceccoli mini."
"Everyday Tarot may be helpful, then Sun and Moon deck is pretty cute."
#15
Tarot of the Divine
4.3
(3)
"I started with a deck called “Tarot of the Divine” made by Yoshi Yoshitani."
"I'll also say don't discount the Tarot Of the Divine!"
"Tarot of the divine has a really good vibe."
#16
Rider-Waite
5.0
(2)
"I would suggest start with classic RW cards with your own journal."
"RWS is the deck that 90% of other decks are based on."
#17
Trungles
5.0
(2)
"Seconding Star Spinner. It's a gorgeous deck... my totally no messing around, direct, not pulling any punches friend."
"The star-spinner deck comes with 4 lovers cards (including a sapphic one) and it makes me melt."
#18
Deborah Blake
5.0
(2)
"I like the Everyday Witch one more."
"I would recommend the Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake."
#19
Deviant Moon
5.0
(2)
"I love the Deviant Moon deck and agree."
"I love Deviant Moon, it pokes fun at our fears and reminds us not to take life too seriously."
#20
Light Seer Tarot
5.0
(2)
"Seconding Light Seer. The book has keywords, a longer description, and a mantra-type single phrase that represents the energy of the card."
"How about light seer tarot? Deck is gorgeous, has descriptions that stay fairly true to RWS, but short and to the point."
#21
Wild Unknown Tarot
5.0
(2)
"The deck I read with most is the Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans. The handbook is so good, the art is gorgeous and insightful."
"I have really been enjoying the Wild Unknown deck by Kim Krans."
#22
Light Seer's Tarot
5.0
(2)
"I just checked the Light Seer's deck on amazon and wow it has such beautiful illustrations I’ve added it to my wishlist."
"I always recommend looking into Light Seer's Tarot and they've recently come out"
#23
La Muci
5.0
(2)
"La Muci Baroque Tarot."
"I recently got my hands on the Baroque Tarot by La Muci. It instantly became my preferred RWS."
#24
Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
5.0
(2)
"Shadowscapes by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law is the one that makes my inner fairy warrior princess the happiest."
"Shadowscapes immediately popped into my mind even though it might not be as girly as some of the others mentioned in this thread."
#25
Rider Waite Deck
5.0
(2)
"Rider Waite is your best bet."
"Just get a Rider Waite deck of some kind."
#26
Relative Tarot
5.0
(2)
"Seconding Relative Tarot. It's a beefy deck, but it sounds like exactly what you're looking for."
"Relative Tarot and Ancestral Path tarot."
#27
Bianco Nero
4.5
(2)
"Bianco Nero deck is absolutely lovely! The moon card is one of my top favorites."
"If you want RWS, there's Bianco e Nero published by US Games"
#28
SpiritSong Tarot
4.5
(2)
"The Spiritsong Tarot: The Devil card is called The Shadow and Judgement is Awakening. The art is beyond stunning."
"SpiritSong."
#29
Santa Muerte Tarot
4.5
(2)
"I love my Santa Muerte Tarot deck by Fabio Listrani."
"There's a lot of things happening in the pictures and very theatrical."
#30
Marigold Tarot
4.5
(2)
"My two personal faves are the marigold tarot and ethereal visions tarot."
"I like the Marigold Tarot if you’re into elegant skeletons."
#31
Shadowscapes Tarot
4.5
(2)
"The Shadowscapes tarot by Stephanie Pui-min Law. It's extremely evocative."
"Shadowscapes isn't quite playing card size, but it is smaller than the average size deck."
#32
Robin Wood Tarot
4.5
(2)
"Some of my favorites are: Robin Wood, Neon Moon, Fyodor Pavlov, and This Might Hurt."
"Robin Wood or Morgan Greer images are bigger and clearer than RWS deck."
#33
Rider Waite Tarot
4.5
(2)
"The best deck is hands down the standard Rider Waite tarot in my opinion."
"The Rider Waite/Smith."
#34
Cosmic Slumber Tarot
4.5
(2)
"The Cosmic Slumber tarot deck fits the description."
"Some other ideas: Cosmic Slumber."
#35
Mythos Tarot
4.5
(2)
"My go-to is the Mythos tarot deck by Helena Elias. It’s like traditional tarot but every card is represented by a different god/goddess."
"Mythos tarot is good if you’re planning to only have one deck or use that one predominantly."
#36
Victoria Iva
4.5
(2)
"I have The Black Tarot from Victoria Iva. Artwork is awesome!!"
"The Black Tarot by Victoria Iva."
#37
Lo Scarabeo
4.5
(2)
"The one I'm using the most lately is the "murder of crows" tarot deck by lo scarabeo. Illustrated by Corrado Roi."
"It's pocket sized, the minors have scenic illustrations."
#38
Abyss
4.0
(2)
"Abyss!"
"Anna Tourian's Tarot of the Abyss, also by US Games."
#39
Tarot of a Moon Garden
4.0
(2)
"Tarot of a Moon Garden is a well-loved RWS with nature, stars, and animals."
"Tarot Of A Moon Garden. It’s an old, but I always found it very light and joyful."
#40
Gentle Tarot
4.0
(2)
"If you're into nature, consider the Gentle Tarot? It features Alaskan flora and fauna, and expands on traditional RWS meanings while being very much its own thing."
"For nature themes the gentle tarot."
#41
Robin Wood
4.0
(2)
"Robin Wood."
"Is also a great beginner deck."
#42
Oracle Deck
4.0
(2)
"Oracle deck instead. Even one of the ones that has motivational cards."
"Consider an oracle deck instead, there are quite a few that focus on positivity."
#43
The Gentle Tarot
4.0
(2)
"The Gentle Tarot"
"The Gentle Tarot."
#44
The Good Tarot
4.0
(2)
"Try The Good Tarot by Colette Baron-Reid."
"*The Good Tarot*."
#45
Modern Witch
5.0
(1)
"Would recommend the Modern Witch's take on the Rider-Waite deck. It uses the same motifs with all-female character representations! Super cute and supports independent illustrators."
#46
Lucid Dreams Tarot
5.0
(1)
"Lucid dreams has keywords on each card both for upright and reversals. It's a beautiful deck too!"
#47
Mystic Mondays
5.0
(1)
"I got Mystic Mondays last week and I was *super* impressed with the guidebook."
#48
When Women Had Wings Tarot
5.0
(1)
"When Women Had Wings Tarot."
#49
Elisa Seitzinger
5.0
(1)
"I ADORE the Symbolic Soul Tarot by Elisa Seitzinger. Beautiful imagery and good quality."
#50
Bunny Dee
5.0
(1)
"Also Tarot Cats by Bunny Dee"
#51
Natasha Yglesias and Maosishu
5.0
(1)
"Anime Tarot by Natasha Yglesias and Maosishu, Anime theme"
#52
Gabriela Herstik
5.0
(1)
"I'm really loving Gabriela Herstik's Goddess of Love Tarot. It's so feminine- loaded with pinks and reds and flowers."
#53
Luna's Cinnamoroll
5.0
(1)
"Luna's Cinnamoroll Tarot is insanely cute."
#54
Rann and Barbara Moore
5.0
(1)
"Mystical Manga Tarot by Rann and Barbara Moore, Manga theme"
#55
Beth Seilonen
5.0
(1)
"Bleau Cat Tarot (Beth Seilonen, Schiffer)"
#56
Andre Norton
5.0
(1)
"I collect cat tarot and oracle cards but my first ever cat themed deck will always be the most special to me- Tarot of the Cat People. ... I highly recommend them both."
#57
Kittenchops
5.0
(1)
"I just got the playful heart Tarot by kittenchops and I bet it’s what you’re looking for."
#58
Mythic Tarot
5.0
(1)
"1. Mythic Tarot
2. Greenwitch Tarot
3. Morgan Greer Tarot
4. Wild Unknown Tarot
5. Druidcraft Tarot
There are more good ones."
#59
Marseille Tarot
5.0
(1)
"My favourite Tarot of all, (aesthetically at least) is this golden Marseille:"
#60
Pastel Magick
5.0
(1)
"You might love my creation the Seeking Soul Tarot. Its pastel and happy vibe giving deck!"
#61
taylorbrynart
5.0
(1)
"There is an indie artist on Etsy named taylorbrynart who has a gorgeous Cat deck."
#62
Kat Black
5.0
(1)
"I love the imagery, and it hews pretty close to the RW imagery."
#63
Tarot of Traditions
5.0
(1)
"I can definitely recommend this deck."
#64
Benjamin Simon
5.0
(1)
"Spectrowhirl Tarot by Benjamin Simon (on Etsy). A psychedelic dream!"
#65
Tarot of Vampyres
5.0
(1)
"Tarot of Vampyres by Ian Daniels. Excellent guide book."
#66
Lilifer Tarot
5.0
(1)
"Lilifer Tarot has a guidebook with fun symbols to dig into."
#67
Tabula Mundi Tarot
5.0
(1)
"Tabula Mundi Tarot has a great thoth style guidebook."
#68
Pip Speak Tarot
5.0
(1)
"Pip Speak Tarot, and it's not even close."
#69
Sicksadgirls
5.0
(1)
"The star power deck and the mars power deck by sicksadgirls are both incredibly psychedelic, may favorite decks!"
#70
The Word Witch
4.0
(1)
"Non-binary deck. Not exactly what you asked for, but very queer friendly."
#71
Dead on Paper
4.0
(1)
"Arcana tarot playing cards by Dead on Paper is the one I have~"
#72
Crime Case Oracle Deck
4.0
(1)
"I made one called the crime case oracle deck heres the link on etsy. I love using it for crime readings."
#73
Alexandra Eldridge and Tony Barnstone
4.0
(1)
"Radiant Tarot by Alexandra Eldridge and Tony Barnstone"
#74
Dark Exact Tarot
4.0
(1)
"My black and white deck is the Dark Exact Tarot. The imagery is very simple and spare, more symbols than illustrations."
#75
Fabio Listrani
4.0
(1)
"Santa Muerte by Fabio Listrani."
#76
The Tarocle Studio
4.0
(1)
"Try the Seed Tarocle. It's a new deck from The Tarocle Studio I backed on Kickstarter."
#77
US Games
4.0
(1)
"Inversion Tarot in a tin by US Games is a good choice and great size."
#78
Jess
4.0
(1)
"If you're interested in TdM, there is the amazing, adorable Squid Cake Marseille Tarot by Jess"
#79
Elisa Seitzinger and Barbara Moore
4.0
(1)
"Similar ones I can think of are Symbolic Soul Tarot by Elisa Seitzinger and Barbara Moore."
#80
Corrado Roi and Charles Harrington
4.0
(1)
"Similar ones I can think of are Murder of Crows Tarot by Corrado Roi and Charles Harrington."
#81
Mini Rider Waite
4.0
(1)
"Perfect size for travel and small hands, Easy to shuffle and handle, Good quality card stock."
#82
Ariel Hart
4.0
(1)
"There is the free printable (major arcana only) Lisa Frank Tarot Deck by Ariel Hart!"
#83
Todd Alcott
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Horror Tarot deck by Todd Alcott, they have brief description words on the cards to help with meanings."
#84
Kipling West
4.0
(1)
"My personal favorites, though: Hallowe'en deck by Kipling West."
#85
Adam Oehlers
4.0
(1)
"The one I like them look of most and want to nuy soon is called Soul Cats Tarot. It's illustrated by Adam Oehlers"
#86
Biddy Tarot
4.0
(1)
"I like Biddy Tarot Everyday Tarot for small cards."
#87
Ari Wisner
4.0
(1)
"Maybe the Trinity Tarot by Ari Wisner? The images are very minimalistic and the "guidebook" is pretty much a pamphlet of short meanings for each card."
#88
Barbara Moore
4.0
(1)
"Wizards Tarot by Barbara Moore."
#89
Tarot de Marseille
4.0
(1)
"Tarot de Marseille or an oracle deck like Lenormand, perfect for begginers and simple situations"
#90
Tarot de los Papiros Magicos Griegos
4.0
(1)
"As far as greek based tarot decks, I know this one, but any tarot or oracle you feel comfortable with will work as a way to communicate with them!"
#91
The Wanderer's Tarot
4.0
(1)
"The Wanderer's Tarot"
#92
Tarot of the New Vision
4.0
(1)
"It's similar to the og Rider Waite deck, but it's flipped around."
#93
Wandering Star
4.0
(1)
"I like Wandering Star as a beginners deck; there are a few words on each card, is beautiful and it helps you get used to tarot."
#94
Ethereal Visions
4.0
(1)
"From the ones you listed I think Ethereal Visions is probably the one that fits your requirements the best."
#95
Wyspell Blue Starlight Tarot Deck
4.0
(1)
"Maybe one of the Wyspell decks like the Wyspell Blue Starlight Tarot Deck: Starry Sky-Inspired Tarot?"
#96
Tarot Collectibles
4.0
(1)
"Just about anything from Tarot Collectibles might work. They often have "Stars" editions, with holographic stars in the laminate of the cards."
#97
Osho Zen Tarot
4.0
(1)
"Osho Zen Tarot ... great card interpretations as well."
#98
Universal Celtic Tarot
3.0
(1)
"Universal Celtic Tarot."
#99
Aya Takano
3.0
(1)
"What about aya takano tarot deck"
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