Guidance for finding and choosing a new deck

I receive queries all the time from people who want help with choosing the ‘ideal’ tarot. Like many of us, they are seeking a perfect deck But it’s such a personal thing!

What resonates deeply for one person may only elicit a ‘meh’ in somebody else. More than that, a deck that is perfect for you when you are 20 years old probably is not the same deck your are comfortable with 40 years old.

If I’m honest, though I have two or three favourites, I’ve never felt that I’ve found that one ‘perfect’ deck becuase tarot is more dynamical.

The absolute first thing to consider when we want to choose a Tarot deck is to find one that you personally and intuitively connect with.

If your Tarot teacher swears by the Rider Waite deck, but you're totally in love with the Fairy Tarot Cards, then go with the Fairy Tarot Cards.

If you've got a new age shop or bookstore nearby, go to the store and handle all the Tarot decks that are on display. What energy do you pick up from the deck? Is there a personal connection between you and the Tarot cards?

If you want, do an internet research, in our day's there's a lot of tarot images and decks that we can see and analize in this way.

Remember, go with your intuition and read about a particular deck before you buy it.

Some questions that you can ask yourself in order to choose the best deck

What about my tarot level

If you're new to Tarot, you may prefer to start learning with the most popular Tarot deck, the Rider Waite deck. It's easy to understand, the imagery is straight-forward and practical and there is a huge amount of information available for this deck. Or you may prefer a deck with clear, minimalist imagery for ease of connecting with the symbols.

On the flipside, if you are more experienced or you're looking for a new challenge, then you may choose a deck like the Thoth Tarot deck for its complexity and depth or simple go in depth in the sacred geometry of the marseilles tarot

Of course, don't be limited by thinking that if you're new to Tarot, you can only read with the Rider Waite deck. You need to also consider if you have a personal connection with the cards.

Does the artwork speak to me?

For most people, this is the key factor in choosing a deck. For most of us tarot is a visual tool. It is in the images on the cards that we find the stories, the symbols, the clues to interpretation.

It’s important to feel that the images and general artwork style resonates for you.If possible look at as many card images as you can, so you can get a real feel for the style and energy of the deck.

Tarot Deck Size

Different Tarot cards come in different sizes. You've got to choose the size that's right for you.

Giant Tarot cards may be great for group Tarot readings or parties. Regular Tarot cards may be better for face-to-face client readings or personal readings. And mini Tarot cards are perfect for fitting into your handbag for a Tarot reading on the go.

Consider How You Want to Use the Tarot Cards

Think about what kinds of Tarot readings you want to do and how you want to connect with your Tarot cards.

The beautiful thing is that there are so many Tarot decks from so many different backgrounds, you can find a deck that's perfect for your personal needs and desires.

And if you're professional Tarot reader, consider having a number of different Tarot decks on hand, depending on what is best suited energetically for your client and situation.

What about quality

Most Tarot cards will be of a good thickness to ensure that you can continue using them for many years.

However, there may be some cheaper reproductions that are not high quality and the cardboard may tear easily or become damaged much more quickly. Best to avoid these cheaper types if you are planning on using the Tarot cards regularly.

So, these are some of important considerations to do before we buy a tarot deck, feel free to search fore more, the experiencie of the different profesional gives us an important starting point to improve our results.