Jan 31 - Spread: What’s Your Hero Origin Story? 🦸‍♀️✨

Every hero has an origin story - a spark, a gift, a challenge, and a mission. This spread helps you uncover yours. Think of it as your own personal comic book intro, but with tarot.

The Spark – What ignites your story? What vision, event, or moment sets you on your path? This card reveals the moment your journey begins.

The Power – What strength or gift sets you apart? The quality that makes you a hero in your own right.

The Challenge – What obstacle forges you? Every hero meets trials. This card shows what’s shaping your journey.

The Ally – Who (or what) supports you along the way? Friends, guides, mentors - even unexpected helpers.

The Mission – What purpose are you called to pursue? The reason your hero’s journey matters.

💡 Pro tip: Treat it like a story in progress. You’re the hero, and every reading adds another chapter.

I'd love to hear what results you get from this spread! Pop them in the comments or send me a message.

Jan 30 - Celtic Cross, yes or no?

The Celtic Cross is one of tarot’s most famous spreads - ten cards, multiple positions, lots of insights. But is it right for everyone?

Some people think…

• It’s complicated, especially for beginners. Ten cards and lots of positions can feel overwhelming.

• Reading all the positions together can be intimidating at first.

On the other hand…

• It’s incredibly versatile, giving a detailed look at a situation, challenges, and outcomes.

• Once you get the hang of it, it’s like a mini-narrative for your question - you get context, insight, and guidance all in one spread.

• There are playful variations! Try:

  • Six-card “Cross-only” Celtic Cross — skip the line at the side and focus on the heart of the situation.

  • Creative or story-focused twists — draw for characters, conflicts, and resolutions.

  • Reversed or shuffled positions — add a little chaos and see what new insights emerge.

My take: Yes! Don’t be intimidated by the “classic” reputation. Even a simplified or playful version of the Celtic Cross can be insightful, and it’s a great way to practice seeing patterns, relationships, and stories in the cards.

💬 Have you tried the Celtic Cross? Share your favourite takeaways, variations, or stories in the comments!

Jan 29 - Tarot Characters: Three of Pentacles (Pop Culture)

🔨 The Three of Pentacles is collaboration, shared skill, and the satisfaction of building something together. It’s the card of teamwork done well - where effort is recognised, roles are respected, and progress comes from cooperation rather than ego.

Here are three figures who embody the Three of Pentacles spirit:

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Peter (Higher Ground)

Peter thrives when he’s allowed to work with others rather than against them. His growth comes through shared responsibility, honest effort, and learning within a group that challenges and supports him. The Three of Pentacles here is about collaboration as healing.

Three of Pentacles Vibes:
• Learning through teamwork
• Shared responsibility
• Growth in community

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Bob the Builder (Bob the Builder)

Bob doesn’t build alone - he coordinates, listens, and values everyone’s contribution. Each project succeeds because skills are shared and every role matters. It’s the Three of Pentacles at its most literal and most joyful.

Three of Pentacles Vibes:
• Practical collaboration
• Respect for skills
• Building together

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The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings)

The Fellowship succeeds not because of individual brilliance, but because each member brings something essential. Different skills, shared purpose, mutual respect. This is the Three of Pentacles on an epic scale.

Three of Pentacles Vibes:
• Shared vision
• Valuing differences
• Collective effort

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🔨 The Three of Pentacles asks: where can cooperation take you further than working alone - and whose skills deserve more recognition right now?

Jan 28 - Silver Witchcraft Tarot mini review

The Silver Witchcraft Tarot (Barbara Moore & Franco Rivolli) is a charming blend of traditional Rider‑Waite symbolism and modern Pagan magic. Borderless artwork shimmers with colour, and silver‑gilt edges give a touch of elegance - it feels like holding moonlight in your hands. 🌙✨

The suits brim with thematic depth: Chalices follow the cycles of the Moon, Pentacles echo the Wheel of the Year, Wands are accompanied by animal familiars, and Swords carry the sharp symbolism of athames. It’s tarot with an extra layer of ritual and meaning.

The guidebook is thoughtful and clear, a lovely companion whether you’re new to tarot or already weaving spells.

Verdict: A beautiful, heartfelt deck that invites you to explore both the tarot and your own magic. Perfect for those who like their readings with a dash of moonlight and a pinch of mystery.

Jan 27 - The Tower (Images)

The Tower Across Decks 🎴✨

I know the world's on fire, but there's beauty in the flame

The Tower is a huge shake up in the very fabric of your world; the universe shouting at you that things need to change and they need to change right now. But it's not the end of the world. Just a new road.

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1. Transient Light Tarot — Weak roots

In the Transient Light Tarot, the Tower is built on a floating island. Crumbling away at the bottom and lightning struck at the top, this tower could never stand for long.
The Tower Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Your foundations must be strong
  🎨 Emotional tone: 'Good enough' isn't
  ✨ Unique: The spiral style tower evokes Pisa

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2. Gaian Tarot — Natural disaster

The Gaian Tarot is a pagan based deck and this renamed card shows a tree rather than the usual tower, but the meaning is the same. The tree will be scarred and burnt, but something new will sprout in its place.

Lightning Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Rebuilding will happen
  🎨 Emotional tone: Sad, but hopeful
  ✨ Unique: The birds take the place of the usual falling people

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3. Lightseers' — Mesmerising destruction

A squirrel stares at a lightning struck tree, mesmerised by the fire. As in the Gaian, the tree will burn, but the animals will survive and new life will form. 
The Tower Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Destruction can be healing
  🎨 Emotional tone: Amazement
  ✨ Unique: The butterflies symbolise new life

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Reflection:
As a wise half demon once said, "The big moments are gonna come. You can't help that. It's what you do afterwards that counts. That's when you find out who you are." The Tower shows us that moment of change. 

Caption:

Who will you be when the ground shifts underneath you?

Jan 26 - Unusual Decks: Before, In Between and After Tarot

Unusual Decks: Before, In Between, and After Tarot

Exploring storytelling, timing, and movement in the cards

What if a tarot reading could capture not just a moment - but the scene before and after as well?

That’s exactly what these three decks aim to do. The Before Tarot, In Between Tarot, and After Tarot are all based on the familiar RWS system, but each takes a different approach to time. One shows what happens just before the moment we usually see, one captures the transition between cards, and one imagines what comes next.

It’s a creative idea - and surprisingly practical. These decks can help you build a more layered interpretation, add depth to familiar cards, or shake things loose when you’re stuck in a reading.

Jan 25 - Tarot Characters: Six of Cups (Pop Culture)

🍯 The Six of Cups is nostalgia, kindness, and the gentle pull of memory. It speaks to innocence remembered, emotional safety, and moments that reconnect us with who we were - not to escape the present, but to soften it. This card reminds us that the past can be a place of warmth, not just longing.

Here are three figures that carry the Six of Cups’ tender magic:

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Winnie the Pooh (A. A. Milne / Disney)

Pooh exists in a world where kindness is simple, time is unhurried, and friendship is the greatest treasure. He embodies the Six of Cups’ gentle innocence - a reminder that joy doesn’t have to be complicated to be real.

Six of Cups Vibes:
• Emotional simplicity
• Gentle friendship
• Innocence without naivety

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Forrest Gump (Forrest Gump)

Forrest moves through life with an open heart, meeting each moment as it comes. His perspective carries a childlike sincerity that never hardens, even in the face of loss. The Six of Cups here is emotional purity - remembering how to meet the world without cynicism.

Six of Cups Vibes:
• Sincerity
• Emotional openness
• Seeing goodness where others overlook it

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“Rosie Cotton dancing… she had ribbons in her hair.” (The Lord of the Rings)

Sam’s memory of Rosie is the Six of Cups distilled into a single image: warmth, beauty, and the home worth returning to. It’s nostalgia as sustenance - a memory that keeps hope alive when the road is long and dark.

Six of Cups Vibes:
• Cherished memories
• Emotional grounding
• The past as comfort, not escape

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🍯 The Six of Cups invites you to ask: what memories still nourish you - and how can you carry their kindness into the present?

Jan 24 - Tarot Icebreakers

Want a fun way to get friends talking — or just get to know your deck better? Try Tarot Icebreakers! The idea is simple: create a question for each card, then take turns asking and answering. Keep it light, imaginative, and playful.

✨ How to play:

1. Assign a question to each card — it can be silly, reflective, or story-driven.

   • Example: The Fool → “What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?”

   • Example: Nine of Cups → “If you could have one wish granted today, what would it be?”

2. Shuffle and draw a card. Answer the corresponding question, then hand the deck to the next player.

3. Keep going until you’ve drawn a few cards, or the conversation naturally meanders into laughter and creativity.

✨ Starter “Deck of Icebreaker Questions”

Card	Question Option A	Question Option B
The Fool	“What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?”	“If you could start a new chapter tomorrow, what would it be?”
Nine of Cups	“If you could have one wish granted today, what would it be?”	“What little thing makes you feel most content?”
The Tower	“Describe a time when something completely unexpected happened - what did you learn?”	“If your life had a dramatic ‘tower moment,’ how would you rebuild?”
Page of Wands	“What’s a new hobby or project you’ve been excited to try?”	“What sparks your curiosity right now?”
Four of Cups	“When do you find yourself feeling a bit ‘meh’ - and what usually snaps you out of it?”	“What’s a hidden opportunity you’ve recently discovered?”
The Hermit	“When do you enjoy being alone, and what do you reflect on?”	“If you could give one piece of advice to your past self, what would it be?”
The Chariot	“When have you had to push forward despite obstacles?”	“What motivates you to keep going when it’s hard?”
The High Priestess	“What’s a secret or insight you’ve recently discovered about yourself?”	“Which intuition or gut feeling do you wish you had followed sooner?”

💡 Tip: Depending on your deck, a card might inspire different questions! Shuffle, draw, and let the cards guide the conversation.

💬 Try it out and share your funniest or most surprising answers in the comments!

Jan 23 - Four of Pentacles (Images)

Four of Pentacles Across Decks 🎴✨

I keep my secrets where I'm safe

The Four of Pentacles is often written off as 'the greedy card' but at its heart it's about fear. Fear of losing, of coming up short, of needing something you don't have. Across decks, this is described in different ways, but they're more similar than they first appear.

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1. Lightseers' — Fear of shortage

In this card, a woman clutches her purse tightly as she looks from the veranda of her home to a crowded, dirty city beyond. Her money could do good there - but would it leave her short?
Four of Pentacles Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Fear of running short 
  🎨 Emotional tone: Worry
  ✨ Unique: The othila rune on her earring represents an inheritance or prosperity

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2. Everyday Witch — Fear of loss

The witch in this card has gone a little too far in his fear of losing his belongings; he's placed them in a chest, in a dungeon, and stayed to sit on them for extra security. Safety has become a trap.

Four of Pentacles Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes:  Fear of being robbed
  🎨 Emotional tone: overcaution, paranoia
  ✨ Unique: His cat companion is eyeing that open window, either in warning or planning to make an escape.

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3. Wizard's Tarot — Fear of Knowledge

A different tone in this one; the door of the library has been chained shut to keep the knowledge out of everyone's hands. People in power are often threatened by those who possess knowledge.
Four of Pentacles Vibes:

• 🧪 Key themes: Knowledge is power
  🎨 Emotional tone: Fear 
  ✨ Unique: There's a wizard visible inside, hoarding all the knowledge for himself.

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Reflection:
This card is far more than just 'the greedy one'. Across decks, it shows us that greed is a form of fear - and that's the way to get past it. Which image resonates with you today?

Caption:
Let go of what weighs you down. 🌙✨

Jan 22 - Writing Prompts

Stuck for ideas? Your tarot deck might just be your next muse. Shuffle, draw, and let the cards spark your imagination! Here’s how to use tarot as a creative writing prompt - with a few pop-culture twists:

✨ Draw a card at random. Let its imagery, symbols, and characters inspire a story seed.

• Example: The Chariot → Moana races across the ocean against stormy seas, unsure if she’ll reach her goal.

✨ Pick a card for conflict. Swords often show challenges, Wands show ambition or action.

• Example: Five of Wands → Ron Weasley finds himself in a magical mischief contest that quickly spirals out of control.

✨ Use court cards for characters. Who’s your Page, Knight, Queen, or King? What motivates them?

• Example: Page of Wands → Pippin from Lord of the Rings stumbles into an adventure far bigger than he imagined.

✨ Try a three-card mini-spread. Past, present, future. Or beginning, middle, end. Each card can give you a scene, a plot twist, or a dramatic moment.

• Example: The Tower, The Sun, Ten of Cups → Encanto: a house falls, the family unites, and unexpected joy blooms.

✨ Flip for dialogue inspiration. Sometimes the image or title of the card gives your characters something to say — or an internal thought to wrestle with.

• Example: The Hermit → Hermione whispers to Harry, “I’ve been waiting for you to notice this secret all along.”

Tarot is like a creativity accelerator: it nudges you to explore stories you might not have imagined on your own. Shuffle, draw, and see where the cards take you — who knows what adventures await!

💬 We’d love to see it! Have you tried tarot prompts for writing? Share your favourite card-inspired story in the comments!

Jan 21 - Death (images)

Death Across Decks 🎴✨

You're on the other side of the storm now

Death isn’t about endings alone - it’s transformation, release, and the clearing away of what no longer serves. Across decks, this card ranges from tender and reassuring to stark and unavoidable to quietly mystical. Each version reminds us that change, however daunting, is part of living.

Here are three striking interpretations.

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1. Rider–Waite–Smith — The classic

The skeletal rider on a white horse, carrying a black banner marked with a white rose, is the archetype of transformation. Death here is both final and purposeful: the old must fall so something new can emerge. Stark and symbolic, this image acts as an anchor point for nearly every Death card that follows.

Death Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: inevitability, equality, transformation
🎨 Emotional tone: even-handed, resolute
✨ Unique: Death has already passed kings and bishops, yet pauses before the child - reminding us that change touches everyone differently.

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2. Kids’ Tarot — Gentle passing

This card shows a ghostly dog curled beside its owner in bed, presenting Death as comfort, companionship, and peaceful release. Instead of fear, the emphasis is on care and continuity. It’s a tender interpretation, especially suited to introducing younger readers to profound themes with softness rather than shock.

Death Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: change, transition, continuity
🎨 Emotional tone: tender, reassuring
✨ Unique: Death appears as the presence of loved ones remembered - changed, but not gone.

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3. Witch’s Cat — Mystical Cycle

A cat surrounded by the spirits of its past lives reflects Death as part of an ongoing, magical cycle. The emphasis is on memory, connection, and the unseen threads that bind one life to the next. Nothing truly disappears; it simply transforms.

Death Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: remembrance, cycles, endurance
🎨 Emotional tone: hopeful, reflective
✨ Unique: What has ended still offers strength - through memory, wisdom, and love.

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Reflection: Death is never just one thing. It can be gentle or frightening, intimate or universal, final or quietly hopeful. Each deck brings its own voice to the truth that transformation is unavoidable - and often necessary.

Caption: "Endings are just another form of magic."

Jan 20 - 🔮 Tarot Myth #2: “You Must Be Psychic to Read Tarot”

🧭 The Myth

“You need to be psychic to read tarot.” “If you don’t have The Gift™, it won’t work.” “You must be clairvoyant, intuitive, or spiritually chosen.”

🕵️‍♀️ Where It Came From

• Mystical branding: Tarot was often sold as a tool for “special” people with secret powers.

• Cultural confusion: Psychic readings and tarot got lumped together-different tools, different skill sets.

• Gatekeeping: A way to make new readers feel unqualified unless they had visions or vibes.

💡 The Reality

Tarot is a tool. It doesn’t require psychic powers-it asks for presence, curiosity, and emotional awareness.

Can intuitive or psychic abilities help? Sure. But you don’t need visions to notice patterns, reflect on symbols, or ask “What is The High Priestess trying to tell me (again)?”

Reading tarot is like learning a language. Some people pick it up fast. Others study. Nobody gets fluent by staring at the box and waiting for a mystical download.

🧰 What You Do Need

• Curiosity 🕵️

• A willingness to get it “wrong” sometimes 🎯

• A deck you vibe with 💫

• Maybe a notebook, a snack, and a playlist

That’s it. That’s the list.

🧪 What Is Intuition, Anyway?

You probably use it every day. Choosing the fastest checkout queue. Avoiding that weird left turn. Picking up on a friend’s mood before they say a word.

That’s intuition. It’s human. You have it. Tarot helps strengthen it-not replace it.

🧠 Reader Prompts

• Do you consider yourself intuitive?

• Has tarot helped you trust your gut more?

• What’s your emotional logic when reading?

✨ Final Thought

You don’t need to be psychic. You don’t need to be special. You just need to be present.

Tarot meets you where you are-and it grows with you.

Jan 19 - Tarot Characters: Six of Pentacles (Pop Culture)

🪙 The Six of Pentacles is generosity in balance - the giving and receiving of support, resources, and care in ways that preserve dignity on both sides. This card isn’t about charity as ego, but about restoring flow where something has become stuck or uneven. It asks not just who gives, but how.

Here are three figures who embody the Six of Pentacles’ thoughtful exchange:

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Samwise Gamgee (The Lord of the Rings)

Sam doesn’t take over Frodo’s journey - he supports it. When the burden becomes too heavy, he steps in without judgement or hierarchy. His generosity is practical, loyal, and rooted in deep respect.

Six of Pentacles Vibes:
• Mutual support
• Help given with dignity
• Sharing the burden

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Robin Hood (Robin Hood)

Robin Hood’s generosity is about redistribution, not chaos. He moves wealth from where it’s hoarded back into circulation, restoring balance rather than creating dependence. The Six of Pentacles here is justice expressed through generosity.

Six of Pentacles Vibes:
• Correcting imbalance
• Sharing abundance
• Fair exchange

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Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)

Mary Poppins gives exactly what’s needed - no more, no less. Her help restores balance, encourages growth, and never creates reliance. Once things are steady again, she leaves. This is the Six of Pentacles at its most elegant: generosity with boundaries.

Six of Pentacles Vibes:
• Balanced giving
• Empowerment over dependency
• Knowing when to step back

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🪙 The Six of Pentacles asks: where can generosity restore balance in your life - and are you open to receiving support as well as offering it?

Jan 18th - Colours in Tarot

1. Intro: The Language of Colour in Tarot

Colours are everywhere in the tarot - in the sky, the clothes, the backgrounds, even the tiniest detail. They're often the first thing we notice, and they can shape the entire mood of a reading before we’ve even consciously processed the imagery. But beyond just aesthetics, colour is symbolic. It reflects emotion, energy, and elemental resonance.

Whether you read intuitively or follow traditional meanings, paying attention to colour deepens your understanding. Red might shout passion or danger; blue might soothe, soften, or signal intuition. Each deck brings its own palette and interpretations, but learning the basics helps build a richer, more responsive practice.

Today, we’re starting our year-long look at symbols in tarot with colour - one of the most fundamental, intuitive forms of meaning-making there is.

Jan 17 - Two of Swords (images)

Two of Swords Across Decks 🎴✨

Should I stay or should I go now? 

The Two of Swords reminds us that choice is inevitable. Avoidance can’t last forever. In the Rider–Waite–Smith deck, the figure holds two swords in an awkward stasis - arms crossed, body rigid. She can’t maintain the balance forever; sooner or later, a decision has to be made. Modern decks may show this idea differently, but the core message remains the same.

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1. Sugar Skull Tarot — Death as part of life

Sugar skull masks are made lovingly and deliberately for Día de los Muertos, honouring the dead while celebrating life. This deck embraces that spirit through bold colours and joyful imagery. Here, the figure seems ready to lower her swords and join the celebration - she simply has to choose to do so.

Two of Swords Vibes: water, swords, moon

🧪 Key themes: decision, personal, intimate
🎨 Emotional tone: colourful, cheerful
✨ Unique: Like many figures in this deck, the Two of Swords wears a traditional sugar skull mask.

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2. Nightfall Tarot — Dark and serious

Nightfall stays close to classic RWS imagery but renders it entirely in blacks, whites, and greys. The result isn’t gloomy - just stark and stripped back. Here, indecision feels heavier and more uncomfortable.

Two of Swords Vibes: water, swords, moon

🧪 Key themes: decision, discomfort
🎨 Emotional tone: restrained, emotionally guarded
✨ Unique: The figure sits on an unmistakably uncomfortable bench - a subtle reminder that remaining still will soon become unbearable.

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3. Galactic Star Tarot — Sci-fi meets everyday

The Galactic Star Tarot blends science fiction with familiar human experiences. In this version, the Two of Swords is immersed in a virtual reality game - and even there, choices must be made, echoed by the screen glowing behind her.

Two of Swords Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: indecision, overwhelm, paralysis
🎨 Emotional tone: uncertain
✨ Unique: Though the sci-fi setting could feel cold or distant, it never does - the emotional dilemma is entirely relatable.

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Reflection

Across decks, the Two of Swords reminds us that refusing to choose is still a choice - one that keeps us suspended in limbo.

What decision are you avoiding today?

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Caption:
“Not choosing is not a decision.” 🌙✨

Jan 16 - Choosing your Fandom Deck

So you love a particular series, movie, or show — should you get the fandom deck? Absolutely, if it sparks joy! Here’s a little guide to picking one that’ll make your readings magical:

✨ Does it capture the essence of the story?
Some decks just slap characters on traditional cards, while others weave the narrative and themes thoughtfully. The Buffy deck? A perfect example - the tarot meanings and the characters’ journeys actually complement each other.

✨ Check the artwork style.
Fandom decks can range from whimsical to cinematic. Pick one that you’ll enjoy looking at - you’re going to be staring at these images a lot!

✨ Consider the depth of symbolism.
Even if the deck is themed, it should still offer meaningful interpretations. Some fandom decks lean heavily on story references but still honour tarot archetypes. That’s the sweet spot.

✨ Think about longevity.
Will you enjoy this deck a year from now, or is it a passing fandom thrill? If it excites you now, that’s enough - you can always add another later.

✨ Trust your gut.
Tarot is personal. If a deck makes your heart leap or makes you laugh every time you shuffle, it’s probably the one for you.

✨ Check the reviews.

This is always good advice, but especially for fandom decks. Some are pips, some aren't good matches with their fandom, and fans will absolutely let you know if you look. Many people will post images of cards and the guidebook for extra help.

Examples that fit the guide:

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tarot – thoughtful symbolism, story-aligned, and just plain fun.

• Disney Villains Tarot – playful, colourful, and surprisingly insightful for everyday readings.

Fandom decks are about joy, connection, and a little bit of magic - choose the one that feels like your story.

💬 We’d love to hear from you! Which fandom deck is your favourite, or which one would you love to try? Let us know in the comments!

Jan 15 - Fandom Decks, yes or no?

Fandom decks are everywhere — Harry Potter, Star Wars, Disney, even The Great British Bake Off. But are they “real” tarot?

Some people think…

• Fandom decks can feel gimmicky or too niche.

• They might shift traditional symbolism, making learning trickier.

• They could be a cash grab - someone just shoving characters onto cards without trying to actually match them up.

• Collecting multiple themed decks can get expensive fast.

On the other hand…

• Fandom decks make tarot approachable, especially for beginners.

• They encourage readers to engage with the cards through characters and stories you already love.

• A well-chosen fandom deck can deepen your connection to the cards, because the characters’ journeys mirror the archetypes and lessons of tarot.

Examples that do it well:

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tarot – Buffy, Willow, and Spike align beautifully with traditional archetypes without feeling forced.

• Lord of the Rings Tarot – The saga’s heroes and villains provide a dramatic, narrative-rich lens for readings.

• Disney Tarot – Whimsical and colourful, it’s surprisingly good at capturing core meanings in an approachable way.

My take: Yes, go for it! A fandom deck doesn’t cheapen tarot - it makes it personal. If you’re excited to shuffle your favourite characters alongside the cups and wands, that energy translates straight into your readings. Think of it as tarot meeting your happy place: learning, exploring, and having fun all at once.

What's your thinking on fandom decks? Please, let us know in the comments below!

Jan 14 - King of Swords (images)

King of Swords Across Decks 🎴✨

Know when to walk away, know when to run

As a suit, Swords represent the intellect - thought, logic, language, and clarity. The King of Swords is the master of that realm. Clever, analytical, and sometimes (though not always) a little cold, he understands systems, people, and situations at a glance. In Rider–Waite–Smith decks he appears as a literal king, but in other decks he may be a strategist, a professional, or another kind of authority figure.

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1. Cat Tarot — Real cats, real characters

The King of Swords in this deck has lived in his home for a long time. He knows every corner, every sound, and every secret - including the best places to nap and the most effective butterfly-chasing routes.

King of Swords Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: knowledge, experience, familiarity
🎨 Emotional tone: relaxed, assured
✨ Unique: Every figure in this deck is a cat (apart from the Devil!), all behaving exactly as real cats do.

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2. Gaian Tarot — Nature and pagan wisdom

The Gaian Tarot focuses on humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Here, the King of Swords is renamed the Elder of Air. He has spent years perfecting his craft - flute playing - and now plays simply for the joy of it, with only a small bird as his audience.

King of Swords Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: wisdom, patience, mastery
🎨 Emotional tone: calm, practised
✨ Unique: This King is genuinely elderly, subverting the usual image of the King in his physical prime.

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3. Floating World Tarot — Bright and animated

Inspired by Japanese history and culture, this deck presents the King of Swords as a samurai: a warrior who survives by intellect, discipline, and honour. The Moon above him hints that even the most rational mind has hidden depths.

King of Swords Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: honour, integrity, strategy
🎨 Emotional tone: serene, composed
✨ Unique: This King is younger than the others and bears traditional samurai face markings, blending authority with personal code.

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Reflection

Each of these Kings knows his domain completely - the back garden, the flute, or the sword. Mastery comes not from raw power, but from deep understanding.

What realm are you the King of?

Caption:
"Rule with mind and justice." 🌙✨

Jan 13 - 🖖 Captain Picard: Emperor or King of Swords?

(Spoiler: He has very Emperor energy - but also he will logic you into emotional clarity.)

There are many types of leaders in fiction.
And then there’s Jean-Luc Picard - stoic, principled, bald by choice, and a man whose tea order alone commands respect.

So where does he land in the tarot?
Let’s break down the case for two serious contenders.

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🏛️ The Emperor Case

Picard is an Emperor through and through:

• He leads with structure, clarity, and a strong sense of responsibility.

• He values hierarchy, discipline, and knows that rules exist for a reason.

• He is protective - not just of his crew, but of principles.

• He can command with a single raised eyebrow and doesn’t need to shout to assert power.

The Emperor represents stability, authority, and the ability to hold the line.
Picard doesn’t rule through fear - he leads through reason and example.
Even when he’s emotionally conflicted, he always returns to the bridge.

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⚔️ The King of Swords Case

But Picard also fits the King of Swords:

• He’s highly intellectual and analytical.

• He often makes decisions based on logic rather than emotion.

• He believes in truth, diplomacy, and precision of speech.

• His moral compass is guided by thoughtfulness and language - he believes in words as much as action.

The King of Swords is all about discernment, strategy, and integrity in communication.
That’s Picard in the negotiation room. Or facing off with Q. Or casually quoting Shakespeare while under attack.

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🃏 So… Which One Is He?

He’s an Emperor with a King of Swords brain.

Picard embodies both cards at once:

The Emperor sits on the throne.
The King of Swords writes the speech.

He commands respect, maintains order, and holds the boundary - but he does it with reason, intelligence, and often, poetry.

He’s not the loudest man in the room. He’s the one the room turns to when it matters.

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✨ Final Thought:

If you ever draw The Emperor or the King of Swords and wonder what kind of leader you’re being called to be, ask yourself:

“What would Picard do?”

(Hint: He’d pause. Breathe. Sip his tea. And say exactly what needed to be said.)

Jan 12 - Labyrinth Tarot deck mini review

“Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered…” you’ll find yourself holding a deck that feels like it slipped straight out of the Goblin King’s hands. The Labyrinth Tarot (Minerva Siegel & Tomás Hijo) captures that strange, dreamlike world where every turn hides a riddle - and every card hums with mischief and mystery.

The Major Arcana are stunning, filled with familiar faces and a shimmer of otherworldly symbolism. You can almost hear Jareth purr, “It’s only forever…” as you turn The Magician. The Minors are simpler - less ornate, more symbolic - but they carry the same flicker of charm that makes the film unforgettable.

The card stock feels sturdy, the box a treasure in itself, and the guidebook strikes a nice balance between fandom delight and proper tarot insight. The deluxe edition (in the U.S.) adds a card stand and velvet pouch, because of course it does - Jareth would never settle for less.

Published by Titan Books in the UK and Insight Editions (Simon & Schuster) in the U.S.

Verdict: Not the easiest deck for deep, introspective readings, but absolutely perfect for magical moments, creative spreads, and anyone who’s ever wished their tarot would start singing “Dance, magic, dance.”

Jan 11 - The Chariot (images)

The Chariot Across Decks 🎴✨

Don't stop me now!

The Chariot is about momentum: the energy that keeps us moving toward what we want. In Rider–Waite–Smith–inspired decks, this is usually shown as a literal chariot pulled forward by opposing forces. In modern decks, the imagery may change, but the message remains the same: drive, determination, and forward motion.

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1. Light Seer’s — Modern and inclusive

The Light Seer’s is one of the best-known modern decks. In this image, the figure crouched on the roof of the chariot doesn’t appear to be in control in a traditional sense - but he isn’t worried. He’s allowing fate and momentum to carry him exactly where he needs to go.

Chariot Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: movement, willpower, no hesitation
🎨 Emotional tone: trusting, open
✨ Unique: Look closely - the horses aren’t attached to the carriage. This journey is powered purely by intention and will.

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2. Labyrinth Tarot — Fandom fun

Anyone who’s seen Labyrinth will instantly recognise Sir Didymus, the bravest knight in the realm. Didymus never hesitates when he wants something - whether charging into danger or protecting Sarah. He simply goes.

Chariot Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: momentum, courage, heroism
🎨 Emotional tone: fearless, unwavering
✨ Unique: Didymus’ “chariot” isn’t a vehicle at all - it’s Ambrosius, his loyal steed, carrying him forward without question.

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3. Everyday Witch — Colourful and cute

The most contemporary of the three, this card shows a young witch on a motorbike paused at a crossroads. Whichever direction she chooses, she has the power to get herself - and her ever-present cat companion - where she wants to go.

Chariot Vibes:

🧪 Key themes: direction, self-determination, power
🎨 Emotional tone: decisive, bright
✨ Unique: The road signs are black and white - a subtle nod to the traditional opposing steeds of the RWS Chariot.

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Reflection

Across decks, the Chariot reminds us that progress comes from focus, commitment, and trusting our own momentum. Once we choose a direction, the path opens beneath our wheels.

Where do you need to go today?

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Caption:
“Drive your energy forward.” 🌙✨

Jan 10 - Seven of Cups (Images)

Seven of Cups Across Decks 🎴✨

It's my life, and it's now or never

The Seven of Cups is about choices - not just any choices, but the kind that can overwhelm us. Opportunities glitter and beckon, some tempting, some dangerous, and the card asks us to look carefully before reaching for any one of them.

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1. Tarot of White Cats — Fun and irreverent

Based on the RWS, this deck adds levity without losing the classic feel. The figure (or cat) is mesmerized by the offerings - wealth, fame… and danger lurking in the shadows.

Seven of Cups Vibes:
🧪 Key themes: deliberation, careful choice, temptation
🎨 Emotional tone: light, playful, fun
✨ Unique: includes a snake and a dragon, signaling hidden risks

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2. Cat Tarot — Real Cats, Real Choices

Unlike other cat decks, this one shows cats behaving exactly as they do in life. The overwhelmed cat faces seven bowls of delicious food - so many options, it can’t focus on just one.

Seven of Cups Vibes:
🧪 Key themes: too many choices, distraction, overwhelm
🎨 Emotional tone: bright, colourful, whimsical
✨ Unique: all the options are appealing and similar - the abundance itself is the challenge

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3. Transient Light — Minimalist chic

A soft, sepia-toned, minimalist deck that emphasises imagery over character. Seven wicker baskets overflow with objects - games, flowers, jewels, and even a snake - leaving the focus entirely on the choices themselves.

Seven of Cups Vibes:
🧪 Key themes: variety, consideration, reflection
🎨 Emotional tone: calm, contemplative, thoughtful
✨ Unique: no character in the image; the attention is entirely on the options presented

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Reflection:

Across these decks, the Seven of Cups reminds us that more isn’t always better. Whether playful, realistic, or minimal, the card encourages pause and careful consideration before committing to a choice.

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Caption

“Pause. Consider. Choose wisely.” 🌙✨

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Jan 9 - The Structure of a Deck

 If you’ve ever wondered what makes a tarot deck tick, today’s your mini-guide. A standard deck has 78 cards, split into two main sections:

✨ Major Arcana (22 cards): These are the heavyweights - life-changing events, big lessons, archetypes. Think The Fool, The Tower, The High Priestess… the cards that tell the story of the soul’s journey. If you see a tarot reading in a movie or TV show, these are probably the cards that come up.

✨ Minor Arcana (56 cards): These reflect day-to-day life. They’re divided into four suits - usually Cups, Wands, Swords, and Pentacles - and each suit has ten numbered cards plus four court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King). Some themed decks will change the suit names or Court positions, but the meanings usually stay the same.

• Cups → emotions, relationships, heart matters

• Wands → creativity, ambition, action

• Swords → intellect, challenges, decisions

• Pentacles → money, work, practicalities

Think of your deck like a theatre: the Major Arcana are the lead actors, and the Minor Arcana are the supporting cast, making the story richer and more detailed.

Once you get familiar with the structure, reading becomes less intimidating - and a lot more fun.

Jan 8 - Tarot Characters: Ace of Wands (Pop Culture)

🔥 The Ace of Wands is the spark - inspiration, courage, and the moment something begins. It’s the flash of “what if?”, the rush of energy that says go, even before you know where the path leads. This card is about potential catching fire.

Here are three moments that capture the Ace of Wands in motion:

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Rapunzel Leaves the Tower (Tangled)

When Rapunzel steps beyond the tower, it’s not a carefully planned escape - it’s a leap powered by curiosity and creative hunger. Fear comes with her, but it doesn’t stop her. This is the Ace of Wands as the first brave act that changes everything.

Ace of Wands Vibes:
• Creative awakening
• Courage sparked by curiosity
• The beginning of something bigger

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“I Aim to Misbehave” (Mal Reynolds, Firefly)

Mal’s declaration isn’t strategy - it’s intention. In that moment, he chooses motion, resistance, and self-defined purpose. The Ace of Wands lives here: fire lit by conviction, ready to act even without guarantees.

Ace of Wands Vibes:
• Defiant inspiration
• Choosing action
• Fire with a cause

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Moana Sets Sail (Moana)

Moana doesn’t leave with a map - she leaves with a calling. That first push into the ocean is instinct, passion, and trust in something unseen. It’s the Ace of Wands as pure ignition: the moment inspiration demands movement.

Ace of Wands Vibes:
• Inspired risk
• Following the call
• Potential set in motion

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🔥 The Ace of Wands asks: what’s lighting the spark for you - and what would happen if you acted on it, even just a little?

Jan 7 - The Devil (images)

The Devil Across Decks 🎴✨

God knows I want to break free!

The Devil speaks to the moments when we feel stuck - old habits, lingering fears, or temptations that look sweeter than they are. In traditional decks he appears as the horned figure of Christian lore; in modern decks he’s often softened, reframed, or even renamed, but the core idea remains: what holds us back, and how do we reclaim our power?

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1. Stained Glass Tarot — Christian Beauty

The Stained Glass Tarot draws on the luminous beauty of cathedral windows, casting each card in jewel-bright colour. Here, The Devil appears in a classic form - red skin, wings, horns - framed in stained glass intensity.

The Devil Vibes:
🔥 Key themes: addiction, entrapment, fear
🎨 Emotional tone: heavy, intense, claustrophobic
✨ Unique: a traditional Devil staring directly at the viewer, unblinking

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2. Everyday Witch — Everyday Temptations

In the Everyday Witch Tarot, the Devil is far more approachable: a seemingly normal figure offering treats and money to two distracted young people. The cats, as always, know better - ears back, tails twitching, trying to steer their humans away.

The Devil Vibes:
🧪 Key themes: temptation, distraction, uncertainty
🎨 Emotional tone: uneasy, slightly comical, gently cautionary
✨ Unique: the Devil blends in at first… until you notice the tail

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3. Cosy Witch Tarot — A Brighter Reframing

This modern deck renames several cards for inclusivity and warmth. The Devil becomes The Broom, shifting focus from bondage to liberation: sweeping out outdated patterns and clearing space for something better.

The Devil Vibes:
🌿 Key themes: taking action, freeing yourself, reclaiming power
🎨 Emotional tone: hopeful, energising, bright
✨ Unique: reframes The Devil entirely - freedom through small, intentional action

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Reflection:

Across these decks, The Devil shifts from fearsome captor to sneaky tempter to a symbol of self-liberation. Each asks a different question: What binds you? What tempts you? What can you clear away today?

Caption:

Nothing is stronger than we are. 

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