So have some fun and share the excitement with the rest of us  <3

Her Marseilles-based Pipspeak Tarot looks wonderful as well. 

Her style reminds me of the children's book illustrations of my childhood, like the Happy Lion. 

More associations and memories from my German childhood come up: the Onkel Tobi books my brother used to love, 

the lovely, wistful Schornebog's Forest. Memories... 

I'm sure you'll have your own associations. This seems to be a great deck to work with your inner child, but it also looks layered, complex and with lots of emotional depth behind the whimsical scenes and smiling faces. It is also a Real Tarot, as far as I can judge from the images: it looks readable, and the cards are true to the tarot archetypes. 

There are so many cutesy "artificial" decks floating around right now, so much AI, and so many "copies of copies". I hope KittenChops will get the support she needs, re-print her deck, and even if the shipping kills me, I'll buy it. 

For example: The Magician will have a black robe or the Empress will have a purple dress.

Will you even notice that?

Most of the times the colour is saying something in the interpretation of the cards.

So if the deck is black and white, much of the feelings will be very lame for me.

What decks, books or other tarot-related items are you waiting for in the post or have recently ordered?

There is a separate thread in the Chat area (subscribers only) for anything else you are waiting for - The postwoman isn't bringing me tarot

We are on to part 2, we need to get to Part 14 in time to match the longevity of the original incarnation of this thread back on Aeclectic 😀

Archived - Part 1

This one was funded on the day it was announced: Journey of the Sacred Bee

Inkromacy

Mystical Tarot

Edited for a mistake and to add information. 

Does ANYONE know who created it - or anything else about it ?

Image of the coloured one clipped from etsy:

One of these decks is the Tarot of the Holy Grail for me. The Grail story is interesting, and the deck is very beautiful. 

The book is intriguing, but I can only read it in small instalments, then my brain shuts off. Has anyone successfully worked with this deck? How can I get the hang of it? 

A similar case is the Cathar Tarot. Again, medieval lore, Christianity and heresy - all very interesting to me. 

As in the Grail Tarot, the card names are changed, and without the book, they're really difficult to understand. Furthermore, I'm not really fond of the art; it's some kind of computer graphics that's supposed to look like medieval drawings but doesn't. 

There are more... but these are the two decks that baffle me the most. Actually, I like decks that require some work, that nudge me into expanding my horizon and getting to know fairy tales, mythologies or belief systems that I didn't know before. So why do I hold on to them? Are they "fantasy self" decks? Probably. But they hold some promise. I'm sure that if I just could get into them, they would reveal something to me. 

I have a number of books, in addition to the books that accompany these decks, that I could use. I have recommended often three work books that have helped me getting to know some decks better, and I'll repeat myself here. 

Andy Matzner, The Tarot Activity Book, reviewed here by Benebell Wen - a great well of ideas to work differently with the tarot, and certainly many ideas can be used as ways into a deck you haven't found access to yet. 

Lynda Cowles, The Tarot Playbook. Like Matzner, Lynda Cowles has a lot of great ideas on how to approach the cards from different angles. More playful and light-hearted, it's also a good resource when you're in a tarot rut (a tarut! I just invented a word!). 

Alison Cross, Tarot Kaizen. This book is specifically for getting into a headscratcher deck. Maybe I should follow my own advice, get this book and the Tarot of the Holy Grail out, and work through them! 

What about you? Do you have such decks? Do you let them go at some point? Did you have a breakthrough with a deck? Any tips? 

We have the de-enabling thread: 

But where do you go if you just want to say "What do you think of this deck ?" without asking to be enabled or de-enabled , just wanting an opinion ? There could be loads of individual threads - or there could be - THIS thread ! So - here it is - the opinion thread.

I think of TDM as my home base, especially a Conver version. And I've finally managed to make some progress with Thoth. 

But lately, I find myself going back to good ol' RWS... RWS has been my daily driver for a while.

I have dozens of great TDM decks... I have not dozens, but tens (?) of mind-blowing art decks. 

I don't have a great RWS deck. I have ones I like, I have ones that talk to me.. but not one that makes me (and it, I hope) feel special and spiffy. They're all mass market. 

So.... FINALLY!

The point of my post... 

I am on the hunt for an early RWS deck with no copyright symbol. Blushing Fool, blue box... all that... I don't have a preference. I am looking for a "special" RWS deck. Vintage, no copyright symbol/text. 

As I said, I have been so absent and unresponsive, and here I am, asking for help.  I understand that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7f189Z0v0Y&list=RDR7f189Z0v0Y&start_radio=1

There was not a single de-enabling thread at now-defunct AT, but a veritable cornucopia of them, so I'm linking my search instead of a particular thread: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/find.shtml?cx=008526656784353379572%3Aw1vqc7clg1y&ie=UTF-8&q=enable+thread&x=0&y=0. And I stole this title, because I just love it!

So, folks, what's your poison?

One is the Arcane Tarot and the other is the Grim Tale Tarot.  I absolutely have to have these two new decks! The Arcane and the Grim Tales are very necessary to carry me through the ordeal of the skunk watch and the moving of three houses.  

Anyway, does anyone else have these decks? If so, what do you think of them?  I love Llewellyn decks for the card stock and that enticed me with the Grim Tales, for one thing.  I also just loved the looks of the Arcane so I'm excited to see if it's as wonderful as it looks.  

What was your love at first sight deck?  Mine was the Tarot of Mermaids. The background colors are so beautiful , and I love the way the artwork just seems to flow - it's the perfect deck for a Pisces like me!

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/mermaids/

@gregory @Rodney and others on here that migrated from AT.  Do any of you still have photos of your collections?  Sometimes people don’t realize just how passionate tarot people can be.  It seems that I once remember reading some post in the middle of the night about gregory and Kaplan (RIP) competing for some deck on eBay.  It was eons ago now.  

You can, of course, pick and choose what kind of deck you recommend - you don't have to answer all 15 questions. But this might be an interesting starting point for people looking for deck recommendations. If enough people participate and give their answers, I'll turn it into a list with links, if that's okay. Why should YouTube have all the fun? 

The prompts

1. Inner Child Work: A deck you recommend for inner child healing. One that feels safe, nurturing, and playful—ideal for reconnecting with innocence, creativity, and emotional truth.

2. Shadow Work: A deck that’s powerful for helping readers face their shadows. Honest, deep, and unafraid to confront the difficult—this is your recommendation for deep transformation and self-inquiry.

3. Deity Work (or Spirit Guides): A deck that serves as a spiritual bridge—perfect for working with deities, spirit guides, or higher realms. It holds sacred energy and supports devotional practice or channeled messages.

4. Ancestor Work: A deck you’d suggest for connecting with ancestral wisdom. Whether for lineage healing or honoring those who came before, this one opens the path to ancestral connection.

5. Divination: A deck that excels in traditional divination. Clear, direct, and accurate—this is your top pick for those seeking predictive insight or practical answers.

6. As Above: A deck that connects the reader to cosmic or spiritual realms. Ideal for soul work, life path exploration, or messages from the higher self—it speaks to the divine perspective.

7. So Below: A deck you recommend for grounded, real-world readings. This one captures everyday emotions, human experience, and earthly wisdom with clarity and depth.

8. Hug Deck: A deck that offers emotional support and comfort. Gentle, compassionate, and soothing—this is a deck that feels like a warm hug for anyone going through a tough time.

9. Feel-Good Deck: A deck that uplifts, encourages, and energizes. Whether through color, artwork, or message, this one is a perfect feel-good recommendation for readers who want joy and empowerment.

10- Most Versatile: A deck you recommend for handling any type of reading—love, career, shadow work, daily pulls, and everything in between. Reliable, flexible, and reader-friendly, this is the all-rounder that adapts to every situation.

11- Most Inspiring Deck: A deck you recommend to inspire creativity, intuitive flow, or personal transformation. Whether it's the art, the energy, or the depth of the messages, this one sparks something powerful in the reader.

12- Best for Beginners: A deck you'd confidently recommend to someone just starting their tarot journey. Accessible, clear, and easy to learn with—this one makes tarot feel inviting rather than intimidating.

13- Best for Professionals: A deck you suggest for experienced readers who need depth, nuance, and strong symbolism. Ideal for layered readings, spiritual insight, and working with clients at a professional level.

14- Witchy Vibes: A deck you'd recommend for those who love witchy aesthetics, moody vibes, magical symbolism, or spell work support, casting, altar work, etc.

15- Astrology Work: A deck you recommend for astrology lovers and cosmic seekers. One that weaves planetary wisdom and archetypes into its structure—ideal for exploring birth charts, transits, and celestial guidance.

I had decks before that, but they were traded away.

So share all the Tarot backs that move you: the ones you love and the ones you find distasteful. Post those which are out of this world, which even the people here know very little of, or which you simply are very curious about. If you can, try to post pics, alright? :)

I know that there are some Tarot books that focus solely on the majors, but I wonder how decks like these are often used by my fellow readers. I know that they're useful for meditation and pathworking. I believe that there are also some spreads in which only majors are used.

What's the most disappointing deck that you ever bought?  Mine is Tarot of the Old path.  The majors are pretty, but the Minors are "meh"; I was disappointed in their lack of background imagery.

You liked the deck, maybe loved it, but either were afraid to shuffle it or had trouble shuffling?

I just had one that the cardstock was the deal breaker for me and I thought it was a GREAT deck.

The Star Tarot by Cathy McClelland.  The original Majors deck.

BEAUTIFUL and, while the cards are HUGE, not what made me move it along. In fact, they were so gorgeous in the large size.

The cardstock was pulling apart along the edges and that was just me going through them a few times and LOOKING at them, not shuffling.  It would never had stood up to being a reading deck for me.

Which of your decks tends to get stuck in the corner, at least right now? 

Not that I'm getting my hopes up. If it were straightforward it would already have happened as it has with the Celtic Shaman pack, so I assume the question of who owns the rights to the Greenwood art is maybe not clear cut.

Two decks that come to mind are the Wild Unknown and Tarot of the Abyss. I own the former but not the latter. It would be cool to see more decks that are done completely in black ink, like the tarot of the abyss. 
 

I am honestly not looking to buy more decks but rather wanting to look at different inking styles for inspiration and artistic nourishment. I’m doing an artistic ’depth year’ of sorts where I’m focusing on getting better at inking, and I have been drawing with ink every day since last spring. It’s been so much fun! 
 

Do share pics of suitable decks if you have them!