Witches Tarot

Beautiful and useful deck very helpful book gives great details into reading the cards, meanings and tips. I love how Ellen explains her history of when she started reading and how she learned. The cards are works of art, lovely in details. colors and hints to help you understand meanings.

It’s the combination of the beauty and detail of the images with the adherence to RWS that makes this deck so attractive and useful. Despite the (mostly welcome) changes to the original, either it’s in the name (karma instead of judgment or the dark side instead of the devil) or in the imagery itself (5 of swords), the overall feeling of the deck is fantastic and the special pagan symbolism that is present in every card (and explained elaborately in the booklet) adds a lot of meaning and beauty to the cards. Despite the witches theme and the pagan symbolism, the imagery in the cards doesn’t come across as especially esoteric or particularly witchy, and those who are not into these themes can wholeheartedly enjoy the cards and their evocative (traditional) meaning nonetheless, given their closeness to the original RWS imagery. The secret in the beauty of this deck IMHO is the vividness and the richness of the imagery, that is achieved partly by the fact that the people portrayed there are real people and not some illustrations. Some find it weird, but I think that it adds a lot to the cards vividness and evocativeness. So IMO this deck achieves both the aim of being classically oriented and at the same time bringing additional meaning rooted in the Wiccan tradition and meaning, without one overpowering the other.

Ok, In the words of Monty Python, "I am not a witch!". I am not a fortune teller. I have always had an academic interest in these things though. I have always enjoyed Ellen's writing, so what with her kids going off to college and all that, I thought I'd do my part and buy the deck. It is a nice deck, no doubt about it. This deck shows why people, in my opinion, should use more than one deck if reading for others. Different strokes for different folks. Different decks for different clients. It appears that "Witchy" girls are pretty tough, with "Granny Weatherwax" attitude that says, "If you can't deal with a problem you have no business being a Witch. This deck follows that. With the 9 of Swords and the 4 of Cups, one gets the feeling that Ol' Ellen, who seems rather a sweet person, is saying, "Stop the drama and suck it up". There are lots of people facing real problems who see themselves in the old image of the woman on the 9 of Swords card. Such a person, wanting a reading for comfort and guidance, might be taken aback by the lack of compassion that they might find here. That's why I feel that for the Tough Cookie Hedgewitches reading for each other, this deck is great, but might not be good for everyone coming through the door. It doesn't have some of the extremely silly nudity I have seen on other decks. People have commented on that problem in other posts for decks. It's not distracting for Ellen to use images of family and friends. Tarot decks have done that for centuries with the designer's patron, and in Ellen's case, it's kind of cute. It's "homey" and many of us see the characters in our own friends. On many decks nudity is necessarily employed when it means something, but not in a way that makes one wonder about the people who made the deck. The people with the "full frontal" cards, it's a giant in-your-face from the author, going, "Whee, I can put naked people in my deck and no one can stop me". Me, me, me!. One also has to be careful buying such decks for others, as the deck with the nice nature pictures you get for your Greenie niece might get you an angry call from her parents. There is NOTHING that Ellen ever wrote that one has to worry about when sharing with others. It is a nice-looking deck, just think about who you are reading for. Some need a little gentleness when they are wounded, and if Witches are the stronger ones, they can afford to be gentle.

Every time I get a tarot set I cringe a bit because I know something is going to be off. The printing really fails on a lot of decks and does not match the art. This is the singularly most perfect deck I have ever seen. I was very taken with the gorgeous light in the cards when I was trying to decide on them. So many witch type sets I have seen tend toward dark, vampirish, naked froo froo teenager junk. I have never thought that was necessary. If witchcraft is truly based on nature then it should have the light of nature in it. Nature is a beautiful thing after all. Someone really got this right. As a photographer myself, I find the light truly exceptional in this deck. The printing is perfect! The cards are thin, but if they are strong then they are great! Heavy does not mean good quality. I have some heavy sets and the laminate is separating before I use them. These are just about right. Maybe a fraction thicker would be nice, but I like a deck I can hold easily. I REALLY appreciate the size of these cards. PERFECT! Too many tarot cards are just WAY too big and I have to trim them down just to handle them. These are ideal. The stock is slightly glossy, but not like holding a piece of linoleum and has a very nice texture feel. I am extremely sensitive to how cards feel. As to the art; there is not one card that I dislike the art. The Wands are particularly beautiful in this deck. The people look pleasant and they are all happy and light hearted. This deck just has a wonderful energy to it. It probably has the best energy of any set I have got. The book is just wonderful! A nice, big, fat, thick book. Reading a few pages...sounds great. The box it comes in is absolutely gorgeous. I was going to buy a bag, but this is the first time I think I am just going to use the box. This whole package works together really beautifully. The only thing I would change since I have to change something....this probably should have been called, "The HAPPY Witches Tarot." I think this is the first time an author and artist in this genre feels GOOD. Whatever sort of witch this is...I am interested. So for me...not ONE single thing I can complain about. Perfect.....just perfect! I look forwards to learning more about this author.

I really like this deck. It comes in an A-5 sized box, with a similarly-shaped explanatory leaflet, and would therefore make a cool pressie for a Tarot student. The deck itself is loosely based on the Ride-Waite-Smith deck and would therefore suit a beginner (or more advanced reader) who is working with the RWS. The theme of the cards also calls a bit on paganism and Arthurian times, which totally appeals to me. The reverse of the cards features the Triple Moon symbol and is very pretty. Finally, the quality of the cards feels sufficient (some are very flimsy these days, not so here!). I can see myself working in my professional practice with those cards. Total recommend.

I decided to purchase this deck after watching many YouTube reviews. I'm a beginner at Tarot cards and Witch so I wanted a deck that spoke to me personally while also staying close to the original Rider Waite deck. This deck achieves both my wishes. Only of the symbols and a few card names have changed from the original rider Waite deck. The cards in the deck are much more beautiful to me than the Rider Waite. I immediately felt a connection with the cards when I shifted through each. I love the clear, crisp illustrations and bright colors. The people and animals look so real, you can even feel expressions on their faces! I also love the cover of each cards, which has a beautiful illustration of the triple goddess symbol and space.

Siguiendo la guía del estilo de tarot Rider-Waite-Smith, pero con adecuaciones guiadas por Ellen Dougan, este tarot es perfecto para cualquier coleccionista, tarotistas principiantes o avanzados por igual. Cabe una especial mención para las magistrales ilustraciones hechas por Mark Evans, un renombrado ilustrador de comics, que hace gala de su impresionante estilo hiperrealista en cada una de las cartas de este tarot. Simplemente hermosas, con símbolos, tanto de la cultura del tarot clásico, como detalles paganos y de la cultura Wicca, pero muy sutiles, lo cual permite la universalidad de este mazo. El cartón de las cartas es bastante bueno, el libro es muy completo en varios sentidos y la caja en la que viene el paquete es excelente, de muy buena calidad.

I can’t sing enough praises about this witch’s tarot deck; it is pure magic from start to finish! Every card is exquisitely illustrated, each detail beautifully crafted to stir the intuition and awaken the senses. The energy is impeccable and the vibes are divine. The guidebook is a treasure trove in itself: It's clear, thoughtful, and wonderfully instructive without ever feeling preachy. It’s like having a wise witchy mentor right there beside you, helping you deepen your readings and your connection to the cards. What absolutely enchanted me, though, are the intentional and empowering changes the author made to the Major Arcana. “Judgement” becomes “Karma”, and honestly, I’ve never felt more seen. It shifts the whole tone to one of growth and self-responsibility rather than harsh self-evaluation. And the replacement of “The Devil” with “The Shadow Side” was like a gentle hug. It reframes the card with such emotional intelligence and grace, inviting shadow work instead of fear. I was so smitten, I bought a second deck specifically for alternate readings... because I just couldn’t bring myself to use anything other than this deck. It speaks volumes to me. No other deck felt as beautiful or as energetically aligned. This isn’t just my favorite tarot deck : It’s my ride-or-die deck, it's the only deck(s) I own and trust. It is my cosmic confidant, and my intuitive co-pilot. If you’re even thinking about this deck, trust this nudge. Your magic deserves it.

Zo super blij met deze kaarten! Prachtige kleuren en de energie is ook geweldig, heel intuïtief tarot deck ook vind ik! De kaarten zelf zijn wel een beetje dunner dan andere maar toch.... En de bijhorende gids is ook echt super! Een absolute aanrader!