Which is the best deck of tarot cards to buy?

Question

i really like the "gilded tarot cards", but are they worth $20? i would like something really pretty and beautiful that stand out, and are pretty intricate and pretty to amaze the person you're doing the reading for

i would also like to have cards that have all the cards, like the major and the minor, like pentacles, cups, wands, coins, and like judgement, justice...you get the point, is there also any really good beginner's book for tarot that will teach me some spreads and the meaning of each card?

Answer 1

As a tarot reader and collector, I have helped several people get started over the years. It seems eveyone is always drawn to a "special deck" that speaks to them. That's wonderful because you need a deck you connect with. The problem is that those decks are usually difficult for a beginner and they end up getting frustrated. I would recommend getting a Rider-Waite deck just for learning purposes. Once you feel comfortable with it, then switch back to the one you really love. Have fun!

Answer 2

I really like this one deck called The Goddess Tarot deck, because it's easier to remember the major arcana. They don't have cards like "The Magician" but instead have a goddess that represents the concepts. It's easier to remember everything and thereby easier to read because you already know the stories associated with the goddesses.

It's also very pretty.

As for books, I can't help you there. I used the little instruction packet inside and my friends who read better than I do for help.

Answer 3

Rider-Waite is the most popular. But the French or Italian decks are more ornate. The best deck is the one you create for yourself. All the decks will have both the major and minor arcana in them along with an instruction booklet.

Answer 4

Go to a good occult bookstore with a large variety of tarot cards. Ask to look at all of them. Touch them. Shuffle them. Look at them. Study them. Do whatever you have to, and sooner or later you'll get energy from one deck in particular. THAT's the one to buy.

Answer 5

Tarots usually come with a booklet. Whatever you do don't buy or use someone else's tarot, it's very bad luck.

Answer 6

Buy the traditional Ryder Waite cards, they have everything you want on them not so pretty, but they have been used for years and years

Answer 7

wait and be patient......the best and most accurate cards for you to read will either be given to you or will "scream" to you from the rack

Answer 8

i like the COSMIC tarot best