Choosing a tarot or Lenormand deck starts with how you want to read, the artwork you enjoy, and what you want in the box. This guide compares options currently available at Wyrd & Wick, so you can choose a deck that fits your practice or your gift recipient.
Compare at a glance
| Deck | Reading system | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Rider–Waite Tarot | Rider–Waite–Smith | Pamela Colman Smith’s familiar illustrated scenes |
| Fyodor Pavlov Tarot | Smith–Waite tradition | Queer-inclusive watercolor artwork and a hardcover guidebook |
| Secret Garden Tarot | Rider–Waite structure | Botanical artwork and red metallic card edges |
| Ethereal Visions: Luna Edition | Tarot | Art nouveau imagery and silver-foil detail |
| CBD Tarot de Marseille | Marseille | A restoration of Nicolas Conver’s classic imagery |
| Blue Bird Lenormand | Lenormand | A distinct reading system, with 38 cards and a guidebook |
Start with the reading system
Tarot and Lenormand are different card-reading systems. If you want to follow Rider–Waite–Smith-based books or lessons, a deck in that tradition makes it easier to connect the illustrations with what you are learning. The Rider–Waite Tarot Deck features Pamela Colman Smith’s familiar illustrated scenes.
If you want to explore Lenormand, choose a deck designed for that system. The Blue Bird Lenormand Deck includes 38 cards and a 40-page guidebook. For a Marseille-style deck, consider CBD Tarot de Marseille, a restoration of Nicolas Conver’s classic imagery.
Find artwork you want to spend time with
- Botanical detail: Secret Garden Tarot by Una in Space follows a familiar Rider–Waite structure with Renaissance-inspired botanical artwork, red metallic card edges, and a 117-page guidebook.
- Queer-inclusive storytelling: Fyodor Pavlov Tarot pairs hand-painted artwork with gilt-edged cards and a hardcover guidebook.
- Art nouveau: Compare the gold-foil Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot with the silver-foil Luna Edition. Both contain 80 cards; Luna features revised artwork and an expanded guidebook.
- Goddess stories: The Goddess Tarot by Kris Waldherr connects traditional tarot themes with mythological figures.
- Day and night: Magical Hours Tarot includes 78 cards and a 128-page illustrated guidebook inspired by changing light.
Check the practical details before buying
Look at the card dimensions, guidebook format, card count, and packaging on each product page. A larger deck may suit someone who enjoys detailed illustrations; a smaller format may be easier to carry. Choose based on what feels comfortable for you.
For a coordinated gift, pair Secret Garden Tarot with its embroidered velvet pouch. The deck and pouch are sold separately. A complete miniature option, the Tiny Tarot Key Chain, includes a small deck and carrying case.
Make the choice your own
You do not need a particular identity, level of experience, or belief to enjoy working with cards. Start with artwork you connect with and give yourself time to learn. You can use a deck for reflection, journaling, or a personal ritual.
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