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Types of Tarot Card Decks

Since the origin, tarot cards have evolved drastically with different images, artwork, symbols, vibrations, and mythology. However, out of these only a few became popular and are used persistently by the tarot readers.

Here, is the list of tarot cards that are “must have” for insightful tarot predictions as a beginner and beyond. All these decks have different energies and speak differently to their readers.

The 8 common and most popular decks of all time are:

1.The Rider-Waite Deck

The Rider Waite Tarot DeckThis is the most common and popular deck used for tarot card readings in the United States. The deck was formulated by Arthur Edward Waite, a distinguished member of “The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn” with the help of artist Pamela Colman Smith.

Published by Rider and Company, the deck is an easy approach to everyone who wants to learn tarot. The deck shares easy details of the imageries with well- detailed scenes. Its symbols are easy to interpret and can make an instant connection with your intuition. The brilliance in design makes it one of the most preferred decks among the list.

2. The Angel Oracle Deck

The Angel Oracle Tarot DeckAs the name suggests, this type of deck is engraved with the imagery of an Angel. The deck is known for its inspiring messages that makes them quickly connect with their intuitions. This easy to pick beginners deck is a wonderful choice for the tarot card readers who want to explore the tarot world with some quick guidance.

The cards of the deck give quick access to readings with its soulful symbols. The Oracle Deck has 36 angel cards distributed into three major divisions: form, creation, and paradise. These yellow-brown colored cards uplift your soul and help you to seek divine guidance with angelic forms.

3. The Universal Marseille Tarot

The Universal Marseille Tarot DecksBased on a Swiss deck, created by Claude Burdel in 1751, the Universal Marseille tarot has a woodcut look. The cards are derived from the old Marseille decks with its black and brown tones. The characters and symbols are colored in the palette of red, blue and yellow colors while the background has been kept with pastel water textures.

If you are a connoisseur of ancient texts and things, you would surely like this amazing set. The deck is said to be older with its origin states before 200 years. The cards share the mystic feeling of tarot evolution and offer new vibrations to the old images. The deck is mainly used for the purpose of divination and meditation.

4. Druid Craft Tarot Deck

Druid Craft Tarot DeckDruid Craft Tarot Deck is the deck for those who love to seek their readings with the natural world. The deck is based on the theme of the earth and its pleasant rhythm with seasons. The card can be seen as a combination of Western as well as Wicca and Druidry, a Pagan tradition.

The imagery on the cards are powerful and share the old numbers theory. It is more a sort of storytelling art that helps you to read people and their life stories. These large sized cards are created by well known Druids Philp and Stephanie Carr-Gomm along with Will Worthington.

5. Renaissance Tarot Deck

Renaissance Tarot DeckCreated by Brian Williams, the Renaissance Tarot deck comprises the figures of God and Goddess of Greek. The cards beautifully showcase the symbols with mythological scenes. For instance, Swords is associated with Achilles, Cups with Cupid, Coins with Persephone and Staves to Hercules.

Cards are designed from subtle colors with a historical touch of art which gives you the feeling of the renaissance period. The ecstatic golden look allows the reader to embrace the readings with ancient mythological stories. This mythic tarot deck from Greek and Roman classics is a treasure for readers who love ancient tales.

6. Wild Unknown Tarot

Wild Unknown Tarot DeckWild unknown Tarot is one of the most popular tarot decks of all time. Designed by Kim Krans, these black and white cards are beautifully illustrated with rainbow colors. The imagery on the deck is inspired by animals and nature with no human figures on them.

The minor arcana court cards are named as Father, Mother, Daughter, and Son replacing the archetype titles- King, Queen, Page, and Knight respectively. The cards allow you to focus on the traditional meanings with easy interpretations. Though the tarot deck is a little complex in terms of RW cards, it makes a great deck for tarot aficionado.

7. The Legacy Of The Divine

The Legacy Of The DivineUnique as name, the deck is engraved with powerful images with a modern outlook. The cards are a visual treat and a great pick for both beginners and tarot collectors. The deck is the design-child of Ciro Marchetti, the well-known tarot artist of “Gilded Tarot” and “Tarot of Dreams deck”.

The cards of the deck have a vibrant and colorful outlook which attracts the readers and helps them to enhance their vision. The cards divine look gives immediate access to intuitions with few changes like changing of titles (The hanged man to Hanging man, Hierophant to Faith, Wheel of Fortune to The Wheel) and changing the imageries (bird of prey in 9 of coins to Bird of paradise). The Legacy of the Divine is an intuitive and easy to interpret deck that can be read by anyone.

8.Ethereal Visions Tarot Deck

In creating Ethereal Visions Tarot Matt Hughes has drawn inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement, adopting its distinctive style and meticulous approach to craftsmanship. The artist has also created two additional cards to supplement the traditional Major Arcana. Every detailed image in the 80-card deck is hand drawn and colored. Each card is illuminated with gold foil stamping, to elegant effect. Includes a 48-page booklet. Matt Hughes is a self-taught artist who focuses on the aesthetic approaches referred to today as "The Golden Age of Illustration". His style combines inspiration from the Art Nouveau, Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist movements, to produce an artistic expression uniquely his own.

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