Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased two copies of this deck, because I had a hunch I’d love it. My hunch was correct.  The Modern Witch Tarot is presented in an impressive and very sturdy vertical slipcase. Judging by the structure and design of the box, it’s clear that there’s a significant attention to detail with this product. There’s even a cardboard insert to hold the cards in place within the box. Inside the box is the deck and LWB (Little White Book). The “LWB” is actually a small hardback book. Based on my cursory perusal of its 56 pages, this guide appears to be brief, but also comprehensive. The deck itself feels solid to handle. The cards are thick (400 GSM, I’m guessing) and glossy. The card backs are an intricate pale blue mosaic design that reminds me of classic playing card backs. The design is not symmetrical (“reversible”), though, which might disappoint some readers, but I’m totally okay with it. Also, at the back of the deck, as it is boxed, are two additional cards. One is an uplifting message, a blessing from the deck, if you will. The other is the 10 of Swords, retitled as “EVERYTHING IS FINE.” I’ve read that this is the very first card of the deck that the artist created. I remember seeing that image on the ‘net as a meme and loving it, even before there was any word of a full tarot deck being made. How magically full-circle it is to have the physical deck — and that card — now in my hands.  Regarding the actual card images, the graphics are clear and vibrant, and the imagery is fantastic. It is indeed a modern twist to the Smith-Waite motif; present-day landscapes, fashion, and technology abound. And this deck definitely celebrates empowered human beings of multiple identities, including LGBTQ, full figured, and senior citizens. And POC, finally, are more than just an afterthought; it’s wonderful to behold. These are real people, in all manner of shapes, shades, and ages.  It has been mentioned elsewhere that the lack of males in this deck creates an imbalanced energy. Personally, I’m not finding this to be an issue, in terms of reading with this deck. Over the years, I’ve read with other female-centric decks, as well, and I likewise observed no “balance” issues. In my experience, when it comes to intuition, energy will announce itself (masculine, feminine, old, young, joyful, angry, etc.), regardless of the card imagery. For me, the actual pictures on the cards are only a fraction of what determines the energy of a reading. As for the Modern Witch Tarot, I am absolutely delighted with every aspect of this deck. I’m enamored with these dynamic individuals. It has quickly become my favorite working deck. ~Tauni