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RWS Tarot - Pamela Colman Smith
RWS Tarot deck

RWS Tarot – Pamela Colman Smith

This is the original Rider-Waite-Smith deck from 1909, the edition that became the foundation for almost every tarot deck published since. Pamela Colman Smith illustrated all 78 cards, including the minor arcana, with narrative scenes, something that had not existed in tarot before. The print follows the original technique, including the characteristic dot structure that belongs to this reproduction.

  • Language: Multilingual guidebook (including English)
  • Contents: 78 cards with guidebook

Anyone learning tarot will find that almost every course, book, and online resource refers back to this deck.

€ 24,95
The Yukika Tarot by Stasia Burrington - Box
The Yukika Tarot

Yukika Tarot

Stasia Burrington painted all 80 cards by hand in watercolor over two years. Built on the Rider-Waite-Smith structure, the imagery centers on bodies, presence, and the immediate moment rather than distant symbolism. A pink-blue holographic foil on the card edges shifts with the light and sits naturally alongside the soft palette.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: 350 gsm matte card stock, pink-blue holographic foil edges, sturdy lidded box
  • Contents: 80 cards and a 100-page guidebook

This is the 2nd edition of the deck Burrington originally released through Kickstarter.

€ 65,00
The Quên Oracle - Box
Quên Oracle Deck

Quên Oracle

The Quên Oracle is a set of 44 hand-painted cards by Vietnamese artist Duy Khanh Vo. Each card shows a dreamy, painted scene that invites you to feel rather than look up a fixed meaning. The name ‘Quên’ means ‘to forget’ in Vietnamese, and the cards are designed to bring back memories and emotions you may have set aside.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: 350 gsm card stock, anti-scratch matte lamination, holographic silver edges
  • Contents: 44 oracle cards
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The Quên Oracle also works as a companion to the award-winning Quên Tarot, with silver edges that complement the tarot’s gold and copper tones.

€ 75,00
Eros The Garden of Love Tarot – Packshot - Uusi
Tarot Eros - Uusi

Eros: The Garden of Love Tarot

A burlesque take on the Tarot de Marseilles in which Uusi combines the classic structure with bold humour and sensual imagery. This third edition includes the 78 standard cards plus the exclusive 23rd major arcana ‘The Seeker’ and five Luna cards.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: heavy cardstock with embossed linen finish, third edition of 1000 copies
  • Contents: 83 cards with guidebook

The Marseilles structure stays recognisable, but the imagery is outspoken and distinct.

€ 85,00
Green Glyphs Complete Box
Green Glyphs Complete Box

Green Glyphs Box Set

The Green Glyphs Box Set brings together four divination systems in one box: tarot, oracle, Lenormand and runes. Designer James uses colour-coding as a consistent guide across all decks, making it easy to see at a glance whether a card is favourable or unfavourable. The Lenormand is a revised second edition, and the rune set comes with four dice you can use alongside or instead of the cards.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: Gilded edges, orange box per individual deck, double-sided card stand
  • Contents: 78 tarot cards, 50 oracle cards, 41 Lenormand cards, 33 rune cards, 4 runic dice, individual guidebooks, 380-page hardcover glossary, card holder

The 380-page glossary covers all four decks and explains how to use them together as one combined system.

€ 165,00
Witch Sister Tarot - box
Witch Sister Tarot

Witch Sister Tarot Set

A Rider-Waite-Smith deck that draws from Scottish folklore and Celtic mythology. Julia Jeffrey redrew all 78 cards with raw, earthy imagery rooted in traditional storytelling. The extensive guidebook runs to 216 full-colour pages and gives mythological background for each card.

  • Language: English (cards and guidebook)
  • Quality: Glossy cardstock, flexible
  • Contents: 78 cards and 216-page full-colour guidebook

The guidebook includes spreads designed around the Celtic and Scottish themes of the deck.

€ 32,95
Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot
Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot

Enchanted Forest Felines Tarot

Tarot where cats take the lead and the forest sets the scene. Each card begins with what the cat is doing: jumping, observing, hiding? That posture gives you a first reading, before you open the guidebook.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: 78 full colour cards, 160-page guidebook, keepsake box with paw print cutout
  • Contents: follows Rider-Waite-Smith structure with four forest-themed suits

Suits are renamed Dandelions, Saucers, Branches and Mushrooms, but the meanings remain Swords, Cups, Wands and Pentacles.

€ 27,95
Wicked Moon Tarot - Packshot
Wicked Moon Tarot

Wicked Moon Tarot

This deck tells one continuous story: a young witch travels through four seasonal realms, following the eight festivals of the Wheel of the Year. Lunastorta illustrated in watercolour and digital technique; Giorgia Farano, founder of the Witches’ Academy in Glastonbury, wrote the text from over a decade of experience as a teacher and priestess. The cards measure 70 x 120 mm and handle smoothly thanks to the matte coating.

  • Language: Multilingual (including English)
  • Quality: Silver gilt edges, smooth coating
  • Contents: 78 cards with multilingual guidebook

Each season carries its own colour palette: pale tones in spring, deep darkness in winter.

€ 30,50
Walk in the Red Tarot Wooden box and card
Walk in the Red Tarot SET
€ 125,00
Tarot of the Goddesses - Box
Tarot of the Goddesses

Tarot of the Goddesses

78 tarot cards linking goddesses from different cultures to the classic tarot archetypes. Antonella Platano draws in an expressive, colourful style. Jessica di Fraia writes the interpretations.

  • Language: multilingual guidebook, cards without text
  • Quality: sturdy cardstock, expressive illustrations with clear colours
  • Contents: 78 cards (65 × 118 mm) + 128-page guidebook

A deck that combines mythology and tarot, suitable for working with archetypes.

€ 32,50
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The Light Seer's Tarot
€ 24,95
Holo Tarot
Holo Tarot

Holo Tarot

Holo Tarot is a complete tarot deck by Blackfish Studio that follows the classic Rider-Waite-Smith structure, finished with a holographic coating on the face of each card. The coating shifts through a full spectrum of rainbow colours as the light changes. The back is black with a silver star pattern. The deck comes in a two-piece box with silver foil accents and a concise English-language guidebook.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: holographic coating on card faces, sturdy flexible card stock, two-piece storage box
  • Contents: 78 cards including guidebook

The holographic effect reads best in diffused daylight or soft candlelight.

€ 39,99
Way of the Panda Tarot - Wonder Edition
Way of the Panda Tarot - Wonder Edition

Way of the Panda Tarot – Wonder Edition

A Rider-Waite deck where every human figure has been replaced by a panda. The watercolour illustrations are soft and clear, with white backgrounds and bamboo-green edges. This edition contains 83 cards instead of 78: five bonus cards that fall outside the standard structure.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: 350 gsm cardstock, matte UV coating, magnetic box with velvety finish
  • Contents: 83 cards + 96-page guidebook

For anyone who wants a deck that approaches tarot with humour, while respecting the classic structure.

€ 65,00
Tarot de A.E. Waite GIant ES
A.E. Waite Giant ES
€ 24,95
The Living Tarot - T.Susan Chang
The Living Tarot
€ 27,50
The Everyday Enchantment Tarot
The Everyday Enchantment Tarot

The Everyday Enchantment Tarot

A modern tarot deck that brings spirituality back to the everyday. The illustrations show no mystical figures, but neighbours, playing children and scenes you recognise from your own life. That makes the symbolism directly accessible.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: Large cards (89 x 140 mm) with matte coating, luxury box with magnetic closure
  • Contents: 78 cards and 176-page guidebook

A deck that teaches you to see the magic in your own life.

€ 39,95
Good Karma Tarot
Good Karma Tarot
€ 24,50
Elemental Power Tarot
Elemental Power Tarot

Elemental Power Tarot

The Elemental Power Tarot contains no human figures. Every scene is built around one of five elements: fire, water, air, earth, and spirit. Rohan Daniel Eason drew the illustrations in pen and ink, inspired by traditional woodcuts and engravings. The guidebook by Melinda Lee Holm explains her elemental system, including apothecary items for each major arcana card.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: matte card stock, full-colour guidebook, sturdy packaging
  • Contents: tarot cards with 64-page guidebook

Tarot built entirely on elemental symbolism, with no human figures anywhere in the deck.

€ 16,99
The Wonderful Tarot of Oz
The Wonderful Tarot of Oz

The Wonderful Tarot of Oz

A classic tarot structure set inside the story of L. Frank Baum. Dorothy plays the Fool, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man appear in the Arcana, and the Yellow Brick Road runs through the entire deck. 78 cards with matte finish on sturdy cardstock.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: 350 gsm cardstock with matte finish, smooth shuffle
  • Contents: 78 tarot cards, standard size 70 x 120 mm

For readers who prefer story characters over abstract archetypes.

€ 26,95
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The Numinous Astro

The Numinous Astro Deck

An oracle deck that translates astrological building blocks into cards you can hold, shuffle and lay out. Ruby Warrington and Bess Matassa turned zodiac signs, houses, planets and aspects into a working system for understanding astrological connections.

  • Language: English (cards and guidebook)
  • Quality: glossy cards (89 x 127 mm), sturdy cardstock, clear guidebook
  • Contents: 45 cards in 4 categories (signs, houses, planets, aspects)

Pull a planet, a sign and a house, and make visible what feels abstract in a birth chart.

€ 21,95


Which tarot cards are best for beginners?

Starting your tarot journey is an exciting step toward self-discovery. For your first deck, it is helpful to choose one that is intuitive and easy to navigate. At Tarot.nl, we have gathered the best tarot cards for beginners, featuring clear imagery and gentle guidance to help you build confidence with every reading.
Learn about popular starter decks, simple oracle cards, and how to begin...

Clear Symbolism is Key

Decks like the Rider-Waite Tarot or the Smith-Waite Centennial Edition are world-renowned because their illustrations clearly depict the cards' meanings. This visual storytelling makes it much easier to learn the traditional structure of tarot without feeling overwhelmed by complex abstractions.

Modern & Gentle Alternatives

If you prefer a more contemporary aesthetic, the Light Seer's Tarot is a favorite for its vibrant, relatable imagery. For those who want an even softer introduction, beginner oracle cards offer a more flexible spiritual approach with direct messages, perfect for daily inspiration and reflection.

Why these decks are perfect for your start:

  • Intuitive Imagery: The artwork helps you understand the message at a glance.
  • Helpful Guides: Most starter decks include step-by-step booklets to explain each card.
  • Rich Learning Resources: These systems are the basis for most tarot books and tutorials.
  • Immediate Connection: Choose the deck that feels right to you for the best experience.

At Tarot.nl, we want your first experience with the cards to be rewarding and clear. We take pride in offering high-quality, authentic decks that serve as reliable companions on your path. Explore our selection of simple tarot cards and find the deck that resonates with you. Your spiritual journey is unique, and we are honored to help you take that first step.

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