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Mystic Faerie Tarot borderless

Mystic Faerie Tarot borderless

A 78-card deck where classic tarot structure meets the imagery of nature spirits and seasons. The borderless edition shows Linda Ravenscroft’s watercolours in full, without borders to interrupt the view.

  • Language: English (cards and guidebook)
  • Quality: Soft watercolour style with seasonal colour shifts, standard 70 x 120 mm format
  • Contents: 78 cards and guidebook by Barbara Moore

An accessible deck with narrative imagery and clear symbolism.

€ 26,95
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Waite Vintage Tarot

Tarot Vintage

This is the classic 1909 Rider-Waite deck, reissued with a muted colour palette inspired by old print work. Pamela Colman Smith’s illustrations are untouched: every scene, every symbol, every composition exactly as she drew them. The bold primary colours have been replaced with warmer, softer tones and a simulated wear effect.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: Matte finish with digital vintage effect
  • Contents: 78 cards and English guidebook by Sasha Graham

A good option for anyone who wants the full Rider-Waite system but finds the standard edition’s primary colours too sharp for daily reading sessions.

€ 29,95
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Everyday Witch Tarot Set
€ 36,50
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Easy Tarot
€ 29,95
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Universal Waite Pocket Tarot Deck

Universal Waite Pocket Tarot Deck

The Rider-Waite system in pocket size, recoloured by Mary Hanson-Roberts. The symbolism stays the same, but the warmer palette makes the cards softer and more approachable than the original version.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: Sturdy cardstock with smooth coating and rounded corners
  • Contents: 78 cards (57 x 89 mm) + 36-page guidebook

Fits in your pocket and follows the classic structure described in every tarot book.

€ 25,95
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Tarot of the New Vision

Tarot of the New Vision

This deck asks a single question: what would you see if the perspective shifted 180 degrees? Pietro Alligo conceived a complete reworking of the classic Rider-Waite system, with Raul and Gianluca Cestaro illustrating what was always hidden behind or in front of the familiar figures. The result is a deck that makes you look twice at images you thought you knew.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: Sturdy card stock, compact size of 66 x 120 mm
  • Contents: 78 cards with instructions

Anyone familiar with the Rider-Waite system will find layers here that the original perspective never revealed.

€ 24,95
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Shadowscapes Tarot Set

Shadowscapes Tarot – complete set with full-length guidebook

Stephanie Pui-Mun Law painted this deck in layered watercolour: mermaids, swans, foxes, tree spirits and sea serpents fill each card with a fantasy density rarely seen in tarot illustration. Barbara Moore wrote the accompanying 264-page guidebook, covering not just the tarot meaning of each card but also the story Law painted into the image. Reviewers and forum readers consistently recommend this edition over the compact version, precisely because the watercolour symbolism runs deep enough that the book genuinely helps you read it.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: Luxury keepsake box, watercolour illustrations
  • Contents: 78 cards + 264-page guidebook

The spreads in this guidebook were designed specifically for Shadowscapes, not taken from a standard tarot reference.

€ 37,95
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Tarot Mucha Deck

Tarot Mucha

This deck brings the illustrative style of Art Nouveau pioneer Alphonse Mucha together with a classic 78-card tarot structure. The illustrations are by Giulia F. Massaglia, with colours by Barbara Nosenzo. The result is a deck with full-bleed images built around the flowing lines and warm tones of early twentieth-century Art Nouveau.

  • Language: Multilingual guidebook (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German)
  • Quality: Full-bleed images on sturdy card stock, 70 x 120 mm
  • Contents: 78 cards with multilingual guidebook

Mucha’s characteristic lines and warm palette are not applied as decoration here, they are the structure the whole deck is built around.

€ 32,50
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Tarot of A.E. Waite Standard Blue English version

Tarot of A.E. Waite Standard Blue

The classic Rider-Waite in the edition with the bright blue back. Since 1909 the foundation for nearly all modern tarot books and courses, designed by Arthur Edward Waite and drawn by Pamela Colman Smith.

  • Language: English guidebook
  • Quality: 78 cards on sturdy cardstock, standard format 70 x 120 mm
  • Contents: 78 cards, English guidebook by Stuart R. Kaplan, sturdy storage box

The most widely used tarot deck in the world, and there is a reason for that.

€ 19,95
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Tarot of A.E. Waite Pocket Deluxe English version

A.E. Waite Tarot Pocket Premium Edition

The Rider-Waite in a compact format with high-quality finish. All 78 cards with the original illustrations by Pamela Colman Smith from 1909, printed on sturdy cardstock with a glossy finish. Fits in any bag.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: Glossy cardstock, durable and easy to shuffle despite the small size
  • Contents: 78 cards (57 x 89 mm) + English guidebook by Stuart R. Kaplan

The classic Rider-Waite deck in a format you can carry with you everywhere.

€ 19,95
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A.E. Waite Tarot Standard Premium Edition GB

Rider Waite English Edition Deluxe STD

The Rider-Waite as it was intended in 1909: with the original card back and colours closer to the first print run. This deck has become the standard in the tarot world, printed on sturdy cardstock with a smooth finish.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: premium cardstock with smooth finish, restored original colours
  • Contents: 78 cards + 96-page guidebook by Rachel Pollack and Johannes Fiebig

The deck that nearly every modern tarot refers back to.

€ 27,95
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Smith-Waite Centennial Tarot in a Tin
€ 21,50
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Hanson Roberts Tarot Deck

Hanson-Roberts Tarot

A compact version of the Rider-Waite-Smith system with soft, fairytale-like illustrations. The characters have expressive faces that make the emotional weight of each card immediately visible.

  • Language: Multilingual (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
  • Quality: Compact format 65 x 100 mm, comfortable to shuffle
  • Contents: 78 cards with multilingual guidebook

The small format and clear imagery make this deck suitable for daily readings.

€ 22,95
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Shadowscapes Tarot deck

Shadowscapes Tarot

Stephanie Pui-Mun Law painted this deck in watercolour: flowing lines, layered colour gradients and minute details that only reveal themselves when you hold the cards up close. The structure follows the classic Rider-Waite-Smith layout, but the imagery translates it into a world of faeries, dragons, nymphs and animal guides. Tarot author Barbara Moore wrote the 264-page guidebook.

  • Language: English (cards and guidebook)
  • Quality: Matte finish, silver-purple edges
  • Contents: 78 cards and 264-page guidebook

Look at the cards with a magnifying glass: the watercolour details hide symbols and story elements that are easy to miss at first glance.

€ 26,95
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Tarot of A.E. Waite Giant English version

Tarot of A.E. Waite Deluxe Edition King Sized

This is the classic Rider-Waite tarot in a larger format, with one distinctive detail: the back of the cards reproduces the brown pebble pattern from the very first printing of 1909. The 96-page guidebook includes texts by Rachel Pollack and Johannes Fiebig, two of the most respected writers in tarot.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: Sturdy lidded box, large format (99 x 169 mm)
  • Contents: 78 cards, 96-page guidebook

The card fronts are a careful reprint of the original 1909 colours, making this edition worth a look for anyone who cares about the history of the deck.

€ 28,50
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The Linestrider Tarot

The Linestrider Tarot

Minimalist line drawings with soft colour accents, where the white space tells as much as the lines themselves. Siolo Thompson combines animals, plants and human figures in a style that feels airy yet reaches deep.

  • Language: English (cards and guidebook)
  • Quality: 78 cards on matte cardstock with rounded corners, 70 x 120 mm
  • Contents: Comprehensive guidebook with reflection questions for each card

A deck that leaves room for your own interpretation.

€ 26,95
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Crystal Visions Tarot

Crystal Visions Tarot

The Crystal Visions Tarot combines the classic Rider-Waite structure with a dreamy fantasy style full of fairies, dragons and seasonal colours. The deck includes the 78 standard cards plus an Unknown Card for situations that have not yet crystallised.

  • Language: English
  • Quality: Richly illustrated fantasy style with visual colour coding by season and element
  • Contents: 79 cards and 78-page guidebook with upright and reversed meanings

Inspired by Stevie Nicks’ album Crystal Visions, voted by readers as one of the ten most popular tarot decks.

€ 26,95


Buy tarot cards for beginners: easy starter decks

Starting with tarot is easier with the right first deck. You want clear pictures and a helpful booklet, so you can read the cards without feeling lost. At Tarot.nl we have gathered the best starter decks in one place, each chosen for its readable art and gentle guidance.

Read more about choosing and buying your deck...

Clear pictures come first

Decks like the Rider Waite and the Smith Waite Centennial in a tin show the meaning in the image. That makes the 78 card structure much easier to pick up.

A softer, modern option

Prefer a contemporary look? The Light Seers Tarot is a favourite for its warm, relatable art. If you want an even gentler start, oracle cards give direct messages with no system to learn.

Before you buy your first deck

  • Which deck is best to start with? The Rider Waite or a deck based on it, because the pictures explain the cards.
  • Do I need a separate book? Not to begin. Most starter decks include a booklet with the card meanings.
  • Tarot or oracle for a first deck? Tarot teaches a full system. Oracle cards are simpler and give direct messages. Both are fine to start with.
  • How fast will my deck arrive? On orders over 75 euro you pay no shipping. We send from our own stock in the Netherlands, so your deck is on its way fast.

Why buy at Tarot.nl? A hand picked starter selection in our own stock, with clear photos and honest descriptions, so your first deck is one you will actually enjoy reading.

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