Nova Witch Tarot - tarot for beginners with soft colours and self-love at the centre
Many beginner tarot decks look like traditional tarot in lighter colours. This deck does something different. Ana Novaes softens the symbolism without simplifying it, and chooses a tone that puts personal growth and empathy before divination.
The deck consists of 78 cards, accompanied by a full-colour guidebook of 112 pages. The cards measure 82 x 139 mm and come in a sturdy hardcover box. Published by Blue Angel Publishing, in English.
What you see on the cards
The illustrations are painted in soft, almost pastel tones. Pink, purple, blue and beige dominate. The symbolism remains recognisable to anyone familiar with RWS tarot, but the execution is more modern and less dramatic.
Novaes chooses images that do not intimidate. Where traditional tarot can sometimes feel sharp or dark, she keeps everything light. That makes the deck suitable for those learning the major arcana and court cards for the first time without feeling overwhelmed.
What this deck focuses on
The emphasis is on self-discovery, not prediction. The guidebook provides an explanation for each card that revolves around personal power, emotional wellbeing and recognising talents. There are no dramatic warnings or doom scenarios.
This makes the deck less suitable for those who want to use tarot mainly to predict concrete events. It works better as a reflection tool, for example for daily one-card pulls or spreads around confidence and growth.
Pull one card each morning and ask: 'What talent can I show today?' The question matches the tone of the deck.
About Ana Novaes
Ana Novaes is a Brazilian illustrator known for her dreamy, colourful style. Her work combines modern aesthetics with spiritual themes, and she focuses particularly on images that are emotionally accessible.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78
- Card size: 82 x 139 mm
- Guidebook: 112 pages, full-colour
- Packaging: Hardcover box
- Weight: 517 g
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781922574053
- Publisher: Blue Angel Publishing
- Illustrator: Ana Novaes
Questions we often get
Is this deck really suitable for absolute beginners?
Yes. The symbolism is recognisable, the colours are soft, and the guidebook explains the cards from an accessible perspective. No prior knowledge is needed.
Can I also use this deck for deep readings?
Yes, but keep in mind that the tone is focused on empathy and self-reflection. For shadow work or psychological readings the deck works well, as long as you do not expect the imagery to be harsh or confrontational.
