Top 10 Summer Tarot Decks
Here is a mix between self-published and majorly distributed tarot decks that I always come back to every spring/summer. For the perfect summer deck I tend to look for very vibrant colors and the more symbolism the better. If the imagery allows me to use other tarot systems like the Thoth, Golden Dawn, and Marseille then I am completely sold!
It’s important to challenge our relationship with each card and if the imagery is unpredictable it allows us to stay on our toes and can keep our eyes entertained with artwork. I don’t know about you, but the worst thing about collecting tarot decks is the predictability and lack of imagination. I believe these decks will inspire your reading style and hopefully reignite any stagnation you may have felt from past repetition.
The Self-Published decks I left links to so you can purchase them and the rest are mass produced, they can be purchased at Just Witchy’s!
#1 The Cosmic Tarot
This is and always will be what I consider a home deck, I always come back to it. It is a must have as a professional reader. The beautiful imagery is something clients can get lost in. It creates such a mood and the vibe is high. This was originally printed in 1986, created and illustrated by Norbert Losche. He was a self taught artist and he used pen & ink to create these striking images. While he was living in Germany his intention was to create a deck solely based off of the Golden Dawn System, he was ahead of his time! The style has a distinct 80’s feel and he may have snuck some celebrities in here, keep an eye out for Hollywood’s elite.
#2 Dame Darcey’s Mermaid Tarot
This overall theme of ships, mermaid’s and sailors grab’s you and drags you in the minute you lay eyes on her. The vivid imagery and unpredictable use of color and placement keeps you gazing through it. It is a pip style deck so any system can be applied. It strikes me as a beach deck, you automatically get that fun in the sun vibe when you open this one up. The gilded edges are stunning matte gold and the study box is one to be proudly displayed. This is Dame Darcey’s artwork and again, pen & ink. I guess I have a thing for that style. Its so authentic, even if mishaps happen, that adds to scene. The beautiful royal blues will help bring a sense of peace to any reading.
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#3 The Moonchild Tarot
If you love historical and astrological associations present in your deck, then this is a match made in heaven. The cardstock is the best quality I have ever come across. It also has matte gold gilding and is just stunning when sitting out on your alter or table. It is fairly abstract and uses pastel colors that just bleed into each other beautifully. I hate to say this but I actually mean it in a positive way, it’s very new age. It is great at pulling you into a beautiful new world.
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#4 The Lioness Oracle Tarot
This deck has such a flair about it. Talk about extremely good quality cardstock! These cards will stand the test of time. It is named an Oracle but only because the imagery is not what you would expect from a tarot deck. That is what makes it so unique and worth the new experience. This collage style deck grips your imagination. It uses lots of imagery of animals, plants, traditions, superstitions and ancient structures. It forces you to build a bond with all of the symbolism that is undefined. That is why you can read it as an oracle as well.
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#5 The Rossetta Tarot
This is a bit of a more complicated (in a good way) tarot deck. The accompanying book is worth splurging on. I am a huge Thoth Girl, this is a pleasant shift in artwork for me. We stay true to Crowley’s deck with some vibrant colors added and dare I say some even more intense imagery. Hermetic symbolism is very strong as well and that is something I enjoy very much. A cool little unique gift the deck comes with is, it allows you to write your name in hieroglyphics on a card and use it in your readings. Talk about getting personal.
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#6 The Starchild Tarot
What a beauty! Most of us witches have a favorite color in common, that is usually purple. This deck brings out the beauty in all the various purple hues known to man! If you love crystals, this deck loves to work with them as well! This galaxy-aesthetic with Egyptian imagery and sacred geometry infused deck is one like no other. Strong pastels that calm the eyes and mind. Some would argue that this is a light only deck, I read with both light and dark but I can see where they would get that. There isn’t much balance however the messages get across just the same. It all depends on the reader.
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#7 The Shadowscapes Tarot Deck
This is one of those decks, the more you look into it the more insight you gain from it. This is an enchanting blend of mood and motion. The artist Stephanie Pui-Mun used watercolor to create these flowy enchanted scenes. The amount of detail involved in these cards is insane and always keeps your eyes busy. The book that accompanies it really gives a new view on the cards through the eyes of the artist. That alone is worth getting lost in. It is definitely a deck that is like an onion, so many layers to peal.
#8 The Santa Muerte
This deck holds up to it’s name. I loves readings about endings and transformations. It is death literally. Dragging that hard transition out kicking and screaming. This is a great deck to use when you are having a hard time getting through a situation or seeing it for what it is. It’s honest and doesn’t want you to keep yourself stuck. Most of us tend to do that when things get hard. We dig our heels in and fight the shift, this deck will help guide you to make that shift and do it like a bad ass. The artwork is day of the dead themed and brings ancestral traditions to life. Plus they have an oracle deck to accompany this one. Nothing is better than laying a tarot deck and oracle out and they aesthetically come from the same world. A sight to behold for sure.
#9 The Everyday Witch
This is a perfect summer fun deck for beginners. It is flirty, fun and witchy. Talk about a perfect vibe. It is a very grounded deck. Super earthy energy and is extremely charming. It is a Raider-Waite smith clone so the images are very easy to decipher. Really adorable witches tackling every day mundane issues. It’s not so strongly Halloween theme based so you can use this deck any time of year. Moody days, with deep rich green fields just take you on a beautiful nature stroll.
#10 The Wild Unknown
Another stunning pen and ink style deck. I fought buying this deck for so long because I thought it was just what was “In” and would lose popularity. However it never did and I see why. To my surprise it is a Marseille style deck! I could not have been happier when I opened the box. The back of the cards mimic the center of an old oak tree to give the feeling of old and wise over time. So many animals and elements of nature have been incorporated and it’s truly unique and brings something new to the game. With some added elements of Feng Shui and Taoism, it really lights up a spread and delivers truly honest answers.
Happy is the new rich,
Laura Lee
