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miércoles, 12 de mayo de 2021

15 Truly Stunning Tarot Decks to Buy for Your New Age-y Friends

Over the last few years, we’ve experienced an aesthetic—and perhaps even spiritual—shift toward embracing New Age-y wears. Crystals have pervaded our physical spaces. Horoscopes have informed our judgments. Tarot decks have commanded our attention.

My connection to this realm is largely stylistic; I’m skeptical of rocks with powers, but I’d be lying if I said they didn’t look good scattered along the rim of my bathtub. Likewise, I’ve always found astrology memes to be much more engaging than actual horoscopes. But tarot, as a practice, almost demands respect. More concerned with introspection than prediction, tarot simply invites us to explore our inner selves, to consider new angles on old problems, to conceptualize our concerns in fresh ways. And it’s pretty hard to argue against that, isn’t it?

But beginning to read tarot cards—even if just for yourself—isn’t as simple as going to the store, buying a deck, and pulling a spread. Well, it is and it isn’t. There’s some disagreement in the community over whether you should buy cards for yourself, or whether you should receive them from someone else. Tradition would dictate that you do the latter, leaving you shit outta luck (or divination) until a friend picks up on those hints you keep dropping and buys a deck for you. But as Derek Calibre, a New York City–based psychic, previously told StyleCaster, if you want to buy yourself a deck, you should. He did, and he’s a professional—so breaking the rules can’t be that bad, right?

More important than convention, is connection, Calibre said. You should seek a deck that resonates with you. No deck is inherently any better or worse than another; the best tarot deck for you is the one you connect with, the one you like looking at, the one you feel inspired to use.

What’s nice? There are all kinds of tarot decks on offer online right now, making it easier than ever for you to get your hands on a stunning set. So go forth, find the one that resonates with you, and add it to your cart (or your wishlist, if you’re a sucker for tradition).

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Arthur Edward Waite

The Rider Tarot Deck

These cards are reminiscent of a more traditional deck, for shoppers who want to dive into the history of the craft instead of a trendy take.

Buy: The Rider Tarot Deck $13.71

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Grace Duong.

Mystic Mondays: A Deck for the Modern Mystic

These beautiful cards feature special details like holographic sides, foil exteriors, and vivid, colorful illustrations.

Buy: Mystic Mondays Tarot Deck $22.46

Diana Lopez.

Kawaii Cute Tarot Deck

Lovers of all things kawaii (aka cute AF) will delight in this sweet pink tarot deck.

Buy: Kawai Tarot Deck $9.95

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Diana McMahon-Collins/MEGAMUNDEN.

Tattoo Tarot: Ink & Intuition

If you’re all inked up, you’ll love this tattoo-inspired deck—and if you’re too scared to get your first tat, these cards will help you live vicariously.

Buy: Tattoo Tarot $16.19