I was recently gifted two new Tarot decks. You may have seen my reviews … Niki de Saint Phalle Tarot and The Tarot of White Cats. I’m just thrilled about them both. And yes, getting these decks as gifts from a friend from a far away land only makes them feel more special, perhaps even a little more magical.
But having said that, there’s this myth going around. I hear it all the time – that you aren’t supposed to buy your own deck. That to be Tarot-pure, you can only use a deck that someone has gifted you.
That’s not true.
I bought my first Tarot deck (pictured above), and many many many more after that.
I’ve also received many as gifts, and as I said at the beginning, getting them as gifts does make them feel special.
But also special is going out and finding a deck that speaks specifically to you. One for which you love the concepts, the artwork, the colours, the way it feels in your hands, how it shuffles … whatever it might be, it’s something that you’re particularly interested in … something chosen by you.
And just to be clear again – I love receiving Tarot decks as gifts – just love it! But I also love rummaging through book stores and occult shops, yard sales, antique shops, and flea markets looking for decks wherever I might find them. And if I do find one that I like, and that I can afford, I buy it, and I use it. I recommend you do to.