Deck Review: Everyday Witch Tarot

by Ryan Frizzell July 31, 2017

It's been a while since I allowed myself a new deck - I mean, heck, I've been selling off or trading nearly every deck that I owned except for a few special decks. This past week I traded with a fellow tarot reader for a couple of decks that I never would have considered on my own, but that I felt pretty drawn to. They arrived today and I am already in love!

The Everyday Witch Tarot is published by Llewellyn and was created by Deborah Blake. The artwork is by Elisabeth Alba. First let me rave about the packaging! The box that this set comes is in really sturdy glossy box, where the cover folds over the edge and snaps close with a magnetic closure. This is a box that I am proud to display, and is a nice departure from the typical Llewellyn boxes that are flimsy cardboard.

The set includes a 78 card deck and 216 page companion book. Had I purchased this deck I would not have been disappointed.

I'll start with the book. It is really very beautiful. Each card is spotlighted, and the best part? The whole book is in FULL COLOR! What a nice surprise, as most books are in black and white or greyscale. The book starts off with some basic info on how to do a reading, and a few frequently asked questions. Where the book really shines though is in the card pages. Each card has a full color picture, quote, and information on the card meaning. Because Deborah is a Wiccan High Priestess the additional little parts of each scene really shine. The book emphasizes empowerment, which works really well with my personal reading style.

The backs of the cards feature a black cat, broom and pointed witches hat. My sole complaint about these cards is that the card stock is a little flimsy. It's almost like the bulk of the budget went to the box and the book, leaving the card stock almost as an afterthought.

That being said, the images are really nice. Every one features a witch, in a very down to earth fashion, carrying out the imagery of the card. Based on Rider Waite, these will be familiar to those who have been reading awhile, yet simplistic enough for newbies.

The colors are as they should be - warm reds, lush greens and cool blues. The drawing style is simple yet powerful. I really am so in love with these cards! I've thumbed through the deck, and already I can tell that there are some cards that I just instantly connect with. My favorite so far? The Moon card. On this card we see a witch flying on her broom, the epitome of what everyone thinks of when they first hear witch. What I was delighted with though was not the witch, but rather her familiar. Her trusty black cat stares into the pool of water, and instead of seeing a plain little cat instead sees the reflection of a great panther! The mood of the card is one of mysteriousness, with a little hint of the wild thrown in. Very fitting for the moon card, which traditionally shows us dogs as the paragons of tame and wild. It asks us if we are torn between what is safe and predictable and that which is unknown... Can both co-exist?

All in all I am really happy with this deck. In fact, I am so anxious to read with it that I am offering you a chance to help me get to know these cards better.

For the next 24 hours only you can get a single card reading with this deck for just $1. Yep, that's right - just $1! Act fast so that you can be sure that you can take advantage of this really limited deal. Once August comes, this deal will go POOF!