# Tarot decks: which to buy

> Start with a 78-card tarot deck with a guidebook, a portable mini deck, an animal-imagery deck or an Egyptian-themed deck, depending on your path.

- Published by Holistic Tree: 2026-11-02; last reviewed 2026-11-02
- URL: https://holistictree.co.uk/guides/tarot-decks

## Key points

- New to tarot? The 78-Card Light Seer's Tarot Cards come with a guidebook, so you can learn the 78 cards at your own pace.
- Want something portable? The Portable Mini Tarot Cards, After Tarot Deck show each archetype a few moments after its classic scene.
- Love tarot art? The Tarot of the Dance of Souls, by Leila Rejeb, has 12 advice cards and 3 information cards for intuitive readings.
- For your walls, the 25 x 35 cm Tarot Moon Framed Wall Print is in wood, for readers and celestial decor fans.
- Once a parcel's items reach £40, its standard delivery is free on most orders.

## How did we choose these gifts?

We hand-picked every product in this guide from the range we stock. For each deck, we looked at who it suits, from first-time learners to collectors who love tarot art, and what it does, such as a guidebook, a portable size or a set of advice cards.

We also wanted a mix of kinds and budgets, so you can find a first deck, a wall piece, a candle or a notebook to go with it. Every choice is there because it suits a particular reader.

Want to see more? Browse everything in our [Tarot Cards](/tarot-cards) range, or try [Divination](/divination) and [Oracle Cards](/oracle-cards).

## Which tarot decks suit a beginner or a collector?

For a first deck, pick one with a guidebook to learn from, while collectors will love decks with striking art or a special theme. These five gifts cover both, and each is a tarot deck chosen for its artwork, its theme or its portable size.

### [78-Card Light Seer's Tarot Cards](/products/the-light-seer-s-tarot-cards) (£27.95)

A gift that says you listened. The Light Seer's Tarot is a 78-card deck by Chris-Anne Donnelly, and it comes with a guidebook, so a new reader has a guide alongside the cards. Its theme is light and darkness, which gives you plenty to think about. Its illustrated box, with cellophane, makes it a lovely thing to unwrap.

*Best for: Beginners who love a guidebook.*

### [The Guardian of the Night Animal Tarot Cards](/products/the-guardian-of-the-night-tarot-cards) (£26.95)

A playful pick for a tarot reader. The Guardian of the Night Animal Tarot is a 78-card deck with a guidebook, and its artwork is built around animals. MJ Cullinane uses animal imagery to symbolise light amid darkness, so each card gives you something to look for. The cards are cardboard, sitting in a picture box with cellophane. Its animal artwork is what makes it stand out on a shelf.

*Best for: Animal lovers and night owls.*

### [Tarot of the Dance of Souls Deck](/products/the-tarot-of-the-dance-of-souls-tarot-cards) (£24.95)

Something they'll show off. The Tarot of the Dance of Souls has 78 tarot cards, plus 12 advice cards to add to your readings. Leila Rejeb created the art, and the three information cards carry a QR code that opens a digital booklet. The deck is made for intuitive readings, so it suits anyone who likes to read by feel. It comes in a matt laminated cardboard box.

*Best for: Intuitive readers who love art.*

### [Portable Mini Tarot Cards, After Tarot Deck](/products/after-tarot-mini-tarot-cards) (£23.95)

Perfect for tarot fans on the move. The After Tarot Mini is a portable edition of After Tarot, created by Pietro Alligo, and it is cardboard, wrapped in cellophane and weighs 145 g. Each card shows a Rider-Waite-Smith archetype a few moments after its classic scene, so you get to see what happens next, which is a fun twist on a familiar deck.

*Best for: Tarot fans on the move.*

### [Ramses Tarot of Eternity Tarot Deck](/products/ramses-tarot-of-eternity-tarot-cards) (£34.95)

A keepsake they'll hold on to. The Ramses Tarot of Eternity is a 78-card deck with an Egyptian theme, and it is set in the era of Ramses II. Severino Baraldi illustrated it, and Giordano Berti created it. The cards are cardboard, weighing 245 g, and come in cellophane. The Egyptian setting brings a sense of ancient history into every reading.

*Best for: Ancient Egypt fans.*

- [78-Card Light Seer's Tarot Cards](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-light-seer-s-tarot-cards): £27.95
- [The Guardian of the Night Animal Tarot Cards](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-guardian-of-the-night-tarot-cards): £26.95
- [Tarot of the Dance of Souls Deck](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-tarot-of-the-dance-of-souls-tarot-cards): £24.95
- [Portable Mini Tarot Cards, After Tarot Deck](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/after-tarot-mini-tarot-cards): £23.95
- [Ramses Tarot of Eternity Tarot Deck](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/ramses-tarot-of-eternity-tarot-cards): £34.95

## Which tarot wall art suits a reader's home?

Tarot wall art suits a reader's home when it looks lovely on the wall and shows the cards. These three picks do just that: a framed moon print, a sun hanging and a gold foil mirrored card. Each one brings tarot and celestial style into an everyday room.

### [Tarot Moon Framed Wall Print, 25 x 35 cm](/products/the-moon-celestial-framed-wall-print) (£12.95)

Ideal for anyone who loves the moon, this framed print shows The Moon card in a celestial illustration. It is 25 x 35 cm, made of wood, and comes with a hang tag and bubble wrap. At 279 g, it is an easy piece to hang up. Tarot readers with a favourite card can enjoy seeing it on the wall every day, in a clear celestial design.

*Best for: Moon lovers and tarot readers.*

### [Tarot Sun Wall Hanging, Le Soleil, 45 cm](/products/le-soleil-sun-wall-hanging) (£5.95)

Bright, cheerful and easy to love, this sun wall hanging brings Le Soleil into the room with a bold sun design. It is 45 cm tall, made of fabric and MDF, and weighs 88 g. It comes in a plastic bag with a hang tag. The words 'For Every Dark Night There's a Brighter Day' are what make this piece stand out.

*Best for: Sun lovers and new beginnings.*

### [Gold Foil Mirrored Tarot Readings Wall Hanging](/products/tarot-readings-mirrored-wall-hanging) (£27.95)

A stylish upgrade to a plain wall, this piece has a mirrored tarot card design with gold foil and celestial details. It is made of MDF, 45 cm tall and 34 cm wide, and weighs 1,440 g, so it has real presence. It comes in a brown cardboard box with a hang tag. The tarot reading text is the detail to look for, with gold foil giving it extra shine.

*Best for: Gallery wall fans.*

- [Tarot Moon Framed Wall Print, 25 x 35 cm](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-moon-celestial-framed-wall-print): £12.95
- [Tarot Sun Wall Hanging, Le Soleil, 45 cm](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/le-soleil-sun-wall-hanging): £5.95
- [Gold Foil Mirrored Tarot Readings Wall Hanging](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/tarot-readings-mirrored-wall-hanging): £27.95

## Which tarot candles and trinket dishes make a good gift?

Tarot candles and trinket dishes make a lovely gift for anyone who reads cards or loves the look of them. Every pick here carries a tarot-inspired design, so each one suits a reader's altar, desk or dressing table.

### [Tarot Candle, The Moon Vintage, Vanilla Scented](/products/the-moon-vintage-tarot-vanilla-candle) (£9.95)

A playful pick for a tarot reader, this vanilla candle has a teal The Moon card design inspired by fortune telling. It is made from paraffin wax and has an approximate 29-hour burn time, so it can keep you company through many readings. The vanilla scent suits anyone who loves a cosy room. It comes in a colour cardboard box, and the teal card design makes it a pretty thing to keep on display.

*Best for: Tarot readers who love vanilla.*

### [Rose Scented Tarot Candle, The Sun Vintage](/products/the-sun-vintage-tarot-rose-candle) (£9.95)

Made to be noticed, this rose-scented candle has a pink The Sun card design that stands out on any reading table. Rose is a classic floral fragrance, and the candle is made from paraffin wax with an approximate 29-hour burn time. It suits vintage tarot fans and anyone who loves mystical decor. Remember to never leave a lit candle unattended.

*Best for: Vintage tarot fans.*

### [Wheel of Fortune Tarot Trinket Dish](/products/the-wheel-of-fortune-vintage-tarot-trinket-dish) (£6.95)

A clever desk companion, this ceramic trinket dish has a Wheel of Fortune design with gold edging. It holds jewellery, keys and small treasures, so rings and keys have a tidy home close to the cards. It suits tarot beginners and vintage lovers. It is part of the Vintage Tarot collection, so it sits well beside a vintage deck.

*Best for: Tarot beginners and vintage lovers.*

- [Tarot Candle, The Moon Vintage, Vanilla Scented](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-moon-vintage-tarot-vanilla-candle): £9.95
- [Rose Scented Tarot Candle, The Sun Vintage](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-sun-vintage-tarot-rose-candle): £9.95
- [Wheel of Fortune Tarot Trinket Dish](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-wheel-of-fortune-vintage-tarot-trinket-dish): £6.95

## Which tarot accessories suit readings and journaling?

Cloths, notebooks and a tote bag all suit tarot readings and journaling. A cloth gives you a special place to work, and a notebook keeps a record of each reading. Together, these hand-picked gifts suit beginners and collectors alike.

### [Pendulum Divination Cloth All Seeing Eye](/products/ancient-witch-pendulum-divination-cloth-all-seeing-eye-black) (from £2.95)

Made to be noticed, this pendulum divination cloth shows an All Seeing Eye with zodiac symbols all around it. It is 30 x 46.5 cm, with soft fringed edges, and made for pendulum and tarot readings. Pick Natural, which is natural cotton with a black print, or Gold, which is black fabric with a gold-toned print. Give it to a pendulum user or tarot reader who wants a special spot to work, and the gold version adds a little sparkle.

*Best for: Pendulum users who love gold.*

### [Esoteric Fringed Altar Cloth 50 x 50 cm](/products/esoteric-fringed-altar-cloth) (£4.95)

Our pick for a reading space of your own: this fringed cotton altar cloth is 50 x 50 cm and made for rituals, tarot readings and meditations. It comes in six designs, from the Moon & Sun Chart and Pentagon to the Horoscope, Earth Mother and Chakra Chart. Altar keepers who like a neat square base will be pleased with it. Astrology fans and chakra enthusiasts will each find a design they love.

*Best for: Altar keepers and astrology fans.*

### [Star Tarot Reading A5 Notebook](/products/the-star-vintage-tarot-a5-notebook) (£7.95)

Nice to unwrap, nicer to use: this A5 notebook has a vintage The Star tarot card on the cover and gold-edged pages. It holds 100 sheets, or 200 lined pages, for recording readings over time. It comes in a plastic bag. Tarot beginners and journal lovers will enjoy a place to write down what the cards said. The gold edges are the detail that makes it feel a little special.

*Best for: Tarot beginners who journal.*

### [The Sun Tarot Celestial A5 Notebook](/products/the-sun-celestial-a5-notebook) (£7.95)

A charming pick for a tarot reader, this celestial A5 notebook has a colourful design inspired by The Sun tarot cards. Inside are 100 sheets of lined paper, or 200 lined pages, for notes, sketches and ideas. It comes in a plastic bag. Stationery fans and celestial lovers will enjoy its bright look, and it is a sweet pick for anyone who keeps a reading journal and loves something pretty to write in.

*Best for: Stationery fans with a reading journal.*

### [Hop Hare Tarot Tote Bag](/products/hop-hare-tote-bag-i-am) (£5.95)

A gift that lasts long after the day: this cotton canvas tote is 42 cm tall, 39 cm long and 13 cm wide. Choose from seven tarot-themed designs with 'I am' affirmations, from Magical to Rare. Five of the styles have a 30 cm handle. It suits tarot beginners and book lovers, and the bold 'I am' lines make it a bag with a message.

*Best for: Book lovers and tarot beginners.*

- [Pendulum Divination Cloth All Seeing Eye](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/ancient-witch-pendulum-divination-cloth-all-seeing-eye-black): From £2.95
- [Esoteric Fringed Altar Cloth 50 x 50 cm](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/esoteric-fringed-altar-cloth): £4.95
- [Star Tarot Reading A5 Notebook](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-star-vintage-tarot-a5-notebook): £7.95
- [The Sun Tarot Celestial A5 Notebook](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/the-sun-celestial-a5-notebook): £7.95
- [Hop Hare Tarot Tote Bag](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/hop-hare-tote-bag-i-am): £5.95

## Our tarot decks: which to buy compared

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

| Gift | Best for | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| [78-Card Light Seer's Tarot Cards](/products/the-light-seer-s-tarot-cards) (£27.95) | Beginners who love a guidebook | Same-day dispatch |
| [The Guardian of the Night Animal Tarot Cards](/products/the-guardian-of-the-night-tarot-cards) (£26.95) | Animal lovers and night owls | Same-day dispatch |
| [Tarot of the Dance of Souls Deck](/products/the-tarot-of-the-dance-of-souls-tarot-cards) (£24.95) | Intuitive readers who love art | Same-day dispatch |
| [Portable Mini Tarot Cards, After Tarot Deck](/products/after-tarot-mini-tarot-cards) (£23.95) | Tarot fans on the move | Same-day dispatch |
| [Ramses Tarot of Eternity Tarot Deck](/products/ramses-tarot-of-eternity-tarot-cards) (£34.95) | Ancient Egypt fans | Same-day dispatch |
| [Tarot Moon Framed Wall Print, 25 x 35 cm](/products/the-moon-celestial-framed-wall-print) (£12.95) | Moon lovers and tarot readers | Same-day dispatch |
| [Tarot Sun Wall Hanging, Le Soleil, 45 cm](/products/le-soleil-sun-wall-hanging) (£5.95) | Sun lovers and new beginnings | Same-day dispatch |
| [Gold Foil Mirrored Tarot Readings Wall Hanging](/products/tarot-readings-mirrored-wall-hanging) (£27.95) | Gallery wall fans | Same-day dispatch |
| [Tarot Candle, The Moon Vintage, Vanilla Scented](/products/the-moon-vintage-tarot-vanilla-candle) (£9.95) | Tarot readers who love vanilla | Same-day dispatch |
| [Rose Scented Tarot Candle, The Sun Vintage](/products/the-sun-vintage-tarot-rose-candle) (£9.95) | Vintage tarot fans | Same-day dispatch |
| [Wheel of Fortune Tarot Trinket Dish](/products/the-wheel-of-fortune-vintage-tarot-trinket-dish) (£6.95) | Tarot beginners and vintage lovers | Same-day dispatch |
| [Pendulum Divination Cloth All Seeing Eye](/products/ancient-witch-pendulum-divination-cloth-all-seeing-eye-black) (from £2.95) | Pendulum users who love gold | Standard dispatch |
| [Esoteric Fringed Altar Cloth 50 x 50 cm](/products/esoteric-fringed-altar-cloth) (£4.95) | Altar keepers and astrology fans | Standard dispatch |
| [Star Tarot Reading A5 Notebook](/products/the-star-vintage-tarot-a5-notebook) (£7.95) | Tarot beginners who journal | Same-day dispatch |
| [The Sun Tarot Celestial A5 Notebook](/products/the-sun-celestial-a5-notebook) (£7.95) | Stationery fans with a reading journal | Same-day dispatch |
| [Hop Hare Tarot Tote Bag](/products/hop-hare-tote-bag-i-am) (£5.95) | Book lovers and tarot beginners | Standard dispatch |

## When should I order for Christmas?

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide:

| Items marked | Last order for Christmas |
|---|---|
| Same-day dispatch | noon on Thursday 17 December |
| Standard dispatch | noon on Wednesday 9 December |

Items from the same place share one parcel, from £3.59 each (some items travel free), and once a parcel's items reach £40, its standard delivery is free on most orders. To send a gift straight to them, give their address at checkout. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our [delivery page](/delivery) has every Christmas date in one place.

## Ready to choose?

Learners suit a 78-card deck with a guidebook, collectors suit animal or Egyptian-themed decks, and tarot fans can add a candle or notebook to match their new deck. Pick your favourite above and we'll send it straight to them: just give their address at checkout.
More ideas: [Tarot or oracle cards: what's the difference?](/guides/tarot-vs-oracle-cards) · [Tarot card boxes, bags and stands](/guides/tarot-card-boxes) · [Oracle cards for beginners: how to choose a deck](/guides/oracle-cards-for-beginners).

## Questions

### What is a good tarot deck for a beginner?

The Light Seer's Tarot is a good place to start. It is a 78-card deck by Chris-Anne Donnelly, with a guidebook, in an illustrated box. The Tarot of the Dance of Souls, by artist Leila Rejeb, is another option for intuitive readings.

### Which tarot decks come with a guidebook?

The Light Seer's Tarot and The Guardian of the Night both include a guidebook. The Guardian of the Night, with its guidebook by MJ Cullinane, is a 78-card deck. It uses animal imagery to symbolise light amid darkness, so it suits animal lovers and night owls.

### What is a good portable tarot deck?

The Portable Mini Tarot Cards, After Tarot Deck, is made to take with you. It is a portable deck by Pietro Alligo that shows each Rider-Waite-Smith archetype a few moments after its classic scene. It suits tarot beginners, collectors and witchy friends.

### What is a good tarot deck for ancient Egypt fans?

The Ramses Tarot of Eternity is an Egyptian-themed tarot deck of 78 cards. It is illustrated by Severino Baraldi, for readers who love ancient Egypt. It suits Egyptian myth fans, ancient history lovers and tarot collectors.

### How do I choose a tarot deck for a collection?

Start with the art you love, then check the details, such as the cards and any guidebook. The Tarot of the Dance of Souls, by artist Leila Rejeb, is a 78-card deck. It suits deck collectors and friends who love tarot art.