How to Choose Your First Tarot Deck (Without Overthinking It)
New to tarot? The "perfect deck" myth stops more people than anything else. And the other "myth": You can't buy your own deck. Total bullshit. I have no idea who came up with that bs but I wish it would just up and die already 🙄 Here's the truth: Your first deck doesn't have to be your forever deck! Two questions to ask yourself: 1. Would you rather... - Have a deck that follows traditional imagery (like Rider-Waite-Smith) so you can easily follow along with books and lessons? - OR have a deck with art that just speaks to you, even if it's non-traditional? 2. Would you rather... - Start with a classic deck that has tons of learning resources available? - OR jump in with something that excites you visually, even if you have to figure some things out yourself? My take: If you answered "traditional/classic" to both - grab a Rider-Waite-Smith deck. It's not special, but it's practical. Most books and lessons use it as the reference point. If you answered "speaks to me/excites me" - buy the deck that makes you want to actually use it. You can always learn the traditional meanings later. The real secret? You'll learn fastest with whichever deck you actually pick up and use. A "wrong" deck you use beats a "perfect" deck sitting in a drawer. What deck did you start with? Drop it in the comments.