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There’s never a bad time to buy a new Tarot deck, as the overflowing Tarot display case in my office can attest. However, there’s something about October that just makes us all want an extra dash of magic in our lives.
Whether you’re looking to grab your first-ever Tarot deck or browsing for the next addition to your collection, the perfect themed deck probably exists. With so many options, gamers, book nerds, and anime fans can all find a Tarot deck that perfectly matches their vibe.
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Best Themed Tarot Decks For Your Collection
Most Tarot decks will follow a similar, Rider-Waite-Smith inspired system with roughly 78 cards. You’ll see similar Major and Minor Arcana like the well-known Death card, the Fool, and more.
However, the variations on this theme are basically endless, with creative artists putting a new spin on the old archetypes to meet just about any witch’s taste. Here are our current picks for the coolest Tarot deck themes around.
Anime Food Tarot
- Author: Emily J. Bushman
- Illustrator: Le Delicatessen
- Price: $20 Amazon / Bookshop.org
- Review Copy Recieved: Yes
Anime is notorious for having truly delicious, craveable animation food animation. This Tarot deck brings those dishes into the Major and Minor Arcana in a truly inspired way.
Yes, the illustrations are gorgeous and mouth-watering, but that’s not all. The author clearly put a lot of thought into matching each dish to the specific card meaning, in a way that makes this a really useable Tarot deck, not just a cool collectible item.
Cozy Witch Tarot Deck
- Author: amanda lovelace
- Illustrator: Janaina Medeiros
- Price: $24.99 Amazon / Bookshop.org
- Review Copy Received: No
You know we love a cozy witch aesthetic here at Bonus Action, and this inclusive Tarot deck delivers in the best way. Many of the original archetypal Tarot images depict the same few kinds of people, and this deck really brings the original meanings into the modern era.
You’ve got witches of all genders, body sizes, and abilities represented here. This deck has a lovely cozy feel, with images that put a modern spin on the classics. I’m talking The Hermit building herself a blanket fort and The Sun rocking an amazing hat in a field of sunflowers.
The Dungeons & Dragons Tarot Deck
- Author: Adam Lee
- Illustrator: Fred Gissubel
- Price: $24.99 Amazon / Bookshop.org
- Review Copy Received: No
When it comes to official tie-ins, Dungeons & Dragons has an impressive track record. The Dungeons & Dragons Tarot puts a fantasy-inspired spin on the Rider-Waite system, with beautifully illustrated cards.
This deck can be a bit trickier for a Tarot beginner, as they’ve re-imagined the traditional suits as different D&D character stats like Charisma, Strength, Intelligence, and Wisdom. But it’s worth having around even just as a collector’s item because of the stunning art work and high quality cardstock.
Spoopy Tarot
- Author:Ami Naeily
- Illustrator: Ami Naeily
- Price: $24.99 Amazon / Bookshop.org
- Review Copy Received: No
If your Halloween vibe is more cute and cuddly spooks than scary gory haunts, this deck is the perfect addition to your collection. It takes all your favorite spooky season goodness and renders it into a friendly, minimalist Tarot deck. In fact, the Fool’s Journey becomes a trip through an adorable Haunted House, instead.
The drawings on the 78 cards are cute but simple, meaning you’ll likely need a passing familiarity with the Tarot or some quality time with the included guidebook to read from it.
Disney Villains Tarot Deck
- Author: Minerva Siegel
- Illustrator: Ellie Goldwine
- Price: $24.99 Amazon / Bookshop.org
- Review Copy Received: No
Some of us related to Disney princesses growing up, but for some of us… it was all about the villains. This Disney Villains Tarot Deck brings those vibes home with cards featuring all your favorite baddies like Scar, Ursula, Maleficent, and more. Yes, Hades is the Death Card, and yes, I am here for it.
This is a delightfully spooky, yet nostalgic, deck for anyone who loves both Disney and thinks it sometimes feels pretty good to be bad.
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Pick a deck, any deck, and sit down to work a little magic this Halloween. Looking for more witchy goodness to check out this October? Check out our Reka walkthrough.
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