Top 10 Modern Tarot Decks

Debbie of Two Rivers Tarot set me the challenge of recommending a tarot deck for a client who was looking for something "modern, simple, and elegant." If you know me, you'll know I'm into fantasyscapes, childlike, whimsical, colourful, pretty and dreamlike artwork mostly so it wasn't easy but I came up with a few suggestions and thought to myself that this would make another great Top 10 post for people to disagree with. :) As usual, I want to hear which modern decks are your favourites.





* The first deck that springs to mind with the word 'modern' for me is The Faulkner Tarot, a black and white photographic deck with real life archetypes and symbols.

* A colourful photographic tarot deck is the visually stunning Quantum Tarot - undeniably modern with its space and quantum science theme.

* Moving onto surrealist decks, the Dali Universal Tarot gets top points for elegance but may not be 'modern enough' to some.

* If that's the case, perhaps a more modern surreal deck like the colourful Sakki-Sakki would do?

* Or the playful, almost goofy (i.e. not so elegant) Phantasmagoric Theater - The characters in this deck have strong personalities and I believe anyone who likes Coraline would bond instantly with these guys.

* If you are looking for something ultra modern and stripped to the bare bones, the abstract Rotin Tarot might work for you. This is probably as minimalist as it gets. (Majors only)

* If you like something minimalist but not skeletal that still reminds you of traditional RWS tarot meanings, there is the International Icon - a great non-offensive deck to carry with you for those impromptu readings at Starbucks.

* And if the Thoth deck isn't modern enough for you, there is the Liber T which would sound more modern without the edition of 'Tarot of Stars Eternal.'

* If you like a cartoon look and you want a deck that empowers you as a woman of the world, then you might want to check out the Vanessa Tarot. (again, not what I would class as elegant... but fun and funky!)

* At the opposite end of the spectrum, far far away from anything cartoonish yet oh so modern, we have the Margarete Petersen Tarot - arguably one of the most beautiful decks ever created. The Death card takes my breath away.


Brightest Blessings, Lisa


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