Cozy Witch Tarot Deck and Guidebook

This is likely one of my favorite tarot decks & I don’t play favorites with my decks! First let me start with the quality of everything.Top notch quality all the way around! The deck comes in a nice, sturdy box, with the least amount of extra packaging which is great. Now, I bought this deck used but the deck is so high-quality, the only reason I could tell they were “used” was they weren’t in order but that’s no problem because re-ordering my decks is a way I give them a “deep cleanse”. I look at used decks like shelter pets. They are wanting a home but lots of folks like brand new things so now that I’ve got the “shelter deck mindset”, I’m getting amazing decks at great prices. This is a fantastic deck. The card stock is really great quality. The cards don’t bend easily but are very easy to shuffle & easy to shuffle without bending them. I can overhand shuffle easily & even riffle (although riffling is my least favorite way to shuffle but a vertical riffle helps prevent any bending. The printing on the cards was really well-done, the edges are smooth & the cards are nicely cut.What I really love about this deck is the artwork & the messages. If you’re familiar with RWS, you’ll be able to use this deck & understand it easily as it follows RWS symbolism. There are a different few cards in the Major Arcana that aren’t the same name but the same meaning, if that makes sense. It’s explained in the lovely guidebook. “The Fool” is “The Cozy Witch”, “Wheel of Fortune” is “Good Luck Charm”, “The Devil” is “Toxic Witches” which I think is such a cool way to creat the deck, as it goes in keeping with the cozy feel. They don’t remove the “anxiety-inducing” cards, they re-frame them for our perspective. It’s still the same advice but more relatable. They don’t change the meanings, I’d like to be clear about that! It just gives us new perspectives.I really do like the changing of card 12 to “The Patient Witch”, as there are sensitivities surrounding the original name of the card, which can be triggering or off-putting, in some cases, turn away from tarot altogether to avoid the name of the card, which is 100% valid & understandable. So I really like this change of cards in the Major A.I absolutely love looking through the deck to see people like us (that sounds weird when I word it that way; I really like the realistic diversity). The art as well as the guidebook really does give us a “cozy” feeling. It’s a rainy, gloomy day out but I’m feeling cozy with my Cozy Witch tarot deck! The art is beautiful, realistic & truly evokes a feeling of “being at home with the cards”.I really like that they’ve included a key phrase with each card also. It makes the deck very readable & accessible without taking away from the art. This is a brilliantly written & illustrated deck. When I read the guidebook, I feel like I’m at home with my friends. The guidebook is casually but carefully written. There is some info before you even get to the meaning of the cards. It’s very helpful info & they also have some cozy spreads! The way the guidebook is written, really gives us different perspectives & challenges us to question things so we can get to the root of an issue.This is just a spectacular & intuitive deck. I’m absolutely obsessed with my new-to-me Cozy Witch Tarot. I just have a totally different “feel” when using this deck, it’s as if I’ve finally found where I belong.

If this deck were a scene, it could be you on your couch with a favorite book and cozy blanket — warm mug of tea or coffee, candle burning, rain drizzling outside . . .It’ the Gilmore Girls of decks. I’m pretty sure Lorelei and Rory made it at their kitchen table while they binged on pizza and twinkies.Here are my item notes:- Deck in new condition upon arrival- Nice quality card stock with semi-matte finish- Cards are not slippery at all. They’re quite sticky, which I don’t prefer due to my shuffling style.- artwork is so cute and charming, full of warm colors and soft lines- deck is mindful of representing diverse skin colors and body shapes.- while conforming to the essence of Rider Waite, this deck manages to wrangle an un-cringy affirmation from every card. The book gives shadow/reversed meanings, so it’s not about toxic positivity. Hate that, especially in tarot. I own many gray and dark, shadowy decks. This is a great counterpoint to those.- Affirmations are printed on each card. It reminds me of Deborah Blake’s “Everyday Witch” tarot deck, only more affirmative.- I find it reads very well with “Woodland Wardens” Oracle- I’m a solid intermediate reader with about 8 years of tarot experience and a definite personal style. I feel this deck is good for all levels of readers.- I’ll go even further to say that this deck is good for children as well those who are afraid of tarot, like my 26 year old daughter.- Literally the only criticism I have is purely personal. I’d love the cards to have a little more slip so they fanned well in the hand.- I have medium size hands for a woman. Size is fine for me.- Finally, this deck is Autumn all the way. It would be wonderful all year round but it’s perfect for Fall! If you’re on team Autumn or an Autumn witch like me, you will swoon over this deck.Tip: use this deck all year to connect with autumn vibes and genuine affirmations.How I Use this Deck:This deck, like most, has many applications. Right now, I am LOVING it by my bed to do a 1-card draw each morning. I scan the affirmation, then read the card intuitively. With a cozy candle, mug of coffee, and stretches in bed, it is the perfect AM routine for me.Takeaways:This is an exceptional deck that’s so cozy, gentle, and comforting.I think it’s good for mental health as well because it helps soften depressive feelings and morning anxiety, which spikes in the morning! It’s also highly motivating, in terms of just getting out of bed.Of course, no deck is no substitute for mental health care or treatment! It’s just a tool among many others that can potentially help manage certain conditions or emotions.

A few people have complained about the card stock because you cannot shuffle the cards. They are good-sized cards and I have small hands. I am not able to shuffle any of my tarot cards as I would a 52-card deck of playing cards. I wouldn't want to because of the likelihood of damage to the cards. This deck is a matte finish, exceptionally sturdy cardstock. If you prefer a high-gloss, brightly colored deck, you may not like this deck. The colors are warm, muted, and well...cozy.Some people have complained about the images or author's interpretations do not fit with the traditional meanings. However, if you have any understanding of the tarot, you should realize that the images aren't everything, the writer's interpretation isn't everything. Your intuition, your knowledge of the traditional meanings, especially the meanings of the suits and numbers, are what drives a good reading. As you look at each card, you take the traditional, the author's interpretation, and your own intuition based on the spread to derive meaning.This deck is excellent for beginners because it is an extremely gentle deck. The "Death" card image is a woman sweeping away dirt from her home. The traditional meaning isn't truly lost here. The card represents letting go, transformation, and changes. You can draw this card and talk about the writer's interpretation; you can go to your Rider-Waite-Smith meaning or use your intuition. This deck allows for all practices.It's not a deck for everyone and it's not a deck I would use every day. It is exactly what it proposes to be, a cozy deck. It is lovely, it is calming, and I have had some truly great readings using this deck.Happy readings!