The Throwaway Fashion of Decks – Where Do You Stand?
There is an influx of generic decks on Amazon, Etsy, and other sites. They are printed and cranked out en masse. There may be misspellings, questionable artwork choices, and the keywords may be a bit off. But there are some gems in the mix.
VIEWERS: WHERE DO YOU STAND ON GENERIC DECKS? YAY OR NAY? FAVE DECKS?
We came together on Donna’s channel for another episode of Artistry of Cartomancy! Time for another Tarot Tag! Join us for some fun sharing of decks and answering these prompts posed by Nicole- A Cottage Witch.
Catch the replay of our June 18, 2026 AoC episode!
We share books & decks we will be packing in our beach bags to relax with and enjoy reading.
Kim’s Summer Reading List:
▪️Tarot D’Amour | Kooch N. Daniels & Victor Daniels
▪️The Cards You’re Dealt | Theresa Reed
▪️The Psychic Art of Tarot | Mat Auryn
▪️Will You Give Me a Reading? | Jenna Matlin
▪️Tell My Horse | Zora Neale Hurston
▪️First Witches Club | Maisey Yates
▪️The Modern Fortune Teller’s Field Guide | Tom Benjamin
Kim’s Summer Reading List (Honorable Mentions):
▪️The Reluctant Tarot Reader | Raven Black
▪️Stories of the Rootworkers & Hoodoo in the Mid-South | Tony Kail
▪️78 Acts of Liberation – Tarot to Transform Our World | Lane Smith
Donna’s Divination Summer Reading List
Books to Review
by William Douglas Horden The Art of Divination- key cartomancy text for me Way of the Diviner
Books to Finish
by Tom Benjamin The Modern Fortune Tellers Field Guid- LOVE this SOOOO much! by Theresa Reed Tarot for Troubled Times- about halfway thru it Tarot No Questions Asked- Shout Out as my #1 Primer
Books to Start
The Power of Colors- for my Color based Cartomancy studies Stone Witchery & Divination- for my love of crystals & interest in casting Fortune Telling Using Playing Cards- for my interest in learning this method
Deck Guide Books to Study
Tarot: Notes from the Pagan Otherworlds- concise, pip based Bonestone & Earthflesh Tarot: The Reawakening- long wanted deck by Avalon Cameron & Ana Tourian
New Decks to Enjoy
Wisdom of the Depths Tarot by Lyn Thurman (Etsy UK) Visions in the Liminal Space by Barbara Wintner & Kaylee Chrisenson
You can glean so much in one card when answering a querent’s question. And, you can also open doors to multiple layers in your readings with a few more cards. In today’s reading, “Janet” asked me what the highest potential is for her friendship with “Tim” once he’s addressed his issues and burdens in his life. We first worked with one card, then we added more cards.
Whether you find yourself leaning toward minimalist, intuitive “pithy” readings or gravitate toward dense, multi-layered interpretations, this month’s Reading Lab session is designed to help you master the entire spectrum of your unique reading style.
Unlock the art of adaptability in your tarot practice with this month’s focused Reading Lab session.
SESSION DETAILS 🗓️ Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 2:30 PM EDT 💌Poised to Leap Members Join-in: ko-fi.com/abundantlifetarot/tiers 💌Non-Members $15.99 | Secure your Zoom Admission: https://ko-fi.com/s/df25deb15c 💲Coupon Code (valid until midnight, Wed, June 24th): EARLYBIRDDEPTH26
Time: Date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Duration: 2.0 to 2.5 hours of collaborative learning and practice. Location: Live via Zoom (Access links provided upon purchase or membership login).
READING LAB FOCUS
In this session, we investigate the balance between different interpretation depths. You will learn to:
▪️Identify where your current style naturally falls on the spectrum of reading density.
▪️Intentionally scale your approach—simplifying for immediate clarity or expanding for profound, deep insight.
▪️Match your reading style to the specific needs of each querent and spread.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
🔸Interactive Lecture | Deep dive into scaling interpretation techniques.
🔸Lab Exercises | Hands-on practice identifying and shifting your reading style.
🔸Collaborative Reading | Time to work on the craft of reading the cards with peers.
🔸Video Replay | Replay access will be posted within 48 to 72 hours.
Join us to refine your craft and find precision in every spread, regardless of size or complexity.
Join my Ko-fi community now to secure your spot and start learning and growing in Tarot with me!
Missed the live session? A full replay will be available exclusively for Ko-fi and channel members as long as they have an active membership. Non-members will have 30 days to access the replay.
