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.
Join us as we discuss some of the most otherworldly decks in our libraries. We will also discuss how we see things unfolding in the next few months and how we’ll be supporting our clients.
QUESTIONS TO ASK THE CARDS:
In what ways will people need our gifts?
How can we be of support to those who need it?
What decks do you use for these otherworldly readings? Do you have a galactical deck collection? If so, share them in the comments section!
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
Join Donna and me for a lively discussion during our next installment of our Artistry of Cartomancy series.
In this episode, we did a video response and held a discussion about how our idealized views of ourselves motivated some deck choices that may not work for who we actually are as readers.
Kim from the Somatic Sorceress YouTube Channel Prompts:
Idealized Self Tarot – Tarot decks that you thought were for you but were for your idealized self, and why.
Idealized Self Oracle – Oracle decks that you thought were for you but were for your idealized self, and why.
Idealized Self Practice – Deck practices you thought would work for you but didn’t, and why.
Idealized Self Conclusions – Who is your idealized self? What have you learned from exploring decks and practices that turned out to be aspiration vs. integral?
Readers can with their own ethics, judgments, and prejudices, which can unintentionally hurt or oppress clients. Let’s get into this discussion! Join my co-host, Donna from Artists and Oracles, and our special guest, Krista from Aunty K’s Tarot, during this interesting, in-depth conversation. Aspiring and working professional Readers will not want to miss this important conversation!
Part 2, with special guest, Krista from Aunty K’s Tarot:
Donna from Artists and Oracles and I, Kim from Abundant Life Tarot, have in-depth conversations about the art of delivering readings. Those who read for others and professional readers will find community and support in this shared space.
Check out Part 1:
Join Donna and me for a lively discussion during our next installment of our Artistry of Cartomancy series. Let’s explore different ethical views from our own to learn more about ourselves and the communities we serve as psychics, readers, and witches.
Join Donna and Kim for another Artistry of Cartomancy discussion. How to keep it sacred and safe in these turbulent times.
Check out our book recommendations for this episode: ▪️Protect Your Light: A Practical Guide to Energy Protection, Cleansing, and Cutting Cords by George Lizos ▪️Sacred Space: Clearing and Enhancing the Energy of Your Home by Denise Linn ▪️Energy Strands: The Ultimate Guide to Clearing the Cords That Are Constricting Your Life by Denise Linn
We continued our conversation on the ritual of reading for others. We covered many topics, including shuffling methods, self-care, protecting and grounding our energy, and showing up to the reading table ready to hold sacred space for the sitter.
Part 1 | Published on January 9, 2025
Part 2 | Published on January 17, 2025
Readers have a process or a ritual that guides them in offering readings to others. We will share what our rituals are for offering readings and why it has led to peace and success in our work. What are your rituals in offering readings?
