Jessica and the Moon | Beginner Tarot Decks Don't Exist, Here's Why ... @JessicaandtheMoon | Uploaded March 2023 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
Which are the best tarot decks for beginners? What tarot deck would I recommend for ...
These are questions which I get asked a LOT. So I made this video explaining why I don't believe there is such thing as a beginner tarot deck, plus some (ok, lots) of thoughts around why recommending a deck for someone else is trickier than it might seem. BUT I do finish it off with some things to keep in mind when you're choosing a deck. I find this helps me to make good tarot deck choices (although I don't think it's possible to be 100% certain about a deck until you use it).
This video is dedicated to Rachel Pollack. Rachel's book 78 Degrees of Wisdom has had a HUGE influence on my understanding of tarot and connections with the cards. I am immensely grateful for the legacy leaves us as tarot readers and students of the occult.
(Edited because Rachel is still Earthside at present 💝 she is at home receiving end of life care)
Instead of making this as a talking head video, I did it while I was trimming my Gorgon's Tarot. I had already trimmed the sides fro the HUGE circle shape, but I decided to take it into a rectangle shape, rounded the corners, and edged it with red sharpie. It's turned out so well, I'm really happy with it.
TIME STAMPS (especially if you want to skip the part where I talk about the tarot systems/ lineages - I may have got a bit carried away)
00:00 Introduction - there are no beginner tarot decks
01:27 Beginner readers, not beginner decks (easy readers, fandom decks)
05:33 The 3 main traditions/ systems of tarot
11:05 "Other" / Non/ standard tarot decks
13:30 Criteria for choosing a tarot deck
*** Are you new here? ***
Welcome kindred, I’m Jessica.
I’m on a magical, healing adventure with journaling, tarot, astrology, and creative self discovery. Here I share the tools, inspiration, and resources I gather along my path of deepening self-awareness and connection with All That Is.
My intention for this channel is for it to be a soothing and sacred space which meets you where you are on your journey of creative exploration and spiritual connection; a place where you can come to find ideas and inspiration - gathered over my decades of journaling, witchery, and working with the cards - to help you to weave your own authentic and life affirming practices. Practices which are rooted in a deeper understanding of this world as a place where magic is real, and where we can work with our own stories to weave what happens next.
I would love for you to come along on this journey with me.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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Join the Facebook Circle of Kindreds (FREE)
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I am a Writual Ambassador, which means you get 15% off all their products using this link bit.ly/3RTLtVu and enter the code STARR at checkout
Instagram
I am no longer using instagram due to all the scams and spam. I used to be there @jessica_and_the_moon and maybe will be back in the future if instagram do some detoxing of that platform.
Website
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My channel
youtube.com/c/JessicaandtheMoon
*Some of these may be affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you buy via these links. It doesn’t cost you any extra and I really appreciate your support. Thank you!
Warmest blessings
Jessica
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Which are the best tarot decks for beginners? What tarot deck would I recommend for ...
These are questions which I get asked a LOT. So I made this video explaining why I don't believe there is such thing as a beginner tarot deck, plus some (ok, lots) of thoughts around why recommending a deck for someone else is trickier than it might seem. BUT I do finish it off with some things to keep in mind when you're choosing a deck. I find this helps me to make good tarot deck choices (although I don't think it's possible to be 100% certain about a deck until you use it).
This video is dedicated to Rachel Pollack. Rachel's book 78 Degrees of Wisdom has had a HUGE influence on my understanding of tarot and connections with the cards. I am immensely grateful for the legacy leaves us as tarot readers and students of the occult.
(Edited because Rachel is still Earthside at present 💝 she is at home receiving end of life care)
Instead of making this as a talking head video, I did it while I was trimming my Gorgon's Tarot. I had already trimmed the sides fro the HUGE circle shape, but I decided to take it into a rectangle shape, rounded the corners, and edged it with red sharpie. It's turned out so well, I'm really happy with it.
TIME STAMPS (especially if you want to skip the part where I talk about the tarot systems/ lineages - I may have got a bit carried away)
00:00 Introduction - there are no beginner tarot decks
01:27 Beginner readers, not beginner decks (easy readers, fandom decks)
05:33 The 3 main traditions/ systems of tarot
11:05 "Other" / Non/ standard tarot decks
13:30 Criteria for choosing a tarot deck
*** Are you new here? ***
Welcome kindred, I’m Jessica.
I’m on a magical, healing adventure with journaling, tarot, astrology, and creative self discovery. Here I share the tools, inspiration, and resources I gather along my path of deepening self-awareness and connection with All That Is.
My intention for this channel is for it to be a soothing and sacred space which meets you where you are on your journey of creative exploration and spiritual connection; a place where you can come to find ideas and inspiration - gathered over my decades of journaling, witchery, and working with the cards - to help you to weave your own authentic and life affirming practices. Practices which are rooted in a deeper understanding of this world as a place where magic is real, and where we can work with our own stories to weave what happens next.
I would love for you to come along on this journey with me.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCW6i544e1yrVRRjlUP7Qjww/join
Join the Facebook Circle of Kindreds (FREE)
facebook.com/groups/circleofkindreds
Get the Moonthly Museletter - with tips for the upcoming moon phases (ALSO FREE)
tinyurl.com/yu6372zk
I am a Writual Ambassador, which means you get 15% off all their products using this link bit.ly/3RTLtVu and enter the code STARR at checkout
I am no longer using instagram due to all the scams and spam. I used to be there @jessica_and_the_moon and maybe will be back in the future if instagram do some detoxing of that platform.
Website
jessicamstarr.com
My channel
youtube.com/c/JessicaandtheMoon
*Some of these may be affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission if you buy via these links. It doesn’t cost you any extra and I really appreciate your support. Thank you!
Warmest blessings
Jessica
x
