I have a number of different decks I use for reading, and you may specify any one of these for your tarot reading. If you have no deck preference, or are not sure which one would be best, I will most often use the Hudes Tarot, or choose another deck that feels best-suited to your reading.
 The Celtic Dragon Tarot by Lisa Hunt and D.J. Conway is a soft, quiet, fantastical deck featuring dragons in human and natural landscapes. Dragons from various cultures and elements are featured, and their human companions and foes are dressed in medieval Celtic clothing and placed in medieval settings. The deck is rendered in pastel hues and watercolors. I use it when I want a clear answer that is also gentle, and when I am feeling meditative. Note: This deck uses the Swords=Fire/Wands=Air associations.
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 The Deviant Moon Tarot by Patrick Valenza is a dark, twisted, character-driven deck depicting melancholy, moon-faced people. The art in the deck stems from dream imagery from Valenza’s childhood, and uses skillful photo-manipulation. Much of the inspiration for these cards came from ancient Greek art, with a twist of eighteenth and nineteenth-century cemeteries, as well as insane asylums. Nearly all elements of the cards (clothing, figures, and backgrounds) were created with photos of asylums and tombstones. I use these cards when I’m feeling serious, dreamy, or subconsciously curious.
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 The Fey Tarot by Mara Aghem and Riccardo Minetti is a delightful, all-ages deck influenced by the artistic style of Japanese anime art. The Shojo-style faery folk depicted in the deck are rendered in bright, beautiful colors and seem to carry themselves with boundless energy, whimsy, and joy. Don’t be fooled, however, by this sweet facade. The fey are surprisingly honest; they don’t sugar-coat the truth. I use the Fey Tarot when I want a deck that reveals truth through storytelling–that gives a straight answer but is easy on the eyes.
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 The Housewives Tarot by Jude Buffum and Paul Keffel channels the life of the 1950s homemaker. These kitschy cards feature everything from food to fashion, and are executed in a way that is both relatable and humorous (ex. the Devil shows a Devil’s Food Cake with sexy legs and a cigarette; Death is a jar of salmonella surrounded by rotten food and flies). I use the Housewives Tarot when I want to take a light-hearted approach to a reading–when I want a blunt answer, but I want to laugh.
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 The Hudes Tarot by Susan Hudes transforms the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith tarot symbolism with watery imagery, maps and astrological charts–creating something that feels grounded and otherworldly at the same time. The people in this deck are mellow, with subtle facial expressions, poses, and gestures. This was my first tarot and is still my primary and default deck. I turn to the Hudes Tarot when I’m feeling nostalgic or want a straight, honest answer, but one that comes slowly and gently. |
 The Lunatic Tarot by Evan Yi Feng is a Japanese tarot deck that is primarily character-driven. Traditional tarot symbolism takes a backseat to mood, body language, and style. The figures in this deck are dressed (when they are) in neo-Victorian Gothic or Japanese “Lolita” garb, and are portrayed in a very adult manner (though not pornographic, this deck is not child-friendly). Despite the liberal sprinkling of oversize breasts, however, the deck is tasteful, serious, and sophisticated. I use these cards when I’m feeling playful, anime-style imagery with an intimate, speculative quality.
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 The Morgan-Greer Tarot by Bill Greer and Lloyd Morgan is a vibrant, energetic deck overflowing with mood and 70s-style imagery (as it should be, having been made in that era). This storytelling images in this deck are clear, straight-forward, and very expressive, sticking fairly closely to traditional symbolism. However simple, though, the cards in the Morgan-Greer have strong characters and rich, saturated colors, allowing for a strong emotional reaction. I use this deck when I want tradition done right.
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 The Tarot of Transformation by Willow Arlenea and Jasmin Lee Cori takes a spiritual journey into the subconscious and reveals our deepest thoughts, experiences, and emotional issues. Though it is very non-traditional in imagery, this deck goes straight to the root of the question and takes a psychoanalytic approach, which aids in the healing process. Great for meditation, as well as spiritual, emotional, or relationship readings.
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