When it comes to celebrating Halloween, why not dive into the spirit with a Halloween tarot or oracle deck? These decks offer a unique way to connect with the energy of the season while enhancing your readings. Whether you like eerie imagery or playful designs, there’s a deck out there that captures the magic of Halloween. In this article, I do quick reviews of some wonderful Halloween-themed tarot and oracle decks. Each one or all of them are perfect for adding an extra layer of enchantment to your intuitive practice. Explore the possibilities and see which one resonates with your spooky side!
The Halloween Tarot by Karin Lee and Kipling West
This deck follows the imagery and designs of the Rider Waite Tarot, and is my first and top recommendation. Perfect for beginners or professionals, the light-hearted imagery allows the deck to work in public settings, like a Halloween party. Halloween themed changes show up in the names of the suits, as explained by the publisher in the except below.
From the publisher:
A black cat with glowing eyes leads us on our nocturnal sojourn through the 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana. The characters of the Major Arcana visit from the realms of horror stories and Halloween tradition. The Minor Arcana suits are Pumpkins (earth), Imps (fire), Ghosts (water), and Bats (air), each with a special significance.
Tarot Deck Review: The Halloween Tarot
Jack O Lantern Tarot by Giuliano Costa and Rachel Paul
This deck has a bit more of a “classical” feel, especially when compared to the Halloween Tarot. The art is distinctive and does follow the Rider Waite designs. And, the creators stick with the traditional Cups, Pentacles, Swords, and Wands. Overall a solid deck, worth adding to your collection. This deck works for beginners and professionals, and is suitable for use in public settings.
From the Publisher:
Gorgeous rich colors and perfectly rendered compositions are sure to make this one of the most popular Halloween decks available. As the Wheel of the Year turns to autumn, this lovely tarot reflects how the distance between our world and the spirit plane thins and fades.
Trick or Treat Tarot by Barbara Moore and Jonathan Hunt
Another Rider Waite imitation, this deck brings in popular culture references in the artwork, pulling from movies and TV shows. The artwork is fun and creative, making this another deck suitable for beginners or professionals. Barbara Moore is well-known for her tarot decks, which include the Wizards Tarot and Good Fortune Tarot.
From the publisher:
Welcome, goblins and ghouls, to a tarot of frights and fun, disguises and delights, divination and daring adventure. Trick or Treat Tarot provides exactly what you need to confront fear, peer into the future, and create a unique identity that suits you every day―not just on Halloween.
Hocus Pocus Tarot by Minerva Siegel, Tori Schafer, and DreaD
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 comedy-fantasy about three resurrected witches wreaking havoc in modern-day Salem. Its mix of humor, Halloween spirit, and charm made it a cult classic, especially loved for its amusing story. This deck is especially fun, and a great deck to add to your Halloween collection, even if you are not familiar with the movie.
From the publisher:
Featuring original illustrations of the Sanderson sisters and the wider world of Hocus Pocus, this deck matches characters from the film with tarot archetypes, making it a fresh interpretation of a traditional tarot deck. Each card features a full-color illustration of a character from Hocus Pocus, including the Sanderson Sisters, the Dennisons, Ernie, Billie Butcherson and more.
Halloween Oracle by Stacey Demarco
This deck is the most “mature” of all the ones reviewed. The art is fantastic, and Stacey Demarco is an excellent writer. She is also the creator of the Goddesses and Sirens Oracle, as well as the Divine Animals Oracle. Choose this deck if you want to do more in depth spiritual work around Halloween, for yourself, friends, or clients.
From the Publisher:
Unleash your inner monster and trick-or-treat your way into a connection with the most magical and scary night of the year: Halloween! Halloween has been an occasion for effective and potent divination, offering a chance to connect with the other side” or get a glimpse into your future. Now you can harness the eerie power of Halloween every night of year, encountering black cats, vampires, zombies, witches, werewolves, jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, mummies and characters from the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition (including Lady de los Muertos), exquisite candy skulls, and more! Each of the 36 richly illustrated cards has an accompanying meaning in the guidebook featuring rhyming couplets like those used in ancient storytelling as well as a message of divination for you based on an aspect of Halloween tradition.
Tarot Deck Review: The Halloween Oracle
Halloween Forever Oracle by Jasmine Becket-Griffith and Tess Whitehurst
Another deck by an accomplished oracle card artist, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, is certainly worth adding to your collection. Her unique style really makes this deck powerful and eye-catching. Tess Whitehurst provides the content for the booklet, and is a renowned spiritual teacher. Her expert knowledge is on display with each card description. A great deck for use in public settings, and more than appropriate for beginners or seasoned readers.
From the Publisher:
Drawing inspiration from traditions like Samhain and Día de los Muertos, this oracle offers year-round guidance and answers from the realms of spirit and magic. Let ghostly laughter guide you as trick-or-treaters knock on your door, enticing you into a journey of self-discovery. Dare to embrace the shadows and explore the depths of your soul in this delightfully secret and spooky realm, where every day is Halloween.
Great Decks for Reading and Collecting
Each deck does a wonderful job with the Halloween theme, ranging from quite serious to fun and playful. If you want to go deep and engage in powerful spiritual readings, then the Halloween Oracle is best. If you want to have fun readings, the Halloween Tarot, Hocus Pocus Tarot, and Trick or Treat Tarot work well. You can get something in between with the Halloween Forever Oracle and Jack O Lantern Tarot. Get one or collect them all!
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