The Good Tarot

I originally choose to purchase this deck for the beautiful art and imagery. I find it stunningly appealing, and most importantly - it speaks to me. What I appreciate about this deck is the unique approach Colette conveys within the guide book; she provides the ADDITIONAL LAYER of understanding to the meaning of the cards; without repeating or rehashing the technical meanings behind each card. I'm very familiar with the language she uses in the understanding and processes of co-creation of our experiences with spirit, and the power of our intent/affirmations within our Inner World. I feel that Colette clearly and fully explains WHY this deck is designed the way that it is, and what makes it different from other decks on the market. Is this designed for a Beginner? Perhaps not. UNLESS the beginner needs to learn the mechanics of using the Tarot, in that case, an additional teaching tarot book would be useful. Is it designed for the Seasoned reader? Yes. There are no printed phrases or borders on the cards to distract from hearing your own inner guidance. Since I've worked with several decks over the years, often times when I look at any given tarot card, regardless of what deck I'm using; the corresponding images of the same card from another deck will be shown within my mind's eye. THIS deck provides the ADDITIONAL layer of understanding behind the energy of the card's meaning. The card stock is standard size and thickness like most oracle cards, the laminate is medium gloss, and plain edging - no gold or silver. Which I'm fine with because oftentimes that kind of edging irritates my fingers when shuffling. I had pre-ordered this deck and have been using it daily since the release date. Because of the gloss finish or perhaps the deck may need broken in more, the cards still have a tendency to cling together while shuffling. Regardless, I've very happy with my purchase and it makes a great addition to my Tarot collection!

The artwork is so captivating and beautiful, and the moment I began working with them, I felt so divinely connected to these cards. I'm so grateful I bought this deck! I absolutely love Colette Baron-Reids' oracle and tarot decks. The cards are a bit larger than a poker card, and the stock makes it sturdy enough for some rough shuffling of the cards. I highly recommend buying this deck!

When I first saw that Colette Baron-Reid was doing a tarot deck, I hoped that it would be as amazing as her oracle decks. This deck is nothing short of beautiful and the energy in them is inspiring. This is not your standard tarot deck in the slightest. There are no negative or reverse meanings in the little book provided. She has taken the effort to take the more negative cards (Tower and Devil) and written them to have a more positive connotation. These cards are also written for the here and now, not vague "you may be going on a trip". Instead, she's changed it to, "I am travelling to new territories and am eager to experience all that this land has to offer me". She also takes the traditional suits to reflect the elements they represent: Swords = Air Cups = Water Pentacles = Earth Wands = Fire The cards themselves are on good paper, aren't flimsy, won't tear, and are laminated. They are the size of her oracle cards, not standard tarot cards. They are definitely an uplifting favorite and give positive messages. It is definitely a GOOD tarot and worth purchasing.

The more I go through these cards, the more I love them. The images are just amazing. I love reading the Elements, which is still the same as reading most other decks--you just need to remember that Fire is Wands, Air is Swords, Earth is Pentacles, and Water is Cups. That's easy. The Majors have had some new titles added, such as Transformation and Patience and Call and Temptation (in place of others). The court cards and pips are nice. I'll spend more time looking at each and reading the booklet to see if I can 'see' the particular message in the art. This being a Hay House deck and, in the tradition of Doreeb Virtue, this is without the harsh/negative messages of typical tarot. I have no problem with this speaking in a gentle tone. I can still read them with the meanings I know, and I can add in the ideas from the little book. I like the book. It's a good size, and well written. Yes, there are a couple of errors, but I was a publisher and errors are a part of printing. They'll no doubt correct them on the next print run. I don't see any of the issues others have mentioned about the cards. Sturdy stock. Laminate isn't peeling on the deck I got, but it will show scratches. That's okay! I don't see how it will affect the images or 'readability' of the deck. Intuition will be the best way to read this one! I've been reading tarot since the 60s, and have many decks to choose from in my collection. I'm pleased to have these!

This card deck maybe my favorite Colette card deck,so far but still not sure yet.I need to work with the deck more to know for sure.I see some card in the deck that are similar to cards that are in her other card decks and have an unusual look to it that I don't commonly see in card decks in general and the unusal look in most of the cards is beautiful.When I looked at many of the cards got me thinking of the House of The Dark Night card deck,but saw some of the Enchanted Map card deck and Wisdom Of The Oracle look to it as well.I will look at it some more and see if it's like Colette's Wisdom of Avalon and Wisdom of The Hidden Realm deck as well.If you like the look of her previous card decks you will like this.The only problem I have with this card deck is it's called Good Tarot and not sure why.I think it should have another name.Once I start working with the card deck I will contiue with my review. April 25,2017 First off before I contiue this review I noticed that many people say this deck is more of an oracle card deck then a tarot deck.I don't agree despite the fact that she renamed certain cards and reworded them to make them more positive I can personally use this card deck as a tarot card deck maybe combine it with her Wisdom of The Oracle deck to get more of an in-depth reading would be best.IIf people find that the definitions aren't as in-depth as one would like. mentioned in my previous review I see a little bit of the styles you can find in Colette's previous card decks,but I forgot to mention that you can see that in the card deck,but it also has a unique style of it's own as well and the cards are gorgeous.The booklet with the definition of each cards is short,sweet and beautifully written poetic like at times at least in my opinion,so if you don't mind that then this card deck is the one for you.The booklet could include more card deck spreads,but I don't mind it to much it's still great to look at and work with.I am very,very happy I decided to get this card deck and hopefully whoever reads this review is guided to get it as well.

I thought The good Tarot might be a good deck for me. I love the positivity & the beauty of the artwork. But, I cannot connect to the deck. There is nothing wrong with the Deck, other than it really is too large for my hands. I find them cumbersome and difficult to handle. None of that would matter if I could feel them. Alas I cannot not. They are true to the listing, very pretty to view. Someone will cross my path who they will talk too. That, is not me.

I bought these as a gift for my best friend and she absolutely adores them! She says they are truly one of the most beautiful tarot decks she has ever had. 2 caveats: They are larger than most tarot cards (see one of the pictures where my friend shows her former deck on the left and the Good Tarot on the right) they are harder to handle and therefore shuffle. The other caveat is that they have about 4 cards in the deck that are hard to interpret (I.E. "The Call" which I think is judgement) they are not always clear. I would suggest googling this deck for clarification as to what some of the cards (just 4 or so) may mean. Also, to those who said the book that comes with it is not clear - or not helpful - my friend says this does not concern her because she has other tarot books that she relies upon. She also says that she goes with her intuition first with the cards and then looks up their meanings. Also? This might seem not appropriate to some but I use google to look up my cards and study them. I have some tarot books but find them a bit limiting. Go with your gut when purchasing your cards. I really feel that when you recieve a deck or particularly "feel" one (as I have done) there is bonding period with your deck. You will get out of your deck as much as you put into it. Put your love into it and no matter what deck you buy? If you nurture, protect and respect your tarot deck? You will get that back. Best of luck to all of you out there!

This deck is amazing! I understand everyone has a different set of criteria they look for in a deck but this checked all my boxes. The illustrations are beautiful. They are all soft watercolors with a vivid quality. These are not the stock photo-esque fairy, witch, angel, animal, etc illustrations seen in far too many decks. The illustrator was thoughtful and went out of her way to use creative imagery. These cards are much larger than most tarot decks and of thicker cardstock-HOORAY! For me, this makes them far easier to shuffle. If you have any of Doreen Virtue's Angel Oracle Decks these a just a tad larger. While the illustrations are gorgeous it is really Baron-Reid's guidebook and re-imagining of the traditional rider-waite deck that makes The Good Tarot such a standout. Reid, like many of us, was sick of the 'good' card vs 'bad' dilemma so many struggle with and the fatalism that is falsely associated with tarot. The explanations in the guidebook and each card's phrasing is written in the present tense and deals with how the subject can make choices/decisions and what the effects of those decisions may look like in the near future. It is inspiring, affirming, and positive while being grounded and using realistic language. This is great for anyone new to tarot because the guidebook is so user-friendly and is wonderful for readers because it can help deliver clear, concise, and kind messages for any situation. While I love, love, love this deck I understand it might not be for everyone so if you identify with the following these might not be for you. -Find big, thick cards uncomfortable to work with/shuffle -Don't like decks that deviate from the standard organization/naming structures (rider-waite, toth, etc) -Don't like decks that some would consider "girly" with soft images, pastels, etc -Are a reader whose clients expect a lot of drama, theatrics, mystery, etc But if you are down-to-earth, are looking some unique and beautiful tarot art and want to learn more about how you can improve your life using tarot this is a GREAT deck.