Review of The Light Seer’s Tarot
The Light Seer’s Tarot
Creator: Chris Anne
Publisher: Hay House
The Light Seer’s Tarot is a modern deck based on the Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) system. Each card is drawn with a bohemian aesthetic, using vibrant colours and relatable scenes to make it a straight-forward reader regardless of reading level and experience. With its welcoming imagery and clear depictions of the card meanings, this is an especially good deck for beginners who are new to Tarot. A friendly deck that appeals to many, it’s no surprise that The Light Seer’s Tarot has remained an all-around favourite within the Tarot community since its release.
The Cardstock
The cardstock has a matte finish and is thick enough to be durable, even with extended use. The cards are a standard Tarot card size and can be riffle shuffled comfortably. It uses a basic cardstock that gets the job done without setting the world on fire, but that does not detract from the overall appeal of the deck.
The Artwork
I am a big fan of the boho aesthetic of this deck. The artwork is gorgeous. The colours are bright and beautiful. The scenes are modern, friendly and relatable. Plus, the cards are borderless, so the artwork has plenty of room to breathe. With reversible backs to top it off, this deck has a lot of positives to offer. However, there is a lack of age and body diversity in this deck. Majority of the cards feature young, thin and beautiful people and this may hinder some folks from being able to connect with this deck.
Now, whilst this deck is very visually appealing, I do find the artwork to be somewhat one dimensional. The scenes depicted are reflective of the main RWS meanings for each card, but I find that they lack the symbology and layering needed to provide depth to a reading. But that is also why I think this is such a great beginner deck. When you are first learning the Tarot card meanings, you don’t want to get lost in the symbology or get confused by all the different possible meanings of each card. For a beginner, simple is best, and I think that’s why this deck is often one that draws people in and starts them off on their Tarot journey.
The Guidebook
I love the guidebook that comes with this deck. The messages are gentle but still tell you what you need to know. If the Queen of Cups was going to write a guidebook, this would be it. I like that Chris-Anne uses light and shadow card meanings instead of upright and reversed as I think this helps the beginner to understand the dual nature of each card. A few fun and unique spreads are included and fit in perfectly with the energy of the deck. Each card write-up also includes a small picture of the card for ease of reference. A very-well conceived guidebook that undoubtedly adds value to the deck as a whole.
The Box
The Light Seer’s Tarot comes in a high-quality two-piece box which holds the guidebook comfortably with no wasted space. The deck is compact and can be stored easily. A pocket edition of this deck is also available and comes in a tin instead of a box.
Availability
The Light Seer’s Tarot is a mass market deck that is in print, making it both available and affordable.
This deck can be purchased through most mass market Tarot deck retailers. For anyone located in Australia, you can purchase this deck through my shop.
Summary
So, what do I reckon?
Not bad. 3/5 stars.
The Light Seer’s Tarot is a good deck, and a great deck for beginners, but the one dimensional nature of the artwork means that I do not reach for this deck as often as I would like to. That being said, this deck is very easy to read, and I do use it when I want a straightforward answer. It’s also a safe bet to use this deck when reading for other people as the imagery is friendly and the scenes are modern and relatable. The cardstock is good and easy to shuffle, but it doesn’t dazzle me, and the lack of age and body diversity may be off-putting for some people. But all of that aside, this deck is vibrant, fun and the guidebook is fantastic, so I would absolutely recommend it for anyone seeking a RWS-based deck with a modern aesthetic.
