Best Tarot Deck for Beginners
Choosing a tarot deck as a beginner can feel surprisingly overwhelming. Most traditional tarot decks follow the Rider–Waite system, which means each of the 78 cards has both upright and reversed meanings to learn.
For someone just starting out, trying to memorise all of those interpretations at once can make tarot feel more complicated than it needs to be.
Because of this, many beginners look for tarot decks that make the learning process easier while still respecting traditional tarot symbolism.
What beginners should look for in a tarot deck
A good beginner tarot deck usually has a few key features that help readers build confidence as they learn.
Many new readers benefit from decks that include:
- clear Rider–Waite based imagery
- visual symbolism that supports interpretation
- learning prompts such as keywords
- a guidebook with explanations of each card
These types of decks allow beginners to start practising readings right away without feeling like they need to memorise everything first.
Tarot decks designed to help beginners learn
Some tarot decks are created specifically with beginners in mind.
The Solis Divinity Tarot deck follows the traditional Rider–Waite tarot system but includes helpful learning prompts printed directly on the cards. These prompts act as memory cues that help readers interpret the message of each card during a reading.
The cards include:
- upright keywords
- reversed keywords
- astrology correspondences
- numerology references
- elemental associations
- yes or no guidance
Instead of interrupting a reading to constantly check a guidebook, beginners can use these prompts to help guide their interpretation while they learn.
Learning tarot without memorising every card
Many people discover tarot through curiosity or personal reflection, but the learning curve can sometimes discourage beginners.
Having key information visible on the cards allows readers to build familiarity with tarot meanings naturally. Over time, the keywords begin to act as reminders rather than instructions, helping readers develop both understanding and intuition.
This approach keeps tarot accessible while still preserving the structure of the traditional Rider–Waite system.
The role of the guidebook
Even with keywords printed on the cards, a guidebook still plays an important role in learning tarot.
The Solis Divinity Tarot guidebook includes:
- a brief history of tarot
- guidance for getting started with tarot readings
- longer explanations of both upright and reversed card meanings
The keywords on the cards act as a quick reference or memory jog during readings, while the guidebook provides deeper interpretations for learning and reflection.
Choosing the right tarot deck for your reading style
Many readers enjoy using tarot decks with printed meanings while they are learning. Others prefer decks without keywords once they feel more confident interpreting the symbolism intuitively.
Because of this, some tarot readers keep both types of decks in their collection. A keyword deck can help build understanding of tarot meanings, while a more traditional deck allows readers to rely purely on symbolism and intuition.
A beginner-friendly approach to tarot
The Solis Divinity Tarot deck was designed to help people learn tarot in a way that feels supportive rather than overwhelming.
By combining traditional Rider–Waite symbolism with printed keywords and reference systems, the deck helps beginners understand tarot meanings while they practise readings.
For many people, this makes tarot feel easier to approach and more enjoyable to learn.
About the author
Aleksandra Rewak is the founder of Solis Divinity Tarot, an Australian tarot brand that creates beginner-friendly tarot decks with keywords printed directly on the cards. Her decks are designed to make tarot easier to learn while staying true to traditional Rider–Waite symbolism.
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