Everyday Witch Tarot by Deborah Blake, Elisabeth Alba, 78 Cards and Guidebook

Rider-Waite structure with a modern witch's eye. The Everyday Witch Tarot keeps the 78-card Waite-Smith system intact, so it works with any tarot book you own, while Elisabeth Alba's scenes make the meanings feel lived-in rather than archaic.

A 264-page full-color guidebook. Deborah Blake's guidebook gives every card a clear meaning and practical keywords, plus simple spreads, which makes the deck a complete first tarot kit in one box.

Positive, practical readings. The deck leans toward interpretations you can act on today, which suits daily draws, quick decisions, and readers who want honesty delivered kindly.

• Card count: 78
• Guidebook: 264 pages, full color
• Author: Deborah Blake
• Artist: Elisabeth Alba
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Published: 2017
• Format: deck and guidebook set
• ISBN: 9780738746340
• Weight: about 2 lb

The Everyday Witch Tarot is used for daily guidance and self-reflection in contemporary eclectic witchcraft, following the Rider-Waite-Smith system. You can pull a single card with your morning coffee, lay a three-card spread before a decision, or use the guidebook's spreads when a situation needs a fuller look. Because the structure is standard, everything you learn here transfers to any other Rider-Waite-based deck.

That system began in 1909, when Arthur Edward Waite and the artist Pamela Colman Smith gave the Minor Arcana full scenes for the first time in a widely available deck, drawing on their training in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Deborah Blake, a longtime Llewellyn author on practical witchcraft, brought that century-old structure into the modern witch's kitchen, garden, and living room.

The result is a deck that meets you where you actually practice: not on a mountaintop, but at the table with the kettle on.

1. Cleanse the Everyday Witch Tarot before the first reading with incense smoke, a selenite wand, or a firm knock on the deck, then page through all 78 cards once to meet them.
2. Set a clear question or intention, shuffle with an overhand shuffle, and cut the deck once.
3. Draw one card for a quick daily reading, or three for past, present, and future when you want more context.
4. Read the scene first, then open the guidebook for Deborah Blake's meaning and keywords, and note how the two fit your situation.
5. Close with a short affirmation or a single spoken sentence that turns the reading into something you will do today.

The guidebook is generous, but it is not the last word. When the witch on the card seems to be telling you something the book did not, listen to her.

• Everyday Witch Tarot Mini by Deborah Blake, Elisabeth Alba: The same deck at pocket size, for readings away from home while the full set stays on the altar.
• Moon Phase Embossed Leather Journal with Latch, 5 x 7 Inches: A journal for daily draws, so the guidebook's meanings become your own over time.
• Purple Velveteen Bag, 5 x 7 Inches: Keeps the deck and guidebook together and protected between readings.
• White Selenite Wand: Rest the cards on it overnight to keep them clear.
• Tarot: A Guided Workbook by the Editors of Chartwell Books: Prompts for practicing spreads with a Rider-Waite-based deck like this one.

How many cards are in the Everyday Witch Tarot?

The Everyday Witch Tarot has 78 cards, the standard tarot count: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana in four suits. It comes with a 264-page full-color guidebook by Deborah Blake, so the box holds everything a first reading needs. Because the count and structure are standard, any tarot reference will also apply.

Does the Everyday Witch Tarot follow the Rider-Waite structure?

The Everyday Witch Tarot follows the Rider-Waite structure throughout. Elisabeth Alba's artwork updates the classic scenes with modern witches, cats, and kitchens, but the 78 cards, the suits, and the core meanings match the Waite-Smith system, so meanings you learned on a Rider-Waite deck carry straight over and vice versa.

How do I cleanse a tarot deck?

Cleanse a tarot deck by passing it through incense smoke, resting it on a selenite wand overnight, or knocking firmly on the deck three times with the intention of clearing it. Cleanse the Everyday Witch Tarot when it arrives, after someone else handles it, and whenever your readings start to feel repetitive.

How do I shuffle a tarot deck?

Shuffle a tarot deck with a gentle overhand shuffle, dropping small sections from one hand into the other until the cards feel mixed, then cut once and draw. This protects the card edges better than a riffle shuffle. The Everyday Witch Tarot is standard size, so most hands manage the overhand shuffle easily.

Is the Everyday Witch Tarot good for beginners?

The Everyday Witch Tarot is one of the friendliest decks for beginners. The Rider-Waite structure means every lesson transfers to other decks, the 264-page guidebook explains each card in plain language, and the warm imagery makes daily practice something to look forward to. Start with one card a day and build from there.

What is the difference between this deck and the Everyday Witch Tarot Mini?

The full Everyday Witch Tarot includes the 264-page guidebook and standard-size cards, while the Mini shrinks the same imagery to pocket size and ships without a booklet. Choose the full set to learn the deck, and add the Mini for readings on the go once the meanings are familiar.