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Witches Tarot Review

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Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan, illustrated by Mark Evans, is a bright, Pagan-flavored tarot deck that keeps familiar tarot structure while adding ritual tools, natural magic, moonlit symbolism, and accessible witchcraft atmosphere.

The TarotFans native gallery shows all 78 Witches Tarot card images, grouped in tarot order so you can compare the Major Arcana, Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles before deciding whether this deck’s magical style fits your readings.

What Makes Witches Tarot Different?

Witches Tarot feels close enough to classic Rider-Waite-Smith structure for beginners, but it swaps some language and imagery into a more witchy world. The Hierophant becomes The High Priest, The Devil becomes The Shadow Side, and Judgment becomes Karma. Those changes make the deck feel more Pagan, personal, and spiritual without becoming obscure.

It is strongest when you want tarot to feel like a working magical tool: candles, intuition, natural cycles, intention, protection, attraction, healing, and practical decision-making all sit comfortably in this deck.

The High Priest card from the Witches Tarot deck
The High Priest

Deck-specific card study

The High Priest: spiritual structure without losing intuition

The High Priest replaces the traditional Hierophant title, which shifts the card away from institution and toward living spiritual practice. In a reading, this card can point to study, tradition, ritual, mentorship, or the need to honor a system before improvising.

It is a useful card when the question involves learning, teaching, initiation, or bringing scattered spiritual interests into a real practice.

How It Reads in Practice

Witches Tarot reads smoothly because most scenes give you a clear emotional and symbolic entry point. You can use standard tarot keywords, then let the witchcraft details sharpen the message: a candle may point to focus, a moon to timing, a wand to intention, and a familiar or natural setting to instinct.

The deck is approachable for daily pulls, client-style readings, journaling, and spellcraft reflection. It is not a dark gothic deck; it is more practical, warm, and magical in an everyday way.

Setting an Intention Before Taking Action

The Magician card from the Witches Tarot deck
The Magician
Ace of Wands card from the Witches Tarot deck
Ace of Wands
The High Priest card from the Witches Tarot deck
The High Priest
The World card from the Witches Tarot deck
The World

This four-card line moves from skill to spark, ritual structure, and completion. It works well when a reading asks how to turn magical intention into grounded action.

Love, Trust, and Emotional Magic

For relationship readings, Witches Tarot can be direct without becoming harsh. It is useful for questions about trust, attraction, boundaries, emotional honesty, and the difference between fantasy and real commitment.

2 of Cups card from the Witches Tarot deck
2 of Cups

Relationship study

Two of Cups: attraction with emotional reciprocity

The Two of Cups keeps the deck’s warm, human quality. In a reading, it can show affection, mutual respect, friendship, repair, or a relationship moment where both people need to meet honestly.

It is strongest when you ask what kind of exchange is actually happening, not just whether someone has feelings.

A Relationship Reading With Boundaries

2 of Cups card from the Witches Tarot deck
2 of Cups
The Lovers card from the Witches Tarot deck
The Lovers
The Shadow Side card from the Witches Tarot deck
The Shadow Side
Temperance card from the Witches Tarot deck
Temperance

This spread holds attraction, choice, shadow material, and healing balance together. It is a practical line for relationship questions where chemistry is present but clarity is still needed.

Career, Money, and Creative Spellwork

The Wands and Pentacles are especially good for creative work and money questions because the deck understands intention and effort. It can show when energy is ready to move, when a plan needs structure, and when material life needs more care.

10 of Pentacles card from the Witches Tarot deck
10 of Pentacles

Money and craft study

Ten of Pentacles: security, legacy, and shared resources

The Ten of Pentacles is the deck’s long-term stability card. In work or money readings, it can point to family resources, business foundations, accumulated skill, or the practical results of consistent effort.

It is a strong card for asking what kind of prosperity you are actually building and who benefits from it.

Creative Fire With Practical Follow-Through

Ace of Wands card from the Witches Tarot deck
Ace of Wands
Queen of Wands card from the Witches Tarot deck
Queen of Wands
8 of Pentacles card from the Witches Tarot deck
8 of Pentacles
The Star card from the Witches Tarot deck
The Star

This line starts with inspiration, moves into confident magic, then asks for practice and hope. It is useful for creative projects, spiritual business, and steady personal growth.

Who Will Love This Deck?

  • Readers who want familiar tarot structure with Pagan and witchcraft atmosphere.
  • Beginners who like clear scenes but want a magical theme.
  • Readers interested in spellcraft, ritual, journaling, and seasonal practice.
  • Collectors who enjoy Ellen Dugan’s witchy, approachable teaching voice.

You may want to skip it if you need a secular-only deck, Marseille-style pips, or very dark gothic artwork. Witches Tarot is magical and atmospheric, but it is not trying to be grim or obscure.

Shadow Work Without Getting Lost

The Moon card from the Witches Tarot deck
The Moon
The Shadow Side card from the Witches Tarot deck
The Shadow Side
Ace of Swords card from the Witches Tarot deck
Ace of Swords
The Sun card from the Witches Tarot deck
The Sun

This four-card moment shows confusion, shadow, clear truth, and renewed confidence. It is a helpful line when a reading is about fear, self-honesty, and choosing light without denying what needs healing.

Pros and Cons

Pros Cons
Clear witchcraft atmosphere while staying close to familiar tarot structure. Not ideal for readers who want a completely secular deck.
Approachable enough for beginners who like Pagan symbolism. Some renamed majors require a small adjustment period.
Excellent for journaling, spellcraft reflection, daily pulls, and relationship readings. Readers wanting very dark gothic art may find it too bright and accessible.
All 78 cards are available in the TarotFans native gallery for comparison. Traditionalists who prefer Marseille pips may prefer another deck.

Final Thoughts

Witches Tarot is a strong choice if you want tarot that feels magical, readable, and practical at the same time. It does not abandon the tarot system; it dresses it in ritual, nature, intention, and witchcraft imagery.

If the gallery makes you want to pull a card, light a candle, and write down what you notice, that is the best sign. This deck works when you want your readings to feel both intuitive and usable.

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Witches Tarot FAQ

Is Witches Tarot good for beginners?

Yes. It stays close enough to familiar tarot structure for beginners, especially if they enjoy Pagan or witchcraft imagery.

How many cards are in the TarotFans gallery?

The native TarotFans gallery shows all 78 Witches Tarot card images, sorted by Major Arcana, Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.

Who created Witches Tarot?

Witches Tarot was written by Ellen Dugan and illustrated by Mark Evans.

Does Witches Tarot follow Rider-Waite-Smith?

It follows familiar tarot structure and readable scenes, but some card names and symbols are adjusted for a Pagan witchcraft lens.

What are the renamed Major Arcana cards?

The Hierophant is The High Priest, The Devil is The Shadow Side, and Judgment is Karma.

Who should skip Witches Tarot?

Skip it if you want a secular-only deck, Marseille-style pips, or a very dark gothic deck with less beginner-friendly symbolism.