My Favourite Judgement

US Games Systems

A time of transformation and choices. Decisions must be taken without apportioning blame or feeling guilty. Judgement is about choosing a new path, taking time to look back and assess and forgiving the past. Liberation, judgement and transformation. 

5. Shadowscapes Tarot

I've said it before, as have many others, but I'll say to again, this deck is beautiful but it's too small to see the images on the cards clearly. And that is such a shame because the details and designs are so pretty. I love the poppies and the butterflies but the raising up of the people in the tune from her musical instrument is what makes this image fit so well with the meaning of the card. 

4. The Spacious Tarot

I'll be honest, I have no idea why I like the design on this card so much, I just do. I love the teal blue and white contrast and the clear path it denotes, then it turns into a galaxy of opportunities if you follow it. The wintery look of the forest shows that things have come to an end and it's time to start again in a springtime somewhere else. 

3. Bad Bitches Tarot

This is a great deck and I could have chosen a number of cards as favourites but this one really stood out. It cleverly includes the archangel from the RWS on her t-shirt, giving a nod to the 'rise up' message. This Judgement looks cool but kind and I'm sure she'd have a squillion followers on social media . This is an all-women deck but the characters are so well drawn you can almost hear them speak. If you have a question for a friend, you can find her and ask her in this deck. 

2. Forest of Enchantment Tarot

It was a close run thing on whether this should be number one or two. This could be a very confronting Judgement before this Council of Animals but their kindly expressions and calm presence put you at ease as does the beautiful greenery in the background. From the bat hanging in the tree to the tiny green frog that is almost camouflaged by the grass, you know that they will help you make your decision without blame or guilt. 

1. Anna K Tarot

This card says to me "welcome to heaven". It's time to let go of the weight of your heavy garments and step into the warmth and sunshine with its promise of happiness and lush green fields. The archangel in this card doesn't need to blow a trumpet to catch your attention, he holds a budding staff indicating it's time for a new beginning and merely beckons you forth. It's time to let go of the past. 

Decks

• Universal Waite by US Games Systems 
• Smith-Waite Borderless edition by US Games Systems 
• Radiant Rider Waite by US Games Systems 

​5. Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, published by Llewellyn  
4. The Spacious Tarot by Carrie Mallon and Annie Ruygt
3. Bad Bitches Tarot by Ethony 
2. Forest of Enchantment Tarot by Lunaea Weatherstone and Meraylah Allwood, published by Llewelyn 
1.  Anna K Tarot by Anna K, published by Llewellyn