Da BrighBlack Tarot Cards Deck for Shadow Work

I’ve had the Black Tarot by Victoria Iva in my wish list for a *very* long time. I can’t tell the date when this deck was birthed. The artwork and premise are sooooo compelling, yet I’ve shied away from purchasing it because, based on the images I could find online, I thought this deck would be too advanced for me to read. Even after reading and studying tarot off and on for thirty years, I still consider myself an intermediate reader. After a series of interesting events in my life and long talks with my son, I let myself give in to buying this deck. (I’m careful about optional purchases because I live on disability social security.)I am so thrilled to be so wrong about this deck. It is so incredibly intuitive. It is as if the images spark open a portal in my mind. The art is delectable; the imagery profound. I don’t think this deck has any cards that I don’t like. The back design is perfect. The artwork is innovative, mesmerizing, and so very individual, but in a way, also classic—you can tell RWS has subtle influence here. After my initial review of the cards, I didn’t even bother with my dumb question of “Are you my reading deck?” Duh.The cardstock is solid but not too thick; it’s smooth, buttery, and easy to handle, even with my small hands. I don’t riffle shuffle anymore because of arthritis in my hands, I want to keep my cards in good shape, and—selfishly, maybe—I don’t want anyone else touching my working decks anymore. (Yes, I suppose that makes me weird.)You know the acronym RTFM (i.e., read the f****** manual)? For once, I did. I am notorious for bypassing any manual and diving in headfirst. However, I find I’m following an instruction from the book—I have a journal (on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CSSXQ78T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on which I am going to dedicate a page to each card, along with further tarot musings. By doing so, I am confident I’ll boost my tarot reading, knowledge, and intuition to the next level, and I can’t wait for that to happen!Wow. Fewer than 48 hours have passed, I have learned much even through such a superficial review, and I *know* this is my personal reading deck. When I read for others, I usually use the “Radiant Wise Spirit” tarot, or the Wild Unknown tarot. (If I’m reading for a cat-loving querent, I use the Medieval Cat Tarot.) The Black Tarot is for me alone (for now, anyway). I have an incredible relationship with the Wild Unknown tarot, but it’s as if the Black Tarot and I are magnetized to each other. No doubts. No hesitation. When a deck hits you like this, you need each other. Buy it.

I don’t think this is my every day deck. They’re only certain times when I feel like breaking it out, but I can’t see this. It speaks to me in a different way. It cuts through the chase. It gets right to the heart of the matter I feel cautious when using it with clients, but it is definitely heavy and powerful.

First tarot deck I’ve ever bought. Was drawn to this deck because I love the dark side of things. Before I bought them I read a lot of your comments about it not being for beginners. I definitely agree! However, I love that I’m a beginner and I get to explore the connection between myself and the cards without starting from the original basics or the “lighter” decks. I want the heavy and depth. I don’t want anyone telling me what something is before I’ve had time to channel my energy through the cards and vice verse. I love how powerful the cards are without me touching them. I love that there was a conversation BEFORE I bought the cards. I love that I heard them before I bought them. They’re beautiful and I love the black. I have a lot of oracle cards. I’ve noticed that oracle cards have the author or creators energy stowed away in them and that’s what help guides you. It also narrates for you. However, these tarot cards have no narration. It’s like they’re waiting on you to lead, to interact, to dare them. Almost as if to say, “I dare you to invite me in.” Lol. Tarot are for those spirits or souls who aren’t afraid to go beyond the surface and see birds flying underwater. Very ethereal!I don’t plan to come back up once I’ve truly submerged. I also am taking my time to go one by one through the cards and giving them time to go through me one by one. I recommend for all! Even the beginners! Well done!UPDATE:I’ve been working with the cards and I am even MORE in love with this deck. I connected with the deck and they’ve connected with me. I’ve learned so much and I’m truly enjoying this journey of tarot. I am so grateful for starting from the dark end. Considering I’m on my journey and I awakened last year and it’s been rough. These cards have been allowing me to see in and be okay with seeing in. Again, the cards are beautiful. Now? They’re just incredibly liberating. It’s what I wanted. Truly happy about this purchase.

The artwork was amazing

These cards are so gorgeous and well-made. They feel amazing and fit decently despite me having small hands. The energy surrounding the artwork is very strong, and although others say these aren't very beginner-friendly, this was my first ever deck and they're not hard getting used to at all. The book it comes with shares some decent advice and some are accurate but I would recommend learning meanings from other sources, including what the card makes you feel.

These are absolutely beautiful! The artwork is just stunning. The darkness of the cards isn’t negative or scary to me, it’s actually quiet and calm and peaceful.The cards are just a tad bit flimsy, but they feel nice and smooth. Not too slippery, easy to shuffle. They’re beautiful when they’re stacked together and they even feel sort of dense in my hands, very grounding.I always recommend the traditional RWS for beginners, but this deck would be okay for those willing to put in time to study.The guide book included has card interpretations which are pretty standard, but it also has an explanation of the symbology used by the artist and that’s definitely worth reading.Overall, I’m happy with the purchase, can’t wait to offer them to my clients and show my workshop students.

Beautiful art and great quality cards.