So I grabbed this Bonefire Tarot deck online after seeing people talk about it on social media. Honestly, the artwork looked wild – skeletons doing everyday stuff with bright colors. Figured it might be less stuffy than traditional decks.
Unboxing Day
When it arrived, I shuffled through all 78 cards. Immediately noticed how the pictures told clear stories. Like, the “Eight of Cups” shows a skeleton walking away from stacked teacups – straight up telling you it’s about leaving things behind. No memorizing fancy meanings needed.
My First Messy Attempt
Tried a classic three-card spread just laying cards on my kitchen table. Questions were simple:
- Past: Got the “Sun” card – skeleton sunbathing happily. Spot on, summer was great.
- Present: Pulled “Four of Swords” – skeleton napping in a lightbulb bed. I was actually procrastinating chores. Uncomfortably accurate.
- Future: Ended with “Wheel of Fortune” – skeleton riding a bicycle made of wheels. Felt like “roll with whatever comes.”
The pictures clicked faster than other decks I’ve tried. Didn’t even check the guidebook.
Making It My Own
Next day, tried a single-card morning pull while brewing coffee. Pulled the “High Priestess” – skeleton with two masks behind curtains. My take: “Something hidden’s coming up.” Turned out my neighbor left surprise cookies at my door.
Why It Works Easy
This deck’s strength is how the pictures slap you in the face with their meaning:
- No mystical fog – skeletons party or mope like regular people
- Colors scream moods (blue for sad bones, yellow for happy bones)
- You can literally ignore “tarot rules” and just react to the art
I still check the guidebook sometimes for extra layers, but 80% of readings work fine just squinting at the images.
Been using it three weeks now. It’s my go-to when I want answers without overthinking. Not saying it’s magic, but dang if those bony dudes don’t nail everyday situations.
