Alright folks, been seeing this Mind’s Eye Tarot deck popping up everywhere lately. Looked kinda sleek, all those geometric patterns, so I figured, why not? Grabbed it online myself to see if the hype was real. Here’s how my little deep dive went, raw and real.
First Impressions Straight Out the Box
Ripped open the package. Deck comes in this sturdy, kinda minimalist box – felt nice. Slid it open, first thing I grabbed was the guidebook. Not bad! Little booklet explaining each card meaning clearly, no fancy mystical jargon overload. Good start for beginners, honestly.
Flipped to the cards next. Solid cardstock, seriously thick. Didn’t feel flimsy at all. Gave ’em a shuffle – man, that stiffness. Brand new deck problems, you know? Had to bend ’em carefully ’cause I wasn’t trying to crease ’em right off the bat. Slipped a lil awkwardly at first. Kinda reminded me of breaking in stiff new boots.
Trying My First Reads with This Thing
Okay, sat down at my usual spot, cleared the coffee mugs. Wanted something basic, so I pulled out three cards for a “Past, Present, Future” spread. Focused on that new job vibe I’ve been stressing about.
- Past Card: Pulled the Five of Pentacles. Guidebook mentioned struggle, feeling left out in the cold. Nailed it – remembered all those months scrambling for gigs last year. Ouch.
- Present Card: The Page of Cups came up. Guidebook talks fresh starts, creativity. Instantly thought about the freelance project I just landed. Spot on again!
- Future Card: Chariot popped up. Feeling encouraged! Guidebook screams determination, taking control. Exactly the energy I wanna bring to this new work.
The images? Clean lines, simple colours. Sometimes felt too clean, almost sterile compared to my old Rider-Waite deck. Less storytelling, more symbols. Took me a minute to feel the “vibe” beyond just the meanings.
Putting It Through Its Paces
Used it for a week solid. Did morning single-card pulls. That stiffness made shuffling kinda annoying for quick draws – kept having to “riffle” them slow instead of my usual chaotic mash. Pulled the Major Arcana cards. Meanings were clear, but those stark geometric designs… didn’t always spark my intuition like artier decks do. Found myself glancing at the guidebook more than connecting with the picture.
My cousin swung by, total tarot newbie. Had her try a simple question pull. She handled it way better than my stiff hands! Loved the clear guidebook meanings. Said the simpler pictures weren’t overwhelming – made sense to her. Easy win for beginners!
So, Was It Worth My Coin?
Here’s the honest breakdown after actually using it:
- Solid Starter Deck: If you’re just dipping toes into tarot? Absolutely recommend it. Guidebook is killer clear, pictures don’t scare beginners off.
- Quality Build: Cards feel like they’ll last ages. Box won’t fall apart next week.
- Modern Vibe: If busy, traditional art hurts your eyes, this clean look works.
- But… Intuition Struggle? For me, the simpler art sometimes felt cold. Took more mental effort to connect beyond the book meanings. Shuffling stayed kinda awkward.
- Price Point: It’s solid, but not dirt cheap. Weigh the beginner-friendliness against your wallet.
Bottom line? Bought it, tested it, used it. It delivers for new folks and looks cool doing it. For experienced readers wanting deep imagery feels? Might not hit that spot. Definitely a solid tool, just depends where you’re coming from.
