Every new witch exploring tarot cards should know that you absolutely can purchase your own deck. The misconception that tarot decks must be gifted is rooted in fear, a concept that strips people of agency and control. There’s no truth to the idea that it’s dangerous or spiritually harmful to buy your own tarot cards. Tarot decks are simply inanimate objects; their power lies in the reader’s ability to interpret their meaning, not in the cards themselves.

Tarot has a rich history stretching bac...