Reddit reviews Hanson-Roberts Tarot Deck (French Edition)

I learned to read on the Hanson-Roberts deck. I bought it with my best friend when we were 15 and she spilled wine on it a couple of years ago, unfortunately. ._.

Currently I am using the Russian Tarot of St. Petersburg for my readings. I actually bought it a couple of years ago and started to do a couple of readings with it, but I wasn't ready for it at the time. I found the imagery to be too intense for me. Now, though, I find that it is exactly what I need and I find myself very in tune with this deck.

I bought the Art Nouveau deck at the same time as the St. Petersburg deck, and although I used it at first and I think the cards are beautiful, it does not speak to me whatsoever. I don't really know what to do with the deck since I have already used it, I can't exactly gift it to anyone else, but I have zero communion with the deck and won't be using it again. The symbolism is virtually non-existent for me and I find myself becoming irritated with the cards very easily.

I was hesitant to respond to this question initially. My first reaction was, 'For what kind of reading?' I use a variety of decks for a variety of readings. The list I am about to post is by no means comprehensive. It's just a starting point.

For readings in a public venue I'm a huge fan of the Etheral Visions Tarot. This particular deck is gorgeous with art nouveau/art deco style. The foil accented artwork really makes this deck pop and the images are generally in line with what you should expect of a Tarot deck. It does include to addition cards, the artist and the well, which can be used or not as the reader desires. This also the physically largest deck I own. This deck really grabs attention and pulls interest in towards your table.

For romantic readings in preestablished relationships I'm a huge fan of the Romantic Tarot. It hearkens back to the Victorian era for it's art inspiration and generally is on point for committed relationships.

For romantic readings with a bit more drama or uncertainty I have been digging the Mystical Manga Tarot. Manga does both drama and romance really well. It really captures these readings and the emotions that fill them.

For general readings I like the Rider-Waite Tarot or the Hanson-Roberts Tarot. I find both to give seriously solid readings for general readings and the imagery is fairly on point. Some people clearly prefer the Rider-Waite deck even to this day and, when I can, I try and accommodate them. I personally, however, find the Hanson Roberts deck to be just a little more on point.

When someone wants a reading that will lead them to make decision or they are asking about the future I tend to lean towards the Linestrider Tarot. It feels like the art invites the querent to see almost as much as the reader which really helps with these kinds of readings.

I could list a variety of other decks for other reasons, but I feel this will do for a starting point.

Hanson-Roberts is a beginner friendly deck with a lovely feel to it, and much of the original symbolism in the cards. Read the reviews.