Modern Witch Tarot Comparison to Smith-Waite

[@ALK.I.M.YSTICAL]

Wow! This video is so thorough. It makes me love this deck so much more and gives me so many ideas. Thanks so much for this. This video is much appreciated 😊

[@MixtressRae]

That is so kind of you to send me this message. It means so much to know my silly videos help someone. Thank you! 💜

[@janetdanes7945]

It’s beautiful. Thanks for caring to do this side-by-side flip-through. Much appreciated.

[@meggymooo]

4 of swords looks like me when I'm having period cramps

[@MixtressRae]

I like that interpretation! That's a TOTAL four of Swords moment when you need to lay on the couch and endure the cramps.

[@kyleliz7807]

The 4 Swords is an interesting card in Modern Witch. I immediately liked it because it seemed more feminine, less stoic. It made me feel like she was comforting herself, hugging herself, and preparing for what comes next. And I feel like she's soon going to move her right arm down and clasp her hands together. I put my hand to my forehead a lot, I've noticed, to rub away stress :) Love the deck mod!

[@MixtressRae]

I love this interpretation! That helps me view it in a more positive light. Thanks for that!

[@RoseTarotRealm]

I love this!!!! It’s making me really want to pick up this deck!!!!

[@geminigreywolf6655]

I just ordered the Modern Witch. I love the colors. Take the six of cups, in the Waite deck the yellows blend together. I love my Rider-Waite deck but am so excited for the Modern Witch!

[@crystocious6715]

I love how this community loves diversity! It means so much to me. 😭💕💕💕 Especially since these videos (I’m watching a lot of unboxing) were posted BEFORE the pandemic. You all are tried and true allies. 💕✌️💕

[@MixtressRae]

Oh wow, it is so nice to hear that! I try to be better all the time, so I hope I can continue to be a good ally. 😊

[@SerenaBee]

Thanks for this comparison, really helped! Also how fun you uploaded this video in my birthday 🤗💕

[@alphacharm]

I just received mine!!! I’m so excited! ✨✨

[@maluholzhausen8081]

hiii where did you bought it? :)

[@haleyproto1512]

I felt the same way about seeing the tech stuff... but if you look around it is truly what we see and use when we go out so i think its a good thing! Great comparison video.

[@RebaBee83]

I love the boarderless look! 💖✂️

[@grannygothrauncie6125]

I love this deck. I would also like to see more age diversity.

[@Cindab17]

I like it trimmed.. good comparison video

[@ThatPolyglotASMR]

Where have I been?? I am loving this modern witch tarot deck!!!! Morgan greer deck is my first, and although I do love the classic raider waite, I think modern witch will be the 2nd deck I get to continue practicing. Thanks for this comparison :)

[@Fiona_Co]

Thank you for this side by side! I use the Modern Witch deck primarily, because I found that I connect with this version much more than I connect with the original Smith-Waite deck. I hadn’t actually seen all of them side by side before!

[@specialk8927]

It looks nice trimmed and with the pink border

[@YoSmitty55]

Thank you for this video....I am thinkingabout getting the Modern witch tarot deck. I have the same lighter holder from Goddess Provisions Love it!

[@rachisabella]

I wasn’t sure how I felt about this deck initially (I’m a bit of a purist and didn’t really vibe with the idea of smartphones and motorcycles in tarot imagery!) but all your observations and musings on this deck have made me fall in love! Best review of ”The Modern Witch Tarot” I’ve seen - thank you so much! ☺️

[@MixtressRae]

Omg thank you! That makes me so happy. 💕💕

[@SosiCreatesArt]

I’m so in love with the modern set, I loved the rider Waite for its traditional style and its symbolism and intuitiveness and was going to buy it (I have a deck I painted myself with black ink, a copy of the RWS) but whatever other deck I loved the style of, in the minor arcana didn’t have the paintings that tell a story but just the number of the suit, and was considering starting a big project of painting my own deck , a copy of the RWS in my style, and would definitely end up doing all women (cause I’m gay and feminist and can only draw women 😂) but the modern deck is way better than what I would’ve made (might do that project in a few years when I have time and that level of dedication 😂) But seriously the colors, the women, the diversity 😍😍😍

[@thisismeoffline3882]

I’m not sure what it symbolises but the white flag with a Red Cross is the flag of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@reizyryl]

Helloo thanks for this video😊❤😊❤😊

[@Mar-pd4cp]

i have the modern witch tarot but should I buy the rws deck? I'm still a beginner so can I learn the meanings better w/ the rws deck? or is the modern witch just as good?

[@MixtressRae]

I would say modern witch is just as good, yes. The symbolism is nearly the same. Good luck on your tarot journey!

[@Mar-pd4cp]

@@MixtressRae thank you so much❤️

[@kyleliz1671]

Your trimmed copy is beautiful :) How did you cut it? I've never trimmed before, and that card stock is thick!

[@MixtressRae]

I used a guillotine-style paper cutter and did one side at a time using guides at each side to ensure more uniform cuts. Check out KZbin channel Boho Tarot. She has tutorials on modding decks and I learned alot from her! Good luck!

[@sourbeltsroll]

I got a knock off of the Modern Witch Tarot as my first deck (because the authentic one is so costly) and then RSW (ofc knock off again) on the way. I love them both, thank you for this vid.

[@RoseTarotRealm]

I can’t decide if this deck is a bit too young for me. I felt the same way about the good karma tarot and ended up decluttering it. I really want to pick this up but the pastel tones are putting me off 😢 Have you found yourself reaching for this more than the original? I’m trying to justify to myself whether I need both 😅

[@MixtressRae]

I used this one a lot when I first got it. It’s very easy to read with, but now I barely reach for it when I have RWS on MUCH better cardstock. I use this deck as my “bathtub tarot” because the cards are so glossy they’re practically waterproof. Also, they’re already thick, so when they drop in the water, you usually can’t tell they’re waterlogged. 🤣

[@mumu7895]

What’s the significance of the lizard?

[@MixtressRae]

It's my understanding that the lizard gets closer to reaching its own tail in each wand court card to show progress in goals and life.

[@LadyxDragonfly]

The use of the salamander is supposed to tie in the elemental representation of the wands. They represent fire.

[@barbaramarton3608]

Except for the four of swords, I really love this deck. I initially thought I’m gonna buy the original Waite, but now I’m just between two fires. Can you give me an advice? :)

[@MixtressRae]

The only thing that makes smith-waite worth it for me is that it's sooooo much easier to shuffle. I prefer the imagery on Modern Witch by far because of the diversity. But smith-waite is a classic from which most modern decks are based. You by no means NEED it, because the imagery will be in most tarot books you read. If riffle shuffling is your highest priority and you only want one of these decks, get the smith-waite.

[@est9533]

what about the scorpion and the shadow in the water

[@ashleyc7287]

I love how the modern witch deck has got your back if you dont know your Roman numerals.

[@MixtressRae]

Ha, yes she does.

[@princess555o4]

What's up with the contrast between the Devil and The Lovers card though?

[@t1naba1ley]

that's great!

[@jellybean26]

Would you recommend buying the modern version as a first tarot deck, or would you stick with the original? Thanks for the Video. ^-^

[@MixtressRae]

As far as the images, this is absolutely a great first deck. The symbolism is nearly identical to the RWS deck. It's also a wonderful deck to use for readings for others, as it is so diverse. The ONLY downside to this deck is the difficulty in shuffling it, if you don't overhand shuffle. 💜

[@jellybean26]

@@MixtressRae Thanks for the advise. I want to start tarot, but don't know with which deck I should start. But your video was really helpful 🥰❤

[@MixtressRae]

I am of the opinion that you can start with ANY deck. The deck that unlocked tarot for me was the Wild Unknown. I wasn't ready for people in my cards yet for some reason, and that deck helped me learn. Whatever deck calls to you can be the one for YOU to learn with. Don't let anyone tell you you have to learn with a specific deck. Good luck!

[@jellybean26]

@@MixtressRae Thanks again for the help. I really like your videos❤❤

[@michelledcarter]

@@MixtressRae Loving this video, however getting overly excited with all these different cards. As a newly beginner,(working on Everyday Witch) was told this one would "fit" me.(the store didn't have these) I'm enjoying my deck, however I'm wondering should I get Rider-Waite now or wait til...... I thought getting this Modern Witch should be my third deck. Shouldn't I learn from the best(top) and study that since everything comes from this original? Thanks! 😊

[@consciousmind8]

great comparison :) how do you find the cardstock of the modern witch ?

[@MixtressRae]

I hate it! 😤💜😊

[@ThatPolyglotASMR]

I love your trimmed version as well. What exactly did you use to trim it so perfectly?

[@MixtressRae]

I used a paper guillotine-style cutter. I trimmed one side at a time using a straight edge guide taped to the cutter. It works really well.

[@dippydabs]

⁠@@MixtressRae are you not on instagram anymore? I went to look at your trimmed version of this deck but can’t find you. 😞

[@dippydabs]

Sorry I looked for you on instagram when you first mentioned the photo. If I waited I would have seen the trimmed version on this video. 😮

[@Ælfgifu-1]

I disagree about the heels. I am a woman who dresses for comfort. But, once, when I was giving an hour-long performance, I did wear heels. While I was on stage, the performance high overrode everything else -- I felt no pain! But, as soon as I was finished, and off stage, I realized how horribly those heels were hurting my feet (beautiful though they were!) I could barely walk! I think that anybody who nonchalantly wears heels has real strength!!!!!

[@MixtressRae]

I love that! Thank you! 🖤

[@sabrinathemoodywitch]

I’m new to tarot and want to grab my first deck but was told beginners should start with the rws deck but I I really want something more aesthetic e.g. the modern witch or pagan tarot e.t.c. Would I be at a disadvantage if I skip starting with rws?

[@MixtressRae]

I don't think so. Tarot is about honing your intuition. You should get whatever deck calls to you. Modern Witch is enough like RWS that you could get any RWS-type tarot intro book and use it just fine. What's most important in tarot is following your own instincts. Go with whatever deck(s) you like. 😊

[@sabrinathemoodywitch]

Mixtress Rae Both a beautiful & helpful answer, thank you! 🌺✨

[@NyanCatKawaii]

Hey i know this video is old but i want to buy my first deck and i'm between the modern witch deck and the rider waite, i really like the modern one but some ppl say that is better to start with rider waite, what would you recommend me? :)

[@MixtressRae]

Hi Mei! Modern Witch is made to be a reimagining of the Rider-Waite, so if you like it, it will be great for a beginner deck! The symbolism is pretty much the same. Good luck on your tarot journey!

[@NyanCatKawaii]

@@MixtressRae Thank u ^^!

[@mumu7895]

The smart phone 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@THAT_magicalman]

How is excluding male figures considered inclusive. As a gay black male one card would have been nice. But the cards do look great.

[@MixtressRae]

At the time I made this video, I wasn’t able to have many men represented in my tarot decks. It was a “shadow” issue for me, but I’ve gotten much better about that now. Whatever I said in this video likely doesn’t represent how I feel now. 💜

[@laura-yo5ln]

I love the new version of this deck but I personally would prefer the old deck bc I'm a big fan of traditional/retro stuff even tho their not diverse

[@goddessdestinee2650]

I love this deck. I felt the same excitement when I seen all the diversity in race, body types and culture. The empress is Oshun energy. Oshun is the main Orishas that Beyonce honored in lemonade.

[@MixtressRae]

I totally see that now, but I didn't know of Oshun when I first saw lemonade film. 💛

[@zacharyryan484]

"Butts are gender neutral " 🤣

[@MixtressRae]

I need a t-shirt that says that, I think. With a picture of this lovers card. 😍

[@zacharyryan484]

Lol why stop there??! I could use a new custom mug.

[@MixtressRae]

@@zacharyryan484 mug is better than tshirt anyway...🤔

[@KD_ANKH_ATUM]

"Butts are gender-neutral"....lol. Right.

[@Alicenailsart]

I like the original much better sorry! 😅

[@MixtressRae]

It is a classic for sure. Where would tarot be without Pixie's wonderful art?

[@nadia_margaret_3458]

@@MixtressRae I have both decks and LOVE using them for my personal readings and meditation 😊🔮💜🧡❤💛