Tarot and oracle Christmas gifts

Yes. The old idea that your first deck must be a gift is a popular piece of folklore, and many readers do receive their first deck as a present. In stock: Purple Foil Tarot Card Set - Witch Tarot - with booklet (£22.88) and Tarot Card Incense Stick Gift Set (£13.99).

A deck in the Rider-Waite-Smith pattern, with a picture on every card and a guidebook, is the easiest to learn from. In stock: Tarot Cards with Guide Book - Traditional Arcana (£7.96) and Natural Seven Chakras Tarot Card Stand (£17.99).

Oracle decks are usually easier for a beginner because each card carries its own message; tarot suits someone who wants a structured 78-card system. In stock: Celtic Spirit Oracle Cards (£36.99) and HH Tarot Roll On - The Magician (£9.60).

A second deck with different artwork, a tarot cloth, a journal for readings or a crystal for the reading table all make good gifts. In stock: Super Attractor Tarot Cards (£39.99) and Voice of the Souls Oracle Cards (£36.99). Read how to choose a tarot deck.

Angel, moon and nature-themed oracle decks are popular gifts in winter, and their gentle messages suit the reflective end of the year. In stock: Gold Foil Tarot - Let the Magic Begin - Gift Box (£19.20) and The Moon Vintage Tarot Necklace on Greeting Card (£18.99).

Most decks cost between about £10 and £30, so a good deck fits a mid-range Christmas budget. In stock: After Tarot Mini Tarot Cards (£37.99) and The Wheel of Fortune Vintage Tarot Orange Candle (£20.99). Read how to choose a tarot deck.

A tumble stone, a small candle or a journal turns a deck into a ready-made gift set. In stock: Angels and Ancestors Oracle Cards (£37.99) and Daily Rituals Oracle Cards (£36.99). Read how to choose a tarot deck. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40, and usually takes 2–5 working days.

A simple three-card spread for 'release, keep, welcome' is a popular way to reflect at the turn of the year. In stock: The Sun Vintage Tarot Rose Candle (£20.99) and The Wheel of Fortune Vintage Tarot Trinket Dish (£17.99). Read how to choose a tarot deck.

We present tarot as a tool for reflection, not prediction or advice. The cards are a prompt to think about a question in a new way. In stock: Blue Foil Tarot Card Set - Moon Face - with booklet (£22.88) and The Ancient Stones Oracle Cards (£42.99).

Many decks suit older teenagers; check the artwork on the product page, as some decks include adult themes. In stock: The Tarot of the Dance of Souls Tarot Cards (£39.99) and Tarot Cards with Guide Book - Requiem Arcana (£7.96).