Thank you for walking through Modern Witch! Glad you're liking the deck! I've been dying to get This Might Hurt too, it looks SO good! (PS yep, it's 400 gsm plus the gloss layer. For our future decks, we're going with 350 gsm and less lamination , plus our new deck boxes have a magnetic flap to stop the boxes coming apart.)
Liminal 11 please consider changing the cardstock on Modern Witch!! Either less thick or glossy 🙏🏼 It would make it so much easier to handle and love 🖤
@@claudiajennings Lisa's inspiration was the Sukeban - the female Japanese girl gangs that rose to prominence in the 70's. They were known for turning their restrictive school clothing into both symbols of rebellion and means of concealing weapons. As to foresight...
I find our different views to the five of wands interesting. For me it's a gang (or two) of "Sukeban" (Japanese Female Delinquents) ready to fight each other.
I adore pairing this deck with the Believe in your oen magic oracle cards. They pair so wonderfully! I think my only issue with this deck is the name. I tend to not really be that into witchy stuff, so I avoided getting this deck for far too long because of the name. I'm really enjoying working with it. 😊
I always appreciate your detailed walk throughs. I like hearing your personal reactions, whether to the artwork or depictions. I get a great sense of the deck's energy. Thanks!
Oh SNAP! I didn't get Modern Witch because I thought it was too much like This Might Hurt and I chose it instead. A friend gifted me Modern Witch for my birthday and DANG! I really loved it. Like used it all of September and didn't want to stop. The fanning action is just lush. The backs. Oh I could go on.
(Also, the gender of the Lovers card isn't particularly explicit. We have an impression of their nude backs, but their actual gender is not shared with us. And I don't just mean that we don't see their genitals. We just literally do not know, which I love about this card.)
I definitely feel that it has feminine power to it. It is for that reason I was drawn to it becuase I am working on bringing out my feminine energy , breaking my guard down. Great review!
I have this deck and truly love it. (I also have This Might Hurt and love it, too.) It is one of my go-to decks, and I never noticed the lemons until you pointed that out. It occurs to me to wonder if that is a reference to Beyoncé, given that Lemonade came out in 2016 and the Empress here has a similar energy to some of her costumes in the past few years.
I got this deck last October when it launched at the UK Tarot Conference. I really enjoy it and find it's very empowering. Liminal 11 have redesigned there boxes so now they have a wee hinged magnetic part at the bottom to stop the inner box sliding out. 💜
Oh no. I’ve passed this deck up many time’s over other decks. I’m not a huge fan of the coloration of this deck. Although I do love the hardcover guidebook. But...you’re commentary on each of the cards was very enlightening! I’m going to keep an eye out for your videos for when you read with it for a week. I’m now very curious to see how it will read for you. Btw. I think you’d make an excellent teacher of tarot.
I’m so glad to see you’ve got the Modern Witch in your collection now, I hope it gives you the feels I get off it. It’s become my hug deck because it’s each an every person in the cards give me a little message and a nudge of encouragement ☺️. I went with Modern Witch over This Might Hurt because it was more affordable at the time. Even though the thick card stock and box bug me quite a bit I was really surprised how attached I’ve got to this deck. Haha sorry for the ramble, these witches have become very beloved to me, like friends who have your back you know! 🥰
I'm really excited to work with it! I tend to put my new stuff on hold during October when I work with my darker decks! :D But then... but then... me and this deck are gonna have some quality time together!!
I am new to your channel but have binge watched so many videos! This is the first tarot deck I ever got. I purchased it in Jan 22. Sadly I got the same box and the thicker card stock that I cannot riffle due to my tiny hands. I am thinking about trimming the white borders off and edging with the same blue that is on the backs of the cards. Love your channel! Done fangirling now. 👋
HiiiiiI! :) Thanks for commenting! :) This deck is so good - and even thoguh the carstock is thick, I'm glad i never modified it (if that matters to you) I don't think it would make them much easier to shuffle unless the issue with the shuffle is the size for you and not the stiffness. I also feel like the thick/glossy stock has wierdly grown on me over time, it feels kinda indestructible in a way, which is nice :)
i got the deck saturday i really like it i read the intro and it’s for lgbtq+ that’s probably the reason the cards called out to me more than the rider tarot deck
thank you Lisa for this flip through, I was excited by ALL the new releases of this year but then when I watched the rewiews it just the art wasn't for me, and this could be the deck I waited for 💕😉
Huh, look at that, everything settled in one video. I haven't got either one of these, partly because of the same thing (everyone) about - This Might Hurt? or Modern Witch?...I'm here for this one especially when they change the cardstock and box...waiting patiently...sortof. Now, to play with the Muses of Tarot...because HELLO. This deck is so cool!
Right?! They are so different -and I love them both so much -and honestly, the lack of boys doesn’t bother me at all, I thought it would, but I don’t even notice it. The only card that bugs me a bit is the king of Pentacles. Ironically, it’s not the gender, it’s the fact that they’re just too young for me! The box does annoy me, but I can totally live with it. But no, that cardstock... I don’t like the gloss, but whatevs, it’s the thickness that kills it. I need a good riffle and bridge -and no, it didn’t break in for me 😢 I hate, hate, hate the cardstock! But... it is still one of my absolute favorite decks though. So glad you got it! Hugs 🎃👻
I pinned a comment by Liminal11 - they're updating cardstock on their upcoming decks to something a bit less thick and less glossy!! This deck will hold up well, at least, but I hear you on the riffle struggle!
I got similar vibes from the Modern Witch and This Might Hurt, too. I debated and watched walkthroughs, and ultimately went with the Modern Witch. I love it. It’s always a go-to for readings. That box, though, I ditched it and put the deck in a tarot bag. P.S. I just got the Peggy Bags I ordered: they are so lovely! You two are among my favorite RUclips people!!❤️
Awwww so glad you love your bags!!! Yep, me too. I went with a divided bag for my Modern Witch so I have a separate spot to slide the guidebook in because... fancy! Hehehe
This deck totally took me by surprise and won me over. I love the color story. I love the fact that it’s a RWS clone. I love the diversity. I only wish we had more age diversity. It especially throws me when the kings and queens are depicted younger. The card stock is...interesting, but I don’t hate it 🤣
I almost didn’t get this deck because of your anti-haul video, but I did get it and I love it! But I do dislike the boxes as well. It is a very thick deck and a bit slippery. I have heard Liminal 11 added a magnetic flap at the bottom to keep them shut, I’m not sure which decks will have the new boxes though!
So curious as to which you prefer, TMH or Modern Witch! I adore both but find myself completely unable to choose if I had to! loved this walkthrough, I've always wanted to hear your impressions of it
Aw man, it's not a fair fight at this point because I'm already so bonded with TMH, and haven't spent quality time with the Modern Witch Tarot yet!! I think a LOT will depend on which art style draws your eye more. TMH is a bit more cartoonish and Modern Witch is more 'classic' feeling (closer to RWS art style) in my opinion.
Because I have a big collection, and gloss finish is a dealbreaker for me because I HATE faffing about with lighting to not get a reflection in photographing it (ceiling fan light reflections are no bueno) but MW is still so, so beautiful. Plus I have a thing where those “older male authoritarian” looking cards knee jerk made me dislike them, so seeing them as non-binary or “masculine energy female” is really, really appealing. Can’t get over that gloss though. But I still really love and appreciate it! I love the age/body diversity in TMH, though. The fact that you can for example see leg hair on the moon figures and such are *chefs kiss* The decks feel more different than I thought, honestly. Thanks for the comparison!
Agree with ALL of this. I really like male archetypes in Tarot but it VERY MUCH depends on how they're depicted. Sometimes I have a similar reaction. And agree the age/body diversity in TMH is so good but they don't feel NEARLY as similar as I thought they would so I can definitely see a place for BOTH decks in people's collections, which was not the case when I initially anti-hauled MW!
I really really wanted to love this deck but it just didn’t vibe with my energy. Which is really weird because I love the concept so much. I also accidentally got the little version which was disappointing but it does riffle well. I might need to give it another shot, but for now it’s just not reading well for me. :(
hey im new to tarot and i bought this deck thinking mine would come with the guide book but it didn’t i was wondering if you still do tarot if you can do meanings for it for upright and reversed. ❤️
I just bought these cards as my first deck and I’m just wondering, how you you know the meaning of the cards when they are reversed??? There is nothing about them being reverse in the guide it comes with! 💜
Same here! I too wonder why there is no reverse guideline. And I don’t know if it’s because the cards are supposed to be dealt upright and can’t be used in reverse or are we supposed to interpret what they mean in reverse...
The decks have a very different feeling is a dangerous way to start a video XDD I will watch the This Might Hurt Tarot walktrough after this, just to be sure how I feel XD Also, I'm sure Peggy was happy to hear you don't wanna date boys :PP Oh, and I'm the same, I thought they were much more similar. Hmm.
Thank you for walking through Modern Witch! Glad you're liking the deck! I've been dying to get This Might Hurt too, it looks SO good!
(PS yep, it's 400 gsm plus the gloss layer. For our future decks, we're going with 350 gsm and less lamination , plus our new deck boxes have a magnetic flap to stop the boxes coming apart.)
Oooooh 350gsm and less glossy? YASSS!!! That new deck box design sounds fab too! Woo!
Liminal 11 please consider changing the cardstock on Modern Witch!! Either less thick or glossy 🙏🏼 It would make it so much easier to handle and love 🖤
Liminal 11 can I ask about the 5 of wands card? With the masks? Since this was published last year
@@claudiajennings Lisa's inspiration was the Sukeban - the female Japanese girl gangs that rose to prominence in the 70's. They were known for turning their restrictive school clothing into both symbols of rebellion and means of concealing weapons. As to foresight...
@@Liminal11 thank you for responding :)
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. -- The Empress
I find our different views to the five of wands interesting.
For me it's a gang (or two) of "Sukeban" (Japanese Female Delinquents) ready to fight each other.
I am a newbie! This was the best explanation I came across! Thank You! Subscribed!
I adore pairing this deck with the Believe in your oen magic oracle cards. They pair so wonderfully! I think my only issue with this deck is the name. I tend to not really be that into witchy stuff, so I avoided getting this deck for far too long because of the name. I'm really enjoying working with it. 😊
I always appreciate your detailed walk throughs. I like hearing your personal reactions, whether to the artwork or depictions. I get a great sense of the deck's energy. Thanks!
You're so welcome!
I was reading Benebell's review of this deck, and she mentions that the Five of Wands is a nod to female samurai.
Oh SNAP! I didn't get Modern Witch because I thought it was too much like This Might Hurt and I chose it instead. A friend gifted me Modern Witch for my birthday and DANG! I really loved it. Like used it all of September and didn't want to stop. The fanning action is just lush. The backs. Oh I could go on.
Yasssss!! I thought the two decks were much more similar than they, in actuality, are!
(Also, the gender of the Lovers card isn't particularly explicit. We have an impression of their nude backs, but their actual gender is not shared with us. And I don't just mean that we don't see their genitals. We just literally do not know, which I love about this card.)
I definitely feel that it has feminine power to it. It is for that reason I was drawn to it becuase I am working on bringing out my feminine energy , breaking my guard down. Great review!
I have this deck and truly love it. (I also have This Might Hurt and love it, too.) It is one of my go-to decks, and I never noticed the lemons until you pointed that out. It occurs to me to wonder if that is a reference to Beyoncé, given that Lemonade came out in 2016 and the Empress here has a similar energy to some of her costumes in the past few years.
Beyonce likes to copy
An all mask tarot would be very interesting.
I got this deck last October when it launched at the UK Tarot Conference. I really enjoy it and find it's very empowering.
Liminal 11 have redesigned there boxes so now they have a wee hinged magnetic part at the bottom to stop the inner box sliding out. 💜
Love that!
Oh no. I’ve passed this deck up many time’s over other decks. I’m not a huge fan of the coloration of this deck. Although I do love the hardcover guidebook. But...you’re commentary on each of the cards was very enlightening! I’m going to keep an eye out for your videos for when you read with it for a week. I’m now very curious to see how it will read for you. Btw. I think you’d make an excellent teacher of tarot.
Thank you so much Holly!!! :) I'm working on some course type stuff for the winter (if all goes well)!
I would buy both those decks based on the moon card.
I’m so glad to see you’ve got the Modern Witch in your collection now, I hope it gives you the feels I get off it. It’s become my hug deck because it’s each an every person in the cards give me a little message and a nudge of encouragement ☺️. I went with Modern Witch over This Might Hurt because it was more affordable at the time. Even though the thick card stock and box bug me quite a bit I was really surprised how attached I’ve got to this deck. Haha sorry for the ramble, these witches have become very beloved to me, like friends who have your back you know! 🥰
I'm really excited to work with it! I tend to put my new stuff on hold during October when I work with my darker decks! :D But then... but then... me and this deck are gonna have some quality time together!!
I am new to your channel but have binge watched so many videos! This is the first tarot deck I ever got. I purchased it in Jan 22. Sadly I got the same box and the thicker card stock that I cannot riffle due to my tiny hands. I am thinking about trimming the white borders off and edging with the same blue that is on the backs of the cards. Love your channel! Done fangirling now. 👋
HiiiiiI! :) Thanks for commenting! :) This deck is so good - and even thoguh the carstock is thick, I'm glad i never modified it (if that matters to you) I don't think it would make them much easier to shuffle unless the issue with the shuffle is the size for you and not the stiffness. I also feel like the thick/glossy stock has wierdly grown on me over time, it feels kinda indestructible in a way, which is nice :)
i got the deck saturday i really like it i read the intro and it’s for lgbtq+ that’s probably the reason the cards called out to me more than the rider tarot deck
Perhaps if you put it upside down in the bag it wouldn't slide out? Just a thought I had.
That's actually really smart LOL thanks!
thank you Lisa for this flip through, I was excited by ALL the new releases of this year but then when I watched the rewiews it just the art wasn't for me, and this could be the deck I waited for 💕😉
This is my study deck.... it is so scuffed up that I will trim it eventually. I really can't Riff it... but it is so easy to read.
Your study deck?? Ooooh have you seen the new Modern Witch Tarot *journal* that's coming out????
Huh, look at that, everything settled in one video. I haven't got either one of these, partly because of the same thing (everyone) about - This Might Hurt? or Modern Witch?...I'm here for this one especially when they change the cardstock and box...waiting patiently...sortof. Now, to play with the Muses of Tarot...because HELLO. This deck is so cool!
It really helped to see them side by side!!!
This one appealed to me more than This Might Hurt. I love the colors. Not so crazy about the cardstock though...
Right?! They are so different -and I love them both so much -and honestly, the lack of boys doesn’t bother me at all, I thought it would, but I don’t even notice it. The only card that bugs me a bit is the king of Pentacles. Ironically, it’s not the gender, it’s the fact that they’re just too young for me! The box does annoy me, but I can totally live with it. But no, that cardstock... I don’t like the gloss, but whatevs, it’s the thickness that kills it. I need a good riffle and bridge -and no, it didn’t break in for me 😢 I hate, hate, hate the cardstock! But... it is still one of my absolute favorite decks though. So glad you got it! Hugs 🎃👻
I pinned a comment by Liminal11 - they're updating cardstock on their upcoming decks to something a bit less thick and less glossy!! This deck will hold up well, at least, but I hear you on the riffle struggle!
@@Lisa_PapezYay that makes me so happy😃
I got similar vibes from the Modern Witch and This Might Hurt, too. I debated and watched walkthroughs, and ultimately went with the Modern Witch. I love it. It’s always a go-to for readings. That box, though, I ditched it and put the deck in a tarot bag. P.S. I just got the Peggy Bags I ordered: they are so lovely! You two are among my favorite RUclips people!!❤️
Awwww so glad you love your bags!!! Yep, me too. I went with a divided bag for my Modern Witch so I have a separate spot to slide the guidebook in because... fancy! Hehehe
This deck totally took me by surprise and won me over. I love the color story. I love the fact that it’s a RWS clone. I love the diversity. I only wish we had more age diversity. It especially throws me when the kings and queens are depicted younger. The card stock is...interesting, but I don’t hate it 🤣
I'm with you on the age diversity! I like me some more mature Kings & Queens!
I almost didn’t get this deck because of your anti-haul video, but I did get it and I love it! But I do dislike the boxes as well. It is a very thick deck and a bit slippery. I have heard Liminal 11 added a magnetic flap at the bottom to keep them shut, I’m not sure which decks will have the new boxes though!
I'm really glad this deck found it's way into my collection in spite of my own anti-haul! LOL
So curious as to which you prefer, TMH or Modern Witch! I adore both but find myself completely unable to choose if I had to! loved this walkthrough, I've always wanted to hear your impressions of it
Aw man, it's not a fair fight at this point because I'm already so bonded with TMH, and haven't spent quality time with the Modern Witch Tarot yet!! I think a LOT will depend on which art style draws your eye more. TMH is a bit more cartoonish and Modern Witch is more 'classic' feeling (closer to RWS art style) in my opinion.
Because I have a big collection, and gloss finish is a dealbreaker for me because I HATE faffing about with lighting to not get a reflection in photographing it (ceiling fan light reflections are no bueno) but MW is still so, so beautiful. Plus I have a thing where those “older male authoritarian” looking cards knee jerk made me dislike them, so seeing them as non-binary or “masculine energy female” is really, really appealing. Can’t get over that gloss though. But I still really love and appreciate it!
I love the age/body diversity in TMH, though. The fact that you can for example see leg hair on the moon figures and such are *chefs kiss*
The decks feel more different than I thought, honestly. Thanks for the comparison!
Agree with ALL of this. I really like male archetypes in Tarot but it VERY MUCH depends on how they're depicted. Sometimes I have a similar reaction. And agree the age/body diversity in TMH is so good but they don't feel NEARLY as similar as I thought they would so I can definitely see a place for BOTH decks in people's collections, which was not the case when I initially anti-hauled MW!
It's a beautiful deck. I love it
I'd like to see a deck that just had all bigger bodies.
I really really wanted to love this deck but it just didn’t vibe with my energy. Which is really weird because I love the concept so much. I also accidentally got the little version which was disappointing but it does riffle well. I might need to give it another shot, but for now it’s just not reading well for me. :(
hey im new to tarot and i bought this deck thinking mine would come with the guide book but it didn’t i was wondering if you still do tarot if you can do meanings for it for upright and reversed. ❤️
Aw man what a bummer. Sounds like you bought a counterfeit deck. :( If you buy a legitimate copy, it does come with the guidebook.
I love the cloth‘s fabric! Is it by Peggy and somehow available?
It IS by Peggy but I'm afraid she doesn't have more of this fabric on hand :(
@@Lisa_Papez Oh no 😕. Thank you though 🙂.
I just bought these cards as my first deck and I’m just wondering, how you you know the meaning of the cards when they are reversed??? There is nothing about them being reverse in the guide it comes with! 💜
Same here! I too wonder why there is no reverse guideline. And I don’t know if it’s because the cards are supposed to be dealt upright and can’t be used in reverse or are we supposed to interpret what they mean in reverse...
Empress... Lemonade. Beyonce????
My thoughts as well.
almost certainly
I thought so too!
The decks have a very different feeling is a dangerous way to start a video XDD I will watch the This Might Hurt Tarot walktrough after this, just to be sure how I feel XD
Also, I'm sure Peggy was happy to hear you don't wanna date boys :PP
Oh, and I'm the same, I thought they were much more similar. Hmm.
ROFLMAO Orsi omg.. yah i'm sure she WAS happy to hear that LOL
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