{"product_id":"tarot-deck-de-marseille-vintage-tarot-cards-78-gift-set-with-guidebook-box-cloth-bag-classic-beginner-future-telling-divination","title":"Tarot de Marseille — Vintage Edition","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n .df-accordion {\n max-width: 800px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n border-top: 1px solid #E5DBC7;\n }\n\n .df-accordion-item {\n border-bottom: 1px solid #E5DBC7;\n }\n\n .df-accordion-trigger {\n display: flex;\n justify-content: space-between;\n align-items: center;\n width: 100%;\n padding: 20px 10px;\n background: none;\n border: none;\n cursor: pointer;\n text-align: left;\n font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\n font-size: 1.5rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: #4A4A4A;\n letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n transition: color 0.3s ease;\n }\n\n .df-accordion-trigger:hover {\n color: #D4A373;\n }\n\n .df-accordion-icon {\n font-size: 1.8rem;\n font-weight: 400;\n color: #A18C7C;\n transition: transform 0.3s ease;\n }\n\n .df-accordion-trigger.active .df-accordion-icon {\n 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\u003c\/button\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-inner\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eThe Deck That Came Before Pamela Colman Smith\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTarot de Marseille Vintage Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full 78-card deck built on the oldest continuously practiced tarot tradition in the world. The Marseille system was codified in France during the 17th and 18th centuries, predating the Pamela Colman Smith deck by roughly two centuries. If you read with the Marseille, you are using the same visual framework that European readers have relied on for over 300 years. This edition reproduces that heritage with faithful vintage-style artwork, professional cardstock, and anti-scratch lamination built for regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eCardstock with Anti-Scratch Lamination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe cards are printed on \u003cstrong\u003ewhite tarot cardstock\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eanti-scratch lamination\u003c\/strong\u003e. At , the cards feel thick and substantial in the hand, noticeably heavier than the 200-250GSM stock used by most mass-market reprints. The lamination seals the surface against fingerprints and scuffs, which matters for a deck you pull out every day. Card size is the standard \u003cstrong\u003e2.75\" x 4.72\" (7 x 12 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this deck fits any tarot bag, box, or sleeve you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eTrusted by 68,496 Buyers Worldwide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDark Forest Tarot has \u003cstrong\u003e68,496+ verified sales\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e20,219+ reviews on Etsy\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e4.9-star rating\u003c\/strong\u003e. Customers describe their orders as \u003cem\u003e\"exactly as described\"\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\"phenomenal quality\"\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\"well-made.\"\u003c\/em\u003e This is not a beginner deck sold under a heritage label. It is a properly produced traditional deck for readers who know what the Marseille system is, or who want to learn it from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Section 2: What's Included --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-item\"\u003e\n \u003cbutton class=\"df-accordion-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"df-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/button\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-inner\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery set includes the full 78-card Tarot de Marseille deck, a 36-page printed guidebook with Marseille card meanings, and a protective cardboard tuck box. Add accessories to match your reading setup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ctable class=\"df-bundle-table\"\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eSet\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeck Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlready have your setup\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e78-card deck + 36-page printed guidebook + protective card box\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck + Velvet Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eEverything above + velvet tarot bag (7.8\" x 5.9\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck + Reading Cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eEverything above + gabardine reading cloth (18\" x 18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStart reading right away\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDeck + guidebook + card box + velvet bag + reading cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck + Wooden Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDeck + guidebook + wooden storage box (5\" x 3.5\" x 2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest for gifting\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDeck + guidebook + wooden box + velvet bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDeck + guidebook + wooden box + reading cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGift Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is the best choice when presentation matters. The \u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Set\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you everything you need to start reading immediately. \u003cstrong\u003eDeck Only\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right call if you already have your accessories sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Section 3: Specifications --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-item\"\u003e\n \u003cbutton class=\"df-accordion-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"df-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/button\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-inner\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eDeck Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 (22 Major Arcana + 56 Minor Arcana)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tarot de Marseille (traditional European system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Batons, Cups, Swords, Coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinor Arcana style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pip cards (geometric suit symbols, not illustrated scenes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.75\" x 4.72\" (7 x 12 cm) - standard tarot size\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e white tarot cardstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-scratch lamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuidebook:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-page printed guidebook covering all 78 cards with Marseille meanings, upright and reversed\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protective cardboard tuck box\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate and advanced readers, traditional tarot practitioners, historians, collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eAccessories (included in bundle sets)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet tarot bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8\" x 5.9\" - fits standard tarot decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGabardine reading cloth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" x 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWooden storage box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" x 3.5\" x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Section 4: Guidebook \u0026 Learning --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-item\"\u003e\n \u003cbutton class=\"df-accordion-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eGuidebook \u0026amp; Learning\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"df-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/button\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-inner\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eThe Marseille Guidebook Included With Every Deck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery deck ships with a \u003cstrong\u003e36-page printed guidebook\u003c\/strong\u003e written specifically for the Marseille system. It covers all 78 cards with upright and reversed meanings, classic Marseille spreads, and a short introduction to how pip card reading differs from the illustrated Minor Arcana approach most modern readers are used to. If you are new to the Marseille, this is a real starting point, not a throwaway insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eExtended Digital Guidebook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAfter your order ships, you receive a link to our \u003cstrong\u003eextended digital guidebook\u003c\/strong\u003e with deeper card interpretations, spread layouts, and practice exercises. This is a separate resource from the printed guide and goes considerably further into practical reading technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eFree Resource\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOur expanded digital guidebook is also available free on the site at any time. Covers all 78 cards in detail, multilingual, and updated regularly. No purchase required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"\/en-at\/blogs\/news\/tarot-cards-guidebook\" class=\"df-guidebook-link\"\u003eRead the Free Guidebook\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Section 5: Complete Your Set --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-item\"\u003e\n \u003cbutton class=\"df-accordion-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eComplete Your Set\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"df-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/button\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-inner\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThese accessories are available separately or as part of the bundle options above. Each one fits the standard 2.75\" x 4.72\" card size of this deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accessory-gallery\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accessory-item\"\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"\/en-at\/products\/tarot-wooden-box-card-box\"\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/5884\/1354\/files\/tarotcardsbox4.jpg?v=1753431317\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Dark Forest wooden tarot card storage box, 5 by 3.5 by 2 inches, fits Tarot de Marseille deck\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden Tarot Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\" x 3.5\" x 2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accessory-item\"\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"\/en-at\/collections\/tarot-bag\"\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/5884\/1354\/files\/1_1dd1d031-9e63-4dff-9517-7d783fe4c957.jpg?v=1753431317\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Black velvet tarot bag, 7.8 by 5.9 inches, for storing and carrying standard tarot card decks\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Tarot Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.8\" x 5.9\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accessory-item\"\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"\/en-at\/collections\/tarot-table-cloth\"\u003e\n \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/5884\/1354\/files\/tarotcardscloth5.jpg?v=1753431317\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Gabardine tarot reading cloth, 18 by 18 inches, for laying out tarot card spreads\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading Cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18\" x 18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Section 6: This Deck vs Standard Decks --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-item\"\u003e\n \u003cbutton class=\"df-accordion-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eTarot de Marseille vs Pamela Colman Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"df-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/button\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-inner\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eTwo Different Tarot Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis is not a cosmetic variation on the Pamela Colman Smith deck. The Marseille and the Pamela Colman Smith are genuinely different tarot systems with different histories, different imagery, and different approaches to reading. Here is what sets them apart:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ctable class=\"df-bundle-table\"\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eTarot de Marseille\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003ePamela Colman Smith\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFrance, 17th-18th century - the older tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eEngland, 1909 - Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor Arcana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePip cards - suit symbols arranged geometrically, no narrative scenes\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFully illustrated scenes on every card including the Minor Arcana\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuit names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBatons, Cups, Swords, Coins\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eWands, Cups, Swords, Pentacles\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReading style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRelies more on position, numerology, and suit knowledge - less image-based intuition\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eHeavily image-driven - the illustrated scenes guide interpretation directly\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning curve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSteeper for beginners - pip reading requires more foundational knowledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMore accessible for beginners - illustrated scenes provide immediate visual cues\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\/advanced readers, traditional practitioners, historians, collectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBeginners, daily readers, general tarot learning\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuidebook compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eWorks with Marseille-specific books and methods\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eCompatible with the vast majority of tarot books, apps, and courses published today\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIf you are just starting tarot and want the deck with the most available learning resources, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-at\/collections\/craft-tarot-cards\"\u003ePamela Colman Smith Borderless Vintage\u003c\/a\u003e is the more practical starting point. If you already read tarot and want to work with the tradition that came before Pamela Colman Smith, or you are simply drawn to the historical system, the Marseille is a deeply rewarding deck to own and study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Section 7: Common Questions --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-item\"\u003e\n \u003cbutton class=\"df-accordion-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"df-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/button\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-inner\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Tarot de Marseille good for beginners?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-a\"\u003eHonestly, it depends on your starting point. The Marseille is a more demanding system for people brand new to tarot because the Minor Arcana use pip cards (geometric suit symbols) rather than illustrated scenes. Most tarot books and courses today are written for the Pamela Colman Smith system, so fewer beginner resources apply directly to Marseille. If you are completely new to tarot, our Pamela Colman Smith Borderless Vintage is the more practical first deck. If you already have some tarot experience and want to explore the older tradition, the Marseille is a genuinely rewarding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-q\"\u003eWhat are pip cards and how are they different from illustrated cards?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-a\"\u003eIn the Marseille system, the Minor Arcana cards (numbered 1 through 10 in each suit) show only geometric arrangements of the suit symbols: a Five of Batons shows five batons arranged in a pattern, not a scene of people fighting. This is how tarot looked before Arthur Waite commissioned illustrated Minor Arcana in 1909. Reading pip cards requires more reliance on numerology, suit meanings, and card position in a spread. Many experienced readers find this approach more precise and less suggestive than illustrated decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-q\"\u003eWhat suits does this deck use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-a\"\u003eThe Tarot de Marseille uses the traditional European suit names: Batons, Cups, Swords, and Coins. These correspond roughly to Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles in the Pamela Colman Smith system. The Major Arcana card names are also slightly different from modern decks in some cases (for example, La Papesse instead of The High Priestess, Le Mat for The Fool). The 36-page guidebook included with the deck explains these differences clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-q\"\u003eWhat exactly comes in my order?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-a\"\u003eAll sets include the full 78-card Tarot de Marseille Vintage Edition deck, a 36-page printed guidebook with Marseille card meanings, and a protective cardboard tuck box. Velvet bag, reading cloth, and wooden storage box are added depending on which bundle you select. See the \"What's Included\" section above for the full breakdown by set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-q\"\u003eIs the guidebook physical or digital?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-a\"\u003eBoth. A 36-page printed guidebook ships inside the box with every order. After purchase you also receive a link to an extended digital version with deeper interpretations and practical exercises. A free expanded guide is also available on the site at any time, no purchase needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-q\"\u003eDoes this deck have foil or holographic elements?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-a\"\u003eNo. This is a fully matte deck with no foil, no holographic finish, and no shimmer. The anti-scratch lamination gives the surface a clean, durable finish. If you want a deck with reflective foil treatment, our Moonlight Tarot Cards use gold-rainbow holographic foil on the Pamela Colman Smith system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-q\"\u003eIs this a good gift for a tarot reader?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-a\"\u003eIt is a particularly good gift for someone who already reads tarot and would appreciate a traditional Marseille deck. The vintage aesthetic is visually striking, the packaging looks premium without extra wrapping, and experienced readers tend to recognize and value this system. If you are buying for someone just starting out, the Gift Set of our Pamela Colman Smith edition is a safer choice. If you know your recipient reads the Marseille or has been wanting to explore it, this deck is an excellent pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-q\"\u003eWhere do you ship from, and how fast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-a\"\u003eWe ship from warehouses in the USA (Florida and Pennsylvania) and Europe. Orders are processed within 1-2 business days. USA delivery is typically 2-5 business days, Europe 4-9 days, UK 4-7 days, Canada 5-7 days. All taxes are included in the price shown. No hidden fees at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-faq-item\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the return policy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"df-faq-a\"\u003eWe offer a 14-day return policy. If the deck is not what you expected, contact us and we will make it right. Full details are on the Delivery and Returns page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003c!-- Section 8: Shipping \u0026 Returns --\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-item\"\u003e\n \u003cbutton class=\"df-accordion-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"df-accordion-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/button\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-body\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"df-accordion-inner\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWe ship from warehouses in the \u003cstrong\u003eUSA (Florida and Pennsylvania)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e, so your order takes the fastest route to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eEstimated Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnited Kingdom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-7 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEurope:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNot what you expected? 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