The Gift of Tarot
Quick facts
| Type | Mini tarot sampler (envelope set) |
| Cards | 3 mini cards per envelope, drawn from the 78-card Radiant Rider-Waite deck |
| Creator/Artist | Radiant Rider-Waite® art, based on Pamela Colman Smith's original illustrations |
| System/Tradition | Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) |
| Publisher | U.S. Games Systems |
| Language | English |
| Guidebook included | Yes, printed spread and card meanings inside each envelope |
| Best for | First-time tarot samplers, party favors, and small gifts |
About this deck
The Gift of Tarot borrows its artwork from the Radiant Rider-Waite Tarot, a brighter recoloring of Pamela Colman Smith's 1909 illustrations. Instead of a full deck, each envelope holds three mini cards — half the size of a standard card — plus a printed spread and interpretations, so there's nothing extra to learn first. Many customers buy several envelopes to hand out individually at a birthday or housewarming. Ready for a full working deck? The Radiant Rider-Waite Tarot Deck uses the same artwork across all 78 cards. Browse our tarot and oracle decks collection for other systems and formats.
How to use it
Open one envelope, lay the three cards down in the printed order, and read each position's meaning from the card key provided — no shuffling or setup required, since each envelope is already a complete, ready-to-read set. It's a low-pressure way to try tarot for the first time or share a quick reading with a friend. Our intuition & spirituality collection has more tools if it sparks further interest.
Care & storage
Keep envelopes flat and out of direct sunlight to preserve the card colors, and store them in a dry place until you're ready to open one.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Gift of Tarot?
It is a mini tarot sampler: a gift envelope holding three miniature Radiant Rider-Waite tarot cards, a simple spread, and printed card meanings, meant as a first taste of tarot rather than a full deck.
Is this a good way to try tarot for the first time?
Yes. It's designed for people with zero tarot experience — the spread layout and card meanings are printed right in the envelope, so no separate book or deck is needed to get started.
How many cards come in each envelope?
Each envelope contains three mini tarot cards drawn from the 78-card Radiant Rider-Waite deck, arranged for a Past, Present, and Future reading.
What language are the card meanings in?
English.
Is a guidebook or instructions included?
Yes, each envelope includes a printed spread layout and card meanings, so everything you need for that one reading is already inside.
How should I store unopened envelopes?
Keep them flat, dry, and out of direct sunlight so the printed colors and card stock stay in good condition until you're ready to open one.
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