CRAFTERIAN Learning Tarot, Tarot Cards for Beginners with Meanings on Them, Keywords

Got this as a gift for a friend who is a complete newbie and they loved it!! As an experienced reader with 8ish years of experience and 20 decks, I can confidently say this is a great option for beginners both in terms of physical and symbolic quality.Starting in terms of objective qualities: these are a standard size for a tarot deck, meaning larger than playing cards but not unwieldy, at least in my opinion. The cardstock is good quality, thick enough to be durable but just bendable enough to be able to shuffle. They stick together a bit, as is common with a semi-matte finish, but they will separate more with time and use. The gold edges catch the light well, and are such a beautiful detail that really make a difference. The colors are well saturated and the lines are all crisp, the text is a good size and easy to read, similar to paperback novel size print. The art is identical to the classic rider-waite, which is ideal for beginners as this is what most decks are based on. The box is sturdy enough to carry around, and it is exactly the size of the deck the booklet so it is nice and compact.In terms of the text addition to the cards, from what I observed they are a great start. Simple, clear, sometimes a bit too simple in my opinion but again this is for beginners. Nuance comes with time! This covers so many bases though that it provides an adequate amount of context for each card, and it is in line with my observations and experiences across many decks. I appreciate that they include the astrologcial/planetary correlations, seasons, elements, as well as a key quote/question to accompany the simple list of keywords. I think this goes a long way in creating a robust symbol system that will build a great base of understanding. The booklet is alright, but it is lacking in some details such as spreads and introductions that I think would make a difference for someone going in blind. I personally gave my friend a crash course in different techniques and some recommendations on how to get started with three card spreads and pulling a card of the day, but if you do not have a friend to consult I’d highly recommend doing a bit of research and maybe just watching videos on how other readers approach tarot.Overall I highly recommend these to anyone just starting out. It is a great starter deck, solid enough quality to last you a few years at the very least even with some careless handling, and it should provide a good basis of understanding to set you off.