I’ve always maintained that there’s no one way to read and be a tarot reader. What works for you may not work for someone else, and that’s okay. Most importantly, you’re finding value and enjoyment from your tarot practice. 

When people hear the word tarot, they imagine profound insights, deep spiritual work, mysterious messages from spirit, and life-altering revelations. While all of these are undeniably part of Tarot’s allure, there’s another equally important aspect of Tarot that often gets overlooked: fun. 

Yes, having fun with Tarot is not only okay—it’s vital. Playfulness and joy are essential components of growth, connection, and creativity. Nothing will suck the life out of you faster than taking yourself, your life, and your spiritual practice too seriously. 

So, let’s shed the belief that seriousness is a requirement for enlightenment and look at the benefits of fun in tarot.

The Benefits of Fun!

• Reduces Pressure: When you approach Tarot with a sense of fun, you release the heavy expectation of perfection. This freedom allows your intuition to flow more easily.
• Cements Learning: It’s been proven through multiple studies that fun and enjoyment can improve information retention and long-term engagement with a subject. Which is invaluable when you’re studying an expansive topic like tarot.
• Strengthens Intuition: Fun creates a relaxed state of mind, which is essential for tapping into your intuitive wisdom. The less you overthink, the more naturally insights emerge.
• Fosters Connection: Playful readings can create a safe, inviting atmosphere, whether you’re reading for yourself or others. It helps build rapport and encourages people to engage without fear or judgment.
• Invites Creativity: Fun opens the door to innovative interpretations and fresh perspectives. Experimenting with unusual decks or spreads can spark insights you wouldn’t otherwise consider.
• Teaches Balance: Tarot doesn’t always have to be heavy or serious. Fun reminds us that life, like Tarot, is a blend of light and shadow, depth and levity.

Ways to Bring the Element of Play To Your Practice

• Experiment with Spreads: Try fun spreads, or play games with picking your spreads. Grab your nearest tarot book and randomly pick a spread. Modify the next tarot spread you use with an additional card prompt. Here are two suggestions you can work with. 1. What can I do to have more fun? 2. What will bring a joyful element to this situation? 
• Use Lighthearted Decks: Keep a quirky deck handy for moments when you need a pick-me-up. I even have a list of some of the fun, adorable, and lighthearted decks I have in my collection for your inspiration. 
• Involve Friends: Host a Tarot party where everyone interprets cards in the most creative way possible. Give each person a tarot card to dress up like, or bring a plate of shared food based on that card. The more fun, the better!
• Journal Creatively: Use colorful pens, stickers, or doodles to document readings. Embrace play. If you’re a perfectionist, then take a few minutes to set the intention to release expectations and just have fun with your tarot journal. 
• Ask Silly Questions: Try questions like “What’s the theme song of my week?” or “What dessert best represents my current energy?” see what outside-the-box ideas come to you in that space.

Embracing My Fun Side Tarot Spread

Here is a Tarot Spread for you to use the next time you want to reengage and rediscover your fun side in a tarot reading. You can use any deck, but a playful one will make the experience even more enjoyable.

1. What can bring me joy right now?
2. How can I be more playful in my life?
3. What playful energy do I need to embrace?
4. How does having fun support my personal growth?

Fun and Playful Tarot Decks to Brighten Your Practice

Here’s a list of mass market and indie tarot decks that embody joy, creativity, and whimsy, perfect for lighthearted readings or breaking out of a rut. Each of these decks brings something unique and lighthearted, whether it’s vibrant artwork, quirky interpretations, or themes that make you smile. I walk through these decks in my video, so if you want to see some of the art in the decks, check it out.

Mass Market

• Flower Child Tarot 
• Rainbow Tarot
• Faerie Tarot
• Squid Cake Marseilles Tarot
• Caticorn Tarot 
• NeoPets Tarot 

Indie

• Playful Heart Tarot 
• Way of the Panda Tarot
• Tarot Renard
• The Wonder World Tarot

Tarot is a tool of discovery, reflection, and connection—but it’s also a space for joy. When we allow ourselves to have fun, we deepen our practice and align with life’s natural flow of creativity and spontaneity. So go ahead—shuffle those cards, laugh at the quirks, and rediscover the magic of play.

After all, Tarot is as much about light as it is about shadow. And sometimes, the light comes in the form of a giggle or a full-on belly laugh. 

What’s your favorite way to have fun with Tarot? What are your favorite fun and joyful tarot decks?