Summer is a season of warmth, vitality, and abundance—a time when the world is alive with activity and nature is at its peak. For Tarot readers, summer provides the perfect opportunity to refresh your working decks, embrace seasonal themes, and infuse your divination practice with the energy of the sun.
In this blog post, we’ll explore why summer is an ideal time to renew your Tarot practice, what to look for in summer-themed decks, and how to incorporate rituals and spreads that align with this vibrant season.
️ Themes for Summer Tarot and Oracle Decks ️
When selecting or working with decks for summer, consider themes that embody the season:
- Sun and Fire: Decks that highlight the sun, heat, or fire-related imagery.
- Abundance and Growth: Decks that celebrate lush greenery, blooming flowers, or the fruits of the season.
- Adventure and Playfulness: Decks with a sense of exploration, joy, and freedom.
- Water and Cooling Energy: Balance the season’s heat with decks that feature oceans, rivers, or calming blue tones.
Summer Tarot Teas
Staying hydrated during the warmer months is essential, whether you prefer iced tea or a warm herbal brew, especially when enjoying tarot readings. Keeping your voice clear and strong is crucial for conveying spiritual messages effectively through the cards.
My tea offerings for Summer are below. I love the Berry one! I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.
Important Note: When selecting ingredients for your teas, please ensure they are compatible with any medications you are taking and that you source your items responsibly.
Citrus Mint Vitality Tea
A refreshing, zesty blend to awaken your senses and energize your day.
Ingredients (Makes 4 cups):
1 tbsp dried lemon balm (uplifting, reduces fatigue)
1 tbsp dried spearmint (energizing and cooling)
1 tsp dried hibiscus (adds tang and supports circulation)
Zest of 1 organic orange
1 tsp honey (optional)
4 cups hot water
Instructions:
Add lemon balm, spearmint, hibiscus, and orange zest to a teapot or heat-safe jar.
Pour hot (not boiling) water over the herbs.
Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
Strain into a pitcher, stir in honey if using, and refrigerate.
Serve over ice with a fresh mint sprig or orange slice.
Energy Infusion Tip While steeping, visualize golden sunlight infusing the tea, charging it with joy, vitality, and purpose.
Berry Basil Spark Tea
A vibrant red herbal tea with fruity notes and gentle energy support.
Ingredients (Makes 4 cups):
1 tbsp dried raspberry leaf (tonic for stamina and clarity)
1 tbsp dried rose hips (vitamin C-rich and naturally energizing)
1 tbsp dried basil (stimulates mental alertness and sharpness)
½ cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (antioxidant boost)
1 tsp maple syrup or agave (optional)
4 cups hot water
Instructions:
Add raspberry leaf, rose hips, basil, and berries to a teapot.
Pour hot water over and let steep for 15 minutes.
Strain and let cool.
Add sweetener if desired, chill, and serve over ice.
Garnish with a basil leaf or a berry skewer.
☀️ Energy Infusion Tip ☀️ As the tea steeps, hold your hands near the pot and set the intention: “May this tea nourish my energy, boost my brightness, and support joyful action.”
Crystal Companions for Summer Tarot Readings
As a fellow crystal and gemstone enthusiast, I’m excited to share my top picks for tarot readers this summer. These gemstones are carefully selected to amplify intuition, enhance clarity, and improve the energetic flow during readings. Their vibrations align beautifully with the sun’s energy, fostering clear vision and inner vitality.
1. Citrine – The Solar Spark
Use For: Confidence, abundance, clear communication
Why in Summer: Ruled by the Sun, Citrine radiates warmth and joy. It uplifts energy, boosts self-trust, and helps you interpret messages with clarity and optimism. Perfect for boosting your client’s (or your own) sense of empowerment.
Place it near your reading deck or on your solar plexus before a reading.
2. Aquamarine – The Calm Current
Use For: Emotional clarity, intuitive flow, peaceful readings
Why in Summer: A cooling, watery stone, Aquamarine brings balance to the often fiery and hectic energy of summer. It helps quiet mental noise, allowing your intuitive voice to come through more clearly in your readings.
Hold it during shuffling to ease anxiety or overthinking before a session.
☀️ 3. Carnelian – The Bold Channel
Use For: Creativity, energy, psychic ignition
Why in Summer: Carnelian is like a shot of espresso for your sacral chakra. It enhances courage, creative flow, and keeps your energy up during long reading sessions. It also strengthens the connection between action and insight.
Keep it on your reading table to ignite fresh insight and bold card interpretations.
4. Green Aventurine – The Heart Healer
Use For: Compassionate insight, heart-centered messages, luck
Why in Summer: With summer’s expansive energy, Green Aventurine helps you read with empathy and kindness. It opens the heart chakra, making it easier to tap into messages of emotional healing and growth.
Place it on your deck between readings to keep the energy fresh and loving.
5. Sunstone – The Joy Mirror
Use For: Radiance, positive focus, aligned guidance
Why in Summer: Sunstone reflects the brilliance of the summer sun, infusing your space with joy and enthusiasm. It brings out the light in shadowy readings and helps you guide clients toward empowerment and gratitude.
✨ Hold it while interpreting reversed or difficult cards to maintain a constructive tone.
My Magical Tarot and Oracle Decks For Summer 2025
Author: Barbara Moore
Artist: Jessica Roux
A charming blend of folk magic and soft vintage flair, this deck invites intuitive insights with a touch of gentle whimsy. Perfect for beginners or seasoned readers who want to tap into a kinder, luck-infused energy.
Title: Woodland Fairy Tale Tarot
Author: Cecilia Lattari
Artist: Giulia Varetto
Step into an enchanted forest where every card tells a story drawn from fables and folklore. This deck blends earthy grounding with magical symbolism, ideal for intuitive, heart-led readings.
Author: Barbara Moore
Artist: Linda Ravenscroft
Delicately illustrated and steeped in faerie lore, this deck opens a gateway to the elemental realms. Each card feels like a spell, drawing you into a world of wonder, growth, and quiet wisdom.
Author: Leeza Robertson
Artist: Julie Dillon
Dive deep into emotional currents and intuitive knowing with this oceanic deck that balances beauty and truth. Rich with watery wisdom, it’s perfect for exploring the depths of love, healing, and spiritual flow.
Title: The Children of Litha Tarot
Author and Artist: Xia Hunt
This gorgeously illustrated deck channels the power of the four animal clans and the vibrant pulse of nature’s seasons. It’s ideal for shadow work, personal transformation, and attuning to the Earth’s sacred cycles.
Author and Artist: Paulina Fae
A dreamy, otherworldly deck that sparkles with surreal magic and deep symbolism. Ideal for imaginative readers who want their readings to feel like a mystical story unfolding.
Author and Artist: Chris-Anne
Bold, empowering, and divinely feminine, this deck speaks directly to your inner visionary. It blends modern collage art with poetic symbolism, helping you channel creativity and cosmic insight in every reading.
Author and Artist: Rachel Rosenkoetter
Colorful, retro, and joyfully rebellious, this deck brings a psychedelic punch to your spiritual practice. It’s a radiant companion for queer magic, bold choices, and unapologetic authenticity.
Author and Artist: Chatriya
With art deco elegance and a classic tarot structure, this deck bridges old-world charm with contemporary clarity. Its soothing palette and refined lines make it a timeless tool for peaceful, focused divination.
Title: Keeper of the Sacred Bee Tarot
Author and Artist: Kelly Burton
Rooted in ancient symbolism and sacred geometry, this deck honors the wisdom of bees and the cycles of creation. It’s a powerful choice for readers seeking spiritual depth, ancestral guidance, and natural intelligence.
Title: Seasons of the Witch: Litha Oracle
Authors: Lorriane Anderson & Juliet Diaz
Arist: Giada Rose
Celebrate the warmth, joy, and magic of the summer solstice with this beautifully evocative deck. Each card channels sun-drenched spells and wild herbal wisdom to awaken your inner fire.
Title: Rebel Deck: Tarot with Attitude
Author and Artist: Shannon Gomez
Straight-talking, cheeky, and no-BS, this deck delivers spiritual slaps and hilarious truth bombs. Perfect for those who want fast, fun, and fiercely honest guidance.
Creator: Coremagik
This dreamy oracle speaks in sacred symbols, soft pastel tones, and gentle inner whispers. A nurturing tool for soul guidance, energy alignment, and seasonal intention-setting.
Title: Soulflower Plant Spirit Oracle Deck
Creator and Artist: Lisa Estabrook
Infused with vibrant plant energy and heart-centered messages, this deck connects you with the spirit of flowers for emotional healing and intuitive growth. It’s a lush garden of guidance in card form.
Author: Melissa Maxwell
Arist: Paula Zorite
Playful yet mystical, this deck invites you to listen to the voice of the sea and the whispers of mermaid magic. Ideal for water witches, dreamers, and those navigating the tides of change.
- The Sun’s Gift: What energy or opportunity is shining brightly in my life this summer?
- The Fire Within: What passion or creative spark should I nurture this season?
- The Growth Ahead: What area of my life is ready to thrive?
- The Waters of Balance: How can I stay cool and balanced amidst the heat of summer’s energy?
- The Shadows to Release: What lingering fears or blocks should I leave behind?
- The Full Bloom: What will come to fruition if I fully embrace the season?
Summer embodies vitality, abundance, and joy. It’s a season for bold action, celebrating growth, and embracing life’s gifts. By refreshing your decks, integrating seasonal themes, and aligning your Tarot practice with the energy of summer, you can imbue your divination with renewed inspiration and clarity.
May your summer be filled with warmth, light, and magical readings!
