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Jody Barton’s Rotten Tarot Kickstarter campaign caught my eye immediately with its surreal and eclectic art style. I knew right from the start this isn’t your typical deck of cards. Reading the campaign page, it’s very apparent that the Rotten Tarot is a bold reimagining of tarot, the project that blends humor, philosophy, and a…
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In the world of tarot, innovation often comes with a touch of reverence for tradition. But what happens when you mix timeless archetypes with audacious creativity and a NSFW sense of humor? The Dick Pic Tarot Deck is a project that merges the art of tarot with the playful irreverence of drag, queer identity, and…
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As a dog owner myself, I’ve often found myself wondering, what’s my dog really thinking? Beyond the tail wags, the barks, and those soulful eyes, is there another way to connect with our pets on a deeper level? It’s a question many animal lovers ponder, and it led me to explore the fascinating world of…
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Tarot cards have been around forever—or at least long enough that I remember them as something people turned to for fortune-telling or mystical guidance. But recently, I’ve noticed a shift. It’s not just spiritualists or New Age enthusiasts using tarot cards—Gen Z is all over it. The generation raised on smartphones and social media is…
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In the ever-expanding world of tarot, artists and creators continuously strive to bring fresh perspectives and unique themes to this age-old practice. Joey O’Neil, a queer folk musician and visual artist, is making waves with the upcoming release of the Ever Ahead Tarot. Infused with the spirit of road trips and the open highway (and…
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Riding high from the success of his Kickstarter campaign, “The Ghastly Lenormand From the Grave,” and celebrating multiple wins at the 2024 TABI CARTA Awards, I had the opportunity to speak with creator and artist Andrea Aste about his journey and passion. Congratulations on the overwhelming success of the Ghastly Lenormand From the Grave! Can…
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Although many people go to a tarot reader for advice on problems ranging from relationships to careers to well-being, most people find it difficult to imagine doing the actual reading themselves. But the fact is that tarot is available for everyone to experience and learn. Although having a tarot practitioner analyse the symbols of the…
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Meet Toni Keniston, the creator behind the Modern Divinity Oracle Deck and the viral Weary Writer’s Tarot Deck. We’ve all been there. We’ve all experienced writer’s block in one way or another, and Toni’s latest deck – the Weary Writer’s Tarot Deck – is the sassy kick that we all need. Raised over $15,000 against…
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Tarot cards have long been misunderstood. Look, when I was playing Dungeons and Dragons ages ago, my parents and teachers thought that it was satanic and I was summoning demons, so I thought maybe we could debunk some common tarot misconceptions here. 1. Myth #1: Tarot Cards Predict Your Future If I had a dollar…
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Meet Ari Wisner, a queer artist, illustrator, and tarot deck maker based in London (they/he). Ari’s Transient Light Tarot deck really inspired me on my journey to starting Storebought Oddity. In fact, Ari’s decks – the Transient Light Tarot and Trinity Tarot decks are the first two tarot decks that I’ve stocked. I am so…