Tarot Cards
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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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Back in 2021, I discovered Nicolas Bruno’s The Somnia Tarot’s Kickstarter campaign a little bit too late and I’ve regretted not getting a copy of the deck. Bruno combines surrealism photography with the art of tarot, and he’s able transform nightmares into visual narratives, blending photography, sculpture, and costume design to bridge the ethereal and…
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Christina Ricci, the OG Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family, and the star of Yellowjackets has just released a tarot deck, Cat Full of Spiders Tarot Deck and Guidebook. Known for her gothic charm, I can’t say I’m surprised that she has embarked on this new creative journey. Despite her association with dark, mystical roles,…
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It’s official the 2nd of December at the time of writing and Christmas is fast approaching! I am a fan of seasonality-themed decks, Yuletide Tarot being my go-to deck to use during the festive period. That might change soon with the RWS Christmas Tarot Deck. Created by Matt Green, a graphic designer and lifelong tarot…
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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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The recently launched Anima Tarot de Marseille on Kickstarter brings a fresh perspective to the classic Tarot de Marseille. This new deck is a tribute to both traditional tarot symbolism and the wisdom of animal spirits, crafted to inspire modern tarot readers to deepen their spiritual journey. The Anima Tarot is all about honoring tradition—there’s…
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Historically, tarot cards were adorned with Renaissance-inspired artwork, often featuring elaborate, symbolic imagery steeped in European mysticism. These early decks, like the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith, have long set the standard for tarot design, with intricate, formal illustrations representing archetypal figures and universal themes. However, the modern tarot has evolved dramatically, transforming into a versatile canvas for…
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Tarot has always been a powerful tool for introspection and guidance, with its symbolic imagery often invoking deep and sometimes intimidating emotions. However, artist and creator Gianna Lucci has taken a unique approach with her Craft Felt Tarot Deck, a project that reimagines the traditional tarot using felt as the medium. Through bold colors, hand-cut…
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In 2020, amidst a global pandemic and the fervor of the Black Lives Matter protests, Adrienne Elise Tarver, an interdisciplinary artist known for exploring Black female identity, embarked on a creative journey that would eventually manifest as the Manifesting Paradise Tarot Deck. Tarver’s deck is more than just a set of cards; it’s a vivid,…
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With literally thousands and thousands of tarot decks in the market currently, it’s not easy to stand out. Enter Gianna Lucci, an artist with a lifelong passion for exploring different mediums, who unveiled her latest creation: The Craft Felt Tarot. Launched on Kickstarter, this project reimagines the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck using photographs of meticulously…