Category: Features
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Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Nicholas Ribera
Click or not: Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Nicholas RiberaI’ve always found it interesting that tarot readers are perfectly happy to stare at Death, The Tower, or a card depicting someone pierced by ten swords, but the moment a deck includes nudity, people get nervous. That tension sits at the heart of Eros Tarot. Created by Nicholas Ribera, the deck is now entering its… …
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Creator’s Spotlight – David McKinsey
Click or not: Creator’s Spotlight – David McKinseyThere are tarot decks that promise clarity, and then there are decks that ask you to remain inside the question a little longer. The Liminal Deck sits firmly in that second space. Created by artist David McKinsey, it is shaped by thresholds, pauses, and moments that resist definition. For David, liminality did not arrive as… …
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The Dreaming Eye Tarot
Click or not: The Dreaming Eye TarotThe Dreaming Eye Tarot caught my eye on Kickstarter almost immediately. Created by artist and mystic Lee Duncan, this 78-card deck was crafted entirely in charcoal, offering a tactile journey through a dreamlike blend traditional symbolism and ethereal artistry. Departing from the vibrant hues commonly associated with tarot, The Dreaming Eye Tarot embraces the monochromatic… …
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Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Marine!
Click or not: Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Marine!For many, the allure of tarot lies in its novelty and mass media’s portrayal of it as a tool of witchcraft and magic. For some of us, it’s the promise of self-discovery that draws us in. But for French tarot reader and self-proclaimed tarot goblin Marine, it became a lifeline during one of the darkest… …
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Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Jody Barton!
Click or not: Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Jody Barton!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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Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Aquata Dujour!
Click or not: Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Aquata Dujour!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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Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Shena Tng!
Click or not: Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Shena Tng!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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Why Gen Z is Hooked on Tarot Cards (Written by a Millennial)
Click or not: Why Gen Z is Hooked on Tarot Cards (Written by a Millennial)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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Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Joey O’Neil!
Click or not: Creator’s Spotlight – Meet Joey O’Neil!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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Creator Spotlight – Andrea Aste
Click or not: Creator Spotlight – Andrea AsteRiding 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… …