Tarot Cards
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I tried picking up watercolor during Covid, but let’s just say it didn’t go as planned. It turns out I enjoyed buying art supplies far more than actually using them. These days, I stick to following r/watercolor on Reddit, living vicariously through the stunning creations others share. So when I came across Celena Deng’s Kickstarter…
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In my last blog post, I was intrigued by the Departures Tarot Kickstarter campaign by Nick Jacobs. I’ve seen quite a few traditional, whimsical and licensed decks in the past few months of Fortune Teller’s Gazette but Departures Tarot offers a stark, unflinching look at life’s transitions. I’m absolutely thrilled that Nick has taken time…
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Inspired by Max Beckmann, a German painter, printmaker, and sculptor active during the early 1900s, visual artist Nicholas Jacobs has just introduced the Departures Tarot Kickstarter campaign, a deck that blends esoteric wisdom with the stark realities of the New Objectivity movement from the late 1920s. Max Beckmann’s work featured undercurrents of moodiness or unease…
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As a tarot collector, I am always on a lookout for interesting decks. Sometimes I’m in a mood for something more surreal, mysterious but set in modern world like Nicolas Bruno’s The Somnia Tarot, maybe something cheeky and NSFW like Aquata Dujour’s Dick Pic Tarot Deck, but whatever it is, I’m attracted to illustrations. When…
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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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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…