A cheerful seasonal RWS-style tarot that treats Halloween as playful folklore rather than horror. Skeletons, witches, pumpkins, bats and candy-corn colours make difficult cards feel lighter without removing their meaning.

Soni Graves draws on vintage Halloween ephemera. The orange, yellow, black and cream palette creates strong visual unity; familiar RWS scenes are translated into costumed, spooky-cute tableaux.

Excellent for October readings, parties, shadow work approached gently, and clients intimidated by solemn decks. Read the visual joke first, then return to the underlying RWS structure.

Created and illustrated by Soni Graves; the publisher explicitly identifies vintage Halloween art as its inspiration.

Standard rectangular cards and an introductory booklet. The restricted palette is attractive but can compress subtle emotional differences between cards.

Friendlier and more nostalgic than Deviant Moon; more overtly seasonal than Ghosts & Spirits.

Cohesive, approachable, memorable. Cons: Seasonal aesthetic; less suitable for readers wanting realism or classical occult detail.

A teaching deck based on Pamela Colman Smith imagery as recoloured for Universal Waite. Keywords printed on the faces reduce lookup friction.

RWS scenes remain central, with upright and reversed prompts added around them. The educational text is the deck’s defining visual feature.

Best for absolute beginners, classroom exercises and quick drills. Cover the keywords occasionally so visual literacy develops instead of becoming permanent dependence.

Created by tarot educator Jody Boginski Barbessi and built from Mary Hanson-Roberts’s Universal Waite colouring.

The cards are larger than many standard decks to accommodate text; the set includes two spread cards and a concise instruction booklet. Text makes the faces busy.

More visually traditional than Starter Tarot and more explicitly instructional than Simplicity Tarot.

Immediate learning support, familiar system. Cons: Large/busy cards; keywords may narrow intuitive interpretation.

Kipling West’s Halloween world replaces RWS people and objects with black cats, ghosts, pumpkins and carnival-like seasonal characters while retaining readable narrative scenes.

Whimsical pen-and-colour illustration with affectionate references to vintage costumes and decorations. Pentacles become Pumpkins, Cups become Ghosts, Swords become Bats and Wands become Imps.

Strong for playful readings, family-safe seasonal events and clients who enjoy visual storytelling. Learn the renamed suits before reading quickly.

Created by Kipling West. The deck, tin, and deck/book set use the same core artwork; the set adds Karin Lee’s substantial companion book.

Standard deck is easier to handle; tin is travel-friendly; the book set is the better learning edition. The small booklet alone offers limited depth.

More established and narratively detailed than Happy Halloween Tarot; much less dark than Deviant Moon.

Highly readable, charming suit adaptations. Cons: Renamed suits add a learning step; theme may feel novelty-led outside autumn.

Lisa Hunt surveys ghost lore, apparitions and supernatural legends from many cultures, turning each card into a distinct spectral story.

Detailed watercolour-style fantasy art. Meanings arise both from tarot structure and from the particular legend assigned to the card.

Good for ancestral reflection, grief-oriented symbolism, folklore study and shadow readings. Read the guidebook: many cultural references are not self-evident from image alone.

Created and illustrated by Lisa Hunt, known for myth- and folklore-driven divination decks.

Standard mass-market card format with a compact booklet. Artwork rewards close viewing; a larger-format companion resource would benefit study.

More global and lore-based than Halloween Tarot; less psychologically surreal than Deviant Moon.

Rich folklore, evocative art. Cons: Guidebook dependence; cultural stories require respectful contextual reading.

A dense Golden Dawn–derived deck designed for ceremonial and correspondence-based study rather than casual scenic reading.

Godfrey Dowson’s black-and-white linework layers astrology, elemental dignities, Hebrew letters, geomancy, angelic names and Qabalistic titles onto each card.

Ideal for occult study, ritual planning and technical readings. Start with one correspondence system at a time; trying to decode every mark at once overwhelms beginners.

Artwork by Godfrey Dowson; the system follows Golden Dawn attributions and was reissued by U.S. Games Systems for its historical/artistic significance.

Uncoated-looking monochrome faces are clear but visually dense; the included booklet is only an entry point. Serious users will want a separate Golden Dawn reference.

More austere and diagrammatic than Thoth; far more esoteric than standard RWS.

Exceptional correspondence density, serious study value. Cons: Steep learning curve, limited emotional warmth, modest booklet.

Aleister Crowley and Lady Frieda Harris’s influential occult tarot reframes the Golden Dawn system through Thelema, astrology, Qabalah, alchemy and modernist sacred geometry.

Harris’s layered, semi-abstract paintings use sweeping geometry, saturated colour and encoded correspondences. Courts and several Major titles differ from RWS conventions.

Powerful for psychological, magical and energetic readings. Learn its own titles—Adjustment, Lust, Art, Aeon—and courts rather than forcing RWS meanings onto it.

Designed by Crowley and painted by Harris mainly between 1938 and 1943; published as a deck after both creators’ deaths. Large, small, Swiss pocket and Premier packages share the core paintings.

Large cards showcase art; small/pocket versions shuffle more easily; Premier is packaging-led. The little white booklet is not enough for full study; Crowley’s Book of Thoth or a modern companion is useful.

More painterly and Thelemic than Hermetic Tarot; less scene-based than RWS.

Profound symbolic system, extraordinary art. Cons: Demanding, sometimes confrontational, variant sizes can surprise buyers.

A high-saturation recolouring of the classic RWS deck intended to feel brighter, clearer and more contemporary.

Virginijus Poshkus retains Pamela Colman Smith’s line art while intensifying colour, contrast and modelling.

Excellent for beginners, professional readers and low-light tables. Compare a few cards with a Centennial edition to notice how colour changes emotional emphasis.

A modern recolouring of the 1909 Smith-Waite imagery. Standard, tin, holographic Reflective pocket, and the Exploring Tarot book set are format variations.

Standard deck is easiest for routine use; tin travels well; Reflective cards are visually striking but glare under lights; the book set supplies much better instruction than the basic booklet.

Brighter than Universal Waite and much brighter than Smith-Waite Centennial.

Readable, energetic, beginner-friendly. Cons: Colour may feel too vivid; holographic edition can impair visibility.

A facsimile-oriented presentation of the foundational 1909–1910 deck associated with A. E. Waite and Pamela Colman Smith.

Fully illustrated Minor Arcana, theatrical poses, flat colour and deceptively simple scenic symbolism. Its imagery became the template for a large share of modern tarot.

The strongest general-purpose learning deck because books and teaching resources commonly reference it. Study body language, gaze direction, repeated colours and objects before memorising keywords.

Conceived by Arthur Edward Waite, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith and first published by Rider & Co.; Smith’s authorship is essential context.

The set includes a companion text; facsimile colour and reproduction choices differ from Centennial and modern RWS editions.

Historically closer in intention than Radiant or Universal Waite, but less muted than some Centennial reproductions.

Universal reference system, immense learning support. Cons: Colonial-era imagery and gender roles need contextual reading; reproduction preferences are subjective.

These editions preserve standard RWS content while changing scale, packaging or material: Pocket, Miniature, Giant, Premier, Spanish, Tiny Key Chain and 100% Plastic Rider.

Same core Pamela Colman Smith scenes; visual impact changes with size and colour reproduction.

Pocket suits travel and small hands; Giant suits teaching, accessibility and group display; Spanish supports Spanish-language learners; plastic suits intensive professional use or humid environments; Tiny Key Chain is a functional novelty, not an ergonomic daily reader.

All derive from the Waite–Smith collaboration and publisher-controlled editions.

Tiny text and symbols disappear in miniature formats. Giant cards are difficult to shuffle. Plastic cards are durable and washable but feel slippery. Premier primarily adds larger retail packaging rather than new card art.

Choose by handling need, not interpretation: the system is the same.

Many accessibility and portability options. Cons: Extreme sizes compromise shuffling or visibility; Premier adds little interpretive value.

Brian Clark and Kay Steventon combine tarot with constellations, planets, zodiacal stories and sky mythology.

Luminous celestial collage blends human figures, star maps and mythic imagery. The deck prioritises astrological relationships over literal everyday scenes.

Best for astrology clients, archetypal timing and mythic self-reflection. Keep a birth chart or astrology reference nearby until planetary and zodiac associations become familiar.

Written/conceived by astrologer Brian Clark and illustrated by Kay Steventon.

Standard card size and booklet; the artwork carries many fine details. Readers without astrology knowledge may need a fuller companion book.

More mythic and painterly than Zodiac Tarot; less diagrammatic than Hermetic Tarot.

Strong astrology–tarot bridge, beautiful mythic atmosphere. Cons: Less immediately readable for non-astrologers.

Greek myths are mapped systematically onto tarot, making each suit and Major a psychological story arc.

Giovanni Caselli’s revised illustrations are cleaner and more contemporary than Tricia Newell’s art in the original Mythic Tarot, while retaining the same mythic assignments.

Excellent for counselling, Jungian work, relationship patterns and teaching through story. Learn the complete myth attached to a suit rather than treating each image in isolation.

The original 1989 concept was created by Juliet Sharman-Burke and Liz Greene; the New edition uses Giovanni Caselli’s artwork.

Usually sold as a deck-and-book package; the book is central, not optional. Readers attached to the original paintings may prefer the earlier edition.

More structured around Greek narrative than Folklore Tarot and more accessible than Jungian Tarot.

Excellent teaching stories, psychologically coherent. Cons: Guidebook-dependent; one mythic tradition dominates.

Norbert Lösche blends twentieth-century glamour, cinematic faces and esoteric attributions into a cosmopolitan RWS-adjacent deck.

Airbrushed, jewel-toned portraits evoke classic film stars without functioning as literal celebrity cards. Astrological, Qabalistic and Golden Dawn cues sit within emotionally expressive scenes.

Strong for relationship, character and psychological readings. Focus on facial expression and interpersonal distance before decoding occult correspondences.

Created by German artist Norbert Lösche and first published in the late twentieth century.

Standard cards with a concise booklet; court and pip scenes are readable but the dated glamour aesthetic is part of its identity.

More portrait-driven than Morgan-Greer and less abstract than Thoth.

Expressive faces, rich colour, layered symbolism. Cons: Retro celebrity-like imagery may distract; booklet is brief.

A borderless, close-cropped 1970s interpretation of RWS that brings faces and gestures directly toward the reader.

Bill Greer’s saturated colours and Lloyd Morgan’s direction create intimate, theatrical scenes. Cropping heightens emotion and makes spreads visually continuous.

Particularly good for relationship readings, client work and readers who respond to facial expression. Use the tight framing to ask what is inside versus outside the querent’s awareness.

Created by Lloyd Morgan and illustrated by Bill Greer; a landmark post-RWS American deck.

Smooth mass-market stock and standard size; borderless art is immersive. The basic booklet is short, but RWS books transfer easily.

Warmer and more intimate than Aquarian Tarot; more saturated than Universal Waite.

Immediate, emotive, easy to read. Cons: Strong 1970s look; close crops sometimes remove environmental context.

Mythical beings from varied traditions embody tarot lessons and imaginative possibilities.

Lisa Hunt’s luminous watercolour fantasy style places creatures in richly detailed natural and magical settings.

Effective for creative work, folklore lovers and gentle spiritual readings. Use the companion text to understand each being’s cultural origin and avoid flattening distinct traditions into generic fantasy.

Created by D. J. Conway with artwork by Lisa Hunt.

Standard deck with a booklet; fine details reward good lighting. Some creature-to-card links are less intuitive without context.

More creature-centred than Folklore Tarot and softer than Dragon Tarot.

Imaginative, beautiful, culturally wide-ranging. Cons: Guidebook reliance; cultural synthesis needs care.

A collector-oriented celebration of Smith’s art and the centenary of the deck commonly called Rider-Waite.

The included Centennial-style deck uses muted, aged-looking colour closer to early printing aesthetics; supplementary materials foreground Smith beyond tarot.

Ideal for study, collecting and readers who want historical context. Treat Smith as co-creator, not merely Waite’s illustrator.

Issued for the 100th anniversary of the deck; includes tarot plus reproductions and biographical material connected with Pamela Colman Smith.

More substantial packaging and extras than a working-deck box. The cards are usable, but collectors may prefer to preserve the set and use a separate Centennial deck.

Historically richer than Original Rider-Waite Set; less portable than any standalone RWS edition.

Valuable context, attractive archival presentation. Cons: Bulky; extras matter more to collectors than everyday readers.

Kat Black assembles figures and landscapes from late-medieval and early-Renaissance paintings into a coherent RWS-based world.

Digital collage is unusually seamless; gilt-style borders and devotional painting conventions give the cards sacred weight.

Excellent for historical-art lovers, formal readings and meditation. Notice hand gestures, halos, architecture and hierarchy as symbolic language.

Created by Australian artist Kat Black from public-domain European artworks.

Gilt edges and ornate presentation enhance luxury but can show wear. The companion booklet is useful for identifying source artworks and meanings.

More RWS-readable than Touchstone Tarot and more collage-based than Medieval Scapini.

Sumptuous, cohesive, readable. Cons: Predominantly Christian-European visual world; gilding may wear.

Patrick Valenza’s moon-faced inhabitants explore alienation, instinct, anxiety and the comic grotesque in an industrial dream city.

Surreal figures, graveyard and factory textures, asymmetrical faces and theatrical poses reinterpret RWS archetypes through a personal nightmare logic.

Strong for shadow work, blunt readings and creative psychology. Ask what the discomfort is revealing rather than assuming a strange image is automatically negative.

Created by Patrick Valenza from imagery rooted in childhood dreams and local cemetery/industrial architecture. Original bordered, Premier and borderless editions share the core art.

Borderless version gives maximum immersion; Premier mainly adds packaging and a spread sheet. The small booklet is serviceable, while Valenza’s separate book provides far deeper symbolism.

Darker and more psychologically idiosyncratic than Halloween decks; more scenic than Hermetic Tarot.

Unique voice, powerful shadow imagery. Cons: Polarising faces; can feel too intense for sensitive clients.

Traditional tarot archetypes are rendered through Russian courtly, folk and fairy-tale aesthetics.

Yury Shakov’s lacquer-miniature technique produces jewel-like figures, black grounds, gold detail and intricate costumes.

Suits ceremonial, historical and narrative readings. Use a magnifier or bright light; much symbolic information sits in fine detail.

Painted by Russian miniaturist Yury Shakov, renowned for lacquer art.

Standard cards can make the micro-detail feel compressed; the deck is beautiful for slow study but less immediate across a large table spread.

More culturally specific and icon-like than Golden Tarot; darker backgrounds than Medieval Scapini.

Exquisite craftsmanship, distinctive cultural setting. Cons: Small visual details; concise booklet cannot fully contextualise imagery.

A facsimile reconstruction of one of the earliest surviving hand-painted Italian tarot groups, originally made for Milanese nobility.

Gold-ground quattrocento figures, heraldry and courtly virtues precede modern occult correspondences and scenic pip conventions.

Best for tarot history, art study and non-RWS reading. Read pips numerologically and compositionally; do not expect Smith-style narrative scenes.

The surviving cards are associated with the Visconti-Sforza court in fifteenth-century Milan. This edition reproduces 74 extant cards and supplies four reconstructed replacements.

Historic facsimile design can feel formal and less intuitive. The booklet should be supplemented by a history of early tarocchi.

Earlier and more courtly than Marseille; less practical for beginners than RWS.

Major historical importance, lavish art. Cons: Non-scenic pips, incomplete original required reconstruction.

Mary Hanson-Roberts’s coloured-pencil recolouring softens and models the classic Pamela Colman Smith drawings.

Gentle shading, rounded colour transitions and calmer skin tones make the RWS world feel serene and approachable.

Excellent all-purpose deck for beginners, meditation and client readings. Compare its softer colour psychology with Radiant Rider-Waite.

Coloured by Mary Hanson-Roberts over Smith’s original line art. Standard, pocket, tiny, tin, Premier and deck/book set editions share imagery.

Standard is the best handling compromise; pocket/tin travels well; tiny is novelty-sized; deck/book set adds Waite’s Pictorial Key and a spread sheet; Premier chiefly changes outer packaging.

Softer than Radiant, smoother than Centennial, more traditional than Hanson-Roberts Tarot.

Calm colour, full RWS compatibility, many formats. Cons: Some readers find the colouring overly soft; tiny formats lose detail.

A beginner system that deliberately teaches the Minor Arcana first, then builds toward Majors and complete spreads.

Giovanni Caselli’s images follow an accessible RWS-derived story language with clear action and uncluttered composition.

Work through Juliet Sharman-Burke’s exercises in order; the staged method is the product’s greatest strength.

Written by tarot teacher Juliet Sharman-Burke and illustrated by Giovanni Caselli.

Sold as an integrated learning package rather than merely a deck. Book quality and structured lessons are substantially more useful than a typical little white booklet.

More curriculum-driven than Apprentice Tarot, but lacks on-card keywords.

Strong course structure, clear imagery. Cons: Readers seeking immediate free-form intuition may find the sequence prescriptive.

Each tarot card is paired with a medicinal or ritual herb, joining RWS divination with Western herbalism.

Michael Tierra’s herbal framework and Candis Cantin’s bright illustrations place plants prominently within recognisable tarot compositions.

Useful for herbal study, wellness journalling and ritual planning. Treat plant references as symbolic/educational, not medical prescriptions; check safety with qualified sources.

Created by herbalist Michael Tierra and illustrated by Candis Cantin.

Standard deck booklet gives card-herb links, but the separate Spirit of Herbs companion materially deepens study. Production is typical mass-market cardstock.

More medicinally structured than Herbcrafter’s Tarot, which focuses on relationships, crafts and plant practices.

Clear plant correspondences, readable RWS base. Cons: Companion text is desirable; health symbolism can be misused if taken literally.

Vanessa Decort distils RWS and Thoth influences into a minimalist, youthful, multicultural deck with astrology and mythology.

Flat colour, simplified figures, elemental landscapes and keywords on Minor Arcana create a calm graphic language.

Good for beginners, daily pulls, meditation and readers who prefer visual space. Learn where it follows Thoth titles/attributions rather than assuming pure RWS.

Created and illustrated by Vanessa Decort. Standard and tin editions use the same imagery.

Standard cards show the minimalist scenes best; tin format is portable. The concise booklet is adequate for entry but not deep comparative study.

Gentler and simpler than Thoth; more esoteric than its clean surface first suggests.

Calm, inclusive, portable, readable. Cons: Minimalism may feel emotionally thin; hybrid system can confuse purists.

Luigi Scapini creates a lavish pseudo-medieval tarot that mixes Renaissance detail, satire, sensuality and occult reference.

Ornate costumes, architecture, marginal figures and gold-toned decoration fill almost every surface.

Best for layered visual readings and historical-fantasy atmosphere. Slow down and isolate foreground, background and marginal symbols separately.

Created by Italian artist Luigi Scapini as a modern deck inspired by late-medieval and Renaissance art rather than a literal facsimile.

Dense imagery benefits from full-size cards and good light. The small booklet cannot explain every visual allusion.

More exuberant and satirical than Visconti facsimiles; less seamless-collage than Golden Tarot.

Visually abundant, sophisticated, collectible. Cons: Busy scenes, occasional erotic/grotesque details may not suit all clients.

A late-twentieth-century attempt to present tarot through pan-Indigenous North American imagery, daily life and folklore.

J. A. Gonzalez illustrates narrative scenes based on material attributed to Magda and Blackfoot medicine man Harry Sparrowhawk.

Use only with historical and cultural caution. Do not treat diverse nations as one spiritual system, and do not present the deck as authoritative Indigenous teaching.

Credited to Magda and J. A. Gonzalez, with source material related by Harry Sparrowhawk; publisher copy identifies Magda as of Shawnee heritage.

Standard deck and brief booklet do not provide the cultural depth needed to resolve questions of representation.

More scene-based than Vision Quest but shares the problem of broad pan-Indigenous framing.

Narrative scenes, historically notable in themed-tarot publishing. Cons: Cultural generalisation and dated framing; requires critical context.

An instructional package for beginner-to-intermediate study rather than a separate artistic tarot tradition.

Uses accessible RWS-family imagery, allowing lessons to transfer to standard references.

Follow the included curriculum and spreads rather than treating accessories as decoration. Best for a learner who wants one boxed starting point.

Published by U.S. Games Systems as an all-in-one teaching product; verify the current printing’s exact deck and contents because packages can be revised.

The value is the combined book/deck/spread materials. It is bulkier than a standalone deck and may duplicate books already owned.

More comprehensive than Apprentice Tarot; less specialised than Beginner’s Guide to Tarot.

Convenient learning bundle, standard system. Cons: Bulky; not ideal for experienced readers or collectors seeking distinctive art.

A gentle fairy-tale reinterpretation of RWS with expressive, approachable characters.

Mary Hanson-Roberts uses coloured pencil, luminous eyes, soft modelling and storybook medieval dress.

Very good for beginners, younger-looking aesthetics and compassionate client readings. Faces carry much of the emotional message.

Fully illustrated by Mary Hanson-Roberts; distinct from Universal Waite, where she recoloured Smith’s line art.

Cards are slightly smaller than many standard decks and generally easy to shuffle. The booklet is concise; RWS references work well.

Softer and more fairy-tale-like than Morgan-Greer; more original than Universal Waite.

Friendly, expressive, easy handling. Cons: Sweet aesthetic can soften severe cards; limited guidebook.

A transformative, esoteric tarot linking elemental spirituality, Qabalah and personal initiation.

Joyce Eakins’s vibrant, visionary paintings favour energy, colour and archetypal motion over literal domestic scenes.

Best for meditation, spiritual development and readers willing to study a distinct symbolic vocabulary. Use Pamela Eakins’s full companion book.

Created by Pamela Eakins, with artwork by her mother, Joyce Eakins.

Standard deck booklet is insufficient for the system’s depth; the separate book is close to essential.

More visionary and spiritually didactic than Thoth, less technical than Hermetic Tarot.

Deep spiritual framework, powerful colour. Cons: High study requirement; not instantly RWS-readable.

A feminist, goddess-centred tarot using round cards to challenge hierarchical and patriarchal visual conventions.

Vicki Noble and Karen Vogel draw from women’s history, global goddess imagery and communal scenes. Round cards allow graded orientations beyond simple upright/reversed.

Strong for feminist spirituality, body wisdom and group work. Decide in advance how many rotational positions you will interpret.

Created in the late 1970s by Vicki Noble and Karen Vogel and influential in feminist tarot history.

Full-size round cards require an adapted shuffle; Mini Motherpeace is easier to handle. Deck/book set offers far better interpretive support.

More historically movement-based than Goddess Tarot and more structurally radical than Barbara Walker Tarot.

Innovative format, important feminist perspective. Cons: Circular shuffling/rotation learning curve; cultural borrowing merits critical reading.

Hermann Haindl’s deck addresses spirituality, ecology, suffering and cultural wisdom through a serious late-twentieth-century lens.

Textured, painterly cards combine I Ching hexagrams, runes, astrology, Hebrew letters and figures associated with several cultural traditions.

Excellent for ecological, philosophical and shadow readings. Study Rachel Pollack’s companion volumes and approach cross-cultural assignments critically.

Painted by German artist Hermann Haindl; companion interpretation by Rachel Pollack helped establish its readership.

Large symbolic fields reproduce well, but the little booklet cannot carry the system. Courts are renamed and culturally assigned.

Earthier and more painterly than Thoth; more cross-cultural than Tarot of the Spirit.

Profound, ecological, symbolically rich. Cons: Demanding; cultural synthesis and court assignments need context.

David Palladini brings medieval tarot archetypes into a sleek 1960s/70s graphic world.

Stylised profiles, Art Deco/Art Nouveau influence, cool geometry and controlled colour create an elegant, emotionally reserved tone.

Good for concise professional readings and design-minded users. Read posture, profile direction and negative space because expressions are subtle.

Created by David Palladini and first published in 1970.

Standard deck is easy to handle; booklet is brief but RWS meanings transfer. Some pip scenes are less narratively explicit than Smith’s.

Cooler and more graphic than Morgan-Greer; less ornate than Medieval Scapini.

Elegant, uncluttered, enduring design. Cons: Reserved faces; period style may feel distant.

An 80-card archetypal astrology and psychology deck concerned with remembered patterns of the soul; it is not a standard 78-card tarot.

Peter Orban, Ingrid Zinnel and Thea Weller combine planetary pairings with theatrical mythic scenes.

Use for therapeutic prompts, inner parts, relationship dynamics and astrological archetypes—not as a drop-in RWS substitute.

Developed in the German-speaking astrological/psychological tradition by Orban and Zinnel, with art by Weller.

The explanatory book is essential because the 80-card structure and planetary combinations are proprietary.

Closer to an archetypal oracle than Jungian Tarot, though both serve depth psychology.

Nuanced psychological combinations, strong scenes. Cons: Not tarot; steep system-specific learning curve.

Cats inhabit a Renaissance court while performing recognisable RWS roles with wit and dignity.

Lawrence Teng’s polished paintings combine feline anatomy, human costume and heraldic settings.

Excellent for cat lovers, light client readings and readers who want humour without losing structure. Read tail, ears and posture as emotional cues.

Created by Gina M. Pace and illustrated by Lawrence Teng.

Standard card size and concise booklet; familiar RWS composition keeps it accessible.

More historically costumed than Cat’s Eye Tarot and less fantastical than Tarot of the Cat People.

Charming, readable, polished. Cons: Novelty theme may limit solemn contexts; booklet is short.

An ethereal fantasy RWS deck shaped by the seasons, elements, fairies and personal transformation.

Jennifer Galasso uses saturated jewel colours, flowing figures and luminous nature settings; an extra Unknown Card can be included or removed.

Good for intuitive, emotional and creative readings. Decide whether the bonus card means uncertainty, withheld information or open possibility before using it.

Created and illustrated by fantasy artist Jennifer Galasso.

Border-heavy standard cards with a short booklet. Fine digital detail is attractive but can feel visually uniform across spreads.

More RWS-readable than Paulina Tarot; more conventional fantasy than Tarot of Mystical Moments.

Luminous, intuitive, approachable. Cons: Fantasy aesthetic may feel generic to some; bonus card needs a defined method.

Carol Bridges reframes tarot around healing, balance with Earth and women’s spiritual self-development.

Earth-toned scenes prioritise community, ritual and nature. Courts become Apprentice, Totem, Lodge and Exemplar.

Useful for wellness journalling and nature-centred reflection. Learn the renamed structure and treat cultural references carefully rather than claiming Indigenous authority.

Created by Carol Bridges as a feminist/nature-spirituality reworking of tarot.

Standard deck with a brief booklet; the altered titles increase reliance on the guide.

More structurally altered than Native American Tarot; more healing-focused than Motherpeace.

Supportive tone, distinctive courts, nature orientation. Cons: Cultural framing can feel dated; nonstandard structure.

Paulina Cassidy’s 78 whimsical characters embody encouragement, joy and emotional resilience.

Fine, curling linework, pastel colour and surreal beings create a delicate storybook world.

Best for gentle daily guidance, inner-child work and sensitive clients. Look past the sweetness: difficult cards still carry boundaries, grief and consequence.

Created and illustrated by Paulina Cassidy.

Standard cards, concise booklet and densely detailed art. Small symbols may be harder to see at a distance.

Brighter and more character-led than Paulina Tarot; gentler than Deviant Moon.

Uplifting, imaginative, cohesive. Cons: Delicate imagery may feel overly sweet; visual detail is small.

Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman organises the suits through coloured roses and Western esoteric/Qabalistic symbolism.

Bold colour, mandala-like arrangements, Tree of Life references and iconic rather than naturalistic figures.

Useful for meditation, elemental study and symbolic spreads. Learn the colour-coded rose system first.

Created and illustrated by Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman.

Standard mass-market stock and a modest booklet; non-scenic or stylised elements may slow RWS learners.

More colourful and devotional than Hermetic Tarot; less narrative than Morgan-Greer.

Distinct colour system, meditative. Cons: Symbolic abstraction; limited guide depth.

Karen Kuykendall’s science-fantasy world imagines elegant humanoids whose civilisation is spiritually bonded with cats.

Airbrushed alien landscapes, elaborate costumes and felines create a coherent fictional culture.

Strong for world-building, creative readings and cat enthusiasts. Use the lore to understand suit cultures rather than relying only on standard meanings.

Created and illustrated by Karen Kuykendall; the companion book expands the fictional world.

Standard deck booklet is brief; the separate book greatly improves narrative comprehension.

More immersive and science-fictional than Medieval Cat or Cat’s Eye Tarot.

Original world, elegant art, strong atmosphere. Cons: Lore-dependent; vintage fantasy style is distinctive but dated.

Dragons from myth and imagination represent power, wisdom, danger and elemental force across a traditional tarot structure.

Peter Pracownik’s detailed fantasy paintings pair different dragon types with dramatic landscapes; Terry Donaldson supplies interpretation.

Good for confidence, boundaries, leadership and mythic readings. Avoid reducing every dragon to aggression; note posture, element and relationship to humans.

Illustrated by Peter Pracownik with text/concept by Terry Donaldson.

Standard cards and concise booklet; a dedicated companion book is helpful for specific dragon associations.

More forceful and focused than Fantastical Creatures Tarot.

Strong archetypal energy, detailed fantasy art. Cons: Narrow creature theme; some scenes need guide context.

A restored/recoloured Marseille deck based on Nicolas Conver’s eighteenth-century woodcut tradition.

Otto Spalinger preserves sturdy black outlines and emblematic Marseille figures while introducing a considered modern colour scheme.

Best for Marseille method, numerology and open reading. Read pip geometry, direction, repetition and elemental rhythm instead of expecting scenic Minors.

Based on Nicolas Conver’s historic Marseille pattern; recoloured by Otto Spalinger.

Traditional linework is clear, but the booklet alone may not teach Marseille technique adequately.

More historically anchored than Inversion Tarot; more vividly recoloured than CBD Marseille.

Authentic structure, attractive colouring. Cons: Non-scenic pips; spelling/title variants can make the edition hard to identify.

Fergus Hall’s surreal deck is famous for appearing in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die.

Bold primary colour, stretched landscapes and dreamlike figures depart markedly from RWS staging.

Suits intuitive, creative and film-history readings. Build meanings from shape, movement and emotional atmosphere; do not expect conventional scenic pips.

Painted by Fergus Hall and originally published in connection with the Bond film.

Standard cards and a short booklet; the unusual imagery benefits from independent study.

More naïve-surreal and less occult-dense than Thoth; less gothic than Deviant Moon.

Historically memorable, bold, highly distinctive. Cons: Idiosyncratic symbolism; limited beginner support.

A historic Swiss tarot pattern descended from Marseille but replacing the Papess and Pope with Juno and Jupiter.

Woodcut-derived figures, flat primary colours and non-scenic pip cards.

Good for historical reading, gaming-pattern study and Marseille-style techniques. Pay attention to the altered trump names and number traditions.

The designation refers to the two J cards—Juno and Jupiter—in this Swiss pattern.

Clear, durable-looking traditional design; the concise booklet is not a complete course in pip reading.

Close to Marseille in method, but its trump substitutions make it culturally and historically distinct.

Historic character, clean pips, important variant. Cons: Not RWS-friendly; minimal narrative imagery.

A compact deck using broad “African” motifs and simplified figures within a tarot framework.

Graphic, energetic images with a so-called primitive-art presentation—a label now best treated as dated publisher language.

Read critically and avoid presenting the deck as representative of a continent’s many distinct cultures.

Created by Marina Romito; historical packaging reflects older New Age publishing conventions.

Small cards are portable and easy to shuffle; minimal booklet/context limits responsible cultural interpretation.

More graphic and generalised than Tarot Neocolonial de las Américas, which explicitly centres political critique.

Compact, vivid, direct. Cons: Pan-continental generalisation, dated terminology, little context.

An esoteric Egyptian-style tarot tied to C. C. Zain’s Brotherhood of Light teachings and The Sacred Tarot.

Emblematic line drawings combine pseudo-Egyptian motifs, astrology and occult correspondences.

Use with Zain’s companion system; it is not designed as a scenic RWS deck. Distinguish modern occult Egyptiana from historical Egyptian religion.

Based on the teachings of C. C. Zain (Elbert Benjamine) and published as a companion to The Sacred Tarot.

Cards are study tools; the separate book is effectively required. Visual style is diagrammatic rather than luxurious.

More school-specific than Oswald Wirth and less painterly than Thoth.

Coherent specialist system, rich correspondences. Cons: High guide dependence; Egyptian imagery is esoteric reconstruction, not archaeology.

A collaborative British deck rooted in Wiccan, Pagan and “Old Religion” spirituality, with renamed cards and nature magic.

Realistic, colourful scenes feature ritual tools, seasonal nature and coven-like community.

Effective for Pagan practice, sabbat reflection and herbal/elemental readings. Learn altered titles and use historical claims cautiously.

Developed by leaders and initiates within British witchcraft circles, with artwork by Sylvia Gainsford; Howard Rodway contributed interpretive material.

Standard cards; the included booklet offers the framework, while the full companion is more useful.

More coven- and ritual-focused than Druidcraft; more scenic than Sacred Rose.

Rich Pagan atmosphere, readable scenes. Cons: Nonstandard titles; some historical framing is dated.

Unicorns embody purity, imagination, hope and spiritual guidance within a traditional tarot framework.

Kirk Reinert’s fantasy paintings place unicorns in luminous landscapes, while Suzanne Star’s text interprets their roles.

Best for gentle guidance, younger-at-heart readers and optimism-centred sessions. Do not let the soft theme erase warnings in difficult cards.

Written/conceived by Suzanne Star and illustrated by Kirk Reinert.

Standard cards with compact booklet. Repeated unicorn imagery can make quick card differentiation harder.

Gentler and narrower than Fantastical Creatures Tarot.

Hopeful, family-friendly fantasy. Cons: Repetitive motif; limited tonal range.

Frankie Albano’s famous 1960s recolouring gives Smith-Waite imagery a vivid, esoterically keyed palette.

Flat, strong purples, oranges, yellows and blues change the deck’s psychological temperature while retaining original line art.

Good for colour meditation, energetic readings and high visual contrast. Compare colours with Original or Centennial editions rather than assuming they reflect Smith’s choices.

Recoloured by Frankie Albano and first issued in the late 1960s.

Standard handling and full RWS compatibility; colour is polarising and the booklet is minimal.

More psychedelic and contrast-heavy than Radiant Rider-Waite.

Energetic, clear, historically notable recolouring. Cons: Harsh palette for some readers; no new drawing.

Lynyrd Narciso recasts tarot as a glamorous, humorous ensemble of contemporary women with adventure and attitude.

Fashion-illustration figures, clean lines and pop-culture energy emphasise agency and character.

Strong for confidence, lifestyle and relationship readings. Look for the traditional RWS function beneath the modern visual joke.

Created and illustrated by Lynyrd Narciso.

Compact, easy-handling cards; booklet is concise. Contemporary references may date more quickly than archetypal art.

More playful and modern than Goddess Tarot; less surreal than Urban Tarot.

Fun, diverse personalities, accessible. Cons: Light tone may not fit solemn readings; slim guide.

A learn-as-you-read deck with upright and reversed meanings printed on every card.

Simplified scenes make room for explanatory text; instructional utility takes priority over visual immersion.

Ideal for first practice sessions. After confidence grows, read selected cards without looking at the printed meanings.

Designed by George R. Bennett as an immediate-entry teaching tool.

On-card text eliminates constant booklet use but creates busy faces and can constrain interpretation.

More explicit than Apprentice Tarot because both orientations are printed; less aesthetically refined than Simplicity Tarot.

Fastest entry for novices, reversal support. Cons: Text dependence, limited visual intuition.

Full-colour photographs pair minerals and crystals with tarot archetypes.

Geological specimens replace human narrative scenes, so colour, structure and traditional crystal associations carry meaning.

Useful for crystal selection, altar work and mineral study. Do not use metaphysical claims as a substitute for medical care or geological fact.

Created by Helmut G. Hofmann as a bridge between tarot and gemstone symbolism.

Photographic cards are clear but non-scenic; guidebook dependence is high because correspondences are not obvious.

More specimen-focused than White Sage Tarot and less practical/craft-oriented than Herbcrafter’s.

Distinctive photographic approach, useful crystal index. Cons: Weak narrative cues; correspondence choices may feel arbitrary.

Kris Waldherr maps goddesses from multiple cultures onto tarot as a tool for empowerment and transformation.

Decorative, icon-like paintings combine goddess portraiture with suit narratives and floral pattern.

Good for archetypal reflection, women-centred work and mythology. Read each deity within her original culture and avoid treating all goddesses as interchangeable.

Written and illustrated by Kris Waldherr. Standalone and deck/book set share artwork; the set provides the fuller interpretive experience.

Standard deck booklet is brief; book set is recommended for mythic context. Some titles and suit assignments differ from RWS expectation.

More globally mythic than Motherpeace and more formally beautiful than Medicine Woman.

Empowering, elegant, myth-rich. Cons: Cross-cultural synthesis requires care; companion book strongly preferred.

A historic occult Marseille-style Major Arcana system expanded for modern deck use, associated with symbolism, initiation and Qabalah.

Strong outlines, emblematic colour and modified Marseille trumps encode nineteenth-century French occult ideas.

Best for Majors-focused meditation and occult history. Check how the edition supplies Minor Arcana, since Wirth’s celebrated original contribution centred on the 22 trumps.

Based on designs by Swiss occultist Oswald Wirth, first produced in collaboration with Stanislas de Guaita in the late nineteenth century.

Historical symbolic vocabulary needs a substantial companion; the publisher booklet is introductory.

More occultly modified than Conver/Marseille reproductions; less densely annotated than Hermetic Tarot.

Important occult lineage, clear emblematic trumps. Cons: Historical complexity; edition-specific Minors.

A bright, deliberately uplifting RWS-family deck that softens frightening imagery and emphasises spiritual growth.

Peter Paul Connolly’s clean, saturated paintings remove or temper some harsh visual elements; Eileen Connolly supplies the interpretive method.

Suitable for beginners and sensitive clients. Readers should still discuss challenge honestly rather than using the softened art to avoid difficult messages.

Created by Eileen Connolly and illustrated by her son Peter Paul Connolly.

Standard handling and a brief booklet; the Connolly teaching books provide fuller support.

More consciously positive than Universal Waite and less fairy-tale-like than Hanson-Roberts.

Friendly, clear, supportive. Cons: Can sanitise difficult archetypes; dated visual style.

Maggie Kneen places tarot in a gentle tapestry-like medieval English world.

Fine pen work, muted colour, manuscript borders and period domestic scenes create warmth and narrative charm.

Good for storytelling, historical-fantasy and everyday readings. Minor cards include visual cues but can be less theatrically explicit than RWS.

Created and illustrated by Maggie Kneen.

Standard deck with concise booklet; fine linework benefits from good light.

Softer and more domestic than Medieval Scapini; less collage-like than Golden Tarot.

Graceful, cohesive, approachable. Cons: Muted energy; small detail and modest guide.

A nature-spirituality deck using broad Native American-inspired concepts to explore personal paths and cosmic forces.

Gayan Sylvie Winter and Jo Dose use warm earth colours, animals, landscapes and renamed suits/courts.

Approach as a modern European-created spiritual synthesis, not as authoritative Indigenous teaching. Learn its renamed structure before reading.

Created by Gayan Sylvie Winter with artwork by Jo Dose.

Nonstandard terminology increases guide dependence; standard card format is easy to handle.

More abstract and spiritually restructured than Native American Tarot.

Nature-centred, gentle, distinctive. Cons: Pan-Indigenous framing; altered system and cultural sensitivity concerns.

A dreamlike fantasy deck filled with intricate hybrid beings, melancholy grace and decorative movement.

Paulina Cassidy’s fine linework and pastel washes create densely populated, otherworldly RWS-inspired scenes.

Strong for imagination, dreams and intuitive free association. Identify the central figure/action before exploring tiny decorative symbols.

Created and illustrated by Paulina Cassidy.

Standard cards can feel small for the level of detail; booklet is brief but RWS knowledge transfers.

More mysterious and ornate than Joie de Vivre.

Beautiful, distinctive, symbol-rich. Cons: Visually busy; emotional scenes can be ambiguous.

Domestic cats model everyday behaviour and life lessons within a recognisable tarot structure.

Debra M. Givin, a veterinarian, depicts realistic cat posture, environments and interactions rather than costumed anthropomorphic cats.

Excellent for animal lovers and behavioural observation. Translate feline actions—watching, hiding, pouncing, grooming—into human dynamics.

Created and illustrated by veterinarian Debra M. Givin.

Standard cards and a concise booklet. Readers unfamiliar with cat behaviour may miss nuance.

More realistic than Medieval Cat and far less fantastical than Cat People.

Naturalistic, warm, behaviourally insightful. Cons: Narrow subject matter; some traditional symbols are indirect.

Karen Marie Sweikhardt creates a moonlit fantasy garden of fairies, unicorns, dolphins, butterflies and lunar magic.

Rich blues and purples, circular lunar motifs and dreamlike landscapes reinterpret RWS scenes.

Good for imagination, dream journalling and gentle spiritual readings. Use moon phase and creature placement as secondary cues.

Created and illustrated by Karen Marie Sweikhardt. The original bordered deck and later borderless deck/book set share core imagery.

Borderless edition enlarges the art and the set improves instruction; original booklet is limited. Saturated dark cards need good lighting.

More explicitly lunar and 1990s-fantasy than Crystal Visions.

Immersive, magical, cohesive. Cons: Fantasy symbolism can feel dated; dark palette.

Kris Waldherr maps famous love stories and couples onto tarot to examine intimacy, choice, sacrifice and self-knowledge.

Renaissance-inspired decorative paintings foreground paired figures and dramatic relationship narratives.

Excellent for relationship readings, but do not reduce it to romance: the myths also address autonomy, grief and values. Learn both partners’ stories.

Created and illustrated by Kris Waldherr. Standard and Premier editions share cards; Premier adds a larger box, booklet and love-spread sheet.

The added spread sheet is useful for themed sessions; basic booklet is short. Relationship framing can bias general readings.

More narrative and couple-focused than Goddess Tarot.

Strong relationship archetypes, elegant art. Cons: Guidebook dependence; tragic myths may feel heavy.

A queer and trans-informed, inclusive reinterpretation of RWS that feels historical, intimate and contemporary at once.

Fyodor Pavlov’s watercolour-and-ink paintings use period dress, botanical detail and diverse bodies, genders, sexualities and cultures.

Excellent for identity, embodiment, relationship and general readings. Read representation as integral to archetype rather than as a novelty layer.

Created and hand-painted by Fyodor Pavlov, drawing on the artist’s queer and trans experience.

Larger-format boxed set with a substantial guidebook; beautiful production may be less portable than a basic deck.

More inclusive and historically textured than classic RWS; less graphic than Modern/Urban decks.

Inclusive, thoughtful, accomplished art and guide. Cons: Larger package; nuanced images reward slower readings.

A muted, archival-style reproduction honouring Pamela Colman Smith’s 1909 artwork.

Dusty colour, aged-paper effect and Smith’s original linework produce a calmer historical atmosphere.

Excellent for study and everyday RWS readings. Its subdued colours encourage attention to composition rather than modern saturation.

Published for the deck’s centennial and explicitly foregrounds the Smith-Waite naming. Standard and tin editions share imagery; the borderless Smith-Waite edition removes frames for immersion.

Standard size shows detail; tin is pocket-sized; borderless enlarges art slightly but changes framing. Included booklets are concise.

More antique-looking than Original Rider-Waite and far softer than Radiant.

Faithful mood, excellent study deck, multiple formats. Cons: Muted colour may look dull in low light; small editions reduce detail.

Matt Hughes translates tarot through Art Nouveau elegance, decorative line and luminous foil.

The original Illuminated edition uses gold foil and stylised pale figures; Luna revises artwork for greater diversity and uses iridescent silver foil.

Good for aesthetic, relationship and creative readings. Tilt cards away from direct light so foil does not obscure details.

Created and illustrated by Matt Hughes in an Art Nouveau-inspired technique. The original includes two bonus Majors; Luna is a revised, more inclusive edition.

Expanded full-colour guidebook is stronger than a typical pamphlet. Foil gives luxury but can glare and show handling marks.

More graphic and decorative than Golden Tarot; less surreal than Mystical Moments.

Elegant, readable, good guidebook. Cons: Foil glare; original edition’s representation is narrower than Luna.

A modern presentation of Smith’s 1909 drawings with subtle recolouring and ivory parchment borders.

Familiar RWS scenes gain a softer, editorial palette without the heavy ageing of Centennial.

Suitable for beginners who want classic symbolism but dislike harsh primary colours. Keep in mind that recolouring changes emphasis but not structure.

Published by U.S. Games Systems and formerly marketed as Pamela Colman Smith’s RWS Tarot.

Standard format and compact booklet; elegant borders reduce the image area slightly.

Cleaner than Centennial, calmer than Radiant, softer than Original Rider-Waite.

Gentle colour, classic compatibility, respectful naming. Cons: Borders; no major interpretive innovation.

Plants, tools, kitchens, gardens and folk crafts replace human figures, presenting tarot as reciprocal relationship with the plant world.

Joanna Powell Colbert’s warm, hand-rendered botanical scenes support Latisha Guthrie’s plant-spirit and practical craft framework.

Excellent for seasonal practice, gardening, ancestral craft and reflective action. Read what can be made or tended, not only what a plant “means.”

Created by Latisha Guthrie and illustrated by Joanna Powell Colbert.

Boxed deck with a comparatively useful guidebook. Borderless scenes are inviting; plant identification still benefits from external references.

More relational and craft-based than Herbal Tarot; less medicalised.

Grounded, practical, beautiful plant focus. Cons: Human dynamics are indirect; region-specific plants may be unfamiliar.

Crows and ravens carry RWS archetypes through urban, natural and mystical landscapes.

MJ Cullinane’s digital collage combines realistic birds, glowing colour and familiar symbolic objects.

Strong for intuition, messages, transition and everyday readings. Watch flight direction, flock behaviour and what the bird holds or observes.

Created by MJ Cullinane. Standard and pocket editions share the same symbolic system.

Standard cards showcase collage detail; pocket is portable but smaller. Guidebook support is accessible; darker cards may need bright light.

More RWS-direct than Cat’s Eye and less folkloric than Ghosts & Spirits.

Readable, atmospheric, popular with beginners and professionals. Cons: Digital collage repetition; pocket loses fine detail.

Ciro Marchetti expands tarot into a cinematic dream world with astrology, Kabbalah and an additional Palace-card layer.

Highly polished digital fantasy, glowing architecture and dramatic figures create immersive scenes.

Good for expansive spreads, dream work and visual meditation. Decide whether to include the four Palace cards; they can represent environments or suit domains.

Created and illustrated by Ciro Marchetti, with interpretive text by Lee Bursten in major editions.

Large cards and a substantial guide make this richer than a basic mass-market deck; large format can challenge small hands.

More digitally cinematic than Cosmic Tarot and more structurally expanded than standard RWS.

Spectacular art, deep system, useful bonus cards. Cons: Large/glossy feel; digital grandeur may overpower simple questions.

Robert Wang designs tarot as a visual gateway into Jungian psychology and active imagination.

Bold, archetypal compositions function more like psychological emblems than cinematic scenes.

Best for dream analysis, journalling, therapy-adjacent reflection and study. Use it as a prompt, not a diagnostic instrument.

Created by scholar/artist Robert Wang, known for work on Jung, Qabalah and Golden Dawn symbolism.

The deck needs Wang’s accompanying books for full value; the included booklet alone is limited.

More formally psychological and less myth-narrative than New Mythic Tarot.

Serious depth-psychology framework, distinctive archetypes. Cons: Academic learning curve; austere design.

A synthesis of tarot, modern Druidry and Wicca centred on nature, sexuality, seasonal cycles and personal power.

Will Worthington’s realistic paintings use British landscapes, ritual settings and warm natural light.

Excellent for Pagan, seasonal and embodied readings. Study renamed or differently emphasised Majors and discuss nudity expectations with clients.

Created by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm, illustrated by Will Worthington.

Large cards display art but are hard for small hands; the substantial book is a major strength. Some editions invite trimming borders, though alteration is personal choice.

More naturalistic and expansive than Tarot of the Old Path.

Excellent book, beautiful landscapes, deep Pagan framework. Cons: Oversized cards; nudity and strong spiritual frame may not suit everyone.

A beginner-focused RWS-inspired deck with keywords printed discreetly on card faces.

Emilie Muñiz’s charming, contemporary illustrations simplify scenes while preserving core symbols.

Suitable for self-teaching and quick reference. Use the keywords as prompts, then name three image-based observations before interpreting.

Created and illustrated by Emilie Muñiz.

Includes a 100-page guidebook with upright/reversed meanings and spreads—stronger support than many keyword decks.

More aesthetically integrated than Starter Tarot and more original in art than Apprentice Tarot.

Excellent beginner balance, useful guide, approachable art. Cons: On-card text can become a crutch; simplified scenes reduce ambiguity.

A stylish contemporary RWS reinterpretation exploring dreams, everyday psychology and personal narrative.

Kwon Shina’s fashion-forward figures, patterned clothing and muted palette create an introspective storybook world; Rome Choi provides text.

Particularly good for journalling, relationships and modern-life readings. Read clothing, stance and domestic objects as emotional cues.

Created by Rome Choi and illustrated by Kwon Shina.

Standard cards are easy to handle; the booklet is useful but concise. Fashion styling may date, though the emotional scenes remain strong.

Quieter than Vanessa Tarot and more grounded than Crystal Visions.

Modern, psychologically readable, elegant. Cons: Muted energy; some departures from RWS require adjustment.

Folktales, mythic figures and legends from multiple cultures are woven into tarot archetypes.

Detailed, colourful narrative scenes invite story-based reading and cross-cultural comparison.

Read the guidebook for origin and context; avoid merging distinct traditions into a universalised myth soup.

Created by Rowan Ortins with artwork by Brit June; publisher materials position shared archetypal themes as the bridge.

Boxed deck with guidebook; richness helps study but makes quick intuitive reading slower.

Broader in story range than New Mythic Tarot and more human-centred than Fantastical Creatures.

Rich stories, strong educational potential. Cons: Context-heavy; cross-cultural treatment needs care.

Ana Tourian imagines tarot as the soul’s movement from undifferentiated darkness toward form, insight and cosmos.

Nuanced black-and-white linework creates dramatic light, psychological ambiguity and expressive bodies.

Excellent for shadow work, transitions and readers who respond to monochrome art. Use contrast and empty space as active symbols.

Created and illustrated by Ana Tourian.

Borderless monochrome cards reproduce line detail well; a guidebook supports image choices. Lack of colour removes a common elemental cue.

More emotionally organic than Hermetic Tarot and less gothic-surreal than Deviant Moon.

Powerful line art, mature psychological range. Cons: No colour cues; intensity may be heavy for casual readings.

A dreamlike, predominantly feminine RWS reinterpretation focused on imagination, transformation and alternative embodiments of authority.

Catrin Welz-Stein’s seamless digital collage mixes vintage figures, botanical forms, architecture and surreal scale.

Good for intuitive, creative and relationship readings. The deck has 83 cards: alternate feminine versions of the Emperor and four Kings can be included or swapped according to the reading method.

Created by Catrin Welz-Stein, with booklet text support by Lynn Araujo; the artist identifies Smith-Waite as a foundational influence.

Boxed edition includes a useful guidebook; cards may feature decorative foil/gilding depending on printing. Bonus-card choice should be set before shuffling.

More surreal and inclusive than Ethereal Visions; more RWS-readable than Dreamkeepers.

Gorgeous, intuitive, flexible representation. Cons: Surreal logic can obscure traditional cues; extra cards require a rule.

Robin Scott maps Crowley-Harris/Thoth concepts onto twenty-first-century city life, especially New York.

Digital paintings present transit, nightlife, labour, art, inequality and neighbourhood spaces as living occult archetypes.

Excellent for careers, community, systems and contemporary social questions. Learn its Thoth-derived keywords and titles.

Created and illustrated by Robin Scott over a long-term city-based art project.

Standard boxed deck with guidebook; dense scenes reward time. Urban specificity is a strength but may feel geographically distant.

More socially grounded than Tarot of Dreams and more Thoth-derived than modern RWS decks.

Contemporary, diverse, socially observant. Cons: Dense; Thoth structure and New York specificity add learning layers.

Tarot meanings are paired with astrological stories, deities and cultural sky lore.

Ana Chávez’s bold celestial imagery and Leeza Robertson’s interpretive framework connect RWS meanings with zodiacal development.

Useful for astrology study, natal-chart reflection and timing themes. Separate traditional tarot meaning, formal astrological attribution and the deck’s creative association.

Written by Leeza Robertson and illustrated by Ana Chávez.

Deck-and-guidebook format offers more support than a little white booklet; visually dense cards can slow large spreads.

More modern and multicultural than Celestial Tarot, but sometimes less classically correspondence-driven.

Accessible astrology bridge, vivid art, useful book. Cons: Multiple attribution layers can blur; context required.

Kat Black creates emotionally precise RWS scenes from Baroque portrait and painting fragments.

Seamless digital collage, dark grounds, period costume and intense faces make every card feel like a psychological portrait.

Excellent for character, motive and relationship readings. Study gaze and hand position; the emotional “touchstone” often sits in a small gesture.

Created by Kat Black from Baroque-era artworks.

Rich reproduction and substantial presentation; darker images need good light. Guide material helps identify compositional intent.

More intimate and shadowed than Golden Tarot; less historically medieval.

Exceptional collage, psychologically rich, RWS-readable. Cons: Dark palette; European aristocratic imagery dominates.

A black-and-white Marseille-derived deck based on Paul Mathison’s 1960 Rolla Nordic Tarot artwork.

High-contrast inverted woodcut-like imagery produces a stark, almost printmakerly feel.

Good for Marseille pip reading, travel and readers who enjoy monochrome design. Use number, suit and direction rather than narrative expectations.

Reworked from Paul Mathison’s Rolla Nordic Tarot and issued in a tin.

Tin protects the portable deck; high contrast is clear, but small cards and non-scenic pips challenge beginners.

More modernist and stark than CBD Marseille or Convos.

Portable, graphic, distinctive. Cons: Small format, non-scenic pips, minimal colour cues.

A healing-oriented deck recasts tarot as a “Troupe” of mythic, cultural and spiritual archetypes guiding personal destiny.

Holly Sierra’s richly decorative paintings combine animals, sacred figures, pattern and nature; Toney Brooks supplies the system.

Best for gentle transformational work and oracle-like reading. Learn renamed cards and do not assume exact RWS equivalence.

Created by Toney Brooks and illustrated by Holly Sierra.

Standard cards with booklet; nonstandard names create guide dependence. Colour and pattern reproduce beautifully.

More oracle-like than Goddess Tarot and less structurally traditional than Crystal Visions.

Healing tone, lush art, distinctive archetypes. Cons: Renaming obscures traditional study; cultural synthesis needs care.

Hannah Elizabeth Fofana places the reader inside a sacred “field” where tarot’s narrative unfolds through botanical dreamscapes.

Minimal figures, saturated gradients, plants and open landscapes create spacious emotional scenes; cards include concise titles/keywords.

Excellent for beginners, journalling and intuitive readings. Use the printed cue as a doorway, not the final answer.

Created and illustrated by Hannah Elizabeth Fofana.

Accessible guidebook and uncluttered art; on-card phrases may narrow experienced readers. Stock/finish can feel smooth in mass-market printings.

More minimalist than Mystical Moments and more contemporary than Simplicity Tarot.

Accessible, spacious, contemporary. Cons: Keywords can constrain; minimalism may lack symbolic density.

A compact feminist tarot bringing together goddess, religious, mythic and occult symbols from around the world.

Barbara G. Walker’s bold, flat, iconic drawings often reinterpret patriarchal archetypes critically.

Good for feminist study and provocative shadow questions. Use Walker’s writings for context and evaluate cross-cultural claims historically.

Created by feminist author and artist Barbara G. Walker; current edition is packaged in a tin.

Small tin cards are portable but reduce image impact; booklet support is concise.

More confrontational and encyclopaedic than Motherpeace; more compact than Goddess Tarot.

Strong feminist reinterpretation, portable. Cons: Small cards; dated or disputed mythographic claims need scrutiny.

Ravynne Phelan builds a new spiritual-development system around choice, healing, balance and personal sovereignty rather than reproducing standard tarot exactly.

Highly detailed digital fantasy portraits, elemental beings and sacred geometry create an immersive world.

Read it on its own terms. Study the renamed Majors, added archetypes and altered suit/court structure before using it professionally.

Created and illustrated by Australian artist Ravynne Phelan.

Large cards and a substantial guidebook are appropriate for the proprietary system; the deck can be difficult for small hands.

More structurally independent than Chrysalis and more fantasy-portrait driven than Tarot of Dreams.

Deep original system, excellent book, powerful art. Cons: Not an RWS learning deck; oversized and study-heavy.

Japanese ukiyo-e aesthetics reinterpret tarot through the Buddhist-inflected idea of the “floating world” and the transience of life.

Koji Furuta uses woodblock-print conventions, flattened perspective, patterned clothing and Japanese settings.

Best for art lovers and cross-cultural comparative reading. Research actual ukiyo-e and Buddhism rather than assuming all visual choices are timeless Japanese spirituality.

Illustrated by Koji Furuta and published as a Japanese-themed tarot adaptation.

Standard deck and brief booklet; some scenic parallels are indirect for RWS beginners.

More stylistically unified than generic multicultural decks; less historically tarot-specific than Marseille.

Distinctive print style, contemplative. Cons: Limited contextual booklet; cultural translation can be reductive.

A timeless black-and-white deck blending Visconti/classic iconography with modern RWS-readable scenes.

Marco Proietto’s hand-drawn ink work evokes antique engravings and woodcuts through hatching, strong contours and dramatic contrast.

Excellent for shadow work, colouring study and readers distracted by colour. Use line density, light and negative space as tonal cues.

Created and illustrated by Marco Proietto.

Crisp monochrome reproduction and standard handling; guide is concise. Absence of colour removes elemental shortcuts.

More scenic and RWS-accessible than Inversion; less esoterically dense than Hermetic Tarot.

Striking, readable, excellent line art. Cons: No colour cues; some scenes feel severe.

Lorenzo Gaggiotti frames the tarot as keys opening rooms of the psyche, hidden desire and unconscious knowledge.

Elegant, design-led imagery uses symbolic objects, architecture and a restrained luxury aesthetic.

Good for introspection, shadow questions and sophisticated client work. Ask what each image unlocks, protects or conceals.

Created by Italian designer Lorenzo Gaggiotti.

Premium-style boxed presentation and guidebook; visually subtle symbolism requires time and good light.

More minimal and conceptual than Touchstone; less traditional than Ethereal Visions.

Refined, psychologically suggestive, cohesive. Cons: Less immediate for beginners; symbolism can feel opaque.

Patrick McGrath Muñiz uses tarot to confront colonisation, conquest, religion, consumerism and socioeconomic struggle across the Americas.

Baroque-inspired paintings imitate colonial religious art while inserting modern brands, political tensions and historical critique.

Best for social, political, ancestral and decolonial reflection. Read historical power relations explicitly; this is not a neutral decorative deck.

Created by Puerto Rican artist Patrick McGrath Muñiz, who describes the project as addressing 500 years of colonisation and conquest.

Detailed art and guidebook reward slow study; intense themes may require client consent.

More politically explicit than Golden or Touchstone despite shared old-master aesthetics.

Intellectually rigorous, visually masterful, culturally specific. Cons: Heavy subject matter; requires historical literacy.

Liz Blackbird presents life phases and RWS archetypes through exuberant, frame-breaking black-and-white illustration.

Flowers, hands and figures spill beyond borders; expressive linework creates motion and interconnectedness.

Good for creativity, embodiment and journalling. Follow gestures and what crosses the frame to interpret boundaries.

Created and illustrated by Liz Blackbird.

Monochrome cards are crisp and readable; lack of colour can make suit scanning slower. Guidebook is accessible but not encyclopaedic.

More organic and celebratory than Tarot of the Abyss.

Dynamic, inclusive-feeling line art, strong movement. Cons: No colour cues; busy linework on some cards.

A gentle animal-and-nature deck linking Minor Arcana with chakra colours and healing symbolism.

Theresa Hutch’s delicate watercolour animals, plants and elemental signs create uncluttered, calming cards.

Excellent for beginners, meditation and sensitive readings. Use chakra colour as an additional layer, not a rigid diagnosis.

Created and illustrated by Theresa Hutch.

Compact tin edition is portable and easy to shuffle; small cards reduce delicate detail. Booklet is brief.

Softer and simpler than Herbcrafter’s Tarot; more animal-focused than Herbal Tarot.

Calm, portable, approachable. Cons: Small and symbolically light; chakra layer can oversimplify.

Liz Huston presents tarot as an alchemical mirror for hidden motives, beliefs and inner transformation.

Photographic montage, painting and digital manipulation create haunting, feminine, dreamlike figures and decaying spaces.

Strong for dream work, shadow exploration and artistic readings. Describe the emotional atmosphere before applying standard card meaning.

Created and illustrated by photographic artist Liz Huston.

Larger premium-style cards/box and substantial visual detail; darker images can be hard in low light.

More photographic and psychologically shadowed than Mystical Moments.

Original photographic art, deep atmosphere. Cons: Dark, intense, less suitable for quick or cheerful sessions.

Yoav Ben-Dov’s carefully restored Marseille deck aims to preserve the open, expressive qualities of the Nicolas Conver pattern.

Crisp traditional linework and restrained colour retain small irregularities and gestures central to open-reading practice.

Excellent for Marseille learners, visual combination and non-predictive open reading. Use Ben-Dov’s Tarot: The Open Reading.

Restored by physicist and tarot teacher Yoav Ben-Dov; published posthumously as a tribute. Based on a Conver deck dated 1760.

Clean print and standard handling; non-scenic pips require a different method from RWS.

More restoration-focused than Convos and less stylised than Inversion.

Scholarly restoration, expressive details, strong method. Cons: Pip-reading learning curve; booklet alone may be insufficient.

Angels are shown as spiritual influences within human life rather than detached oracle figures.

Classic-European-inspired paintings, ornate frames and gilt edges create a devotional, old-master atmosphere.

Suitable for spiritual support, grief and guidance readings with clients comfortable with angelic language. Keep agency with the querent rather than attributing every decision to supernatural command.

Created by Jody Boginski Barbessi with artwork drawing on classical painting aesthetics.

Gilt edges and premium presentation are attractive but may wear; guidebook gives needed angelic context.

More tarot-structured than most angel oracle decks; warmer than Golden Tarot.

Reassuring, polished, spiritually coherent. Cons: Christian/angelic frame is not universal; gilding wear.

An interactive RWS-inspired deck in which each card appears to move when tilted.

Lenticular eight-frame loops animate bright fantasy scenes, turning gesture and transformation into literal movement.

Excellent for engagement, group demonstration and visual learners. Pause on a viewing angle before interpreting; motion can distract from symbolic detail.

Written by Misty Bourne and illustrated/animated under the art direction of Kamille Areopagita, with additional credited artists including Kevin Areopagita; the publisher identifies Kami Areopagita as the deck artist.

Lenticular cards are thicker, heavier and harder to riffle shuffle than paper cards; the included guidebook is important. Surface glare and viewing angle matter.

Technologically unique in this catalogue; less portable and tactile-traditional than standard decks.

Truly animated, memorable, excellent engagement. Cons: Thick/slippery handling, glare, novelty can dominate reading.

Floral and fantasy imagery presents tarot as a journey of optimism, beauty and growth.

Noa Ikeda’s polished illustrations combine blossoms, diverse figures and airy celestial settings.

Good for self-care, creativity and encouraging readings. Track flower condition—bud, bloom, cut stem, decay—as an interpretive layer.

Created and illustrated by Noa Ikeda.

Decorative boxed production and guidebook support; floral abundance may make suits less immediately distinct.

Brighter and more floral than Ethereal Visions; more figure-centred than Herbcrafter’s.

Optimistic, polished, inclusive imagery. Cons: Soft tone can underplay conflict; botanical symbolism may be decorative rather than systematic.