Interpreting the Current Story of Us Modernizing Tarot to be inclusive and break barriers!

By Melinda Carver

Tarot is moving out of the dark Middle Ages and beginning to resonate with modern seekers. Authors and artists are bringing exciting, unique perspectives to Tarot and their innovations are not only shaking up the status quo, but also revitalizing sales. This trend offers something for every one of your customers to interpret their life and speaks directly to their heart and third-eye through cultural and artistic expressions.

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The Urban Tarot

Robin Scott ISBN 9781572819702 I Price $22.95 Published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

Flipping the script on traditional RWS artwork, this is an innovative, modern deck that the author has re-imagined to connect present day readers to Tarot. The contemporary settings of living rooms, baseball diamonds, bathrooms, protests, parades and more evoke 21 st century emotions while depicting families, lovers, current career paths, computers, addiction and violence. Scott also explains her selection of symbols of each card in the accompanying book. A great deck for millennial shoppers! Includes 78-card deck and 82-page booklet.

The Hoodoo Tarot

Tayannah Lee McQuillar Artwork by Katelan V. Foisy ISBN 9781620558737 I Price $35.00 Published by Destiny Books

Celebrating the tradition of American Rootwork of Indigenous and African Americans, this deck features legendary rootworkers, botany, archetypes, esoteric knowledge and Hoodoo symbolism. Artist Foisy’s sepia toned artwork evokes the history of this tradition, and also changes the suits to match as Sticks, Baskets, Needles and Knives. McQuillar’s accompanying book provides the complex history of Hoodoo, as well as introducing you to the Elders of the Majors. Beautifully crafted, this deck will evoke strong emotions and spiritual connections through this unique tradition’s past and present. This deck will resonate with multi-cultural rootworkers and readers. Includes 78-card deck and 160-page booklet.

Pride Tarot

U.S Games Systems, Inc. ISBN 9781646710034 I Price $22.95 Published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

A collaborative deck showcasing powerful stories from 45 different artists around the world and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. This RWS style deck depicts their everyday life, special events, heroes, and poignant moments. LGBTQ+ experiences in the modern world are shared in the spirit of love and support. The illustrated book features the artists’ stories and a special Parade Card Spread and extra Pride Rainbow Flag card. The publisher donates a portion of the proceeds to an LGBTQ+ organization. Includes 78-card deck and 192 page booklet.

Tarot Z

Alejandro Colucci, Jaymi Elford ISBN 9780738763477 I Price $26.95 Published by Llewellyn

Italian-Uruguayan artist Colucci zombie apocalypse deck is a limited, and numbered edition based on the RWS tradition. His artwork is both darkly primal and extremely vibrant. The cards featuring zombies in cemeteries and harsh landscapes, evokes a dizzying feeling of being inside the World War Z movie from which it’s based upon. Horror and zombie genre fans will eat up this deck. Includes 78-card deck and instructional booklet.

Hush Tarot

Jeremy Hush ISBN 9781572819993 I Price $18.95 Published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

Hush’s luxuriant imagery evokes the Gilded Age of 19 th century gothic decay, featuring animal guides and humans in decadent details. This deck invites you into a lush environment, twisting your imagination with the fusion of animal-human beings and their life and death. Experienced readers or collectors looking for an exceptional new find will crave this deck. Includes 78-card deck and 68-page booklet.

Frida Kahlo Tarot

Lo Scarabeo ISBN 9780738765082 I Price $24.95 Published by Llewellyn

The Major Arcana and Court cards feature portraits of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo while the pips are basic artwork for the suits in the RWS style. This deck was created as a tribute to Frida to connect you with her creativity, passion, strength and avant-garde charisma. Art lovers will value this edition. Includes 78-card deck.

The Tarot of Enchanted Dreams

Yasmeen Westwood ISBN 9780764358289 I Price $34.99 Published by Red Feather

This RWS style deck’s Female-centric artwork invokes a dreamy quality with gauzy robed mystics, imagery and symbols. The large cards are gilt edged and borderless. Westwood’s art makes you believe you stepped into a fairy tale. Goddess followers will delight in this deck. Includes 78-card deck and 144 page guidebook.

Circle of Life Tarot

Maria Distefano, Lo Scarabeo ISBN 9780738764702 I Price $29.95 Published by Llewellyn

A round deck populated by fairy beings and fantastical beasts representing the great wheel of life. The deck somewhat follows the RWS style of the four elements. Distinctive artwork of the deck assists in connecting with Earth energies. Take it out for a spin during readings. Includes 78-card deck and 96-page booklet.

Tarot of the Kingdoms

Paige Ozma Ashmore ISBN 9780764359637 I Price $34.99 Published by Red Feather

Enter the five magical worlds of earth, air, water, fire and spirit in this whimsical deck. Ashmore’s bright, multihued fairies, dragons, mermaids, tree folk and spirits populate these kingdoms. The cards’ channeled art assists in tapping into ancient knowledge. Fantasy and fairy tale lovers will be enchanted with this deck. Includes 80-card deck and 144-page booklet.

Touchstone Tarot

Kat Black ISBN 9781572819986 I Price $18.95 Published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

Baroque masterpieces of the 16 th century are highlighted with modern emotive faces in this RWS style deck. This is the first deck to only use historical portraits on every gilt-edged card. Black’s emotive face art will pull you straight into the cards. Face and body language readers will enjoy this deck. Includes 80-card deck and 108-page booklet.

Pre-Raphaelite Tarot

Luigi Costa, Lo Scarabeo ISBN 9780738762135 I Price $29.95 Published by Llewellyn

A vibrant palette of Pre-Raphaelite imagery infuses these cards, highlighting opulently drawn people and symbols. This stunning traditional deck has borderless cards in the RWS style with a romantic flare. Easy to read, clients and readers alike won’t be able to take their eyes off of this deck. Includes 78-card deck.

Inversion Tarot in a Tin

Jody Boginski-Barbessi ISBN 9781572819948 I Price $18.95 Published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

The black and white graphic design of this pocket sized 78-card deck is based on Paul Mathison’s artwork for the Rolla Nordic Tarot and traditional Marseille Tarot. The Major Arcana resemble starkly detail lithographs while the pips feature the minimalist depiction of the suits. Graphic artists will fancy this deck. Includes 78-card deck and 64-page booklet.

Melinda Carver is an award-winning Author, Psychic Medium and Speaker. She is the President of the Church of Radiant Lights. To know more about Melinda, visit www.psychicmelinda.webs.com.