A truly macabre design―a tarot deck in the shape of the coffin!

This deck is not only spooky, the box creeks when you open it! The Macabre Tarot tempts you to turn away from the light and embrace the dark. While following the traditional tarot structure, the deck takes a look at the darker sides of the cards and implores you to embrace all the spooky things that lurk in the shadows. You will be pushed down the rabbit hole of your own psyche and forced to face your darkest thoughts.

This unique deck is based on the traditional Rider Waite system but with suites being Crystals, Cups, Bones and Daggers.

Be warned: this deck is not for the lighthearted or weak-spirited.

Are you ready to embrace everything that lives in the shadows? Step into the darkness and release Your fears.

The Macabre Tarot is a deck designed for shadow work, the exploration of the sides of yourself you’d prefer others not to see. Many shadow workers allow themselves a safe space to explore their own darkness. Tarot is a great tool for opening yourself up to your shadow, as it asks you questions you wouldn’t otherwise consider. Shadow work happens when you stop pushing out the dark, intrusive thoughts born of anger, sadness and disgust that sneak in when you’re trying to fall asleep at night and take the time to get to know them. Knowing your true, authentic self is only possible when you work to understand all of your sides.

How to Use the Macabre Tarot

This tarot deck can be read in infinite ways, so it’s important to explore the many avenues before settling on a specific path.

Although The Macabre Tarot was designed with the traditional 78-card structure in mind some changes have been made, the most noticeable being the removal of the restrictive gender binary. All gendered cards have been renamed; however, they do retain their original meanings. The retitled majors are noted, and the court cards have been renamed as follows:

The Page: Terror

The Knight: Nightmare

The Queen: Haunting

The King: Massacre

About the Author

Sam West is an artist, designer, and tarot deck creator, and the owner of Marble Moon Studio. She has been a tarot reader for 10 years and is passionate about exploring the human experience through the cards and creating decks that are accessible to readers of all backgrounds. She holds a master’s degree from Drexel University and currently lives in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Visit her at marblemoonstudio.com.