It was at this point that Lisa began illustrating this very card, incorporating her modern ideas and flair for fashion within her work. On the back, we are told that the Modern Witch Tarot deck is ‘inspired by fashion and modern witches from every walk of life. Aside from her focused development in spirituality, Lou enjoys writing freelance articles and ebooks on meditation, wellness, and crystal healing.

The deck depicts a diverse range of people from many backgrounds, with the cards using a mix of new ideas and traditional imagery. The Modern Witch Tarot has taken one of the top spots in my ever-growing tarot deck collection as it is an absoloute delight to read and to work with. The Modern Witch Tarot is completely drawn and comprises of 78 cards plus 1 that the seeker may choose to include or exclude. The Modern Witch Tarot cards feature bluey-turquoise and white backs which include imagery of the four suits alongside what appears to be an eye in the centre of the card surrounded by what could either be an ‘M’ or a ‘W’ dependent upon which way up the card sits.Modern witchcraft has something of a reputation for being inclusive and thus inviting to people who often find themselves marginalised.

Each card of the Minor Arcana is illustrated and closely mirrors the representations in the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, but of course with its own modern twist. Altar work and cultivation of sacred space is one way I love to connect with spirit and practice my devotion,” Cordova explains. She uses Waite-Smith imagery shorn of some of the old-fashioned (some might say fussy or busy) details, and updated to reflect 21st century life.The world of Tarot is growing, with so many fantastic inclusive decks out there for you to check out. The front of the box depicts the Magician card, which shows us a black woman in modern clothing with her wand held up high. She loves working on projects that help spread positivity and is passionate about helping others find their own spiritual paths. Dive into the magical world of tarot with this colourful deck, embracing the traditional tarot symbolism, with a modern twist. This means you can find yourself in the deck and relate to the wonderful witches of the modern world!

There is also a top card with a sassy message from the deck’s creator – leave it in as a wildcard or leave it out altogether, your choice. As an animator and artist, she was instantly hooked by the hallucinatory beauty and archetypes of the cards. Lisa Sterle is a Columbus, Ohio, artist who creates comics, concept art, and pop-culture illustrations.

Toward the end of the book instruction is given for the care and storage of cards, how to prepare for a reading, phrasing a question, and doing a layout. Discover how to cleanse and program a crystal, create gem elixirs, and communicate with different kinds of crystal-aligned spirits. This deck is such a joy and so easy to use as the cards are so very similar to the traditional Rider Waite Smith tarot, yet their diverse design is marvellously modern. This card is all about victory, success, and achievement and depicts a woman on a horse wearing a leopard print coat and ripped jeans. It’s time to move on, it’s time to accept and to adapt to a ‘new new’, so let’s get with the times and modernise our ideas – step away from stereotyping and embrace diversity.