The Sufi Tarot: A 78-Card Deck and Guidebook

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ST:That you do the work and proceed to purge your heart from anything that disrupts compassion and unity consciousness.

The secrets that both tarot and Sufism set out to uncover are the same. For Sufis, all knowledge is tied into the knowledge of the self. Sufism is called the “path of the heart” because it is a process of consciously moving within to polish the mirror of the heart so that it may reflect the Divine. Similarly, tarot is about getting to the bottom of the mystical truths behind the Major and Minor Arcanas.

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The Sufi path is one of unlearning, one in which we learn to let go of limiting thoughts and impressions, unknotting the knots we have tied in our hearts and minds. Whether fear, guilt, or a troubling memory, you do not need to dwell or remain in it. The Sufi approach is to feel it, to understand it, and to then move through it. As Rumi says, “The balm is in the pain.” Me:Ah yes, this card showed up for me in the reading I did with you yesterday. I guess I really need to engage fully in this work, huh? In this school, she has been able to weave her strong interests in transpersonal psychology, alchemy, whirling and healing through sound, images and colors with Sufism as well as undertake a deep study of these disciplines within the tradition. Sufism is often called the path to the heart because it is a process of turning within to the fountainhead of all knowledge through the opening and purification of the heart. In tarot, we meet the carefree fool, the enigmatic magician, the mystical high priestess, the commanding emperor, the nurturing empress and more–archetypes that represent the many qualities that each of us must call upon on as we follow the “Fool’s Journey” through life. ST:Healing your heart is a marathon, not a sprint. I’m here for the long haul. I can help you be more patient with yourself and others.

Ayeda’s Sufi journey started in 1988 when she was initiated into the Chishti school of Sufism. After the death of her teacher, she had a dream that guided her to a Sufi retreat in 2004 where she would meet her current teacher. She has since been a devoted follower of the Inayatiyya where she now serves as a Shaykha, Cheraga, Guide, Representative and Facilitator of the Anjuman-i-Islam group. Ayeda Husain is a writer, spiritual guide, and teacher of Sufi meditation, poetry, and philosophy. She is the creator of THE SUFI TAROT. Ayeda was educated at NYU where she earned a Double Masters in Journalism and Near Eastern Studies. An expert in the field, she has been interviewed by Time, the BBC, the Los Angeles Times, the Christian Science Monitor, and quoted by ABC News about Sufism.ST:I can help you unburden yourself when you have taken on too much so that you can return to a more heart-centred approach and show yourself some compassion. These beautiful tarot cards bring together wisdom and insight inherent in the classical tradition of Sufism. The depictions provide deep and resounding resonance with the sacred traditions, a way to engage while still adhering to the fundamentals of both tarot reading and Tasawwuf (Sufism). If you already know about these two traditions, these cards will delight. If you are just learning about these traditions, these cards will help you on your journey. They are colorful, vibrant and beautiful. - Amina Wadud, Lady Imam and Professor Emeritus of Islamic Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University

Adherents of Sufism follow the five pillars of Islam just as other practicing Muslims. They declare faith in one God Allah and Mohammed as his messenger, pray five times a day, give to charity, fast and perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. 4. Who is Allah according to Sufism?In the hands of a masterful teacher like Ayeda Husain, tarot cards are no mere ‘divination.’ She takes us on a journey through the authentic teachings of Sufi masters until The Sufi Tarot cards become a mirror for reflecting on our own tendencies and inclinations—both where our soul already shines and where we stand to gain balance and lean into complementary qualities. If you love tarot cards, you owe it to yourself to drink The Sufi Tarot with heart and soul. If you love Sufi wisdom, explore the knowledge of our tradition through the aesthetically sublime wisdom of The Sufi Tarot.– Omid Safi, Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University and author of Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition The guidebook creatively reenvisions and reinterprets each card through the lens of Sufism, and in doing so, shares the potency of its ancient mystical teachings, practices, and healing techniques. She is currently a mentor at Suluk Academy, a two-year Sufi meditation school based in Richmond, Virginia where she teaches in both a two-year core program and a two-year graduate course. The best way to explain this is through examples. Take the Two of Cups pictured above. This is one of my favourite versions of this card because it suggests longevity in the connection. It’s just beautiful. However, what I love about this representation is that the book asks you to ‘examine your ability to give and receive love.’ In the “Contemplations” section it asks two questions: ‘How safe do I feel opening my heart?’ and ‘How well do I guard the hearts of those who make themselves vulnerable to me?’ To experience the connection this couple shares takes work. Awareness, understanding, consideration and a willingness to be vulnerable are necessary. Love is more than butterflies and the initial attraction. This card reminds us of what actually makes a “soul mate connection” rather than suggesting it implies one.