78 Tarot Animal Limited Edition Tarot Deck

The 78 Tarot Animal is the third annual collaborative tarot deck from the 78 Tarot Project, spearheaded by Kayti Welsh. This edition brings together the diverse talents of 81 artists, each interpreting a specific tarot card through the lens of the animal kingdom. The project successfully raised over $90,000 from more than 1,000 backers on Kickstarter, demonstrating significant community interest in its unique, multi-artist approach.

The deck is available in two distinct versions: a Collector's Edition and a Pocket Edition. The Collector's Edition features a larger card size (3.25 x 5.5 inches), 350 GSM satin finish, foil accents on the card backs and magnetic clamshell box, and matte silver edging. The Pocket Edition, measuring 2 x 3.5 inches, offers a more portable and budget-friendly option with a black border design and a standard tuck box, without the premium finishes of its larger counterpart.

Both editions include a PDF guidebook, with an optional physical, full-color, 200-page guidebook available as an add-on. This comprehensive guide, written by Trish Sullivan, provides card meanings, artist stories behind each animal illustration, and special tarot spreads. The collaborative nature ensures a wide range of artistic styles and interpretations, making each card a unique piece of art while adhering to the traditional 78-card tarot structure.

This deck is ideal for collectors who appreciate collaborative art projects and diverse artistic styles within a single deck. Animal lovers and those interested in animal symbolism will find the theme particularly engaging. It suits experienced tarot readers who can adapt to varied artistic interpretations of traditional meanings, as well as beginners who are open to exploring a visually rich and unique deck, especially with the aid of the detailed guidebook.

Kayti Welsh, based in Northern Virginia, has a background in fine art, design, and project management. In January 2014, she launched the 78 Tarot Project, a collaborative artist initiative that has since produced multiple annual decks. She utilizes Kickstarter to publish these projects, working with a network of artist friends to gather contributors. Welsh emphasizes the fun and challenging nature of collaborating with many artists, expressing gratitude to backers for enabling her to pursue this dream.