Emerging from Darkness Tarot

The Emerging from Darkness Tarot is a 79-card deck created by author and tarot reader Robin L. Cole, specifically designed as a tool for shadow work. Launched successfully on Kickstarter in 2019, the deck aims to guide users through introspection, helping them explore and integrate the hidden or suppressed parts of their psyche. The deck includes an extra card, bringing the total to 79, and is accompanied by a workbook titled "Emerging From Darkness: Using Tarot for Personal Shadow Work," which is available both as a PDF and a signed paperback.

Cole, an urban fantasy author, brings a narrative depth to her tarot creations, with this deck being her second major tarot project. Unlike her previous deck, which featured classical art, the Emerging from Darkness Tarot employs a distinct modern, black-and-white aesthetic. This visual choice emphasizes the theme of shadow work, focusing on contrasts and the journey from obscurity to clarity. The deck is printed on superior smooth card stock, ensuring a pleasant tactile experience during readings.

The core purpose of this deck and its companion book is to provide a structured approach to healing and self-discovery through tarot. It encourages users to confront uncomfortable truths and integrate them for personal growth. The deck's design and accompanying materials are tailored to facilitate deep, transformative work, making it a comprehensive resource for those committed to serious self-exploration.

This deck is ideal for individuals committed to deep self-exploration and shadow work, regardless of their tarot experience level. It particularly suits those who appreciate a modern, minimalist aesthetic and prefer black-and-white imagery for its directness and focus. Readers interested in psychological and spiritual healing, and those seeking a structured approach to understanding their subconscious, will find this deck and its accompanying workbook highly valuable. It's also suitable for collectors who appreciate unique, purpose-driven tarot decks.

Robin L. Cole is a New Jersey-based indie urban fantasy author known for her dark and snarky series, 'The Warding.' Beyond fiction, she is a professional tarot reader and creator. Her first tarot project was The Beautiful Rebellion Tarot Deck, which curated classical imagery. The Emerging from Darkness Tarot, along with its companion book, represents her second tarot creation, focusing on using tarot and shadow work as tools for healing and self-illumination.