Neon Moon Tarot

The Neon Moon Tarot is a comprehensive 78-card tarot deck that immerses readers in a unique retro-futuristic cyberpunk setting. Created by PixelOccult, the deck reimagines the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) archetypes within a high-tech, low-life urban environment. The campaign emphasizes world-building and atmosphere, with each card designed to evoke a specific piece of this dystopian future, where a divisive 'plate' separates the wealthy elite from the struggling masses below.

The deck features renamed suits and court cards to align with its cyberpunk theme: Swords become Arms, Wands become Wires, Cups become Vials, and Pentacles become Zent. Court cards are titled Apprentice, Agent, Supervisor, and Executive. The Major Arcana and court cards often depict the powerful, long-lived inhabitants of the world above the plate, while the minor pips illustrate the harsh, conflict-ridden lives of those beneath it. Despite these thematic changes, the underlying RWS symbolism is maintained, allowing for intuitive reading with familiar archetypes.

Available in both standard and pocket editions, the deck is designed to be accessible while offering a deep dive into its unique narrative. Each card includes associated keywords and quotes to aid interpretation, encouraging readers to use their intuition to connect with the deck's distinctive world. The project successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2018, exceeding its goals and unlocking additional content like an extra Fool card and a mini-comic exploring the deck's lore.

This deck is ideal for tarot readers and collectors who appreciate cyberpunk aesthetics, dystopian themes, and retro-futuristic art. It appeals to those seeking a modern, edgy interpretation of the RWS system, particularly readers interested in exploring societal commentary through tarot. Experienced readers will find the RWS archetypes recognizable despite the thematic overhaul, while beginners can utilize the included keywords and quotes to navigate its unique world.

PixelOccult, the artist behind The Neon Moon Tarot, embarked on this project to bring a retro-futuristic cyberpunk world to life through the flexible and symbolic medium of tarot. The creator aimed to emphasize atmosphere and world-building, merging RWS archetypes with a gritty, high-tech setting. The project successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2018, demonstrating a strong community interest in this unique thematic approach to tarot.