Nightscape Tarot

The Nightscape Tarot is a complete 78-card deck that reinterprets the Rider-Waite tradition through a distinctive modern, playful, and pop art aesthetic. Created by artist Molly Greenlee, this deck emerged from a personal challenge to learn the tarot system by illustrating each card. The project, which took three years to complete, emphasizes a dynamic interplay between black and white, positive and negative space, and light and dark.

The deck maintains the traditional 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana structure. A notable feature is the renaming of the Page and Knight court cards to Prince and Princess, an intentional choice to create a more balanced representation of male and female figures within the royal families. Despite this change, the cards are designed to be read traditionally, allowing for seamless integration with existing Rider-Waite-Smith knowledge.

Printed on high-quality 350 gsm card stock, the cards are standard tarot size (2.75" x 4.75") and come housed in a two-piece paperboard box. The campaign successfully funded its first printing of 500 copies, indicating a strong community interest in its unique artistic vision and approachable take on traditional tarot.

This deck is ideal for tarot readers who appreciate modern, graphic art styles and a playful aesthetic, particularly those interested in pop art or street art influences. It suits both beginners learning the Rider-Waite system due to its clear adherence to traditional meanings, and experienced readers looking for a fresh, visually engaging interpretation. Collectors who value unique, artist-driven decks with a strong visual identity will also find it appealing.

Molly Greenlee, the creator and illustrator of the Nightscape Tarot, embarked on this project as a personal challenge to learn the tarot cards by illustrating an entire deck. This journey, which spanned three years, reflects her dedication to both artistic creation and understanding the tarot system. The deck represents her first foray into tarot deck creation, driven by a desire to explore the interplay of black and white, positive and negative, and light and dark in her art.