Personal Space Tarot Deck: 2nd Edition Printing

The Personal Space Tarot is a 78-card deck created by Emilee Graverson, with a focus on inclusivity and personal interpretation. It was developed in response to the gendered and heteronormative themes often found in traditional tarot artwork. The deck utilizes limited color palettes and stylized motifs, intentionally moving away from overtly human figures and gender binaries to allow for a more diverse audience to connect with the imagery and themes.

This 2nd edition printing, funded via Kickstarter, aimed to improve upon the initial small run of less than 100 decks. Enhancements included cleaning up illustrations, refining text kerning, and addressing extraneous issues. The production also involved working with a new printer to boost card quality, add a UV gloss design to the box, and upgrade the binding of the companion booklet. The goal was to make the deck more accessible and of higher quality for a broader audience.

Designed to be a warm, helpful, and encouraging mentor, the Personal Space Tarot is suitable for both complete beginners and experienced readers. It encourages self-care and personal reflection, making it a versatile tool for individual readings, group sessions, or simply as a collectible art piece. The deck provides a "personal space" for users to find their own meaning within the tarot system.

This deck is ideal for tarot beginners seeking an encouraging and accessible entry point into tarot, as well as experienced readers looking for a modern, inclusive, and non-gendered deck. It particularly appeals to individuals who value diverse representation and prefer artwork that allows for personal inference rather than prescriptive imagery. Collectors of unique art decks will also appreciate its stylized aesthetic and thoughtful design.

Emilee Graverson, an illustrator with a background in art history and visual analysis, created the Personal Space Tarot in Austin, TX in 2016, in collaboration with Alex Morrison who wrote the booklet. Her motivation stemmed from a desire to carve out a personal place in tarot, specifically by addressing the gendered and heteronormative themes prevalent in existing decks. The first printing was a small run of less than 100 decks, and the 2nd edition was funded via Kickstarter to expand its reach and improve production quality.