Round 2: The Halloween Tarot Deck by Petra Ortiz and...

The Halloween Tarot Deck, created by Petra Ortiz, offers a spooky yet family-friendly take on the traditional tarot system. This campaign presented multiple options: a full 78-card Halloween-themed tarot deck, a Major Arcana-only version of the Halloween Tarot (27 cards, including a title card and two blank cards), and two separate oracle decks—The Animal Lovers Oracle Deck (44 cards) and The Oracle Card Deck (78 cards). The creator, a mother of five, designed these decks to be free of nude imagery, making them suitable for use around children.

The Halloween Tarot Deck is characterized by its thematic focus on bats, which are incorporated into the creator's logo and appear across her various decks. The full 78-card version comes in a decorative tin, while the Major Arcana-only set is presented with a rose gold finish and a black drawstring velvet pouch. The campaign emphasized the smooth, easy-to-shuffle quality of the cards, particularly for The Oracle Card Deck, which also includes 12 zodiac symbol cards and 4 blank cards for personalization.

While the campaign for this specific iteration of the Halloween Tarot did not reach its funding goal, it reflects the creator's ongoing commitment to producing accessible and themed divination tools. The various offerings demonstrate an intention to cater to different preferences, from a complete tarot experience to specialized oracle readings, all unified by a distinct, non-explicit aesthetic.

This deck is suitable for tarot enthusiasts who appreciate a Halloween theme but prefer imagery that is not overly dark or explicit, making it appropriate for family settings. It appeals to collectors interested in unique, themed decks, especially those who enjoy the aesthetic of bats and rose gold accents. Readers seeking a non-traditional, non-nude tarot experience will find this deck appealing, as will those looking for a Major Arcana-only option for focused readings.

Petra Ortiz is a mother of five boys and two grandsons, whose journey into deck creation began in 2020 due to a desire for non-nude cards suitable for use around her children. Her love for bats is a recurring theme, integrated into all her decks and logos. Beyond deck creation, Petra's primary work involves narrating YouTube videos, podcasts, ESL apps, and game apps, with her voice also heard in supermarkets and commercials. She also enjoys creating journals and has published ebooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks, demonstrating a diverse creative output.