Tarot Avatara

The Tarot Avatara is a 78-card, full-color tarot deck created by artist Gabi Angus-West. Described as "Fate, Fortune and Frida," the deck embodies a vivid, hand-painted aesthetic that sets it apart. It comes with a companion book that includes card meanings, diary entries, and original illustrated spreads, all housed together in a sturdy box.

The deck's creation was a personal and artistic journey for Angus-West, reflecting her unique vision and connection to the tarot. The campaign successfully funded in 2021, raising over $43,000 from 483 backers, indicating a strong community interest in her distinctive artistic approach to the tarot system.

The companion book, available as a PDF in black and white, offers insights into the deck's symbolism and the creator's personal reflections, making it a comprehensive resource for readers. The physical deck and book are designed to be a cohesive set, providing both a visual and interpretive experience for users.

This deck is ideal for tarot enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate unique, hand-painted art and a vivid aesthetic. It will appeal to readers looking for a deck with a strong artistic voice and a departure from more traditional or mass-produced styles. Those interested in the creator's personal journey and artistic process, as well as fans of Frida Kahlo's spirit, may also find this deck particularly resonant.

Gabi Angus-West describes herself as a "Frida loving, messy painter, sometime artist, sometimes wishful thinker, often tenacious, most times self-sabotaging, other times tarot creatrix." Nestled by a great and salty lake, her creative process is deeply personal and reflective. The Tarot Avatara is a manifestation of her artistic journey and her connection to the tarot, following her previous works like The Wyrd of Sarah Howard Oracle and the Bonefire Tarot.