Tarot Leaves - Tarot Deck

The Tarot Leaves deck is a complete 78-card tarot set created by artist Rachael Jones, designed with a strong botanical focus. Each card features unique, full-art illustrations that reinterpret traditional Rider-Waite-Smith meanings through the lens of various plants and natural elements. The deck aims to provide a fresh, nature-inspired perspective on the classic tarot archetypes, making it appealing to both seasoned readers and those new to the system who appreciate a connection to the natural world.

Creator Rachael Jones, an artist and teacher from the Pacific Northwest, drew heavily on her love for watercolor and the layering techniques inherent to the medium for this project. The plant-based interpretations are intended to offer an intuitive and grounded reading experience, connecting the universal wisdom of tarot with the symbolism found in flora. The deck's design emphasizes individual card artistry, ensuring that each card is a distinct piece while contributing to a cohesive botanical theme across the entire set.

The campaign highlights the deck's influence from Rider-Waite-Smith, suggesting that while the imagery is unique, the underlying structure and core meanings remain accessible to those familiar with the traditional system. This approach allows for a blend of novelty and familiarity, providing a new visual language for established tarot concepts. The project was successfully funded, indicating a community interest in nature-themed and artist-driven tarot interpretations.

This deck is ideal for tarot readers who have an affinity for nature, botany, or plant-based symbolism. It will appeal to those who appreciate watercolor art and seek a deck that offers a gentle, organic aesthetic. Readers familiar with the Rider-Waite-Smith system will find the underlying structure recognizable, while the unique plant interpretations offer a fresh perspective. It's also suitable for collectors of nature-themed or artist-created tarot decks.

Rachael Jones is an artist and teacher residing in the Pacific Northwest, specifically Oregon. Her artistic endeavors are deeply influenced by her life experiences and adventures. She has a long-standing passion for watercolor, a medium she extensively utilized for the Tarot Leaves project, enjoying the process of building layers within her artwork.