Tarot Mood

The Tarot Mood deck, created by Natalie Meraki, is a 78-card RWS-based tarot deck designed for those who appreciate a raw, unfiltered, and humorous approach to divination. It takes the familiar line art of Pamela Colman Smith's original Rider-Waite-Smith illustrations and recontextualizes them with bold, often explicit, recoloring and comedic captions. The creator emphasizes that the deck is intended for "irreverent, naughty, scoundrel type folk" who learn best through laughter and relatable, sometimes shocking, content.

Each card's comic-style caption aims to encompass both the upright and reversed meanings, making the deck accessible and memorable for readers who struggle with traditional interpretations. The campaign highlights its "disgustingly relatable" nature, positioning it as a counterpoint to more serious or "new age" tarot offerings. The deck also renames the court cards to reflect modern archetypes: Kings become "Top Bois," Queens become "Queen Bishes," Knights are "Chads," and Pages are "N00bs," each with humorous descriptions tailored to their suit's energy.

The deck's creation was driven by a desire to inject humor and a sense of the absurd into the tarot world, making the learning process engaging and unforgettable. It's presented as a tool for "edutainment," where the humor serves to embed card meanings more effectively. The campaign's tone is consistently satirical and provocative, reflecting the deck's overall aesthetic and intended reading experience.

This deck is for tarot readers with a strong sense of humor and an appreciation for irreverence, particularly those who find traditional tarot too serious or intimidating. It appeals to individuals who prefer a modern, relatable, and even provocative approach to card meanings. It's also suitable for experienced readers looking for a lighthearted, comedic deck to add to their collection, especially for "is he into me?" type readings or for breaking the ice in social settings. Not recommended for those who prefer traditional, solemn, or family-friendly tarot experiences.

Natalie Meraki created Tarot Mood out of a desire to counteract what she perceived as the "(c)age bullshit boring" her tarot shelfies. Her process involved recoloring all 78 of Pamela Colman Smith's original RWS line art and writing humorous, often explicit, captions that encompass both upright and reversed card meanings. She describes the creation as a long process, driven by a need to make tarot more relatable and entertaining, even if it meant being "disgusting." The campaign itself reflects her irreverent personality, from the self-deprecating humor to the satirical "stretch goals."