The Angel-Evoking Tarot

The Angel-Evoking Tarot is a 78-card deck designed by Travis McHenry, known for his work with esoteric and occult themes. This deck distinguishes itself from typical "angel cards" by focusing on the powerful 72 Angels of the Kabbalah (Shem HaMephorash) and 6 Archangels, exploring their roles as heavenly beings who also rule over their Hellish counterparts, the 72 Demons of the Goetia. The deck aims to provide a tool for both divination and active angelic evocation.

The aesthetic of the cards is deeply rooted in historical occult practices. Each card is designed to resemble pure virgin parchment, with deep crimson borders that create a striking contrast. The artwork combines public domain images from occult books dating back to the 1500s with 43 newly commissioned pieces, all extensively cleaned, modified, and enhanced to align with the descriptions and powers of the angels. The deck also incorporates real magical symbols, including summoning sigils and Pentacles of Tozgraec, which are intended to facilitate the presence of angels for the reader.

Beyond its visual and symbolic depth, the deck integrates a correspondence system that assigns astrological significance to each angel, printed directly on the cards. This allows readers to understand the angelic connections within a broader esoteric framework. The deck was successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2019, raising over $133,000 from more than 1,100 backers, indicating a strong interest in its unique blend of traditional tarot and ceremonial magic.

This deck is for experienced tarot readers and occult practitioners interested in ceremonial magic, Kabbalah, and angelic evocation. It appeals to those who appreciate historical esoteric art and are looking for a deck with a darker, more traditional magical aesthetic than typical "angel cards." Collectors of unique and powerful divination tools will also find it compelling, particularly those familiar with Travis McHenry's previous works.

Travis McHenry is an artist and occultist known for sourcing and adapting historical esoteric imagery for modern divination tools. His journey to create The Angel-Evoking Tarot involved extensive research, including a trip to Paris to access unpublished 17th and 18th-century occult books of angel magic written in Latin and French. He meticulously photographed and retouched 72 angel seals and 72 Pentacles of Tozgraec from these rare grimoires. The success of his previous Kickstarter allowed him to commission original artwork for 43 cards, ensuring a unique visual interpretation of the angels.