
Tarot
The Kingdom of Snakes Tarot
by SSWH Studio
The Kingdom of Snakes Tarot is a 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith inspired deck by SSWH Studio, featuring anime-style characters and intricate, ornate borders. The deck blends mythological themes with a vibrant, illustrative aesthetic.
78 cards
About This Deck
The Kingdom of Snakes Tarot is a 78-card deck that reinterprets the classic Rider-Waite-Smith system through a distinct anime-inspired art style. The deck's imagery features youthful, expressive characters in dynamic poses, set against detailed backgrounds. Each card is framed by an elaborate, silver-toned border that incorporates serpentine motifs and floral elements, enhancing the deck's mystical and ornate aesthetic.
The deck aims to weave myth, mystery, and storytelling into its visual narrative, as suggested by its title and the intricate details observed in the card art. The two visible cards, depicting variations of The Fool, showcase a character embarking on a journey, accompanied by a small animal, reflecting the traditional symbolism of new beginnings and adventure. The color palettes vary between cards, with one featuring bright blues and yellows for a daytime scene, and the other using rich reds and darker tones for a more dramatic effect.
This deck appears designed for both collectors who appreciate detailed, illustrative artwork and readers familiar with the RWS system. The blend of recognizable tarot archetypes with a fresh, contemporary art style makes it accessible while offering a unique visual experience. The ornate borders and detailed illustrations suggest a deck intended to be visually engaging during readings, inviting deeper contemplation of each card's narrative.
Theme and Design
The artwork is characterized by a detailed anime or manga-influenced style, featuring slender figures with large, expressive eyes and flowing hair. The color palette is vibrant and rich, with one card (likely The Fool) showcasing bright blues, yellows, and greens for a clear sky and lush landscape, while another version of the same card uses deep reds and darker blues, suggesting a different mood or time of day. Intricate, silver-toned borders with serpentine and floral motifs frame each illustration, adding a luxurious and mystical quality. The overall aesthetic is highly decorative and detailed, with a strong emphasis on character design and narrative storytelling within each card's scene.
Key Features
- 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith inspired tarot deck
- Anime-style illustrations with detailed characters
- Ornate silver-toned borders featuring snake and floral motifs
- Vibrant and varied color palettes across the cards
- Designed to weave myth, mystery, and storytelling
Who It's For
This deck is ideal for tarot enthusiasts who appreciate anime or manga art styles and are looking for a visually rich interpretation of the Rider-Waite-Smith system. It will appeal to collectors drawn to ornate, detailed card designs and those who enjoy decks with a strong narrative and mythological undertone. Readers who prefer a more whimsical or fantasy-oriented aesthetic, while still relying on traditional RWS meanings, will find this deck particularly engaging.
Funded on Kickstarter · 54 backers · Launched Feb 2025 · View campaign
Last updated April 14, 2026
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