
The Mushroom Tarot: Full Color, Full Deck
by Chris Adams
Theme: Mushroom and forest creature interpretations of traditional tarot
Medium: pencil ink
A 78-card tarot deck featuring various mushroom species and forest creatures, rendered in a hand-drawn style with a muted, earthy color palette. It includes three additional Mushroom Guide cards, expanding on the traditional Major and Minor Arcana.
About This Deck
The Mushroom Tarot is a complete 78-card tarot deck, encompassing both the Major and Minor Arcana, along with three unique Mushroom Guide cards. Illustrated by Chris Adams, the deck reimagines traditional tarot archetypes through the lens of mycology and forest ecology. Each card features distinct mushroom species, often accompanied by woodland animals, creating a cohesive and nature-centric visual narrative.
The deck's aesthetic is characterized by its hand-drawn quality and a color palette dominated by earthy tones, including various shades of brown, green, and muted purples, with occasional pops of brighter color for emphasis. This approach gives the deck a grounded, organic feel, inviting users to connect with the natural world during their readings. The inclusion of the Mushroom Guide cards suggests an additional layer of interpretive depth or a unique system for engaging with the deck's specific theme.
Launched successfully on Kickstarter in 2020 with significant backing, The Mushroom Tarot has found an audience among those who appreciate botanical themes and a more rustic, illustrative art style in their divination tools. The deck's design maintains enough visual cues to be recognizable within the tarot tradition, while its unique thematic focus offers a fresh perspective for both seasoned readers and newcomers.
Key Features
- 78-card Major and Minor Arcana
- Includes 3 additional Mushroom Guide cards
- Hand-drawn illustrations featuring various mushroom species and forest animals
- Muted, earthy color palette
- Successfully funded on Kickstarter with 1,329 backers
Who It's For
This deck is ideal for nature enthusiasts, mycologists, and anyone with an appreciation for botanical art and woodland themes. It appeals to tarot readers who prefer decks with a strong, consistent aesthetic and a connection to the natural world. Both beginners and experienced readers will find value in its unique imagery, especially those looking for a deck that offers a gentle, intuitive, and grounded reading experience.
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Campaign Stats
Raised
$68K
Backers
1.3K
Funded
611%
Launched
Apr 2020
Platform: Kickstarter
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