The Relative Tarot

The Relative Tarot is an 84-card deck created by Carrie Paris, designed to help individuals understand their "Soul's agenda" by identifying Birth and Annual cards through numerology. This unique approach aims to highlight a person's life mission and ancestral influences. The deck, originally a 38-card set focusing on Major Arcana and Court cards, expanded to a full 84-card version through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2019.

Beyond the tarot deck, the project includes a 36-card Spirit Card Oracle deck specifically for ancestral communication, a 35"x35" reading cloth, and a 50-page instructional booklet. The entire system is designed to be accessible to all levels of learners, with a focus on practical application for self-discovery and understanding family dynamics. The cards are sized at 4.75" x 2.75" and printed on sturdy, easy-to-shuffle cardstock.

The deck's core philosophy centers on the idea that understanding one's Birth and Annual cards provides a precise tarot blueprint, offering insights into personal purpose and the ancestral imprints that either support or hinder that path. The Court Cards, in particular, are highlighted as tools for connecting with "royal resources" from one's lineage, guiding users to finish the sentence: "I came here to...".

This deck is ideal for tarot readers interested in numerology, ancestral work, and personal development through a genealogical lens. It appeals to those who appreciate vintage aesthetics and collage art, and who seek a deck that offers a structured method for self-discovery beyond traditional readings. Both beginners and experienced practitioners will find value, especially those looking to explore their life's purpose and family influences with a unique, guided system.

Carrie Paris, a seasoned creator of divination decks for nine years, developed The Relative Tarot from an initial 38-card concept in 2015. Her motivation stemmed from her practice of calculating Birth and Annual cards for clients, aiming to create a deck that would specifically highlight these personal blueprints. The deck was designed to help individuals activate their "Soul's agenda" and understand their life's purpose by identifying ancestral influences. The successful Kickstarter campaign in 2019 enabled the expansion to a full 84-card tarot deck and the inclusion of the Spirit Card Oracle, a reading cloth, and an online course.