The Slutist Tarot

The Slutist Tarot is a 78-card deck that offers a radical, sex-positive reinterpretation of the classic tarot narrative, focusing on the journey of "The Maiden" as she navigates experiences driven by desire and ego. This deck challenges traditional, androcentric tarot models by centering femmes and those on the feminine spectrum, while also including masculine and male-identified exceptions. The narrative follows The Maiden's path from hedonism and self-discovery to confronting trauma and ultimately finding healing and self-love, culminating in a realization of interconnectedness.

The deck's core philosophy is a mystical celebration of sex positivity, acknowledging that "sexual liberation" encompasses the power to make choices about one's own sex life, whether monogamous, abstinent, or promiscuous. It aims to put a woman’s voice behind eroticism and create images that honor diverse sexualities. The creators explicitly depart from the misogyny, racism, and imperialism often found in classic tarot imagery, while playfully reclaiming court card titles like King, Queen, Prince, and Princess, which resonate within LGBTQIA+ and fetish communities.

Many of the illustrations are inspired by individuals from goth, fetish, BDSM, and DIY art communities, as well as witches and healers known to the creators. This personal connection imbues the deck with authentic representation and a sense of community. The project was successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2017, raising $13,768 from 249 backers, demonstrating a strong demand for its unique, empowering vision.

This deck is ideal for readers interested in sex-positive, queer, and feminist interpretations of tarot. It particularly appeals to those who identify with or are exploring themes of sexual liberation, bodily autonomy, and divine feminine power. Readers from LGBTQIA+, goth, fetish, and BDSM communities will find its imagery and narrative deeply resonant. It is also suitable for experienced tarot users seeking a deck that challenges traditional norms and offers a more inclusive, contemporary perspective on the Fool's Journey.

The Slutist Tarot was created by Morgan and Kristen, who met through the blog Slutist. Kristen was drawn to the "slut" archetype as a symbol of feminine power and transgression, inspired by figures like Stevie Nicks and Lydia Lunch. Morgan, who had a background in BDSM and fetish, found personal power in reclaiming the term from misogynistic sex negativity. Their shared vision of sexual agency and embracing diverse sexual expressions led them to collaborate on this deck, which aims to empower individuals through a re-imagined tarot narrative.