This Deck is Haunted! An Oracle of Ghosts and Spirits

This Deck is Haunted! is a 32-card oracle deck created by illustrator John Jennison, known for his queer horror comic and a masculine-themed tarot deck. This oracle deck delves into the supernatural, offering a collection of ghosts, spirits, and haunted items intended to provide guidance for daily life. The deck embraces a spooky yet lighthearted aesthetic, aiming to channel the energy of the "good, the bad, and the spooky" into its interpretations.

Launched successfully on Kickstarter in 2020, the deck includes a digital guidebook that features images and descriptions for each card. The campaign emphasized the deck's ability to act as a playful companion, guiding users on their journey with a touch of the paranormal. The themes explored range from classic horror tropes like the Reaper and the Boogie Man to more atmospheric concepts like a Haunted House and Ghost Stories.

The deck's design and thematic focus align with Jennison's broader artistic passion for creating stories with pictures and making people feel "slightly uncomfortable." It serves as both a functional divination tool and a collectible item for enthusiasts of gothic, horror, or whimsical spooky aesthetics.

This deck is ideal for oracle readers who appreciate a dark, whimsical, or horror-themed aesthetic. It will appeal to collectors of unique indie decks, fans of gothic or spooky art, and those who enjoy a playful approach to divination. Readers who are new to oracle decks but are drawn to supernatural themes will find the 32-card count manageable, especially with the included digital guidebook. It's also suitable for those who enjoy the creator's previous works or queer-themed art.

John Jennison, originally from Maine, moved to Brooklyn to pursue a career as an illustrator, artist, and events coordinator. He has a history of successful Kickstarter campaigns, including his queer horror comic, THE CLOSET OF SECRETS (2019), and the queer masculine-themed Tarot deck, MYSTIC MALE TAROT. As a board member of Geeks OUT, he has contributed to projects like POWER, an Anthology of Queer Creators, and Flame Con. Jennison's artistic passion lies in visual storytelling that often incorporates elements designed to make viewers "slightly uncomfortable," a sensibility evident in the spooky themes of This Deck is Haunted!