Blood Moon Tarot

Blood Moon Tarot – second edition with borderless cards and hardcover guidebook

Blood Moon Tarot by Sam Guay is a tarot deck with 78 fully illustrated cards. This second edition differs in several respects from the original release. The cards are borderless, have a linen finish, and feature burgundy painted edges. The set includes a full-color, illustrated hardcover guidebook of 144 pages with card meanings, keywords, self-reflection questions, and tarot spreads.

The deck is entirely hand-painted in watercolor. The illustrations form a narrative whole in which personal mythology, nature, and dream imagery are central. The Major Arcana consists of dreamlike scenes. The Minor Arcana is divided into four suits: Dreams, Songs, Skins, and Honey. The deck functions primarily through image, atmosphere, and observation, rather than fixed symbolic systems.

Why choose this deck?

• 78 hand-painted watercolor illustrations without borders
• Linen finish cards with burgundy painted edges
• 144-page hardcover guidebook with meanings, questions, and spreads

Together, these features define the use of the deck as a visual and narrative tarot system. Each card functions as a standalone scene in which meaning emerges through attentive observation and comparison. The card finish and accompanying guidebook support slow, observational work with the cards.

Design and creator

Sam Guay was born in New England and primarily works with watercolor. Her work is inspired by nature, dream imagery, and personal experience. For Blood Moon Tarot, she developed both the illustrations and the visual language of the deck.

Contents of the set

• 78 tarot cards
• 144-page hardcover guidebook, full color and illustrated
• Card size: approx. 70 × 127 mm
• Box size: approx. 133 × 191 mm
• Weight: approx. 454 g
• Publisher: US Games
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781646712526

For whom?

This deck is suitable for readers who approach tarot through imagery, narrative, and personal observation. It is less suitable for users who rely on strictly fixed meanings and classical symbolism per card.

Usage tips

Take time to view individual cards before consulting meanings. Placing multiple cards from the same suit side by side reveals visual connections.

FAQ

Is Blood Moon Tarot suitable for beginners?

The deck can be used by beginners. The included hardcover guidebook provides explanations of the cards and tarot spreads.

What makes this tarot deck different from a classic tarot deck?

The cards are constructed as narrative scenes and function primarily through imagery and atmosphere. The Minor Arcana uses four original suits instead of traditional names.

How many cards does this deck contain?

The deck contains 78 cards.

Is a guidebook included?

Yes, a full-color illustrated hardcover guidebook of 144 pages.

For what type of readers is this deck suitable?

For readers who work with imagery, observation, and personal interpretation within tarot.

Suitable for readers who want to use tarot as a visual and narrative system.

Last updated: December 2025