Circe Tarot

Circe Tarot - a mythological perspective on transformation

Circe is the sorceress from the Odyssey who turns men into animals and lives on an island among herbs and wild beasts. She is powerful, independent and feared. In this tarot by Fabio Visintin, she takes centre stage as a symbol of change and inner strength.

The deck follows the classic tarot structure of 78 cards, divided into Major and Minor Arcana. Visintin gives each card its own story, inspired by Greek mythology but translated into contemporary themes such as self-knowledge, autonomy and personal growth.

What you see on the cards

The visual language is expressive and narrative. Visintin works with warm, muted colours and scenes that immediately create an atmosphere. The figures are human, emotional, sometimes enigmatic. There is movement in the compositions, as if you are stepping into the middle of a story.

The symbolism connects with the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition, but Visintin adds his own twist. The High Priestess, the Magician, the Tower: they are recognisable, yet different through the mythological angle.

The cards have a matte finish on sturdy card stock. The format is compact (70 x 118 mm), which makes shuffling easy. The magnetic box protects the deck well and closes firmly.

Who this deck works for

This deck is accessible for beginners thanks to the clear symbolism and the included guidebook in multiple languages. But it also offers enough depth for those who have been working with tarot for longer and are interested in mythology or archetypal patterns.

You do not need to know the myth of Circe by heart to understand the cards. The images speak for themselves. Knowledge of the stories does add an extra layer to your readings.

Pull a card and ask yourself: what transformation is happening here? Not what needs to change, but what is already shifting.

About Fabio Visintin

Fabio Visintin is an Italian illustrator and comic artist. His work appears in graphic novels and art projects around the world. He combines a strong narrative style with an interest in symbolism and mythology, which makes the Circe Tarot a visually cohesive whole.

Specifications

• Number of cards: 78 (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana)
• Card size: 70 x 118 mm
• Card stock: Sturdy card with matte finish
• Packaging: Magnetic box
• Guidebook: Multilingual booklet (English, German, French)
• Illustrator: Fabio Visintin
• Publisher: Llewellyn

Questions we often get

Does this deck follow the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition?
Yes, the structure and basic symbolism correspond. The card names are the same, and the Minor Arcana are fully illustrated. Visintin gives his own interpretation through the mythological perspective.

What languages is the guidebook in?
The booklet is multilingual and includes at least English, German and French. The cards themselves have no text.