€ 36,95
The Dragon (Lóng) Tarot places the Chinese dragon at the centre of a complete mythological world, illustrated by Sha ‘Lisa’ Li and Zhong Zhen Jie. The artwork is dark and detailed, with gold foil accents, and the structure follows Rider-Waite-Smith throughout. The guidebook is in Chinese only.
Released to mark 2024, the Year of the Wood Dragon.
Only 2 left in stock
Some tarot cards dress up a theme. This one builds a world. In the Dragon (Lóng) Tarot by Sha 'Lisa' Li and Zhong Zhen Jie, the Chinese dragon is not background decoration. It is the central figure on every card, appearing in divine form or through human characters who carry its power.
The deck was published as part of the Vermilion Collection, timed to 2024, the Year of the Wood Dragon. That context matters. This is not a loosely dragon-themed deck. A consistent cast of characters runs through the full 78 cards, each tied to a specific domain within the mythology.
The illustrations are rich in detail and darker in palette than many comparable decks. Gold foil accents catch the light on both the card faces and the backs. Card titles appear in English along the bottom edge of each card, integrated quietly into the artwork border.
Beyond the standard 78 tarot cards, the deck includes one extra card called 'Auspicious'. The name translates as prosperity and fits the Chinese theme without disrupting the RWS framework.
The Rider-Waite-Smith structure is preserved throughout. Anyone familiar with standard tarot symbolism will recognise the scenes, even though the figures have been replaced by dragons and their human descendants. The imagery shows action, not just symbols: who watches, who acts, who guards a domain.
That makes the cards readable without the included guidebook. Worth knowing: that guidebook is in Chinese only. Experienced readers typically manage without it. Anyone who relies on a written reference will not find one in English here.
The gold foil on the card backs can flake slightly with heavy shuffling. Some reviewers call this a natural patina over time. For everyday reading use it is rarely noticeable. Worth knowing if you also plan to keep the deck as a collector's item.
The deck was designed by Sha 'Lisa' Li and Zhong Zhen Jie, who set out to build a coherent visual universe around Chinese dragon mythology. A deliberate balance between masculine and feminine energy runs through the character design. The result is bold imagery that does not swallow the tarot symbolism beneath it.
The guidebook is in Chinese. Can I still use this deck?
Yes. The card titles are in English and the deck follows the RWS structure closely. Anyone who knows that system can work with these cards without the guidebook. If you are still building your tarot knowledge and rely on written card meanings, there is no English reference included here.
What is the extra 'Auspicious' card?
It is an additional card outside the standard 78. The name means prosperity and connects to the Chinese theme of the deck. How you incorporate it into a reading is your own choice.
| Uitgeverij | Vermilion |
| SKU | 1212-VC03 |
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