Dreams of Gaia Tarot Set - pocket edition - 81 cards for personal growth
Most tarot decks stick to 78 cards. This one has 81. Ravynne Phelan adds three cards that focus on awareness, unity and harmony, themes that are less explicit in traditional tarot.
The Dreams of Gaia Tarot is built around personal growth and self-reflection. The cards are designed as reflection tools, not predictors. The imagery is mystical and direct, with borderless illustrations that run all the way to the edge of the cardstock.
What you see on the cards
The style is digital but warm. Soft colour gradients, depth in the compositions, and symbols that are both figurative and abstract. Each card carries keywords at the bottom, giving you an immediate first meaning during a reading.
The borderless design makes the images come through more strongly. There is no white frame slowing down the illustration. This also makes the deck visually quieter than many traditional tarot cards.
How this deck relates to traditional tarot
The structure differs. The major arcana are recognisable, but the courts and suits are arranged differently. The 116-page guidebook explains this clearly, with keywords and short interpretations for each card.
This is not a deck you can pick up and understand right away if you only know the Rider-Waite. It asks you to read a bit, but the approach is written accessibly.
Draw one card before breakfast and place it next to your coffee. The keywords at the bottom of the card give you an immediate entry point, without needing to reach for the guidebook.
Pocket edition: practical format
The cards measure 89 x 127 mm, slightly smaller than standard tarot cards. This makes them easier to shuffle, especially for smaller hands. The box fits in a handbag or coat pocket.
The cardstock is 350 gsm, sturdy enough for daily use. The matte finish feels pleasant and does not reflect light, which is helpful under artificial lighting or outdoor use.
About Ravynne Phelan
Ravynne Phelan is an illustrator and designer of several oracle and tarot decks. Her work is characterised by a personal visual language that translates spiritual themes without strictly adhering to traditions.
This deck is published by Blue Angel Publishing, an Australian publisher specialising in oracle and tarot cards.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 81
- Language: English (cards and guidebook)
- Guidebook: 116 pages
- Card dimensions: 89 x 127 mm
- Cardstock: 350 gsm with matte finish
- Card design: borderless
- Publisher: Blue Angel Publishing
- Creator: Ravynne Phelan
Questions we often get
Why does this deck have 81 cards instead of 78?
Ravynne Phelan has added three extra cards focused on personal awareness. These cards are not part of the traditional tarot structure but form an addition based on her own vision of self-development.
Is this deck suitable if you only know the Rider-Waite?
The structure differs quite a bit from the Rider-Waite. The guidebook explains the layout and meanings, but expect to need some time to adjust to a different structure. It is not an obstacle, but it does require some reading.
