Fyodor Pavlov Tarot

Fyodor Pavlov Tarot – watercolor portraits of identity within tradition

This deck feels intimate, like stepping into a gallery where each card lets someone fully exist. Fyodor Pavlov Tarot is hand-painted in watercolor and ink by Fyodor Pavlov and stays close to the Smith-Waite Tarot Deck® visual language while opening into a contemporary, diverse world. Gender, sexuality, culture, and many kinds of bodies are present here in a natural way, informed by Pavlov’s personal queer and trans experiences. The result is both familiar and bold, with cards that invite you to look longer than you normally would.

Why choose these cards?

The foundation is classic, but the gaze is new. Pavlov honors the structure and symbolism of RWS and weaves an inclusive, nuanced humanity through it without it feeling forced. The artwork carries a timeless mood with influences such as Parisian Art Nouveau, Japanese printmaking, and the Pre-Raphaelites. In practice, the imagery draws you straight into meaning, while the accompanying book adds layers through explanations, choices, and context behind the illustrations.

About the creator

Fyodor Pavlov spent five years creating this deck, researching tarot history and the RWS imagery in depth. He painted every card in watercolor and ink, using his lived perspective as a queer and trans artist to let the archetypes breathe in a world where more people can recognize themselves. That mix of research, craft, and personal presence shows on every card.

Contents of the set

• Product type: tarot deck (RWS-inspired)
• Number of cards: 78
• Card size: 76 x 127 mm
• Card finish: linen finish
• Edges: gold gilded edges
• Accompanying book: hardcover, full color, 172 pages
• Spreads in the book: Celtic Cross, Relationship Spread, Identity Spread, The Possibilities Spread
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781646711208
• Weight: 544 g
• Author and artist: Fyodor Pavlov

Who is this product for?

This deck is a good fit if you want an RWS structure with a wider, more human world reflected in the archetypes. Beginners can lean on the recognizable foundation and the substantial book, while experienced readers may enjoy the subtle choices in color, posture, and symbolism. If you like reading through imagery, identity, and relationship to the archetypes, this deck stays interesting for a long time.

Tips for use

Lay three cards and describe only what you see in body language, clothing, and color, without using “tarot words” at first. Then read the book entry and write down one sentence that changes how you see the card.

Fyodor Pavlov Tarot is an English-language 78-card tarot deck with a 172-page hardcover full-color book, bringing RWS tradition together with hand-painted, inclusive watercolor art.