Happy Halloween Tarot - vintage spook art in candy-corn colours
Many Halloween decks lean into grim or gothic. This one leans into the cheerful spook of old postcards and paper decorations. The colours are orange, yellow and black. The mood is nostalgic, not frightening.
Soni Graves has respected the traditional tarot structure but adapted the imagery and language. Court cards are gender-neutral. Titles appear in Spanglish, a blend of English and Spanish that reflects her own background. It is a deliberate choice that gives this deck its own voice.
What you see on the cards
The illustrations reference vintage Halloween prints from the first half of the twentieth century. Witches, skeletons, pumpkins and black cats appear in situations that are immediately recognisable if you know classic tarot. The Fool walks toward the cliff, the Hanged Man hangs upside down, the Tower falls.
Only the clothing, backgrounds and details differ. A witch instead of an emperor. A skeleton instead of a hermit. The symbolism holds, the execution is festive.
The cards have a linen finish and grey borders. They shuffle smoothly. The size is standard tarot: 70 x 121 mm. The box is sturdy, in two parts, with enough room for cards and book.
Who this deck works for
The 128-page guidebook explains each card and offers spreads that suit the harvest season. That makes the deck accessible to beginners. At the same time the imagery is rich enough to offer something to experienced readers.
The theme of Halloween revolves around the thin place between worlds, honouring ancestors, accepting shadow. Those elements are baked into this deck. You can work with it around Samhain, or use it year-round if you have affection for the aesthetic.
Pull three cards for a Shadow & Light spread: what you may release, what is drawing closer, what hidden talent wants to be seen. The guidebook describes this and other spreads that match the energy of the season.
About Soni Graves
Soni Graves is an artist and tarot maker. Her Latin American background shows in the choice of Spanglish titles and the inclusive approach to court cards. She wanted to make a deck that feels modern without letting go of the structure of traditional tarot.
Her love for vintage art and the Halloween season shows in every detail. The drawing style is warm, the symbolism clear, the tone friendly without becoming superficial.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78
- Card size: 70 x 121 mm
- Finish: Linen
- Borders: Grey
- Guidebook: 128 pages, English
- Packaging: Sturdy two-piece box
- Card language: Spanglish (English with Spanish elements)
- Creator: Soni Graves
- Features: Gender-neutral court cards
Questions we often get
What does Spanglish mean exactly on the cards?
The titles combine English and Spanish. The Fool is called 'El Fool', the Moon becomes 'La Moon'. It is a choice that brings the creator's cultural background into the deck without limiting readability.
How are the court cards gender-neutral?
Instead of King, Queen, Knight and Page, Graves uses designations that are not tied to traditional male-female roles. This makes the cards more broadly applicable for personal reflection and readings.