Happy Tarot Borderless - Rider-Waite symbolism in candy and rainbows
Not every tarot deck asks you to go deep. The Happy Tarot Borderless by Serena Ficca makes a clear choice: colour, light and simplicity come first. The characters smile, jump and dance. This is tarot without a heavy undertone.
The system is classic Rider-Waite, but the imagery is anything but conventional. Where most RWS-based decks stay sober or heavily symbolic, Ficca reaches for sweets, flowers and rainbows. All the familiar archetypes are there, just in a considerably more cheerful shape.
What the borderless edition changes
This version has no white border around the illustrations. The artwork runs all the way to the edge of the card. That gives the images more visual space and a more immediate presence. The cards feel larger than their format suggests.
The format is standard: 70 by 120 millimetres. The cardstock is sturdy with a matte finish, so the colours do not reflect under artificial light. The cards shuffle smoothly without sticking.
Who this deck works for
This deck is designed for uplifting readings. Complex psychological interpretation is not what this imagery calls for. The visual language is direct and clear, which makes it accessible for those getting started with tarot who already have some familiarity with the Rider-Waite system.
People who work with children or young adults also reach for this deck regularly. The illustrations contain no frightening elements, which makes it easier to talk about feelings without running into resistance.
Pull one card each morning and set it next to your breakfast. The playful style of this deck works well as a daily prompt without demanding long reflection.
About Serena Ficca
Serena Ficca is an Italian illustrator known for her use of colour and expressive characters. For Lo Scarabeo she created several decks, including the regular Happy Tarot. Her style combines simplicity with emotion. The faces are stylised, but the expression stays recognisable.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78 (Major and Minor Arcana)
- Format: 70 x 120 mm
- Finish: borderless, matte cardstock
- Guidebook language: multilingual (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian)
- Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
- Weight: 270 g
- System: Rider-Waite
Questions we often get
Is this deck suitable for beginners?
The symbolism follows the Rider-Waite system, which makes it accessible for those already familiar with it. The imagery is straightforward and visually direct, which makes interpretation easier.
What is the difference between the borderless and the regular edition?
The borderless version has no white border around the illustrations. That gives the cards more visual space and a different dynamic. In terms of content, both editions are identical.
