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German artist Kitty Kahane redraws the classic Rider-Waite system with bold colours and a light-hearted line. Her figures are expressive, sometimes humorous, and make the symbolism directly accessible without losing depth.
A fresh deck for those who want to let go of seriousness without letting go of tarot itself.
Not every tarot deck aims to be imposing. Some choose accessibility instead. The Kitty Kahane Tarot follows the structure of the Rider-Waite system but redraws everything with bold colours, expressive lines and the occasional wink.
German artist Kitty Kahane, known for her book illustrations and porcelain designs, gives traditional tarot a contemporary twist. Her figures are dynamic, their facial expressions clear. What can feel heavy or dark in classic decks gets air here.
The cards follow the Rider-Waite tradition in structure and symbolism, but the visual language is modern. The colours are bright and bold: lots of vivid orange, blue, green and red. The lines are loose and expressive, almost as if they are in motion.
The figures on the cards stand out through their facial expressions. Kahane draws emotions directly and clearly, which adds extra nuance especially in relational or interpersonal questions. A glance, a posture, a gesture: it is all rendered sharply.
The cards measure 70 x 120 mm, standard tarot size. The cardstock is sturdy and has a fine finish that shuffles well. The guidebook is multilingual and contains short descriptions per card.
This deck is suitable for beginners who want to learn the Rider-Waite structure without diving straight into the depths. The images are clear and invite a first, intuitive interpretation. The guidebook supports this with simple texts.
Experienced readers also like to use this deck as a second or third tarot. The fresh visual language offers new angles, especially for questions where a lighter tone fits.
In relational questions, pay extra attention to the facial expressions of the figures. Kahane draws subtle emotions that are less visible in traditional decks.
Kitty Kahane is a German artist and product designer based in Berlin. Her work includes book illustrations, porcelain designs and graphic projects. Her drawing style is loose, expressive and playful, with a clear preference for vivid colours and movement.
For this tarot deck she translated the classic Rider-Waite images into her own visual language, keeping the symbolism but lightening the atmosphere.
Does the symbolism differ from the classic Rider-Waite deck?
No. The structure and symbolism remain largely the same. What changes is the visual language: the style is more modern, the colours brighter, the atmosphere lighter. Anyone familiar with Rider-Waite will recognise the cards immediately.
Is the guidebook extensive enough for beginners?
The guidebook is compact and multilingual. Each card has a short description. That is enough to get started, but those looking for more depth would do well to pick up a separate book on the Rider-Waite tradition.
| Auteur | Lilo Schwarz |
| ISBN | 9783038194859 |
| Uitgeverij | |
| Taal | English |
| SKU | 1983-KO02 |
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