Licht und Schatten Tarot - duality in 78 cards
About this deck
The Licht und Schatten Tarot is a 78-card deck by Chris-Anne, published by Irisiana Verlag. The deck takes up the classic tarot structure and looks at it through the lens of duality: each card shows both what is visible and what stays in the shadow. The Licht und Schatten Tarot is aimed at beginners and experienced practitioners who want to enrich their readings with a new angle. If you read German, you can make full use of the enclosed guidebook.
Symbolism and style
Chris-Anne's illustrations combine a modern look with an expressive figurative style. The colour palette deliberately plays with contrasts between light and dark areas. On the cards you see people and scenes that can be read directly: posture, gaze and colour carry the meaning without needing long explanations. The duality of light and shadow is not treated as an opposition. Each card presents both aspects as complementary parts of one reality. This approach makes the deck especially valuable for shadow work, but also for everyday readings where you want a nuanced view of a situation.
About the creator
Chris-Anne is a graphic designer and card deck creator whose work is used by tarot readers around the world. She is known for her ability to develop a coherent visual language that stays rooted in the tarot tradition while speaking to a contemporary sensibility. Her decks are valued for their direct readability and for encouraging personal reflection without slipping into abstraction.
Practical use
The Licht und Schatten Tarot works well for daily one-card or three-card spreads, especially when you want a balanced view of a day or a particular situation. The 78-card structure follows traditional tarot, so you do not have to learn the positions again if you already work with a classic system. The card size of 70 x 120 mm is standard and sits well in the hand, while the semi-gloss finish on 350 gsm card stock lets you shuffle smoothly without the cards sticking together. Because of its visual treatment of duality, the deck also suits shadow work: a card drawn in that context often raises concrete and direct questions about what you would rather not see.
Draw a card in the morning with the question: what does this image show me that I would rather avoid today? The shadow side of a card often holds the most useful information.
Features - Licht und Schatten Tarot
- Author: Chris-Anne
- Publisher: Irisiana Verlag
- Card language: German
- Number of cards: 78
- Card size: 70 x 120 mm
- Weight: 400 g
- Card quality: 350 gsm
- Finish: semi-gloss
FAQ
Can I use the Licht und Schatten Tarot if I do not speak German?
The text in the guidebook and the card titles are in German, which can limit your understanding of the guide if you do not read that language. The illustrations are expressive enough, however, to allow an intuitive reading without relying on text. If you already work with a classic 78-card system, you will find your way visually. For deeper work with the guidebook, some knowledge of German is an advantage.
Is this deck suitable for shadow work?
Yes, this is one of the uses the Licht und Schatten Tarot is particularly good for. The central visual theme of the deck is the duality of light and shadow, and Chris-Anne's illustrations explicitly show both sides of every situation or archetype. That makes it a practical tool for introspective readings, although the deck is not meant only for this purpose: it works just as well for everyday questions.
