Mystic Faerie Tarot borderless

Mystic Faerie Tarot borderless - 78 cards without borders, with seasonal symbolism

Not every tarot deck places nature spirits at its centre. This one does, and does it consistently. Mystic Faerie Tarot is built on the classic 78-card structure, but replaces the familiar figures with faeries, animals and elements.

The borderless edition removes all margins. That sounds like a detail, but it changes how you look at the cards during a reading. The illustrations run to the edge, which makes the image appear larger and helps cards laid side by side form a continuous story.

What you see on the cards

Linda Ravenscroft draws and paints in watercolour. Her style is soft, with a lot of transparency in the colour. Faeries have wings and are surrounded by flowers, leaves and branches. The colours shift by suit: the Minor Arcana are subtly tuned to the seasons.

That seasonal rhythm is not a decorative element. It adds a layer to timing. A card with autumn hues suggests harvest or closure, a spring tint points to beginning or growth. You read it not only in the symbolism, you see it in the tone.

The Major Arcana follow the traditional sequence and imagery, but translated into the faerie realm. The High Priestess becomes a seer by moonlight, the Hanged Man hangs in a web of branches. Recognisable enough to know where you are, different enough to look again.

How this deck behaves in practice

The soft colours and friendly faces mean this is not a deck for hard confrontations. It suits questions about relationships, personal growth and emotional processes. The symbolism is clear and narrative, which makes it suitable for those just starting with tarot.

Barbara Moore writes the guidebook. Her texts are clear and give enough context per card to work with. No esoteric detours, just straightforward meanings and suggestions for interpretation.

Lay the cards in a row and watch the colour flow. If you go from light to dark tones, you often see a shift in energy or phase as well.

About Barbara Moore and Linda Ravenscroft

Barbara Moore is a tarot writer and teacher. She has written guidebooks for dozens of decks and combines tradition with accessibility. Her strength lies in translating symbols into understandable language without losing depth.

Linda Ravenscroft is a British artist who specialises in fantasy imagery. Her work appears on cards, books and prints. For this deck she chose a soft watercolour style that carries the atmosphere.

Specifications

• Number of cards: 78 (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana)
• Card size: 70 x 120 mm
• Cards: Borderless
• Language: English (cards and guidebook)
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Author: Barbara Moore
• Illustrator: Linda Ravenscroft
• Included: Guidebook with card meanings

Questions we often get

Does this deck follow the traditional tarot structure?
Yes. It has 22 Major Arcana and four suits of Minor Arcana, in the usual order. The symbolism is adapted to the faerie theme, but the structure is classic.

What does 'borderless' mean exactly?
The cards have no white or coloured border around the image. The picture runs all the way to the edge of the card. This enlarges the visual effect and makes cards placed side by side appear more fluid.