Pagan Tarot Set - contemporary witchcraft in tarot form
Not every tarot deck shows you a medieval world. This one shows you what paganism looks like in the present: rituals in a modern flat, meditation squeezed between work obligations, altars on bookshelves.
The Pagan Tarot Set is created by Gina M. Pace, also known as Wicce in the online pagan community. She chose to depict spiritual practice as many contemporary witches experience it: woven into ordinary life, not separate from it.
What you see on the cards
The illustrations are modern and direct. No distant myths, but recognisable scenes where the magic lies in everyday action. Someone preparing a ritual in an urban setting. An altar with candles and crystals on a desk. The connection with the elements earth, air, fire and water runs through the minor arcana as a guiding thread.
The imagery is accessible. The symbolism is clear enough for quick reading, but layered enough for those who want to look deeper. That makes the deck suitable for beginners who feel drawn to Wicca or paganism.
How this deck relates to traditional tarot
The structure follows the Rider-Waite system: 22 major arcana and 56 minor arcana divided over four suits. The meanings stay close to traditional interpretations, but the context is different. Where a traditional deck shows you a historical scene, this one shows you how that same energy works in a life that balances work, relationships and spiritual growth.
Pull this deck when you feel your spiritual practice and daily obligations are at odds. It shows that magic is not something you add to your life, but something you find within it.
About Gina M. Pace
Gina M. Pace writes, reads tarot and is active within the pagan community. Her work focuses on making Wicca practices accessible to a wide audience. With this deck she wants to show that you do not need a remote forest ritual to practise magic.
Specifications
- Author and illustrator: Gina M. Pace (Wicce)
- Number of cards: 78
- Language: English (cards and guidebook)
- Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
- ISBN: 9780738762342
- Cardstock: Sturdy, with modern illustrations
- Contents: Cards and guidebook with card meanings
Questions we often get
How does this deck differ from a traditional Rider-Waite deck?
The structure and meanings are similar, but the setting is contemporary and pagan. Where a Rider-Waite deck shows medieval scenes, this one shows modern witches in their daily lives. That makes it especially appealing if you recognise yourself in a contemporary spiritual practice.
Do I need to practise Wicca to use this deck?
No. The imagery also speaks to people interested in nature spirituality, elemental work or a more earth-based approach to tarot. Knowledge of Wicca rituals helps to see all the layers, but is not required.