€ 29,95
A Rider-Waite-Smith deck with naive illustrations in pink, mint green and light blue. The fairytale-like style by Jad Mady softens the classic symbolism and makes it more approachable.
A deck that lets you look at traditional symbolism with a lighter eye.
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Not every tarot deck feels like something you need to hold with both hands. This is one you pick up with a smile. The Pastel Prism Tarot takes the classic Rider-Waite-Smith symbolism and translates it into a world of soft colours and naive lines.
The deck is designed by author Alice Mastroleo and illustrator Jad Mady, published by Lo Scarabeo. The imagery is remarkably light: pink, mint green and light blue dominate, and the drawing style recalls children's book illustrations from the seventies.
The style is naive in the technical sense: flat shapes, simple lines, little depth. That makes the symbolism directly readable. The Magician holds his wand aloft, the Empress sits among flowers, Death rides his horse. Everything you expect from an RWS deck is present.
But the execution is different. Faces are stylised, almost doll-like. Backgrounds are often flat or filled with simple patterns. The pastel colours give the whole a serene, almost dreamlike quality. This is not a dark deck.
The cards are printed on sturdy cardstock with a matte finish. They shuffle smoothly but not too slippery. The size is 65 x 118 mm, slightly narrower than standard but pleasant in the hand.
This deck is designed for people who want to use RWS symbolism but do not feel at home with the heavier or more traditional versions. The soft colours and approachable style make it less intimidating.
The guidebook is multilingual and contains brief descriptions per card. Alice Mastroleo writes clearly and supportively, without being didactic. The texts are practical enough to offer guidance, open enough to leave room for your own interpretation.
Draw a card each morning and place it in front of you during breakfast. The colours alone set the tone for the day.
Alice Mastroleo is an Italian tarot reader and teacher. Her approach is intuitive and focused on emotional clarity. She writes in a way that encourages rather than prescribes.
Jad Mady is a German illustrator and scenographer. His work revolves around atmosphere and simplicity. For this deck he deliberately chose a naive style that evokes nostalgia and strips the symbolism of heaviness.
Does the symbolism differ from the classic Rider-Waite-Smith deck?
No. The style is more modern and softer, but the core symbolism remains intact. If you are used to an RWS-based deck, you will recognise the structure immediately.
How do the cards feel when shuffling?
The matte finish gives grip without being rough. They are sturdy enough for daily use and glide well through each other without shooting away.
| Auteur | Jad Mady |
| ISBN | 9788865279700 |
| Taal | English |
| Uitgeverij | Lo Scarabeo |
| SKU | 0921-EX313 |
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