Pride Tarot - forty-five artists in one deck
Most tarot decks are drawn by a single artist. That creates cohesion, but also limits perspective. This deck reverses that: forty-five artists from the LGBTQ+ community and their allies each contributed one or more cards. The result is a visually rich mix in which no two cards look alike.
The deck was compiled by U.S. Games Systems and follows the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith structure. In addition to the usual 78 cards, it includes an extra Pride Flag Rainbow Card. The framework is classic, the execution anything but.
What you see on the cards
Each card has its own visual language. One is graphic and modern, the next painterly and romantic, another playful or photorealistic. This diversity turns a reading into a kaleidoscope of styles.
The symbolism aligns with classic Rider-Waite meanings, but the images add a personal twist. Themes like self-acceptance, community, resilience and transformation recur throughout, without the deck becoming didactic.
The cards are printed on sturdy cardstock with a light gloss. The format is standard (70 x 121 mm) and sits comfortably in the hand. The box has a magnetic closure and feels solid.
The guidebook and the Parade spread
The guidebook runs to 192 pages and contains more than just card descriptions. Each of the forty-five artists receives a short biography, giving the deck a human face. You read why someone drew a particular card the way they did, what lay behind it.
There is also a special spread: the Parade Spread. This pattern was designed specifically for this deck and emphasises self-reflection and pride. The card descriptions themselves are clear and follow Rider-Waite meanings, with room for personal interpretation.
Pull the Pride Flag Rainbow Card as a daily draw when you need a reminder that you are allowed to shine in your own colours.
Who this deck works for
Because the deck follows the classic structure, it is accessible for beginners. The guidebook offers enough explanation to get started right away. For experienced readers, the visual diversity offers a refreshing angle.
This deck is also a statement. Part of the proceeds goes to organisations supporting LGBTQ+ youth. That makes it not just a working deck, but also an expression of solidarity.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 79 (78 traditional cards + Pride Flag Rainbow Card)
- Card size: 70 x 121 mm
- Guidebook: 192 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: U.S. Games Systems
- Card stock: Sturdy cardstock with light gloss
- Packaging: Luxury box with magnetic closure
- System: Rider-Waite-Smith
- Number of artists: 45
Questions we often get
How does a deck with so many different styles maintain cohesion?
The classic Rider-Waite structure forms the backbone. The symbolism and meanings remain recognisable, even though the execution differs from card to card. That makes it visually varied, but conceptually clear.
Is this deck only intended for people from the LGBTQ+ community?
No. The deck was made with respect for and by that community, but the themes are universal: pride, transformation, self-acceptance. Anyone who values these subjects can work with this deck.