She's Wilderness Tarot - RWS tarot with women from diverse cultures
Tarot has a long tradition of kings, knights, and emperors. This deck takes a different position. She's Wilderness Tarot places women at the centre of every archetype, not as supporting figures but as the ones who shape what happens.
It is an indie release from Vermilion Collection and X-Cat Studio, designed by the duo YOU & Raven. The deck launched on Kickstarter in spring 2025 and sold well enough that a second printing followed: the Deluxe 2.0 edition, now the borderless version available today.
What you see on the cards
The style is soft and dreamlike, with light influences from anime and mythology. Colours are warm without being loud. The figures represent women from a range of backgrounds and cultures, giving the imagery a broader reach than many traditional decks.
The set contains 78 cards plus one bonus card: the Wilderness card. Cards measure 70 x 120 mm and are printed on 330 gsm black core stock with a matte soft-touch finish. The edges are sprayed deep red, with subtle gold foil details on the cards themselves. The packaging is a sturdy book-style box with magnetic closure, also finished with gold foil.
About the guidebook
The included English-language guidebook covers the Major Arcana with card imagery analysis. For the Minor Arcana it stays concise, offering upright and reversed keywords without extended commentary. Readers already familiar with the RWS system will find that sufficient. Those new to tarot will want to bring some basic knowledge of that system along.
What people say in tarot communities
On Reddit and in tarot forums, this deck comes up repeatedly for its production quality. The thick cardstock and matte finish receive consistent praise, and the red edges give the deck a distinctive look. Collectors place it alongside other contemporary Asian indie decks with a fairytale or poetic atmosphere.
A Portable Edition also exists, measuring 56 x 96 mm. In discussions about decks suited to smaller hands, that version is regularly recommended.
The borderless Deluxe 2.0 edition is the most discussed version: illustrations extend to the very edge of each card, with no frame around them. The difference looks small in photos but is noticeable when you hold the cards.
About the creators
She's Wilderness Tarot is a collaboration between Vermilion Collection (Vermilion Concept) and X-Cat Studio. The design is by the duo YOU & Raven. No further biographical details about the creators are available.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 79 (78 standard + 1 Wilderness bonus card)
- Dimensions: 70 x 120 mm
- Cardstock: 330 gsm black core paper
- Finish: Matte soft-touch varnish, red sprayed edges, gold foil details
- Packaging: Book-style box with magnetic closure, matte soft-touch laminate, gold foil details
- Guidebook language: English
- Edition: Deluxe 2.0 (second printing, borderless)
- Publisher: Vermilion Collection / X-Cat Studio
- Design: YOU & Raven
Questions we often get
What is the difference between the first edition and the Deluxe 2.0?
The Deluxe 2.0 is the borderless version. The first edition had a frame around each card; in the Deluxe 2.0 the illustrations run to the edge of the card. Many readers consider this an improvement, as the artwork takes up the full card surface.
Is there a smaller version available?
Yes, a Portable Edition exists at 56 x 96 mm. It is noticeably more compact than the standard Deluxe edition at 70 x 120 mm, and is frequently recommended in tarot communities for those who prefer a smaller card size.