Tarocchi Delle Stelle - Italian tarot with star constellations
Dal Negro has been printing tarot cards since the early twentieth century. Their steady hand shows in this deck too: clear colours, sharp lines, and a style that feels both classic and contemporary.
Tarocchi Delle Stelle translates as 'tarot of the stars'. The name sets the tone. Each card contains astrological and celestial symbols that add to the traditional meanings, not replace them. The Major Arcana follow the familiar sequence, the Minor Arcana are built according to the classic structure with cups, swords, wands and pentacles.
What you see on the cards
The illustrations are detailed and rich in colour. Constellations, planets and moon phases are woven into the backgrounds and clothing of the figures. The cardstock is sturdy, the finish matte, which makes shuffling easy.
There is no text on the cards, only numbers and symbols. That makes the deck suitable for those who know the basic structure of tarot and prefer to read the cards visually. The images speak for themselves.
How this deck relates to classic tarot
The structure is traditional. Anyone used to a Rider-Waite deck or another classic tarot deck will immediately recognise the layout and sequence. What differs is the imagery: the emphasis is on the cosmic, the celestial, the cyclical.
That makes this deck interesting for those who work astrologically, or simply love the aesthetics of stars and planets. It is not a new system, but a new way of looking at an existing one.
Draw a card at full moon or new moon and place it beside your notes on that lunar phase. The celestial motifs often reveal new connections.
About Dal Negro
Dal Negro is an Italian publisher with more than a hundred years of experience in playing cards and tarot cards. They are known for solid production, clear printing and durable cardstock. Many of their decks are still printed in Italy using traditional methods.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78 (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana)
- Publisher: Dal Negro, Italy
- Language on cards: no text, only numbers and symbols
- Cardstock quality: high-grade, matte cardstock
- Structure: classic tarot following Rider-Waite tradition with cosmic imagery
Questions we often get
Do I need astrological knowledge to work with this deck?
No. The astrological symbols enrich the images, but the cards follow the classic tarot structure. You can read them as you would read any other tarot deck.
Does this deck include a guidebook?
It depends on the edition. Some Dal Negro editions contain a small instruction card, others do not. The cards themselves are meant to be read visually.
