Tarot de Luz - Aitor Saraiba Deck - abstract tarot in bold colour blocks
Not every tarot deck tries to show you what to see. The Tarot de Luz by Aitor Saraiba drops the traditional scenes entirely and works with flat planes, silhouettes and sharp colour contrasts. The structure is classically tarot; the visual language is something else.
Published by Fournier, a Spanish printing house with over a century and a half of experience, the cards are printed on sturdy cardstock with a matte plastic coating. The format is compact: 64 by 114 mm, slightly narrower than many other tarot decks.
What you see on the cards
Red, yellow, blue and green dominate. Saraiba works with geometric shapes and hard colour transitions. Where a traditional tarot deck shows detailed figures and backgrounds, he chooses planes and silhouettes instead.
The Major Arcana are recognisable by their traditional numbering and names. The Minor Arcana follow the standard four-suit structure: wands, cups, swords and pentacles. The illustrations are not narrative, but they connect to the classical meanings of each card.
How the cards behave in use
The matte coating keeps fingerprints at bay and gives the cards a calm feel despite the vivid colours. The compact size and coating make them easy to handle. They shuffle smoothly and hold up well with daily use.
The guidebook is multilingual and contains short descriptions for each card, rooted in the classical tarot structure. No extensive spreads are included.
Pull a card and look at the colour and shape first. Only then ask yourself what the card traditionally means. The abstract imagery pushes your own associations to the surface.
About Aitor Saraiba
Aitor Saraiba is a Spanish artist whose work is characterised by expressive design and emotional vulnerability. For this deck he chose a style that puts intuition first: simple forms that leave room for personal interpretation.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78
- Structure: full tarot with Major and Minor Arcana
- Card size: 64 x 114 mm
- Finish: matte plastic coating
- Cardstock: sturdy, suitable for daily use
- Guidebook: multilingual (incl. English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese)
- Publisher: Fournier
- Artist: Aitor Saraiba
Questions we often get
Does this deck follow the classic tarot structure?
Yes. It contains 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana across four suits. The numbering and names are traditional. Only the imagery is abstract.
Is the guidebook detailed enough for someone new to tarot?
The guidebook gives short descriptions for each card and starting points for interpretation. If you have never worked with tarot before, an additional introductory book alongside this deck will be helpful.
