€ 22,95
A tarot deck where it is always evening and a black cat guides you through every card. Kipling West translates Rider-Waite into a playful Halloween world with pumpkins, ghosts, bats and imps.
An accessible deck that follows the Rider-Waite structure with narrative imagery.
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Some tarot decks feel like a study tool. This deck feels like a night walk where you keep meeting the same black cat. Halloween Tarot by Kipling West uses the full Rider-Waite structure but replaces the medieval setting with a world full of pumpkins, ghosts and bats.
The deck is published by U.S. Games Systems and consists of 78 cards in classic format. Each card shows a scene in which Halloween figures play the traditional tarot roles. The cat appears on all 78 cards, watching, reacting or pointing.
The four suits are renamed after Halloween icons: Pumpkins (Pentacles), Ghosts (Cups), Bats (Swords) and Imps (Wands). The symbolism remains the same as Rider-Waite. The Two of Cups becomes the Two of Ghosts, where two ghostly figures raise a cup together. The Five of Swords becomes the Five of Bats, with the same themes of loss and conflict.
The style is cartoonish without being childish. Colours are bright, contrasts are strong. Each card has enough detail to read a story without having to decipher symbols. The black cat provides a red thread that goes beyond decoration: his posture and gaze often give extra context to the scene.
This deck is designed for people who want to learn Rider-Waite with images that speak more quickly to the imagination. The guidebook explains the basic structure and gives short descriptions for each card. There are no in-depth esoteric analyses, but enough to get you started.
The deck does not require prior knowledge of Halloween traditions. The images are universal enough to understand without explanation. At the same time, lovers of horror and folklore will recognise numerous references to classic figures and stories.
In a reading, pay attention to the black cat. Is he looking at a specific symbol on the card, or away from the scene? That direction often adds an extra layer to your interpretation.
Kipling West is an illustrator who has found a balance between humour and respect for the tarot structure with this deck. Her style is reminiscent of vintage Halloween posters, but without nostalgia as an end in itself. The images are clear enough for daily use and rich enough for collectors.
Are the cards frightening or dark?
No. The style is playful and humorous. The theme is Halloween, but the atmosphere is more festive than scary. No bloody images or frightening scenes.
What is the function of the black cat on the cards?
The cat appears on all 78 cards and functions as a visual guide. His posture and gaze often give an extra hint about the meaning of the card. He connects the entire series together.
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| ISBN | 9780880799652 |
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| SKU | 0093-232 |
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