The Isness Tarot - Original Color Edition - klecksography and archetypal symbolism
Most tarot decks begin with a concept. The Isness Tarot began with a question: what if symbols open meaning rather than fix it? Visual artist Amadea H. Ris built this deck over a decade, not through a predetermined system, but through klecksography, a technique where forms emerge organically from ink or paint and are then interpreted and developed. That process shows in every image.
The deck contains 83 cards: the traditional 78 archetypes, extended by 5 original cards Ris added through her own research. The 336-page guidebook is sold separately and is not included with this deck.
What you see on the cards
These images were not designed in any conventional sense. They emerged through klecksography, a process in which ink or paint creates shapes that are then read and developed further. That gives the cards a fluid, organic quality that is difficult to produce through deliberate illustration. The finish is matte, with gold foil detailing on the reverse of each card.
The cards measure 70 x 120 mm and are printed on 295 gsm card stock, which feels substantial in the hand. The tuck box is lighter in construction than heavier premium packaging, so it benefits from careful handling.
A deck without fixed meanings
Ris is explicit that this deck was not created for fortune-telling or for looking up correct meanings. The symbolism is intended as a starting point for personal interpretation, not a closed system. The imagery carries archetypal layers that touch both personal and collective experience.
That sets it apart from a standard RWS-based deck. There is no fixed key. Anyone accustomed to working with printed keywords on each card will not find them here. Meaning comes from looking.
Draw a card and let the image settle before you reach for a book or write anything down. The klecksographic images take time to open.
About Amadea H. Ris
Amadea H. Ris is a visual artist and painter with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Video, Animation and New Media from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The Isness Tarot is an independent artist project developed alongside her broader artistic practice.
Her background in klecksography and archetypal symbolism is directly visible in the cards. The original illustrations from the guidebook are available separately as fine art prints.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 83 (78 traditional + 5 original cards)
- Language: English
- Card dimensions: 70 x 120 mm
- Card stock: 295 gsm
- Card finish: matte lamination, gold foil on the reverse
- Corners: softly rounded (R5)
- Packaging: 295 gsm tuck box with matte finish
- Included: velvet pouch
- Guidebook: sold separately (not included)
- Creator: Amadea H. Ris
- Edition: Original Color Edition
Questions we often get
Is the guidebook included with this deck?
No. The 336-page guidebook for The Isness Tarot is sold separately and is not included with this deck. If you want the full background to the cards, order the guidebook as a separate item.
Are there keywords printed on the cards?
No. The cards carry no printed keywords or titles on the front. The symbolism is deliberately left open for personal interpretation, which is central to how Ris conceived this deck.
