The Wonderful Tarot of Oz - tarot through the lens of a fairy tale
Some stories sit deep enough that you can use them as a reading method. The Wonderful Tarot of Oz from Ibiza Tarot maps the 78 cards of the traditional tarot onto the characters and events from L. Frank Baum's story.
Dorothy is the Fool, the Wizard stands for the Magician, and the Witches represent forces like manifestation and inner power. The cards follow the classic tarot structure, but each image draws its meaning from the story of Oz rather than from the usual symbolism.
What you see on the cards
Colourful illustrations in a style that follows the original story. The Major Arcana shows moments like the journey along the Yellow Brick Road, the meeting with the Wizard, the confrontation with the Wicked Witch. The Minor Arcana uses the familiar characters to depict everyday situations: finding courage like the Lion, using brains like the Scarecrow, showing heart like the Tin Man.
The matte finish gives the colours a calm appearance. The cardstock is sturdy, 350 gsm, and the cards shuffle smoothly.
How you work with it
This deck works well for narrative spreads. Pull a card and ask: which Oz character am I playing right now in my situation? The characters are concrete enough to serve as touchpoints, abstract enough to leave room for interpretation.
Readers who know the story of Oz will make extra connections. Those less familiar with the story can simply read the cards like any other tarot deck. The images speak for themselves.
Lay three cards and assign each to a character: who are you now, who helps you, and what do you still need to find? The Oz figures make abstract patterns tangible.
Specifications
- Title: The Wonderful Tarot of Oz
- ISBN: 604947968296
- Publisher: Ibiza Tarot
- Number of cards: 78
- Language: English
- Weight: 150 g
- Card dimensions: 70 x 120 mm
- Material: 350 gsm cardstock, matte finish
Questions we often get
Does this include the Minor Arcana, or only the Major Arcana?
All 78 cards are present: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, including court cards. You can use it like any other full tarot deck.
Do you need to know the story of Oz well to read this deck?
No. The images are clear enough to work on their own. Readers who know the story will recognise extra layers. Those who do not can simply read the cards as tarot.
