Universal Goddess Tarot - 78 cards featuring goddesses from world mythology
Some tarot decks choose one pantheon. This deck chooses all of them. From the Celtic Rhiannon to the Egyptian Isis, from Greek to Asian myths: the Universal Goddess Tarot brings together goddesses from diverse cultures within the classic 78-card tarot structure.
Designed by Maria Caratti and illustrated by Antonella Platano, published by Lo Scarabeo. The imagery is figurative and expressive, with attention to symbolic details that belong to each goddess.
What you see on the cards
Each card shows a specific goddess in a setting that matches her story. The illustrations are detailed and tell visually what the goddess stands for: creation, war, wisdom, transformation. Colors and attributes vary per card, depending on cultural origin.
The cards follow the traditional tarot structure: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, divided into four suits. This makes the deck usable for those already working with tarot who also have an interest in feminine mythology.
How it works in practice
The format is 66 x 120 mm, a standard size that shuffles comfortably. The cardstock is thin and flexible, which means the cards move through each other easily but also that they require careful handling.
The included guidebook is multilingual and discusses the goddesses briefly per card. You get context about who she is and where she comes from, which helps with interpretation. Do not expect extensive myths or long descriptions, but enough to place the card.
Look up the goddess in a mythological reference work if you want to know more about her background. The cards invite this, and it enriches the reading.
About Maria Caratti and Antonella Platano
Maria Caratti designed this deck with focus on the diversity of feminine archetypes throughout the ages. Her work for Lo Scarabeo is characterized by a broad interest in mythology and symbolism.
Antonella Platano illustrated the cards. Her style is figurative and expressive, with an eye for the details that make a goddess recognizable within her own tradition.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78
- Card size: 66 x 120 mm
- Weight: 244 g
- Guidebook language: multilingual (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish among others)
- ISBN: 9780738710129
- Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
- Designer: Maria Caratti
- Illustrator: Antonella Platano
- Cardstock: thin, flexible
Questions we often get
Does this deck follow the standard tarot structure?
Yes. It contains 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, divided into four suits. The numbering and division are traditional, only the figures have been replaced with goddesses.
Are the goddesses named on the cards?
Yes, each card mentions the name of the goddess. The guidebook provides additional explanation about her role and origin.
