Whispers of Time Tarot

Whispers of Time Tarot - dreamlike illustrations with classic structure

Some decks demand attention. This one whispers. The Whispers of Time Tarot is illustrated by Sonya Kulynyak and follows the classic 78-card tarot structure, but does so with an ethereal visual language that leaves room for interpretation.

The colours are soft, the lines blur, and the symbolism is present without being insistent. This is a deck you reach for when you care less about sharp answers and more about what sits beneath the question.

What you see on the cards

The style is dreamlike. No hard outlines, no bright colours. The images are hazy, almost like memories you cannot quite bring into focus. That makes them less directly readable than a classic Rider-Waite deck, but also more open to what you bring to them.

Kulynyak works with a layered, soft aesthetic that operates primarily on feeling. The archetypes are recognisable, the structure is classic, but the execution asks for a slower gaze.

The cards are printed on sturdy card stock with a matte finish. The format is 70 × 120 mm, standard for tarot. The matte surface means less glare and a velvety touch when shuffling.

How you work with it

The guidebook runs to 128 pages and is entirely in English. Each card receives a description with space for your own interpretation. There are no strict instructions, just starting points to translate the images into your own situation.

The deck lends itself to daily card pulls, but also to slower sessions where you let a single image work on you longer. The dreamlike quality does not ask for speed.

Pull a card and let it sit for a few minutes before you pick up the guidebook. The images reveal more when you let them rest first.

About Sonya Kulynyak

Sonya Kulynyak is an artist who works with a style that foregrounds emotion and atmosphere. Her illustrations for this deck combine classic tarot structure with a contemporary, soft aesthetic that speaks to intuition before reason.

Specifications

• Number of cards: 78 (Major and Minor Arcana)
• Language: English (cards and guidebook)
• Guidebook: 128 pages
• Card format: 70 × 120 mm
• Material: sturdy card stock with matte finish
• Weight: approx. 363 g
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Illustrator: Sonya Kulynyak

Questions we often get

How does this deck differ from a classic Rider-Waite deck?
The structure is the same, but the style is softer and less literal. Where Rider-Waite uses sharp symbolism, Kulynyak works with blurring images that suggest rather than define.

Is the matte finish practical for daily use?
Yes. Matte cards reflect less light and feel softer than glossy cards. They shuffle smoothly and remain readable even after frequent use.