Yoga Tarot - watercolour tarot with asanas and chakra symbolism
Some tarot decks you consult at a table. Others you take to your mat. This is the second kind. The Yoga Tarot by Massimiliano Filadoro and Adriana Farina makes each card coincide with a yoga posture, a chakra, or a specific energetic principle from the Vedic tradition.
The deck follows the structure of classical tarot but translates the archetypes into recognisable concepts from the world of yoga. The Hanged Man becomes an inversion pose. The Star shows a figure in deep meditation. Each card shows not only what the traditional meaning is, but also how it can manifest in the body.
What you see on the cards
Adriana Farina works in watercolour, with plenty of white space and soft transitions between colours. Figures appear to float or root deeply, depending on the energy of the card. The chakras are made visible as coloured points or streams within the body.
The style is ethereal, sometimes almost dreamlike, but not vague. You always see exactly which posture someone is holding. This makes the deck useful for people who practise yoga and seek recognition, but also accessible for those who absorb the symbolism primarily through image.
The cardstock has a matte finish and feels soft to the touch. The cards measure 70 x 120 mm, standard tarot size. The 64-page guidebook is multilingual and describes the connection between tarot meaning and yoga philosophy for each card.
How this deck relates to the Rider-Waite
The structure is classical: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, divided across four elements. Anyone familiar with the Rider-Waite will recognise the sequence and the core meanings. What differs is the translation into body and breath.
Where a traditional deck works with mental or emotional symbolism, this deck adds a physical layer. This makes it suitable for readers accustomed to thinking with their bodies, or who like to use tarot as a starting point for bodywork.
Draw a card before you step onto your mat and let the posture you see return in your practice. The symbolism lands differently than when you only read.
About Massimiliano Filadoro and Adriana Farina
Massimiliano Filadoro specialises in building bridges between Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. His work for Lo Scarabeo is characterised by substantive depth without esoteric jargon.
Adriana Farina is an Italian illustrator whose watercolour style lends itself to themes where movement and stillness meet. For this deck she chose flowing forms that make prana, life energy, tangible.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 78
- Card size: 70 x 120 mm
- Finish: Matte cardstock
- Guidebook: 64 pages, multilingual (including English)
- Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
- Weight: 250 g
- Design: Massimiliano Filadoro
- Illustrations: Adriana Farina
Questions we often get
Do you need to practise yoga to use this deck?
No. The tarot symbolism is present and readable on its own. Knowledge of yoga adds a layer, but is not a requirement. The deck can also serve as an introduction to yoga philosophy.
Are the cards based on the Rider-Waite?
Yes, the structure and sequence match classical tarot. The imagery is translated into yoga postures and Vedic symbols, but the foundation remains recognisable.
