RWS Zodiac Tarot - Astrology woven into every card
About this deck
The RWS Zodiac Tarot keeps the traditional 78-card structure intact while adding a fully developed astrological layer on top of it. Each card carries specific planetary influences and zodiacal associations alongside the recognisable RWS archetypes, giving readings an extra dimension without losing the familiarity of the original system. The deck was written by Cecilia Lattari, whose work is rooted in personal development and ancient plant traditions, and illustrated by Bianca Ana Chávez, a painter and botanical illustrator whose detailed, nature-inspired artwork fills every card with layered visual meaning. The 60-page guidebook explains both the tarot and the astrological connections clearly. Everything is packaged in a compact, durable metal tin.
Symbolism and themes
The central idea behind this deck is the relationship between astrology, mythology, and classical tarot symbolism. The Major Arcana reflects solar archetypes and broader life themes, while the Minor Arcana connects the four suits to elemental and planetary rhythms. Deities and symbolic figures from a range of cultural traditions appear throughout the deck, adding cross-cultural mythological depth to each card. Botanical elements, including plants, flowers, and herbs, are integrated into the imagery to reinforce the thematic meaning of each position. The recurring themes across the deck are growth, rhythm, and cyclical change.
The creators
Cecilia Lattari is an author whose work is grounded in personal development and ancient plant traditions. Her approach to the astrological content in this deck is both thorough and practical, making complex concepts accessible without oversimplifying them. Bianca Ana Chávez is a painter and botanical illustrator known for intricate, nature-inspired work. Her illustrations give the RWS Zodiac Tarot a distinct visual language in which botanical detail and symbolic depth reinforce each other across all 78 cards.
Practical use
The RWS Zodiac Tarot works well for daily single-card draws as well as more structured spreads where astrological context matters. If you already read with a standard RWS deck, the planetary and zodiacal coding on each card gives you an organic way to extend your readings without starting from scratch. The 60-page guidebook covers the elemental and sign associations clearly enough that prior knowledge of astrology is not required to start using the deck. The compact dimensions and metal tin make it easy to carry and use outside of a dedicated reading space. For those interested in connecting readings to birth chart placements or current transits, the per-card planetary associations offer a direct point of reference.
Try pulling three cards and assigning them to your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs. It gives you a focused snapshot of where different parts of your chart are pointing right now.
Features of the RWS Zodiac Tarot
- Number of cards: 78
- Card language: English
- Guidebook: 60 pages
- Author: Cecilia Lattari
- Illustrator: Bianca Ana Chávez
- Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781646711826
- Weight: 454 g
- Dimensions: 68 x 34 x 104 mm
- Packaging: Sturdy metal tin
Expert FAQ about the RWS Zodiac Tarot
Do you need to know astrology to use this deck?
No prior knowledge of astrology is needed. The 60-page guidebook explains the elemental and zodiacal associations step by step. Familiarity with the standard RWS imagery is enough to start reading straight away, with the astrological layer available whenever you want to use it.
How does the RWS Zodiac Tarot differ from a standard Rider-Waite-Smith deck?
The 78-card structure is the same, but each card is expanded with planetary associations, zodiacal connections, and mythological figures from multiple cultural traditions. This gives readings additional layers of meaning and makes it possible to connect individual cards to larger astrological cycles and patterns.
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