Modern Queer Tarot – 78-Card Deck

he Modern Queer Tarot is a classic 78-card tarot deck that brings LGBTQ+ history into conversation with traditional tarot symbolism. Each Major and Minor Arcana card is thoughtfully paired with a real queer historical figure or movement, creating a deck that functions fully as a divinatory tool while also honoring lives that helped shape modern queer culture.

Rather than reducing these individuals to archetypes, the deck presents them as complex, human presences. Card meanings remain grounded in established tarot tradition, with both upright and reversed interpretations that support intuitive, psychological, and traditional styles of reading. The result is a deck that reads clearly and fluidly while offering meaningful historical depth for those who wish to explore further.

The artwork by Tanya Wischerath respectfully nods to the visual language of the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot while rendering each figure in rich, velvety tones and expressive brushwork. Familiar compositions feel newly alive, expanding who is seen within the tarot without sacrificing its long-honored symbolic structure.

While the deck can certainly be read on its own, many readers find that engaging more deeply with the historical research and symbolic reasoning behind each card greatly enriches the experience. For this reason, TarotArts strongly recommends pairing the deck with the companion hardcover book (sold separately), which offers expanded commentary, biographical context, and insight into the creators’ intentions.

This listing is for the tarot deck only.

Guidebook Note

Please note: The deck comes with a detailed booklet inside the box, but fitting so much information into a small format required very fine print. Many readers find the companion hardcover book (sold separately) far more comfortable to read and a wonderful way to fully explore the history and symbolism behind each card.