The Relative Tarot

Design and Artwork

The Relative Tarot, created by Carrie Paris and Tina Hardt, is a unique tarot deck that blends vintage 19th-century photography with traditional tarot imagery. This deck features ancestors from diverse ethnic backgrounds and walks of life, aiming to facilitate a connection with one’s own heritage. The ancestors in these cards embody resolution, evolution, truth, and transcendence, offering guidance and insight to the reader.

Deck Features and Quality

This spirited deck is distinguished by its photographic collages that integrate seamlessly with familiar tarot symbols. It includes multiple versions of key Major Arcana cards, allowing readers to choose representations that align with their sexual orientation and gender identity. The deck’s Minor Arcana reflects the physical manifestations of life lessons through each suit's unique initiations and challenges. The gilded edges and high-quality card stock add to the deck’s tactile and visual appeal.

User Experience and Interpretation

The accompanying guidebook provides a comprehensive approach to using the deck, including methods to calculate personal birth, annual, and significator cards, inspired by the works of Mary K. Greer and Angeles Arrien. The deck is designed for introspection, personal development, and communing with ancestors, making it a valuable tool for both beginners and experienced tarot enthusiasts seeking deeper self-knowledge and ancestral connection.

About the Authors

Carrie Paris has a master’s degree in the cultural study of cosmology and divination and is known for her work in creating divination tools and teaching globally. Tina Hardt’s artistic contribution brings the deck to life with its evocative imagery. Together, they have created a deck that is not only visually striking but also rich in symbolic depth and cultural diversity.

• Unique tarot deck combining vintage photography with traditional tarot symbolism.
• Features ancestors from various ethnic origins and walks of life.
• Includes multiple versions of Major Arcana cards for diverse representation.
• Gilded edges and high-quality card stock enhance the deck's tactile experience.
• Created by Carrie Paris and Tina Hardt, blending divinatory expertise with artistic vision.