The Uncommon Tarot

Design and Artwork

The Uncommon Tarot by Shaheen Miro and Theresa Reed is a reimagined version of the traditional Rider-Waite tarot deck for the modern era. The artwork, created by Shaheen Miro, is richly layered and collage-style, inviting deeper exploration and interpretation. The deck embraces diversity with inclusive imagery that spans various cultures, traditions, ethnicities, and genders. The cards are designed with silver metallic ink, adding a mystical and ethereal quality to the illustrations.

Symbolism and Themes

This deck aims to provide a more contemporary and inclusive approach to tarot, making it relevant to today's reality. It retains the traditional symbolism of the Rider-Waite deck but extends its narrative to reflect modern complexities and diversity. The Uncommon Tarot celebrates humanity in all its forms, offering a bridge for individuals to connect with their personal archetypes and ancestral heritage.

User Experience

The deck includes 78 full-color tarot cards with gilded silver edges and a 64-page guidebook written by Theresa Reed, offering insights into each card's meaning. The deck and guidebook are housed in a box with a magnetic closure, ensuring safe and elegant storage. Miro’s artwork is described as vibrant and thought-provoking, inviting users to find personal and collective stories within the cards.

About the Authors

Shaheen Miro is an intuitive consultant, energy worker, artist, and writer, known for his unique artistic vision and spiritual insight. Theresa Reed, also known as “The Tarot Lady,” brings her extensive tarot expertise to the guidebook, providing clear and concise interpretations of the cards.

• Artistic Style: Lush, evocative collage-style artwork with inclusive imagery
• Key Themes: Contemporary interpretation of traditional tarot, inclusivity, personal and collective journey
• Target Audience: Modern tarot readers seeking an inclusive and diverse deck
• Special Features: 78 cards with silver metallic ink, guidebook by Theresa Reed, magnetic closure box
• Author Background: Shaheen Miro - intuitive consultant and artist; Theresa Reed - tarot expert and author

Reviewers praise the deck for its beautiful and thoughtful design, noting the strength and suppleness of the cards and the richness of the imagery. The Uncommon Tarot is celebrated for its art-forward design that remains true to traditional tarot wisdom while shedding much of its historical baggage, making it a highly recommended choice for both new and seasoned tarot enthusiasts.