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Tarot of the Abyss by Ana Tourian
$38.75
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$38.75
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$40.75
For the seasoned shadow worker, esoteric occultist, and fine-art collector who finds oversaturated color palettes distracting during deep trance work, standard decks can cloud true intuition. The Tarot of the Abyss strips away visual noise to plunge your consciousness directly into pure archetypal truth. Rendered entirely in the breathtaking, high-contrast monochrome pen-and-ink artistry of Ana Tourian, this expanded 80-card deck replaces colorful distractions with raw psychological depth. It provides a fiercely honest, comforting, and transformative mirror for navigating life's complex transitions, chaos magic, and ancestral communication.
Core Features
- Hypnotic Monochrome Line Art: Utilizes intricate black-and-white stippling and ink-wash textures by Ana Tourian to amplify raw emotional intensity, conflict, and nuance.
- Expanded 80-Card Matrix: Includes two exclusive alternative arcana variants (including dual options for the Three and Ten of Swords) to grant unparalleled interpretive flexibility.
- Narrative-Driven Multicultural Imagery: Blends rich historical eras, diverse ethnic heritages, and timeless mythological symbols like snakes, wings, and the Tree of Life.
- Intuitive Borderless Design: Features borderless layouts that remove physical structural barriers, encouraging your mind to glide effortlessly through the card scenes.
- Premium Anti-Reflective Cardstock: Printed on heavy, professional-grade stock with an anti-glare satin matte finish crafted for premium overhand fanning and shuffling.
Technical Specifications
- Card Count: 80 Heavy-Weight Cards (78 Traditional Arcana + 2 Alternative Variants)
- Author & Illustrator: Ana Tourian
- Foundational Base: Rider-Waite-Smith (RWS) with creative renaming (e.g., Awakening)
- Dimensions: Standard Professional Trim – 2.75" x 4.75" (7cm x 12cm)
- Original Publisher Licensing: Globally copyrighted and distributed by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
- Enclosure Base: Custom illustrative storage box container
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Tarot of the Abyss have 80 cards instead of 78?
Creator Ana Tourian designed two extra alternative cards specifically to give readers enhanced symbolic choices. Certain intense cards, like the Three of Swords and Ten of Swords, offer two distinct visual variations so you can customize your deck balance based on classic imagery or deeper knowledge-based interpretations.
Is a black-and-white deck harder to read for a beginner?
Not at all. In fact, many beginners find the monochrome style easier because it forces you to focus entirely on card posture, facial expressions, and direct symbolic shapes rather than getting overwhelmed by complex color choices. The deck retains traditional Rider-Waite meanings, making standard learning resources perfectly compatible.
Does this version include the full 147-page companion guidebook?
This specific standalone factory listing replaces the massive, heavy retail box set with a streamlined, ultra-portable format designed for smooth travel. Check your individual supplier packing sheet; unauthorized compact editions often omit the full bound 147-page book and substitute a basic instructional paper foldout or digital guide.