Tarot Cards Made For And By Black People
Tarots cards are divination tools that have been used in the Black community for centuries. They have become increasingly popular over the past few years. However, most of the decks that are widely popularized are made neither for nor by Black people. Luckily, there are a plethora of decks made for Black people that are available. They feature a diverse range of cultures within the Black community, from New Orleans to Brazil, to West Africa. Stunning visuals accompanied by ebony skin and vibrant colors are just a few of the prime elements that make these decks so special and unique.
1. Afro Goddess Tarot Arcanas Deck
By Andrea Furtick
Made by a Black woman, for Black women, this Goddess deck is THE blueprint. It is a divine, celestial source of Black, female empowerment. The astounding visuals are a holographic compilation of 80 cards, each designed to inspire the Black woman and connect her to her higher self.
2. Dust II Onyx
By Courtney Alexander
This celestial deck, created by Black Femme Queer artist Courtney Alexander, features incredible pan-African imagery. The term “Onyx” refers to a powerful crystal, dubbed as an adjective to describe deeply melanated skin. This deck is the complete, magical embodiment of Onyx. Find the travel edition here and the second edition here.
3.Ukelaylie Tarotober Major Arcana
By Laylie Frazier
This stunning deck is filled with alluring earth-toned images of Black women and people. The deck shows Black love, animal and nature connections, and many more Afro-futuristic and fantasy arcana images.
By Jamal R.
Combining visuals rooted in Africa and the Diaspora, with African-American culture, this breathtaking deck is perfect for those seeking to embrace African culture. This deck can also be used for meditation and past life regression.
By Alice Santana and Guiseppe Palumbo
This unique Afro-Brazillian deck blends Orisha and Santeria divination with tarot. Inspired by Santeria in Brazil, this astonishing deck is perfect for rituals, ancestral connections, healing, and deep meditation.
By Tayannah Lee McQuillar
Tayannah Lee McQuillar, the creator of this deck, stated that she created it to show “people that I and others recognize because you don’t see that in tarot decks often”. This deck depicts the various aspects of the Black identity. Its divination channels the Black ancestors of the person using it. The art is comforting and familial, resembling a family photo album.
By Crystal Healing Oracles
The Melanin Tarot is an artistic masterpiece featuring real-life photos of beautiful Black people. The scenes in the photos were inspired by the Rider Waite Tarot deck and given are given a melanated, 21st-century twist.
By Oubria Tronshaw and Julia Goolsby
This deck is the classic rider smith-waite tarot deck, but with melanin! If you like to keep it classic and simple, but are not interested in euro-centric divination, this is your deck. The deck is inspired by Pamela Colman-Smith. You can purchase the second edition here and the third edition here.
9. Shrine of the Black Medusa Tarot
By Casey Rocheteau
This incredible deck, created by Black Non-Binary artist Casey Rocheteau will take your breath away. The deck, in the words of Rochetau was created to “celebrates Black culture, queer magic, and hoodoo divination.” Medusa was a Black greek woman who turned the men who abused her into stone. This deck was created in her honor. They are Detroit-based (my hometown).
By Miss Cleo
This deck, created by the ascended psychic Miss Cleo, this magical deck was inspired by ancient Egyptian/Kemetic culture. Caribbean-born Miss Cleo was one of the most renowned, is not the most renowned psychic in the world. Her magic and spirit are felt through the divination of these cards.
11. Afro Tarot
By Jessi Jumanji
This Afro-futurist magical deck is exemplary of our divine ascension. Its stellar images, depicting powerful Black faces, is nothing short of a magical artistic masterpiece. This deck pays homage to the motherland through its explication of different cultures, figures, artifacts, places, and symbols. The future is now. Jessi has three decks on her website. Afro Tarot (I) can be found here, Afro Tarot II can be found here, and her oracle deck can be found here.
12. Tongues of the Mother Tarot Deck
By Lolu
This stunning deck was created by the Black artist Lolu. It is described as an “ode to the everyday-ness of ATR worship”. Lolu portrays the sheer diversity that exists within the diaspora, enabling the user of the cards to cultivate a deep connection with their Ancestors and Deities.
By Krystal Banner
This 78-card deck is a magical yet practical depiction of the Black experience. It features minimalist, holographic images. The cards’ beauty speaks for themselves, offering their user a multi-dimensional experience combining celestial elements with everyday occurrences.
By Colored Afros Art: Nydia
This deck, based on the television spiritual classic Avatar :the Last Airbender, literally took my breathe away. I am a huge avatar fan and seeing the characters reimagined in this way warmed my heart and inner child. If you are an Avatar fan, I hope it does for you too.
15. Manzel's Tarot
By Manzel Bowman
This powerful afro-futuristic deck will transport you to a higher realm. It features Afro-centric creations that display celestial portraits and landscapes that are deeply captivating and strikingly stellar. Purchase the holographic edition here, the second edition here, and the black and white third edition here.
By Dr. Giavanni Washington
This deck’s vision is to “reconnect with lost histories and ignite hidden ancestral wisdom”. Not only can you order a physical deck, but you can choose a card on the website to get that daily dose of ancestral wisdom. This afro-futurist deck features real life photos of women embracing mysticism and divinity.
