• Glow in the Dark Tarot box cover featuring bold white text on black with a stylized moon and face design and scattered stars.
  • Glow-in-the-dark Tarot card showing The Fool — a figure on a cliff holding a flower, with a dog beside them, in glowing lines on black.
  • Glow in the Dark Tarot Chariot card featuring an armored charioteer flanked by two sphinxes with a city in the background.
  • Glow in the Dark Tarot Strength card showing a woman gently holding the head of a lion against a luminous dark background.
  • Dark surface showing the back design of the Glow in the Dark Tarot cards — a repeating pattern of small white stars on black.
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Glow in the Dark Tarot 78-Card Deck by US Games Systems — RWS Phosphorescent Edition

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Short description:

The Glow in the Dark Tarot published by US Games Systems uses Pamela Colman Smith’s original Rider-Waite imagery reimagined in raised phosphorescent ink on black card stock — every card glows in complete darkness, making it a striking collector’s edition and a conversation-starting ritual tool for night magic work, new moon readings, and anyone who prefers reading in low light. All 78 cards of the full RWS system.

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Quick Specs


  • Publisher: U.S. Games Systems
  • Artwork: Pamela Colman Smith's Rider-Waite imagery in glow-in-the-dark ink
  • Cards: 78 full deck, black and white with raised phosphorescent ink
  • Best for: RWS collectors, night ritual work, tarot gifts


The Classic Deck, Transformed


The Glow in the Dark Tarot is published by U.S. Games Systems and uses Pamela Colman Smith's original Rider-Waite artwork, printed in black and white with a raised phosphorescent ink that charges under light and glows a vivid pale green in the dark. The 78-card deck includes a 56-page guidebook with upright and reversed meanings and several spreads, including a Star Spread designed specifically for this deck.


The card stock has a distinctive matte texture from the raised ink, which makes it feel quite different in hand from standard coated decks. The imagery stays legible in normal light, all the familiar Rider-Waite details intact, so it functions as a reading deck by day. Charge it under sunlight, a UV lamp, or a strong LED and the cards hold a bright glow for several minutes in a dark room, long enough to conduct a short spread. The effect is genuinely striking and not merely novelty.


How to Use the Glow in the Dark Tarot


How to charge and read with the Glow in the Dark Tarot for both nighttime and standard readings.

  1. Charge the Deck Before Dark Readings

    Expose the cards to sunlight, a UV lamp, or a bright LED before any low-light reading. The longer the charge, the brighter and more sustained the glow. Direct sun for five minutes gives the longest effect.

  2. Read in Near-Total Darkness

    For the glow to show, the room needs to be very dark. Low ambient light washes out the phosphorescence. Turn off all lights, close curtains, and let your eyes adjust before pulling cards for a reading.

  3. Use in Normal Light for Daily Readings

    The deck reads well in ordinary light. The black and white imagery with raised ink has good contrast and all Rider-Waite detail is preserved. Keep it in regular rotation rather than only using it in the dark.


The Tarot Fellow Standard


I carry this deck because it earns its place both as a working RWS reading deck and as a genuinely interesting collector piece. The glow effect is not a gimmick layered onto low-quality cards, it's built into a properly constructed 78-card deck with a real guidebook. It's one of my top recommendations when someone asks for an unusual gift for an established reader. Browse my full tarot deck collection to find the right match for any reading style.


Frequently Asked Questions


How long does the glow last after charging?

After a good charge under direct light, the cards glow brightly for two to four minutes in full darkness. The glow fades gradually. You can re-expose the cards mid-session to refresh the effect as needed.

Is this a full 78-card tarot deck or only Major Arcana?

It is a complete 78-card deck with all 22 Major Arcana and all 56 Minor Arcana cards. It ships with a 56-page guidebook covering upright and reversed meanings for every card, plus several tarot spreads including a dedicated Star Spread.

Does the glow-in-the-dark ink affect readability in normal light?

The cards stay very readable in normal light. The raised phosphorescent texture is tactile, and all of Pamela Colman Smith's original Rider-Waite artwork is preserved and clearly visible in daylight conditions.

Is this a good deck for beginners?

Yes, because it uses Rider-Waite-Smith imagery that most learning resources reference. The included guidebook covers upright and reversed meanings for every card. Beginners familiar with RWS will find it useful.
Glow in the Dark Tarot box cover featuring bold white text on black with a stylized moon and face design and scattered stars.
Glow-in-the-dark Tarot card showing The Fool — a figure on a cliff holding a flower, with a dog beside them, in glowing lines on black.
Glow in the Dark Tarot Chariot card featuring an armored charioteer flanked by two sphinxes with a city in the background.
Glow in the Dark Tarot Strength card showing a woman gently holding the head of a lion against a luminous dark background.
Dark surface showing the back design of the Glow in the Dark Tarot cards — a repeating pattern of small white stars on black.