{"product_id":"starman-tarot-deck-book-by-davide-de-angelis","title":"Starman Tarot Deck \u0026amp; Book — by Davide De Angelis","description":"Short description:\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarman Tarot\u003c\/strong\u003e by Davide De Angelis — inspired by David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era and cosmic futurism, this 78-card RWS-based deck combines otherworldly, androgynous imagery with deep spiritual meaning. Davide De Angelis’ illustration style is luminous and cinematic, making each card a visual journey. Includes a comprehensive guidebook. A standout for those drawn to queer-inclusive, cosmic, aesthetic-forward tarot that pushes boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\nDescription: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Davide De Angelis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Llewellyn \/ Lo Scarabeo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78-card deck plus 192-page full-color guidebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pop culture readers, Bowie fans, creative practitioners, collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDavid Bowie as Tarot's Mythological Framework\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery enduring tarot tradition anchors its imagery in a mythological system. The Rider-Waite-Smith deck draws on Kabbalistic cosmology and the Western esoteric tradition. The Thoth Tarot draws on Aleister Crowley's Thelemic framework. The Starman Tarot, published by Llewellyn in partnership with Lo Scarabeo, makes the audacious and coherent argument that David Bowie's catalogue of personas constitutes a fully functional modern mythology. Ziggy Stardust as the Fool, forever stepping off the cliff in pursuit of an impossible artistic vision. Major Tom as the Hanged Man, suspended between worlds. Aladdin Sane as the Tower, the face split by lightning. The Thin White Duke as a cool, detached Emperor. These aren't superficial overlays; they're structural mappings that actually work when you sit with the cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavide De Angelis began collaborating with Bowie in 1995 on the album Outside and continued for more than seven years, creating artwork for Earthling and contributing to stage concepts and art shows. That direct creative partnership gives the Starman Tarot a provenance that most celebrity-adjacent decks lack. De Angelis isn't a fan making tribute art; he's a collaborator rendering a shared artistic vision in tarot form. The deck arrived in 2018 in the Llewellyn edition and has since become one of the most sought-after collector decks in the modern tarot market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisual Alchemy and the Collage Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cards work as dense collages of sacred geometry, photographic imagery, alchemical diagrams, and experimental color fields. De Angelis has spoken publicly about chaos theory as a structuring principle; the images are intentionally layered so that different elements become visible depending on where the reader's attention rests. This is not accidental aesthetic busyness, it's a deliberate technique that means repeat readings of the same card can reveal new visual information. The 192-page full-color guidebook, co-written with Esther De Angelis, is substantial enough to function as a standalone introduction to tarot symbolism for a reader who has never worked with a deck before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor practitioners who already read tarot, the Starman deck offers a way to approach familiar archetypes through a completely different cultural lens. The traditional medieval European imagery that underlies most decks describes transformation through religious and feudal metaphors. The Bowie mythology describes the same transformation through the lens of glam rock, art-school surrealism, and persona-shifting, a framework that resonates immediately with younger readers and with anyone who finds classical imagery emotionally distant. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/tarot-decks-divination\/\"\u003emy tarot deck collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare this deck alongside other art-forward options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use the Starman Tarot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/how-to-block {\"steps\":[{\"id\":\"step-1\",\"name\":\"Choose Your Persona for the Reading\",\"text\":\"Before shuffling, identify which aspect of yourself you are bringing to the reading. The Starman deck rewards readers who approach each session as a deliberate performance of self, choosing a mask the same way Bowie chose Ziggy or Aladdin Sane.\"},{\"id\":\"step-2\",\"name\":\"Read the Card as Collage\",\"text\":\"Each card layers sacred geometry, photographic imagery, and alchemical symbols into one image. Study each visual layer before consulting the guidebook, noting which element draws your eye first, then cross-reference with De Angelis commentary.\"},{\"id\":\"step-3\",\"name\":\"Work with the Guidebook's Spreads\",\"text\":\"The 192-page full-color book includes original spreads designed around transformation themes, including the Lightning Bolt Spread for catalyzing a creative project. Try one of these before defaulting to a standard Celtic Cross layout with this deck.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-description\"\u003eGetting the most from the Starman Tarot's layered imagery and unique guidebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eChoose Your Persona for the Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eBefore shuffling, identify which aspect of yourself you are bringing to the reading. The Starman deck rewards readers who approach each session as a deliberate performance of self, choosing a mask the same way Bowie chose Ziggy or Aladdin Sane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eRead the Card as Collage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eEach card layers sacred geometry, photographic imagery, and alchemical symbols into one image. Study each visual layer before consulting the guidebook, noting which element draws your eye first, then cross-reference with De Angelis commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eWork with the Guidebook's Spreads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eThe 192-page full-color book includes original spreads designed around transformation themes, including the Lightning Bolt Spread for catalyzing a creative project. Try one of these before defaulting to a standard Celtic Cross layout with this deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/how-to-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tarot Fellow Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI carry the Starman Tarot because it's the only deck in my inventory that deploys pop culture mythology as rigorously as the classical tradition deploys religious and alchemical imagery. The Bowie connection isn't a novelty hook; it's a genuine structural choice that makes the deck work differently from anything else on the shelf. It reads well, the guidebook earns its page count, and the cards hold up to long-term use without the imagery becoming stale. If you're pairing this deck with study materials, explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/books-journals\/tarot-divination-books-books-journals\/\"\u003emy tarot books collection\u003c\/a\u003e for companion reading that deepens the practice beyond what any single guidebook covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/faq-block {\"questions\":[{\"id\":\"faq-1\",\"question\":\"Who created the Starman Tarot and what is the Bowie connection?\",\"answer\":\"Davide De Angelis created the Starman Tarot after a seven-year collaboration with David Bowie beginning in 1995. The imagery draws directly from Bowie's personas, including Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, and the Thin White Duke of the 1970s.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-2\",\"question\":\"How many cards are in the Starman Tarot?\",\"answer\":\"The Starman Tarot contains the standard 78 cards, including 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, reimagined through De Angelis's collage of sacred geometry, alchemy, and visual references to Bowie's four decades of transformative artistic output.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-3\",\"question\":\"Is the Starman Tarot good for beginners?\",\"answer\":\"The Starman Tarot follows the Rider-Waite card sequence, making the structure familiar to beginners. The imagery is dense but the 192-page color guidebook explains each card in depth, making it accessible to a new reader willing to study the images.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-4\",\"question\":\"Who publishes the Starman Tarot deck and book set?\",\"answer\":\"The Starman Tarot Kit is published by Llewellyn in partnership with Lo Scarabeo. The boxed set contains the 78-card deck at 3 by 5.5 inches and a full-color 192-page guidebook written by Davide De Angelis and Esther De Angelis covering every card.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWho created the Starman Tarot and what is the Bowie connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eDavide De Angelis created the Starman Tarot after a seven-year collaboration with David Bowie beginning in 1995. The imagery draws directly from Bowie's personas, including Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, and the Thin White Duke of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eHow many cards are in the Starman Tarot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Starman Tarot contains the standard 78 cards, including 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, reimagined through De Angelis's collage of sacred geometry, alchemy, and visual references to Bowie's four decades of transformative artistic output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eIs the Starman Tarot good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Starman Tarot follows the Rider-Waite card sequence, making the structure familiar to beginners. The imagery is dense but the 192-page color guidebook explains each card in depth, making it accessible to a new reader willing to study the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWho publishes the Starman Tarot deck and book set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Starman Tarot Kit is published by Llewellyn in partnership with Lo Scarabeo. The boxed set contains the 78-card deck at 3 by 5.5 inches and a full-color 192-page guidebook written by Davide De Angelis and Esther De Angelis covering every card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/faq-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tarot Fellow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48246791700730,"sku":"DSTATAR","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7030\/0410\/files\/DSTATAR_Z_1.jpg?v=1780640533","url":"https:\/\/www.witchsey.com\/products\/starman-tarot-deck-book-by-davide-de-angelis","provider":"Witchsey Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}