{"product_id":"sun-and-moon-tarot-deck-by-vanessa-decort","title":"Sun and Moon Tarot Deck — Vanessa Decort Thoth-Based 78-Card Deck","description":"Short description:\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun and Moon Tarot deck\u003c\/strong\u003e — a visually striking 78-card deck by artist Vanessa Decort that draws on Thoth Tarot structure while presenting imagery through a bold, modern aesthetic. The Sun and Moon symbolism runs through the deck, balancing solar and lunar, active and receptive energies. The art features diverse, expressive figures in rich, saturated colours. Suitable for both Thoth-based reading practice and readers drawn to the deck’s strong visual identity. A popular choice for readers who want something off the beaten track while retaining esoteric depth.\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\u003eDeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun and Moon Tarot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\/Creator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanessa Decort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Games Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thoth-based (Crowley structure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thoth learners, intuitive readers, collectors, readers wanting accessible esoteric imagery\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\u003eThoth Symbolism Through an Accessible Lens\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\u003eVanessa Decort created the Sun and Moon Tarot as a personal study project, drawing on her background as a children's book illustrator and book cover designer to translate the Thoth Tarot's dense esoteric symbolism into a cleaner, more approachable visual language. The deck follows the Thoth Tarot structure faithfully, using Crowley's Major Arcana titles (Art for Temperance, Adjustment for Justice, the Universe for the World), Thoth court card names (Knights, Queens, Princes, Princesses), and Crowley's key words printed at the top of each Minor Arcana card. This structural fidelity means the Sun and Moon Tarot is a genuine Thoth-system deck, not simply a decoratively inspired one.\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\u003eWhat makes this deck unusual within the Thoth tradition is Decort's decision to strip away visual complexity rather than add to it. Where Harris's original Thoth paintings are saturated with projective geometry, astrological symbols, and dense layered imagery, the Sun and Moon Tarot reduces each card to its most essential visual elements. The figures throughout the deck have no facial features, a deliberate choice that removes the interpretive shortcut of reading facial expressions and instead asks the reader to engage with posture, color palette, and symbolic placement. The effect, noted by reviewers consistently, is that readings become more intuitive and less formula-driven. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/tarot-decks-divination\/tarot-decks\/\"\u003emy tarot decks collection\u003c\/a\u003e to explore the full range of Thoth-influenced and other esoteric decks.\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\u003eArt, Symbolism, and Practical Considerations\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 deck's color palette is warm and deliberate: each suit is associated with a dominant color family, which makes it easy to identify suit distribution in a spread at a glance. Decort incorporates symbols from astrology, alchemy, the I Ching, Kabbalism, yoga, Egyptian and Greek mythology, and the runes throughout the Major Arcana, most prominently. The Majors carry Hebrew letters as the Thoth system requires, and astrological symbols appear throughout. The result is a deck that carries genuine esoteric depth without the visual density that makes the original Thoth deck intimidating for many readers.\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\u003eThis is not a recommended first deck for someone with no tarot background. The Thoth court card structure (Princes and Princesses replacing Knights and Pages), the renamed Majors, and the key word system on the Minors all require a different interpretive framework than Rider-Waite-Smith decks. For practitioners who already know one system and want to expand into the Thoth tradition, the Sun and Moon Tarot is consistently described as the most accessible entry point available, more approachable than Harris's original while remaining true to Crowley's structure.\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 Sun and Moon 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\":\"Practice Intuitive Reading Without Faces\",\"text\":\"Read the Minors without relying on facial expressions, since figures have no faces. Instead, read posture, color, and placement of suit symbols. This trains intuitive reading skills that transfer well to any tarot system you encounter.\"},{\"id\":\"step-2\",\"name\":\"Use Crowley Key Words as Your Guide\",\"text\":\"Use Crowley key words printed at the top of each Minor Arcana card as an entry point into the Thoth system. Words like Futility on the Seven of Swords carry specific Thelemic meaning that standard RWS guides will not explain.\"},{\"id\":\"step-3\",\"name\":\"Pair with the Full Thoth Deck for Study\",\"text\":\"Pair the Sun and Moon Tarot with a full Thoth deck for comparative study. The accessible aesthetic makes Thoth symbolism approachable for readers who find Harris original paintings overwhelming, functioning as a gentler entry point.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-description\"\u003eHow to work with the Sun and Moon Tarot's distinctive visual language and Thoth structure.\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\"\u003ePractice Intuitive Reading Without Faces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eRead the Minors without relying on facial expressions, since figures have no faces. Instead, read posture, color, and placement of suit symbols. This trains intuitive reading skills that transfer well to any tarot system you encounter.\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\"\u003eUse Crowley Key Words as Your Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eUse Crowley key words printed at the top of each Minor Arcana card as an entry point into the Thoth system. Words like Futility on the Seven of Swords carry specific Thelemic meaning that standard RWS guides will not explain.\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\"\u003ePair with the Full Thoth Deck for Study\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003ePair the Sun and Moon Tarot with a full Thoth deck for comparative study. The accessible aesthetic makes Thoth symbolism approachable for readers who find Harris original paintings overwhelming, functioning as a gentler entry point.\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 Sun and Moon Tarot because it fills a genuine gap: a Thoth-based deck that is visually approachable enough for readers who are not already steeped in ceremonial magic or Qabalistic study. Decort's children's book background gave her an economy of visual storytelling that translates exceptionally well to tarot. The faceless figures, which seem like a limitation at first, turn out to free the reading in ways that more detailed decks do not. For practitioners interested in this deck's celestial and lunar themes, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/collections\/sun-stars\/\"\u003emy sun and stars collection\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary pieces.\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 Sun and Moon Tarot?\",\"answer\":\"The Sun and Moon Tarot was created by Vanessa Decort, an artist with a background in children book illustration and book cover design. It was published by U.S. Games Systems and follows the Thoth Tarot structure throughout.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-2\",\"question\":\"Is the Sun and Moon Tarot a Thoth deck or a Rider-Waite deck?\",\"answer\":\"The deck follows the Thoth structure: Major Arcana use Crowley titles such as Art for Temperance, court cards use Thoth names including Princes and Princesses, and Minor Arcana carry Crowley key words at the top of each card.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-3\",\"question\":\"Why do the figures in the Sun and Moon Tarot have no faces?\",\"answer\":\"The figures have no facial features, a deliberate choice that removes the interpretive shortcut of reading expressions and instead asks the reader to engage with posture, color, and symbolic placement for a more intuitive reading.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-4\",\"question\":\"Is the Sun and Moon Tarot good for beginners to the Thoth system?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. Decort background in children book illustration gives the deck a clean, uncluttered visual language that makes complex Thoth symbolism more approachable. Reviewers call it the most accessible entry into the Thoth system available.\"}]} --\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 Sun and Moon Tarot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe Sun and Moon Tarot was created by Vanessa Decort, an artist with a background in children book illustration and book cover design. It was published by U.S. Games Systems and follows the Thoth Tarot structure throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eIs the Sun and Moon Tarot a Thoth deck or a Rider-Waite deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe deck follows the Thoth structure: Major Arcana use Crowley titles such as Art for Temperance, court cards use Thoth names including Princes and Princesses, and Minor Arcana carry Crowley key words at the top of each card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhy do the figures in the Sun and Moon Tarot have no faces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe figures have no facial features, a deliberate choice that removes the interpretive shortcut of reading expressions and instead asks the reader to engage with posture, color, and symbolic placement for a more intuitive reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eIs the Sun and Moon Tarot good for beginners to the Thoth system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. Decort background in children book illustration gives the deck a clean, uncluttered visual language that makes complex Thoth symbolism more approachable. Reviewers call it the most accessible entry into the Thoth system available.\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":48246791766266,"sku":"DSUNMOO","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7030\/0410\/files\/DSUNMOO.jpg?v=1780363640","url":"https:\/\/www.witchsey.com\/products\/sun-and-moon-tarot-deck-by-vanessa-decort","provider":"Witchsey Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}