Book of Shadows Tarot Complete Kit by Barbara Moore

Two complete 78-card decks. As Above steps away from the standard tarot model to portray Wiccan beliefs and the divine world, while So Below follows the Rider-Waite-Smith structure to show those beliefs in everyday life.

Rooted in Wiccan spirituality. Gods and goddesses, Sabbats, and rites are woven throughout, making this a tarot built for Pagan practice rather than one adapted to it.

Deluxe Complete Kit. Both decks arrive with a 160-page full-color guidebook by Barbara Moore in a deluxe box with a magnetic closure, with a multilingual companion booklet.

The Book of Shadows Tarot is the work of tarot author Barbara Moore, with artwork by a team of Lo Scarabeo artists including Grzegorz Krysinski, Simone Gabrielli, Sabrina Ariganello, and Alessia Pastorello. Moore built the set around the Hermetic axiom "as above, so below." The first deck, As Above, steps away from the standard Rider-Waite-Smith model to portray the theory and teachings of Wicca, its gods and goddesses, Sabbats, and rites. The second, So Below, follows the Rider-Waite-Smith structure to show how those beliefs are lived day to day.

This Complete Kit brings both 78-card decks together in a single deluxe box with a magnetic closure, alongside a 160-page full-color guidebook. Published by Lo Scarabeo and distributed in North America by Llewellyn, the companion booklet appears in several languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.

• Two full 78-card tarot decks: As Above and So Below
• As Above: a non-Rider-Waite-Smith deck of Wiccan belief and the divine world
• So Below: a Rider-Waite-Smith-based deck of everyday practice
• 160-page full-color guidebook by Barbara Moore
• Deluxe box with magnetic closure; multilingual booklet
• Artists: Grzegorz Krysinski, Simone Gabrielli, Sabrina Ariganello, Alessia Pastorello
• Publisher: Lo Scarabeo (distributed in North America by Llewellyn)
• Theme: Wicca and Paganism
• SKU: DBOOSHA

Tarot and witchcraft have grown up alongside each other, yet most decks were not built specifically for a Pagan practitioner. The Book of Shadows Tarot sets out to change that, taking the beliefs, festivals, and deities of Wicca as its native language rather than an overlay. For many witches, that makes it feel less like a borrowed tool and more like a mirror of their own path.

The two-deck structure carries real meaning. As Above holds the theory, the gods, the cosmology, and the teachings, while So Below holds the practice, the way those ideas show up in an ordinary life. Read separately or together, they enact the Hermetic principle that the spiritual and material worlds reflect one another, one of the oldest ideas in Western esoteric thought.

None of this requires you to be Wiccan to appreciate it. As a richly illustrated, thoughtfully built system, the Book of Shadows Tarot rewards anyone drawn to Pagan imagery or to a tarot that wears its worldview openly, offering a deck for study and reflection as much as for reading.

1. When the decks are new, clear them in whatever way suits you: passing them through cleansing smoke, resting them under the moon, or simply shuffling while you set your intention.
2. Spend time with each deck on its own. As Above rewards study of its Wiccan symbolism, while So Below will feel familiar to anyone who knows Rider-Waite-Smith.
3. Decide how you would like to work, reading with a single deck or drawing on both together in the spirit of "as above, so below."
4. Choose a spread, shuffle while holding your question in mind, and read the cards with the guidebook close at hand.
5. Close your reading with a moment of thanks or reflection, and return the cards and book to their box for safekeeping.

• Celestial Tarot Deck: another mythically rich deck for readers who enjoy tarot rooted in a fuller cosmology.
• Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot: because the So Below deck follows Rider-Waite-Smith, this guide helps you read it with confidence.
• White Sage Smudge Sticks, Set of 6: cleanse your decks and reading space with sacred smoke before you begin.
• Soul Connection Frankincense Resin: burn a little frankincense as you read to settle the mind and mark the space as sacred.
• Lapis Rune Set: a natural companion for a Pagan practice, offering another symbol-based path of reflection.

Why does the Book of Shadows Tarot have two decks?

The set is built around the axiom "as above, so below." The As Above deck portrays Wiccan beliefs and the divine world, while the So Below deck shows how those beliefs are lived day to day. You can read with either deck alone or draw on both together for a fuller picture.

What comes in the Complete Kit?

The Complete Kit includes both full 78-card decks, As Above and So Below, along with a 160-page full-color guidebook by Barbara Moore, all housed in a deluxe box with a magnetic closure. The companion booklet is offered in several languages.

Do I need to be Wiccan to use it?

Not at all. The deck is especially meaningful for Wiccan and Pagan practitioners because it speaks their spiritual language, but anyone drawn to Pagan imagery or thoughtful, worldview-rich tarot can read and enjoy it.

Is it good for beginners?

The So Below deck follows the familiar Rider-Waite-Smith structure, so it is approachable, while As Above is more symbolic and rewards study with the guidebook. Newcomers who want to learn a Wiccan-centered tarot will find plenty of support in the included book.

Who created the Book of Shadows Tarot?

It was created by tarot author Barbara Moore, who wrote the guidebook and designed the two decks, with artwork by a team of Lo Scarabeo artists. The set is published by Lo Scarabeo.