Crow Tarot Deck by MJ Cullinane

Rider-Waite symbolism, beginner-friendly. The deck follows the familiar 78-card Rider-Waite structure, so meanings you may already know carry over, and newcomers can lean on the many existing Rider-Waite resources while learning.

Digital collage artwork. MJ Cullinane's self-taught collage technique layers crows and ravens into each scene, giving the cards an atmospheric, otherworldly quality that rewards close looking and intuitive reading.

Full deck and guidebook. You get all 78 cards plus an 88-page guidebook with upright and reversed meanings and a custom Crow Tarot Spread, everything you need to begin reading right away.

From the publisher, U.S. Games Systems: the Crow Tarot pays homage to the mystical energy of crows and ravens and invites readers to "fly through the veil and connect with our intuitive powers." The 78-card deck is infused with the familiar symbolism of the traditional Rider-Waite Tarot, making it suitable for both beginners and professional readers, and the 88-page guidebook presents upright and reversed meanings along with a custom Crow Tarot Spread.

The deck is the work of MJ Cullinane, also known as Margaux Jones, a Seattle-based artist and writer who studied at Parsons School of Design and developed her digital collage style over more than a decade. Crow Tarot was her first published deck and has earned a devoted following among tarot readers and corvid lovers alike.

• 78-card full-size tarot deck (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana)
• 88-page guidebook with upright and reversed meanings and a custom Crow Tarot Spread
• Artist: MJ Cullinane (Margaux Jones)
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
• Art style: digital collage
• Based on: Rider-Waite symbolism
• ISBN: 9781572819610
• Box dimensions: approximately 3.5 x 5.25 x 1.5 inches
• SKU: DCROTAR

Across many cultures, the crow and the raven are birds of the between: messengers who cross from the seen world into the hidden one and return with knowledge. In Celtic and Norse lore they accompany gods of fate and battle, in folk tradition they are read as omens and guides, and across many cultures their arrival is a sign to pay attention. The Crow Tarot leans fully into that symbolism, treating each reading as a flight across the veil.

Tarot itself is a tool for reflection and insight rather than fixed prophecy. The 78 cards map the human journey, from the Fool's first step through the trials and triumphs of the Major Arcana and the daily texture of the Minor Arcana. Working with a Rider-Waite-based deck like this one means you draw on more than a century of shared symbolism, a visual language readers everywhere recognize.

What the Crow Tarot adds is atmosphere and a particular invitation: to quiet the analytical mind and let the imagery, and the crow's sharp eye, draw your intuition forward. The cards do not decide for you; they help you see what you already sense.

1. When the deck is new, clear it in whatever way suits you: passing it through cleansing smoke, resting it under the moon, or simply shuffling while you set your intention for your work together.
2. Take time with the imagery before you read. Let the collages and the crows draw your eye; the deck is built to spark intuition through detail.
3. Choose a spread, whether a single daily card, a three-card line, or the custom Crow Tarot Spread in the guidebook, and shuffle while holding your question in mind.
4. Read the cards with the guidebook close at hand for upright and reversed meanings, but let your own impressions lead; the book supports your intuition rather than replacing it.
5. Close your reading with a moment of thanks or reflection, and store the cards somewhere that feels right, wrapped in cloth or kept in their box.

• Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot: the Crow Tarot follows Rider-Waite symbolism, and this illustrated guide unpacks every card so you can read with confidence.
• Morgan-Greer Tarot Deck: another Rider-Waite-based deck, a beautiful borderless companion for when you want a different mood at the table.
• White Sage Smudge Sticks, Set of 6: cleanse your deck and reading space with sacred smoke before you begin, a simple way to clear lingering energy.
• Soul Connection Frankincense Resin: burn a little frankincense as you read to settle the mind and mark the space as sacred.
• Lapis Rune Set: add another voice to your practice; runes offer a complementary path into the same intuitive questions tarot explores.

Is the Crow Tarot good for beginners?

Yes. Because it follows the traditional Rider-Waite structure and symbolism, beginners can use the many Rider-Waite learning resources alongside it, and the included 88-page guidebook gives upright and reversed meanings for every card. The expressive crow imagery also makes intuitive, at-a-glance reading approachable from your very first pull.

How many cards are in the deck, and what comes with it?

The Crow Tarot is a full 78-card deck, with 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, the same structure as a classic tarot. It comes with an 88-page guidebook covering upright and reversed meanings, plus a custom Crow Tarot Spread created by the artist.

Who created the Crow Tarot?

The deck was created by MJ Cullinane, also known as Margaux Jones, a Seattle-based artist who builds each card through digital collage. Crow Tarot was her first published deck and has become a favorite among tarot readers and lovers of crows and ravens alike.

How do I cleanse or care for a tarot deck?

Many readers cleanse a new deck before first use by passing it through cleansing smoke, setting it under the moon, or knocking and reshuffling to reset its energy. Store the cards in their box or wrapped in cloth, keep them dry, and handle them with clean hands to protect the art.

What makes a crow or raven deck different from a standard tarot?

The cards carry the same Rider-Waite meanings, so readings work the same way. What changes is the lens: every scene is told through crows and ravens, birds long seen as messengers between worlds. For readers who feel a kinship with corvids, that imagery can make the cards' guidance land more personally.

Is this the full-size deck or the pocket edition?

This is the full-size Crow Tarot with the 88-page guidebook, not the smaller pocket edition. The full-size cards are easier to shuffle and lay out in a spread, and the box measures roughly three and a half by five and a quarter inches.