Traditional Manga Tarot by Shou Xueting

Rider-Waite-Smith structure. The deck follows the classic 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith framework, so familiar meanings carry over and it reads clearly right out of the box.

Soft-surreal manga art. Artist Shou Xueting renders each card in a graceful, traditional manga style, adding a touch of shadow that keeps the deck expressive and readable rather than merely decorative.

Full deck and booklet. You get all 78 cards plus a multilingual instructional booklet, everything you need to begin reading right away.

From the publisher, Lo Scarabeo: traditional manga style meets the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith tarot in this outstanding deck. The manga art of these cards captures the graceful, imaginative energy of the form and adds an element of shadow energy that makes the Traditional Manga Tarot a true reading deck. Artist Shou Xueting displays the rich beauty that comes from staying true to the soft surrealism of traditional manga in a way that blends perfectly with the archetypal power of tarot. The boxed deck includes 78 cards and an instructional booklet.

The artwork is by Shou Xueting, with booklet text by Riccardo Minetti, a prolific author of tarot and oracle companion books. The deck is published by Lo Scarabeo, the Italian studio celebrated worldwide for its artistic tarot, and its booklet is multilingual in the Lo Scarabeo tradition.

• 78-card full-size tarot deck (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana)
• Multilingual instructional booklet
• Art: Shou Xueting
• Booklet: Riccardo Minetti
• Publisher: Lo Scarabeo (distributed in North America by Llewellyn)
• Style: traditional manga, soft surrealism
• Based on: Rider-Waite-Smith symbolism and structure
• Card size: approximately 2 3/4" x 4 3/4"
• SKU: DTRAMAN

Every generation finds its own visual language for the sacred and the symbolic, and for many readers today that language is manga. Its expressive faces, dramatic light, and dreamlike atmosphere are well suited to tarot, an art that has always spoken through image and feeling. The Traditional Manga Tarot brings the two together, letting a beloved contemporary style carry a very old system of meaning.

Tarot itself is a tool for reflection rather than fixed fortune. The 78 cards trace the human journey, from the Fool's first step through the lessons of the Major Arcana and the daily texture of the Minor Arcana. Because this deck holds faithfully to the Rider-Waite-Smith standard, you draw on more than a century of shared symbolism even as the manga imagery gives it a fresh, immediate face.

That familiarity is a real strength. The soft-surreal art invites intuition and emotion, while the underlying structure keeps readings clear and grounded, making this a deck that feels both approachable and genuinely capable for everyday reading.

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 a little time with the artwork before you read. Because the deck follows Rider-Waite-Smith, you can lean on familiar symbolism while enjoying the manga interpretation.
3. Choose a spread, whether a single daily card, a three-card line, or a fuller layout, and shuffle while holding your question in mind.
4. Read the cards with the booklet close at hand, but let your own impressions lead; the guide 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: because this deck follows Rider-Waite-Smith, this illustrated guide helps you read every card with confidence.
• Tarot Mucha: another beautifully illustrated, Rider-Waite-based deck for readers who love fine-art tarot.
• White Sage Smudge Sticks, Set of 6: cleanse your deck 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: add another voice to your practice; runes offer a complementary path into the same intuitive questions tarot explores.

Is the Traditional Manga Tarot good for beginners?

Yes. It follows the Rider-Waite-Smith structure, so it is readable straight out of the box, and the included booklet gives meanings to guide you. The expressive manga art also makes intuitive reading approachable, especially if you already love the style.

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

The Traditional Manga Tarot is a full 78-card deck, with 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana. It comes boxed with a multilingual instructional booklet covering the card meanings, in keeping with Lo Scarabeo's international editions.

Who created the Traditional Manga Tarot?

The artwork is by Shou Xueting, whose soft, surreal manga style defines the deck, and the booklet text is by Riccardo Minetti. It is published by Lo Scarabeo, the Italian studio known for its artistic tarot decks.

Does it follow the standard tarot meanings?

Yes. The deck is based on the Rider-Waite-Smith system and keeps its structure and symbolism, so the traditional card meanings apply. The manga art reinterprets the scenes visually without changing how the cards are read.

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.