Wonderland Tarot Tin by Abbey & Abbey

Tumble down the rabbit hole with the Wonderland Tarot in a Tin, a pocket-sized deck that seats the beloved characters of Lewis Carroll at the tarot table. The Mad Hatter stands in for the Fool, Alice for the High Priestess, Humpty Dumpty for the Sun, the White Rabbit for Judgement, and so on through all 78 cards. Morgana Abbey's artwork lovingly echoes Sir John Tenniel's original Victorian illustrations, lightened into something bright and whimsical, while the deck stays faithful to the Rider-Waite-Smith structure so it reads clearly out of the box. The Minor Arcana even carry playing-card pips, so this charming tin deck can be used for ordinary card games as easily as for tarot readings.

Key Features of the Wonderland Tarot

Alice in Wonderland, Rider-Waite-Smith structure. Carroll's characters fill the classic 78-card framework, so the deck reads clearly while delighting anyone who loves the stories.

Tenniel-inspired art with reimagined suits. Morgana Abbey's illustrations honor Sir John Tenniel's originals, and the Minor Arcana suits become flamingos for Swords, peppermills for Staves, hats for Cups, and oysters for Coins.

Pocket tin, and playable too. The deck comes in a portable tin with a 56-page booklet, and playing-card suit marks on the Minor Arcana mean it works for traditional card games as well as readings.

About This Deck

From the publisher, U.S. Games Systems: join the mad tea party with the beloved characters of Lewis Carroll in the Wonderland Tarot, including the Mad Hatter as the Fool, Alice as the High Priestess, Humpty Dumpty as the Sun, the White Rabbit as Judgement, and all the others. The delightful artwork by Morgana Abbey pays homage to the hand-drawn Victorian style of Sir John Tenniel, illustrator of the first edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Minor Arcana suits are flamingos for Swords, peppermills for Staves, hats for Cups, and oysters for Coins, and as a nod to the Queen of Hearts, playing card suit marks are included so the deck may be used for card games as well as readings. This pocket-sized deck comes in a tin with a 56-page booklet.

The Wonderland Tarot is the work of Morgana Abbey, who created the artwork, and Christopher Abbey, who wrote the accompanying booklet. First published in 1989, the deck is presented here in its pocket-sized tin edition.

Product Details

• 78-card pocket-size tarot deck (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana), plus two mirror-image title cards
• 56-page instructional booklet by Christopher Abbey, housed in a portable tin
• Artist: Morgana Abbey; booklet: Christopher Abbey
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
• Theme: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, after Sir John Tenniel
• Based on: Rider-Waite-Smith structure; Minor suits are flamingos, peppermills, hats, and oysters
• Playing-card suit marks included (usable for card games)
• ISBN: 9781572818798
• SKU: DWONTART

The Spiritual Significance

Wonderland has always been more than a children's story. Beneath the nonsense and whimsy, Carroll's tale is full of riddles, reversals, and uneasy questions about identity and meaning, the very territory tarot loves to explore. The Wonderland Tarot plays on that kinship, letting familiar characters carry the archetypes of the cards in a way that feels both playful and quietly apt.

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 follows the Rider-Waite-Smith structure, you draw on more than a century of shared symbolism even as the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and the rest take up the familiar roles.

There is wisdom in the lightness here. A deck that can also play a hand of cards reminds us not to hold our questions too tightly, and the Wonderland imagery invites curiosity over dread, encouraging you to follow a reading the way Alice follows the rabbit, with wonder rather than fear.

How To Use the Wonderland Tarot

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. Spend a little time with the characters before you read. Noticing who stands in for each card makes the deck a joy to learn, especially if you know the stories.
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 tuck the cards back into their tin for safekeeping.

Pairs Well With

• Ultimate Guide to the Rider Waite Tarot: because Wonderland follows the Rider-Waite-Smith structure, this illustrated guide helps you read every card with confidence.
• Cat's Eye Tarot Deck: another whimsical, character-driven deck, a natural companion for readers who love a playful table.
• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Wonderland Tarot good for beginners?

Yes. It follows the Rider-Waite-Smith structure, so it reads like a classic tarot, and the 56-page booklet gives a meaning for every card. If you know the Alice stories, matching characters to cards makes learning especially intuitive and fun.

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

The Wonderland Tarot in a Tin is a full 78-card deck, with 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana, plus two mirror-image title cards. It comes in a pocket-sized tin with a 56-page instructional booklet by Christopher Abbey.

Can I really play card games with it?

Yes. As a nod to the Queen of Hearts, the Minor Arcana cards carry standard playing-card suit marks, so the deck doubles as a deck of playing cards for traditional games in addition to tarot readings.

Who created the Wonderland Tarot?

The artwork is by Morgana Abbey, who drew inspiration from Sir John Tenniel's original Alice illustrations, and the booklet is by Christopher Abbey. First published in 1989, the deck appears here in its pocket-sized tin edition from U.S. Games Systems.

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. Keep the cards in their tin, store them dry, and handle them with clean hands to protect the art.