Tarot by the Neon Light
Designed, Illustrated, and Written by Nick Ribera
The idea for this deck began with a photo I took of a neon sign in Dallas, Texas. It wasn’t a complex sign, but its artificial steady glow summoned feelings of nostalgia, mystery, and freedom. Neon is a staple of the American landscape.
Each of my projects begins with an overall emotional theme or energy. The feelings I got from that photo, from that sign, were what drove me to create this deck.
For the design, I wanted to ensure the focus of each card remained unobstructed. This is why the cards have no border and fade into darkness. I also decided to forgo a typical labeling system and used an icon for the suit and a number for the card. I find that this simplicity makes the impact of each illustration glow like the signs they represent.
"Tarot by the Neon Light is a brilliant take on the RWS. It is engaging and fun to read with. The colors and artwork implore you to dig deep with your readings, and you will easily connect with the cards."
Major Arcana
Suit of Cups
Suit of Pentacles
Suit of Swords
Suit of Wands