Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this walkthrough, I’m taking a close look at the Japanese Art Nouveau Tarot published by Lo Scarabeo, illustrated by Marga Biazzi with text by Debora Mayfair. This is a 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith based tarot deck that blends Japanese-inspired imagery with Art Nouveau styling, creating a visually rich and highly decorative interpretation of the tarot.
We’ll explore how familiar tarot structure is reimagined through flowing lines, elegant composition, nature symbolism, and stylised figures. I’ll also look at how readable this deck feels in practice, how closely it follows traditional tarot meanings, and where its artistic choices might shift interpretation or mood during readings.
This is very much a cross-cultural artistic interpretation rather than a traditional Japanese tarot, created by Italian artists inspired by Japanese aesthetics and visual storytelling. That makes it an interesting deck to examine both as a reading tool and as a piece of tarot art within Lo Scarabeo’s wider catalogue.
Whether you’re a Rider-Waite-Smith reader, a collector of Art Nouveau decks, or someone drawn to Japanese-inspired tarot artwork, this walkthrough will give you a grounded look at what this deck actually offers beyond its surface beauty.
Please note: I received this deck and guidebook set from The Oneness Emporium for prospective review. Everything I’ve said here is sincere and accurately reflects my opinion of the deck.
Check out the deck at Oneness Emporium here ~ onenessemporium.co.uk
Use HERMITS10 to receive 10% off when purchasing from Oneness Emporium. This code does not include sale, promotional items, or Indie decks.
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In this walkthrough, I’m taking a close look at the Japanese Art Nouveau Tarot published by Lo Scarabeo, illustrated by Marga Biazzi with text by Debora Mayfair. This is a 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith based tarot deck that blends Japanese-inspired imagery with Art Nouveau styling, creating a visually rich and highly decorative interpretation of the tarot.
We’ll explore how familiar tarot structure is reimagined through flowing lines, elegant composition, nature symbolism, and stylised figures. I’ll also look at how readable this deck feels in practice, how closely it follows traditional tarot meanings, and where its artistic choices might shift interpretation or mood during readings.
This is very much a cross-cultural artistic interpretation rather than a traditional Japanese tarot, created by Italian artists inspired by Japanese aesthetics and visual storytelling. That makes it an interesting deck to examine both as a reading tool and as a piece of tarot art within Lo Scarabeo’s wider catalogue.
Whether you’re a Rider-Waite-Smith reader, a collector of Art Nouveau decks, or someone drawn to Japanese-inspired tarot artwork, this walkthrough will give you a grounded look at what this deck actually offers beyond its surface beauty.
Please note: I received this deck and guidebook set from The Oneness Emporium for prospective review. Everything I’ve said here is sincere and accurately reflects my opinion of the deck.
Check out the deck at Oneness Emporium here ~ onenessemporium.co.uk
Use HERMITS10 to receive 10% off when purchasing from Oneness Emporium. This code does not include sale, promotional items, or Indie decks.
#JapaneseArtNouveauTarot #LoScarabeo #TarotDeck #TarotWalkthrough #RWSTarot #TarotCommunity #TarotDeckReview #ArtNouveau #JapaneseAesthetic #TarotCollector #MargaBiazzi #DeboraMayfair
