Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week on The Hermit’s Shelf, we’re exploring the vibrant and expressive Napo Tarot, created by Betty Lopez, illustrated by Napo, and published by U.S. Games Systems. This is a richly coloured Rider-Waite-Smith based deck infused with Argentine folklore, cultural storytelling, and bold, emotive artwork that brings every card to life.
We take a closer look at the structure of the deck, its unique artistic style, the bilingual card titles, and those Thoth-inspired keywords woven into the Minor Arcana. From gauchos and mythic imagery to deeply human emotional scenes, this deck sits beautifully between tradition and cultural reinterpretation.
A warm, dynamic, and visually striking addition to any tarot collection, the Napo Tarot invites us into a world where symbolism, story, and spirit meet.
Every deck has a story, and on The Hermit’s Shelf, old favourites get the chance to shine once more.
#NapoTarot #TarotDeck #TarotCommunity #TarotCollection #TarotReview #TarotCards #TheHermitsShelf #TheHermitsCave #U SGamesSystems #BettyLopez #NapoArt #FolkArtTarot
This week on The Hermit’s Shelf, we’re exploring the vibrant and expressive Napo Tarot, created by Betty Lopez, illustrated by Napo, and published by U.S. Games Systems. This is a richly coloured Rider-Waite-Smith based deck infused with Argentine folklore, cultural storytelling, and bold, emotive artwork that brings every card to life.
We take a closer look at the structure of the deck, its unique artistic style, the bilingual card titles, and those Thoth-inspired keywords woven into the Minor Arcana. From gauchos and mythic imagery to deeply human emotional scenes, this deck sits beautifully between tradition and cultural reinterpretation.
A warm, dynamic, and visually striking addition to any tarot collection, the Napo Tarot invites us into a world where symbolism, story, and spirit meet.
Every deck has a story, and on The Hermit’s Shelf, old favourites get the chance to shine once more.
#NapoTarot #TarotDeck #TarotCommunity #TarotCollection #TarotReview #TarotCards #TheHermitsShelf #TheHermitsCave #U SGamesSystems #BettyLopez #NapoArt #FolkArtTarot
