Systems

75 instances

Icons

Icons are the basic card art; and provide one narrative interpretation of the card word.

Why It Exists

Besides evoking the card word, icons are paired scene glyphs that can be used for matching gameplay. Exactly two cards share each icon. Pairs are always of a different suit color and rank. Visually simple, and shaded with the suit color.

Uses in Play

Match the pairs for memory games, or use the pictures as storytelling and divination prompts.

Interpret an icon as a role, location, event, or other signal. The Tarot cards’ imagery loosely reflects traditional meanings, while each image offers one interpretation of its card word.

05 Bridge

05 Bridge

Stone walkway bridge across a gap; mallet showing keystone just placed.

2 matching cards
33 Eclipse

33 Eclipse

Landscape half in light half in dark (landscape in sillhouette).

2 matching cards
47 Landslide

47 Landslide

Landslide/boulders rolling (distinct from Emerge/Rift).

2 matching cards
62 Scepter

62 Scepter

Austere throne with aligned Rod. Simple and structured.

2 matching cards
66 Building Frame

66 Building Frame

Simple triangular building frame, and a plumb line.

2 matching cards
67 Walking Stick

67 Walking Stick

Upright walking staff (resting on a boulder on a trail).

2 matching cards
75 Leaf Crown

75 Leaf Crown

Laurel crown partially constructed; loose leaves.

2 matching cards