Dark Grimoire Tarot
The deck, like a magical tome, comes alive in dark archetypes - strange creatures, ancient spells, surreal landscapes and ancient grimoires immerse you in the dark fabric of the subconscious. Visually, it resembles a spell in graphics: harsh contrasts, mysticism and psychological depth intersect, creating a portal to the inner shadow.
Author: Michele Penco
Publisher: Lo Scarabeo (Italy)
Year of publication: around 2008
Number of cards: 78
Description: Compact box with a small multilingual booklet (instructions included in several languages)
Subject: Dark magic, inner shadow, who pushes the boundaries of the familiar - inspiration from the Lovecraftian cosmos and mystical grimoires
Tradition: Basic Rider-Waite-Smith structure, but reimagined in terms of deep symbolism and shadow psychology
Illustrations: Surreal, dark and disturbing: demonic-eyed faces, flying books, terrifying silhouettes and nightmare images
Card size: about 6.6 x 12 cm
Best for: Those looking for a deck for working with the inner shadow, exploring night terrors, cathartic spreads and deep psychological integration
This deck is like opening a forbidden chapter - it takes you into a world where symbols become a portal to the subconscious and darkness takes shape to be understood and transformed.