Gold Moon Tarot

The Gold Moon Tarot is a 22-card Major Arcana deck created by Italian illustrator Daisy Ingrosso. It draws inspiration from the art nouveau style, combining a dark, sophisticated aesthetic with striking golden details. The deck was successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2021, raising $7,105 from 140 backers, indicating a strong interest in its unique visual approach.

Ingrosso's design philosophy for this deck centers on elegance and a touch of darkness, making it distinct from more traditionally colorful or light-hearted tarot interpretations. The focus on the Major Arcana allows for a deep dive into the core archetypes of the tarot journey, presented through a consistent and stylized artistic lens. The golden accents are not merely decorative but are integral to the deck's 'illuminated' quality, suggesting a mystical glow against the darker backgrounds.

While primarily a Major Arcana set, its strong thematic and artistic coherence makes it suitable for focused readings on life's larger themes and spiritual paths. The deck is presented in a cardboard box, with options for additional merchandise or a handmade wooden box, catering to collectors and those seeking a more premium presentation for their divination tools.

This deck is ideal for tarot enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate art nouveau aesthetics and a darker, more elegant visual style. It particularly suits readers who prefer to focus on the profound archetypal journey of the Major Arcana rather than the daily minutiae of the Minor Arcana. Those interested in art-focused decks or seeking a visually striking, non-traditional tarot experience will find the Gold Moon Tarot appealing.

Daisy Ingrosso is an illustrator, cartoonist, and character designer from Italy. She honed her skills at the Nemo Academy of Digital Art in Florence, specializing in illustration and character design. Her professional experience includes illustrating school books and designing characters and t-shirts. The Gold Moon Tarot represents a personal project that allowed her to explore her artistic vision within the realm of divination, blending her background in character design with her appreciation for art nouveau aesthetics.