Desert Illuminations Tarot

78-Card Tarot Deck with Teal Painted Edges & Illustrated Guidebook – American Southwest, Mysticism, Chakras, and Astrology

The desert holds a mystical beauty and cosmic energy unlike any other place on Earth. This captivating landscape emits an extremely high vibration that allows us to readily access the spiritual realm. Desert Illuminations Tarot delves into tarot archetypes while exploring the mythos and magic of the American Southwest. This boldly colorful deck also guides you to connect with the elements, chakras and astrology and open your consciousness to new possibilities. Includes 78 cards with teal painted edges and 120-page illustrated Desert Codex guidebook.
The Suit of Daggers (Air / Swords) is inspired by the diverse cultures of the American Southwest and symbolizes mental strength and sharp decision-making. The Suit of Jugs (Water / Cups) embodies emotions, intuition, and relationships, drawing on the free-spirited, adventurous mythology of the American cowboy—pioneers, outlaws, bandits and wanderers who follow passion, drink mystic whiskey, and search for meaning in wide-open landscapes. The fiery Suit of Chiles (Fire / Wands) represents creative force, willpower, and expansion. This suit is infused with ancient Southwestern ancestral energy—adobe architecture, pottery, and weaving—deeply rooted in Native American traditions. The Suit of Cactus (Earth / Pentacles) explores themes of nature, material life, and grounded energy.

Key Features:

• Southwest Mythos: Archetypes, mysticism, and natural magic of the desert; popular, real-life icons make appearances such as Buffalo Bill, Stagecoach Mary, Georgia O’Keeffe, Geronimo, Sitting Bull
• Rich Symbolism & Cultural Inspiration: Suits reflect diverse mythologies and regional identities; inspired by artifacts, architecture, art and culture throughout the Southwest
• High-Quality Cards: 78 striking cards with teal painted edges; includes 120-page illustrated Desert Codex guidebook
• Reimagined Minor Arcana: Scenes and characters based on imagined and existing Southwestern motifs create a whimsical world of colorful mythology
• Playful Cosmic Touch: Alien imagery woven throughout the deck symbolizes how unseen forces can influence the physical world; encourages readers to stay open to mysterious, intuitive messages

Whether you're seeking spiritual clarity or visual inspiration, Desert Illuminations Tarot offers a journey through vibrant symbolism and expansive desert mysticism.

About the Creator: Lindsay D. Williams is a contemporary interdisciplinary artist living in Truth or Consequences, NM. She holds a BFA in illustration from Parsons School of Design, class of 2008. Her artistic style is heavily influenced by 1960s and 70s psychedelic poster art, Japanese woodblock prints, flash tattoo, vintage Americana motifs, spiritualism, human psychology, and the desert landscape. She finds balance in her creative process that varies from performance art to quirky illustrations as well as 118 academic and more serious quality work reflected in her fine art landscape paintings. Lindsay enjoys reading tarot professionally, performing with her opera-singing husband Nick, snuggling their two rescue dogs named Nova and Jupiter, and traveling the world whenever the opportunity arises.