The isness tarot

The Genesis of The Isness Tarot

Traditionally, tarot decks are meticulously illustrated card by card, each designed to embody a specific archetype with clear intent. The genesis of The Isness Tarot, however, follows a distinct and deeply intuitive narrative. Its imagery emerges from a state of grace, flowing naturally from an innate capacity to perceive and manifest the unseen. To understand this origin, it is essential to revisit the pivotal experiences that shaped the foundation of The Isness Tarot.

Birthing of the card 'Death'

The Birth of Creation – The Story

During her studies, the artist worked as a receptionist at a retirement home from age 15 to 25. In this seemingly ordinary environment, she encountered small paper cards used for billing, each bearing residents’ names. Observing how these cards were routinely discarded upon residents’ passing, she recognized their potential for artistic transformation. With permission, she collected these overlooked fragments to await their creative rebirth.

At that time, the artist was navigating a personal journey of healing from deep childhood wounds and breaking free from restrictive generational patterns. This inner work profoundly influenced the transformative nature of her art. Amidst this process, serendipity arrived through klecksography—an art form akin to Rorschach inkblots—where symmetrical abstract images emerge from ink or paint on folded paper.

Seeking refuge from conventional life and craving introspection, she found solace in klecksography. This technique became both a sanctuary and an alchemical means of transformation. She surrendered intuitively to the creative flow, allowing colors and forms to emerge organically. Each unfolding revealed unique, enigmatic shapes evoking wonder and mystery.

Unconsciously, this creative act gave birth to images destined to become a cornerstone of her artistic path. Initially enigmatic and without clear purpose, these works existed as fragments awaiting future revelation. The process was effortless and free, as if guided by an unseen hand aligned with her inner truth.

For two years, these early manifestations remained dormant in a box until a call to action arose. Overcoming self-doubt and embracing self-trust after years of inner struggle marked a profound transformation. Repetition and patience fostered new patterns of self-love to counterbalance past cycles of limitation.

After about a year, while once again working at the retirement home reception, the cards became organized into their final order, concluding a coherent deck.

The Emperor card as an example of the metamorphosis each card had gone through 

Additional Cards and Deck Arrangement

While the deck adheres primarily to the structure of traditional tarot arrangements, there exist a few notable deviations, adding unique energies to the ensemble.

As the cards found their places, a select few emerged, distinct in their resonance, yet seamlessly integrating within the traditional framework. Positioned alongside each other, their essence unfolded, revealing a trio embodying The Goddess, representing the sacred feminine Trinity. These cards are imbued with qualities of intuition, empathy, and nurturing. Symbolized by the phases of the moon—rising, full, and waning—they also encapsulate the archetypal stages of a woman's life: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. The Horned God is their polarity and the Isness card represents the essence of the deck itself, it's namebearer.