See the captivating world of the Black Violet Tarot in this insightful YouTube Short by Tarotopia. This beautifully illustrated deck, created by Heidi Phelps, offers a unique blend of artistic expression and spiritual guidance.
With its dramatic Art Nouveau style and a palette of black and white, the Black Violet Tarot delves into themes of duality, reflecting the contrasts of joy and grief, beginning and end, and future and memory.
Whether you're an experienced tarot reader or a newcomer, this deck serves as a powerful tool for introspection and creative inspiration. Join Tarotopia as they explore the essence of this remarkable deck, providing a glimpse into its profound symbolism and design.
Watch the full review here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cp5OO0Ttqt0
The Black Violet Tarot is a stunning 80-card tarot deck that brings a dramatic Art Nouveau flair to your creative and spiritual practice. Designed to inspire art and self-expression, this deck invites you to reflect on your present reality while dreaming boldly about the possibilities ahead.
With a unique, women-led interpretation of the classic Rider-Waite-Smith tradition, the Black Violet Tarot offers deep insights into every facet of life—whether joyful or painful, significant or everyday—helping you unlock your creativity and artistic voice.
Drawing on the rich symbolism of violets, which historically represent the delicate balance between life and death, joy and grief, beginning and end, this deck beautifully captures the bittersweet dualities of existence, lighting the way even in the darkest moments.
Whether you’re an artist, a seeker, or both, the Black Violet Tarot encourages profound reflection and inspired expression.
Heidi Phelps is an American writer and artist based in Washington, DC, whose personal journey deeply influenced the creation of the Black Violet Tarot. Crafted during a profound period of motherhood and the loss of her own mother to cancer, Heidi’s deck is illustrated entirely in black and white, capturing the bittersweet dualities of life—shining light through moments of darkness.
Her artistic style is shaped by a rich tapestry of influences, from Edward Gorey and Victorian mourning traditions to vintage sewing patterns, Grimm’s fairy tales, and the surreal works of Salvador Dali. Heidi also draws inspiration from iconic artists like Toulouse-Lautrec, Frida Kahlo, and Marjane Satrapi.
When she’s not sketching, Heidi enjoys life with her husband Erdem, their daughter Leyla, and their two beloved cats, Eddie and Daisy.
Ready to explore the haunting beauty and profound insights of the Black Violet Tarot? Don’t miss your chance to own this unique, artfully crafted deck—available now on the Rockpool website. Click here to bring home the Black Violet Tarot and start your journey of creative reflection and inspiration today!
Tarotopia – 28 February, 2025