The Herbal Tarot Deck is a 78-card deck, each card measuring approximately 2.75 x 4.75 inches, pairing a specific herb with classic Rider-Waite-style symbolism, created by herbalist Michael Tierra together with artist Candice Cantin.
Tarot reading is a long-practiced personal and interpretive divination technique in which drawn cards are read by the person doing the reading; its outcomes are a matter of personal belief and interpretation rather than a scientifically proven predictive method, and we're describing it in those terms rather than presenting it as a verified effect. Many people find value in the practice as a structured way to reflect on a question and access their own intuition, whether or not a card draw reflects anything beyond chance, symbolism, and interpretation. A quiet moment to center yourself before shuffling is generally recommended, since a calmer, more focused mindset tends to produce a more thoughtful reading. Some readers also keep a dedicated journal alongside their deck, since comparing notes across multiple readings over time often reveals more useful patterns than any single draw on its own.
Each card in this deck pairs a specific herb with classic Rider-Waite-style tarot symbolism, and we're naming both the herb correspondences and the tarot symbolism as the two real, separate systems this deck pairs - not a claim that herbalism itself predicts outcomes.
The card backs share a symmetrical design featuring sprigs of rosemary, and the included guide booklet covers both upright and reversed meanings for every card in the deck.
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Draw a daily card and note its paired herb, pair your reading with herbal study, and cleanse the deck with rosemary or a simple intention before larger spreads.