Video Tarot is a tantalizing deck created with my graphic artist son Teppei, while he was home for a year, during a challenging time with Bipolar Disorder. Since watching & talking movies has always been our comfort zone, it was a great way to explore Tarot’s complex layers, often reflected in the storytelling medium of film. This Major Arcana deck and book set includes traditional + alternative meanings, along with an overview of these 22 celebrated art house films that correspond with the cards. It's been great fun disseminating films together, through the lens of the Major Arcana archetypes (which I've collected & shared online for decades) We hope you will support this heartfelt offering, and special price.

A rather hypnotic video of Teppei sketching cards inspired by our movie choices

Deck Set Details:

The 76 page, soft-cover book is a friendly, helpful companion. A FREE eBook version with color card images is also available with orders (upon request). Each card write-up has a section with an overview of the movie (may contain spoilers) and key ways it relates to our card. And a section sharing notes about our card art, and another with card meanings (pertaining to readings). Additional movies that also reflect each card's narrative are included for further contemplation, along with space for you to add your own.

Here is an example from our book (10 - Wheel card image is shared on this page):

10. Wheel
Movie: The Big Lebowski, 1998
Directed & Co-written by: Ethan Coen and Joel Coen

Description: The Dude (Jeff Bridges) likes to keep things chill. His priorities include bowling and having a stash of pot and White Russians flowing. His days of being a political activist have long faded in a fog. But when he returns home one night, he’s ambushed by nihilists, hired by a pornographer, demanding money owed by the trophy wife of another Jeffrey Lebowski (David Huddleston), a prominent millionaire. They rough up the dazed Dude and after realizing they’ve got the wrong Lebowski, pee on his rug before departing. This distresses the Dude because the rug really tied the room together. Much of the calamity that ensues stems from the Dude wanting his rug replaced so he can get back to his carefree life. He’s tasked by the other Lebowski to deliver the ransom to secure the kidnapped trophy wife’s release, which goes awry when the Dude's buddy Walter (John Goodman) schemes to keep the ransom money. The easy going Dude and his explosive, Vietnam Vet friend Walter pull each other in opposing directions on ‘the Wheel’, as do others he encounters, who are all invested in the outcome of this wild ride that’s dragging him far from his comfort zone. But with the inner calm of Buddha, the Dude abides and rides the ups and downs that destiny has designated and by going with the flow and keeping his cool, finds his equilibrium once more.

In the card: The Dude (Jeff Bridges) is the central image, carrying his precious rug and having a trippy bowling dream about Maude (Julianne Moore) depicted just below. Up top is Bunny Lebowski (Tara Reid) and to the left, Jesus (John Turturro). Below him, on the left are Walter (John Goodman) and Donny (Steve Buscemi) and under them, Mr. Lebowski (David Huddleston) with assistant Brandt (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Just below them is detective Da Fino (Jon Polito). And below Bunny, to the right are three nihilists, two cops and bottom right is Little Larry.

Meaning: Learning to go with the flow, realizing there is a reason for everything. An elevated awareness of the laws of change and natural cycles can assist with one’s personal karma and destiny. The art of timing is key. Good fortune is possible while understanding the laws of attraction. Taking responsibility for one's own fate.

More Films with the 10 - Wheel card theme: Small Change, The Man Who Wasn't There, Down By Law, The Man Without a Past, Croupier, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Short Cuts, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Extract.

Your movie choices:

Raffle with Special Prizes (See all prizes on this page):

We want to invite you to the 'Pre-order phase' even though decks arrived (early!) We're extending FREE shipping for all U.S. Orders, till early November. And fun raffle PRIZES! Each deck will be hand-numbered and that's also your Raffle number. Prizes will be shared online in November. Winners will be contacted by email. 5 lucky ducks will receive one of the following unique offerings:

Signed, original hand-drawing of a Video Tarot card by Teppei Ando (choice of our Fool or Empress) - Watch Teppei in action here

Handmade, double-sided, talisman (magical pendant), inspired by art in the Video Tarot, crafted by Arnell Ando (choice of 2)

Very Limited Edition, Premium Cardstock, Large & Colorful 2021 Video Tarot Calendar - Showcasing All the Cards (8.5" x 11" - 21.59 x 27.94)

18 - Moon Card (Ghost World) High Quality T-shirt, made in California (your choice of size. In black or white)

Hand-collaged glass candle featuring Video Tarot cards (front, back & sides) great for ritual, doing readings or watching movies in the dark (choice of 2)

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Video Tarot Cards with their Movie Match-Ups:

0 Fool - Movie: Inside Llewyn Davis, 2013
Directors: Ethan Coen and Joel Coen

1 Magician - Movie: Jackie Brown, 1997
Director and Creator: Quentin Tarantino

2 Priestess - Movie: Soul Boy, 2010
Kenyan Female Director: Hawa Essuman, Written by Billy Kahora

3 Empress - Movie: Juno, 2007
Director: Jason Reitman, Screenplay: Diablo Cody

4 Emperor - Movie: Sanjuro, 1962
Japanese Director: Akira Kurosawa

5 Hierophant - Movie: Milk, 2008
Director: Gus Van Sant, Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black

6 Lovers - Movie: Only Lovers Left Alive, 2014
Director and Creator: Jim Jarmusch

7 Chariot - Movie: Mad Max Fury Road, 2015
Australian Director: George Miller

8 Justice - Movie: True Grit, 2010
Directors: Ethan Coen and Joel Coen

9 Hermit - Movie: PI, 1998
Director: Darren Aronofsky, Screenplay: Written with Sean Gullette

10 Wheel - Movie: The Big Lebowski, 1998
Director/Screenwriters: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

11 Strength - Movie: Winter’s Bone, 2010
Female Director: Debra Granik, Story by: Daniel Woodrell

12 Hanged Man - Movie: Cool Hand Luke, 1967
Director: Stuart Rosenberg

13 Death - Movie: Pan's Labyrinth, 2006
Mexican Director & Creator: Guillermo del Toro

14 Temperance - Movie: Paterson, 2016
Director & Creator: Jim Jarmusch

15 Devil - Movie: Cape Fear, 1991
Director with Screenplay by: Martin Scorsese

16 Tower - Movie: US, 2019
Written and Directed by: Jordan Peele

17 Star - Movie: Amelie, 2001
French Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

18 Moon - Movie: Ghost World, 2001
Directed by: Terry Zwigoff & Written by Daniel Clowes

19 Sun - Movie: Bottle Rocket, 1996
Director: Wes Anderson, Screenplay with Owen Wilson

20 Liberation - Movie: Shawshank Redemption, 1994
Hungarian Director: Frank Darabont, Adapted from a Novella by Stephen King

21 World - Movie: Time Bandits, 1981
British Director: Terry Gilliam, Screenplay with: Michael Palin

Bonus Card: Happy Squirrel
Created by: Matt Groening (Series 6, Episode 17)

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Video Tarot

Cards + match-up films: 0 Fool (Inside Llewyn Davis), 3 Empress (Juno), 8 Justice (True Grit) & 11 Strength (Winter’s Bone)



Video Tarot Cards 2nd Row: 16 Tower (US), 18 Moon (Ghost World), 21 World (Time Bandits) & Happy Squirrel