Cosmic cycles tarot
Cosmic Cycles Tarot was created by Martina Razo, a psychology student from Florida who was 21 when she designed her first tarot deck. Illustrations are by Spanish artist Miriam E.G. (Miriam Higueras), with coloring by Miriam Higueras and Angela Luengo. The deck was funded via Kickstarter and has gone through four standard editions plus special editions, testament to its sustained popularity. It was born from a desire to create a tarot deck that reflects modern life and is genuinely accessible to young, diverse readers.
Official Website →Art Style & Visual Character
Miriam E.G.'s illustration style blends comic art with contemporary aesthetics — colorful, youthful, and energetic. She draws everyday scenes that mix fantasy and reality, using color and dynamic movement to express emotions and tell stories. Characters are diverse in ethnicity, body type, and gender presentation, including explicit LGBTQ+ representation. The style is warm and relatable rather than mystical or esoteric — closer to a graphic novel than a traditional tarot deck. The art draws the meaning and feeling of each card rather than replicating traditional imagery.
Core Concept & Symbolism
A modernized RWS-based deck designed to tell stories through relatable, contemporary characters. The 16 court cards are the main characters who appear throughout the deck, creating a cohesive narrative world. Scenes depict modern life situations rather than medieval or mystical settings, making the symbolism immediately accessible. The deck proudly supports and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with inclusive character representations. Available in multiple sizes including a pocket edition.
Reading Experience
Praised as beginner-friendly due to its simpler, more familiar illustrated scenes that make intuitive reading natural. The modern settings help newer readers connect card meanings to their own lives without needing to decode historical symbolism. The deck has built a loyal community (nearly 3,000 Instagram followers) and gone through four editions based on sustained demand. Reviewers describe it as "young, fun" and note that the creator provides excellent customer service. The focus on storytelling through recurring characters gives readings a narrative coherence that some readers find particularly engaging.
Best Used For
- Young adults and beginners who find traditional imagery alienating
- LGBTQ+ readers seeking representation in their tarot practice
- Intuitive, story-based readings
- Daily pulls with a modern, relatable feel
- Readers who prefer contemporary settings over historical/mystical ones
- Teaching tarot through accessible, everyday imagery
Not Ideal For
- Readers seeking traditional esoteric or occult symbolism
- Those who prefer classical, historical tarot aesthetics
- Advanced practitioners looking for deep mystical layering
Major Arcana (22 cards)
The 22 trump cards representing life's spiritual lessons and karmic influences
Minor Arcana (56 cards)
The 56 suit cards reflecting day-to-day events and practical influences
Wands
Fire element — passion, creativity, ambition, and spiritual growth
Cups
Water element — emotions, relationships, intuition, and inner feelings
Swords
Air element — intellect, conflict, truth, and mental clarity
Pentacles
Earth element — material world, finances, health, and practical matters
