Ghosts and Spirits tarot

Art Style & Visual Character

Lisa Hunt's art is rendered in intricate vintage-style authentic watercolor illustrations. The palette is predominantly subdued and soft — ethereal mists, twilight blues, spectral greens — with occasional cards (like the 10 of Cups) featuring stronger, more vivid colors. The ghosts and spirits seem to materialize out of the paint itself, giving each card an otherworldly, translucent quality. Yellow-aged borders on the front side add a haunting old-world feel. The cardstock from U.S. Games is excellent — sturdy yet comfortable to shuffle, even for smaller hands. Each image is rich with detail that rewards close examination.

Core Concept & Symbolism

The deck illustrates each card with a specific ghost, spirit, or supernatural entity drawn from world folklore, mythology, and legend — spanning cultures from every continent. Hunt's extensive research ensures each spirit is authentic to its cultural origin, from Japanese yurei to Celtic banshees to African ancestral spirits. The Little White Book provides the type of ghost or spirit depicted, its cultural lore, and the connection to traditional tarot meaning. This framework transforms readings into encounters with the spirit world, using supernatural messengers to shed light on human experiences and dissolve barriers between conscious thought and deeper inner reflection.

Reading Experience

The deck is praised as working beautifully for readers of any experience level willing to engage with Hunt's unique interpretive framework. Reviewers note that "a great reading should leave you excited and energized, and this deck does exactly that." The Little White Book is considered exceptionally well-written — it contextualizes each spirit's story while providing clear card interpretations. For serious tarot students, advanced readers, and collectors, it is described as "a must-have." The community values the deck's cultural breadth and research depth. The art draws readers into contemplation, and the supernatural theme adds an evocative layer to readings without veering into mere shock value.

Best Used For

• Halloween and Samhain readings
• Spirit communication and ancestral work
• Shadow work and exploring hidden fears
• Readers fascinated by world folklore and supernatural legends
• Mediumship-inclined practitioners
• Cross-cultural mythological exploration through tarot

Not Ideal For

• Those uncomfortable with ghostly or supernatural imagery
• Readers seeking bright, cheerful, or uplifting card art
• Complete beginners unfamiliar with tarot structure (the unique theme adds a learning layer)