Meme Tarot
The Tarot of Meme Realities (Russian: "Таро мемных реалий") is an indie Russian-language tarot deck created by Anastasia Eryomina, known online as @derr_kaiser on Instagram. The deck appeared around 2020 and was sold independently through direct orders via social media, priced at 500 UAH / 1300 rubles with worldwide shipping. It is not published by a major tarot publisher — this is a self-published, author-created deck from the Russian-speaking indie tarot community. Online information about this deck is very limited, as it circulated primarily through Instagram and niche tarot communities.
Official Website →Art Style & Visual Character
The deck reimagines traditional tarot archetypes through the lens of internet meme culture, incorporating recognizable meme imagery and humor into the 78-card structure. Based on available descriptions and the Tarot Gallery (tarovnitsa) feature, the style blends familiar meme aesthetics with tarot symbolism in a playful, irreverent manner. The visual approach is distinctly modern and internet-native, designed to resonate with a digitally savvy, Russian-speaking audience.
Core Concept & Symbolism
The core concept merges tarot divination with the cultural language of internet memes — treating memes as modern-day archetypes that capture collective experiences, emotional states, and social dynamics. Each card translates traditional tarot meanings into meme-based imagery that is immediately relatable to internet culture. The deck represents a growing trend of authorial tarot decks that transpose classical archetypes into contemporary cultural frameworks.
Reading Experience
As a niche indie deck, the Tarot of Meme Realities found its audience primarily within Russian-speaking tarot communities and meme enthusiasts. The deck is described as fun and sassy, appealing to readers who enjoy humor-infused divination. Detailed English-language reviews are not available; the deck's reception is documented mainly through Russian social media interactions and the Tarot Gallery blog feature. Its appeal lies in making tarot accessible and entertaining through familiar internet humor.
Best Used For
- Humor-infused readings and lighthearted daily pulls
- Russian-speaking tarot enthusiasts who enjoy meme culture
- Breaking the ice with tarot-curious friends
- Casual, playful divination sessions
- Collectors of unusual and niche indie tarot decks
Not Ideal For
- Serious spiritual or esoteric readings
- Non-Russian speakers (deck is oriented toward Russian meme culture)
- Traditionalists seeking classical tarot imagery and symbolism
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
