Modern Love tarot

Art Style & Visual Character

Lucy Morningstar's chalk pastel illustrations give the deck a soft, dreamy, and warmly romantic quality. The artwork features diverse representation — different ethnicities, body shapes, gender expressions, and relationship configurations. The physical production is high quality: 350gsm card stock with smooth matte UV coating, silver gilded edges, and gold foil-stamped card backs housed in a keepsake box. The color palette is rich and inviting, with a matte finish that makes the cards pleasant to handle and shuffle. The overall aesthetic is contemporary, inclusive, and emotionally resonant.

Core Concept & Symbolism

While rooted in the Rider-Waite-Smith system, the Modern Love Tarot diverges in its storytelling to focus deeply on matters of the heart and emotional connections. Each card explores a different facet of love and relationships — from new romance and deepening commitment to navigating challenges, healing after endings, and self-love. The deck embraces all forms of relationships regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or personal background. Each card offers layered interpretations tailored for different love situations, making it a specialized tool rather than a general-purpose tarot.

Reading Experience

Reviewers describe the deck as having "bright colours, relatable scenes & characters and good vibes," and call it "lush and rich in symbolism and meaning." It is praised for allowing both novice and experienced readers a range of fun, informative reading experiences. The inclusive representation is frequently highlighted as a major strength. Some reviewers have noted quality concerns with card edge chipping after extended use. The deck is particularly valued by professional readers who specialize in love and relationship consultations. A companion online course extends the deck's usability for deeper study.

Best Used For

• Love and relationship readings of all kinds
• Inclusive readings for LGBTQ+ clients and diverse relationship structures
• Exploring self-love and emotional healing
• Professional relationship counseling with tarot
• Readers who want a dedicated love-focused deck
• Those drawn to soft, pastel, romantically evocative artwork

Not Ideal For

• General-purpose or non-relationship readings
• Readers who prefer traditional, non-specialized RWS decks
• Those seeking dark, edgy, or heavily esoteric tarot aesthetics