Rainbow tarot

Art Style & Visual Character

So Lazo's artwork is contemporary, colorful, and bursting with liveliness, whimsy, and queer pride. The illustrations are full of saturated color and patterns that immediately lift the mood, drawing from magic, mythology, and folk art. The figures from the Major and Minor Arcana burst with emotion and energy. The cardstock is sturdy and matte, which reviewers note makes photographing the cards particularly appealing. The overall aesthetic is vibrant, joyful, and unapologetically celebratory — a rainbow-drenched reimagining of classic tarot.

Core Concept & Symbolism

The deck builds on traditional Rider-Waite tarot structure while centering LGBTQIA+ experiences, diverse bodies, and queer joy. Queerness is inherent and present both explicitly and implicitly throughout the deck, created by a non-binary artist for whom these themes are lived experience rather than afterthought. The innovative, referential approach combines familiar tarot archetypes with inclusive representation, making each card a celebration of identity, community, and magic.

Reading Experience

The Asali Earthwork review praises the deck as part of the #TarotoftheQTPOC movement, highlighting its importance for queer people of color in the tarot community. Reviewers note that the accessible art and text make it a perfect starter deck, while the innovative referential approach continues to yield rewarding insights as practitioners deepen their practice. The deck is marketed toward LGBTQIA+ tarot enthusiasts, people seeking diverse and inclusive decks, color lovers, artists, and creatives with a mystic mindset. Community reception has been warmly positive, celebrating both its artistic quality and its cultural significance.

Best Used For

• LGBTQIA+ readers seeking representation in their tarot practice
• Beginners wanting an accessible, joyful first deck
• Readers who appreciate vibrant, colorful, folk-art-inspired aesthetics
• Queer-affirming spiritual practices and self-exploration
• Color lovers, artists, and creatives seeking an uplifting deck
• Gift giving for its beautiful packaging and inclusive spirit

Not Ideal For

• Readers preferring muted, traditional, or classical tarot aesthetics
• Those seeking dark, esoteric, or occult-themed imagery
• Practitioners wanting strict adherence to traditional RWS symbolism