Ethereal Visions by Matt Hughes

Some decks you read; this one you could frame.
Gold glints in the candlelight as each card reveals its story.
An 80-card Art Nouveau tarot deck with shimmering gold foil and two bonus visionary cards. ✨

The Ethereal Visions Tarot by illustrator Matt Hughes, published by U.S. Games Systems, is an 80-card deck with a 48-page guidebook and one of the most admired art decks of recent years. Hughes drew inspiration from Art Nouveau, Pre-Raphaelite, and Symbolist art, and every card is hand-drawn and hand-colored, with graceful lines, flowing figures, and ornate frames that invite you to linger over each detail. Gold foil accents catch the light as you lay out a spread, giving even a simple reading a sense of ceremony. Alongside the traditional 78-card tarot structure are two additional visionary cards, offering more symbols to explore through your own intuition. The guidebook gives you a clear starting point, whether you're learning the cards or returning to a familiar practice. On your altar, this deck feels like a gallery of sacred art, ready to speak whenever you're ready to listen.

Why You’ll Love It:

✔ 80 hand-illustrated cards with gold foil accents
✔ Inspired by Art Nouveau, Pre-Raphaelite, and Symbolist art
✔ Two bonus visionary cards beyond the traditional 78
✔ 48-page guidebook for beginners and seasoned readers
✔ A best-selling favorite among art-loving readers
✔ Associated with beauty, intuition, and contemplative insight
✔ Pairs with our Amethyst Tumbled for slow, contemplative readings

Perfect For:

✔ Art lovers and tarot collectors
✔ Readers who love ornate, vintage-inspired design
✔ Daily card pulls and journaling
✔ Altar display and candlelit readings
✔ Beginners who want a beautiful first deck
✔ A treasured gift for an art-loving reader

How to Use It: Light a candle and let its glow fall across your reading space; the gold foil comes alive in candlelight. Shuffle slowly, holding a question or intention in mind. Draw one card and take a full minute just to look, following the lines of the artwork, noticing the colors, and finding the small symbols tucked into the borders. Then read the guidebook's meaning and see what the art added that the words didn't. Jot down what stood out, and let the image stay with you through your day. ✨

Let each card be an invitation to look a little closer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is included in the Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot Deck?
A: The deck has 80 hand-drawn, hand-colored cards with gold foil stamping and a 48-page guidebook. Along with the traditional 78 tarot cards, Matt Hughes created two bonus cards, The Well and The Artist, which are explained in the guidebook.

Q: Is the Ethereal Visions Tarot Deck good for beginners?
A: Yes. It follows the traditional 78-card tarot structure, so the card meanings will feel familiar if you've learned with other decks, and the guidebook walks you through each card. The guidebook focuses on card meanings rather than how to do readings, so new readers may want a beginner tarot book alongside it.

Q: What size are the cards?
A: The cards measure about 3.25 x 5.25 inches, a little larger than a standard tarot card. They're printed on coated cardstock with gold foil details and come in a sturdy two-piece box.

Care / Please Note: Purchase includes the deck and guidebook only. Handle the foil-accented cards gently and keep them dry and away from open flame. Store together in the box between readings. This deck is a tool for reflection and spiritual practice and is not a substitute for professional advice.