Quick Specs
- Brand: US Games Systems
- Artist: Lana Zellner (Eight Coins)
- Set Includes: 82 cards, 188-page full-color guidebook, Rose Spread poster
- Best for: Tarot readers who appreciate tattoo art and RWS-based decks
Tattoo Art Meets Tarot Tradition
The Eight Coins’ Tattoo Tarot is the work of Lana Zellner, a tattoo artist and designer from Missoula, Montana who blends the visual language of tattoo culture with the symbolic structure of traditional tarot. Every card in this 82-card deck was hand-drawn and painted using a watercolor spitshading technique, giving the images a richly saturated, layered quality that sets the deck apart from most mass-produced tarot art.
The 78 standard cards follow the Rider-Waite-Smith and Tarot de Marseille traditions closely, so both beginners and seasoned readers will find the meanings accessible. Four bonus cards, which are Zellner’s earliest drawings, are included in the set. These aren’t part of standard readings and should be separated before you begin. Each card is numbered to reflect the order in which the artist created it, which adds an interesting layer for those who like to study a deck’s development alongside its symbolism.
What’s in the Box
The set comes with the 188-page full-color companion book, which includes Zellner’s own card interpretations alongside contributions from four other tarot readers. Each card gets a full illustration and a detailed description. The Rose Spread tutorial poster rounds out the set, giving you a signature layout that leans into the floral motifs running through the deck’s visual style.
How to Use Eight Coins’ Tattoo Tarot
A quick guide to getting started with the Eight Coins' Tattoo Tarot deck.
- Separate the Bonus Cards
Remove the bonus cards first, as they are the first four original drawings and not part of the standard 78-card spread. Set them aside in a safe place before shuffling so they don't interfere with readings.
- Shuffle with Intention
Shuffle the 78 main cards while holding a clear question or intention in mind. The bold tattoo artwork on each card is numbered to reflect the artist's creative sequence, so take a moment to notice that detail.
- Read with the Guidebook
Draw your cards and consult the 188-page full-color companion book for Lana Zellner's own interpretation of each image. The guidebook includes a Rose Spread that works especially well with this deck's visual language.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock the Eight Coins’ Tattoo Tarot because it earns its place in any serious collection on its own merits. The artwork is genuinely original, the companion book adds real interpretive value, and the deck reads smoothly for anyone already familiar with RWS imagery. If you’re drawn to decks with a bold visual identity, this one delivers without sacrificing usability. You can browse my full tarot deck selection to find other decks that pair well with this one.
Frequently Asked Questions
The set includes 82 cards, a 188-page full-color companion book, and the Rose Spread tutorial poster. The four bonus cards are the artist's earliest drawings and are meant to be separated before you begin reading.
Yes, the cards follow Rider-Waite-Smith and Tarot de Marseille traditions closely, with all standard 78 archetypes present. Beginners will find the imagery intuitive, especially with the numbered card order in the guidebook.
Lana Zellner, known professionally as Eight Coins, is a tattoo artist and designer based in Missoula, Montana. The watercolor spitshading style she uses gives the cards a vibrant, hand-painted quality that stands out in any collection.
US Games Systems published this edition. The 82-card deck uses the watercolor spitshading technique, and the cards are printed on solid stock with a reversible back design, making them suitable for upright and reversed readings.
These are SO BEAUTIFUL! The art, the box, everything about this set is amazing! I’m obsessed! The little book explaining things is a nice add and the intro to the artist in the beginning… truly cool and I enjoyed learning about them!
Love these they shuffle so easy
Love this deck! The imagery is beautiful and has added so many extra layers of insights to my readings…and the guidebook is awesome all by itself. So glad I bought this!