Quick Specs
- Author/Artist: Matt Hughes
- Publisher: U.S. Games Systems
- Cards: 80 cards (78 standard plus 2 additional Major Arcana)
- Best for: Tarot readers who appreciate Art Nouveau aesthetics, silver foil accents, and detailed hand-drawn illustration
Art Nouveau Tarot with Iridescent Silver Foil
Matt Hughes created the original Ethereal Visions Tarot for his partner Hope before it ever became a commercial deck, and that personal origin shows in the work. Every card is hand-drawn and hand-colored, inspired by the Art Nouveau movement’s characteristic flowing lines, organic forms, and meticulous ornamental detail. The Luna Edition updates the original with revised artwork that reflects greater diversity and replaces the gold foil accents with iridescent silver foil stamping, giving the deck a cooler, moonlit quality that distinguishes it from the standard edition.
The deck extends beyond the traditional 78 cards by adding two supplementary Major Arcana, giving readers expanded interpretive range. The 140-page full-color guidebook is a genuine standout: most mass-market tarot guidebooks are thin afterthoughts, but Ethereal Visions Publishing treats the guidebook as part of the artistic package, with the same level of production quality as the cards themselves.
What Makes the Luna Edition Different
The key distinction between the standard Ethereal Visions deck and the Luna Edition is the silver iridescent foil versus the original gold foil, plus the revised artwork incorporating greater diversity in the figures depicted. If you already own the original and are considering the Luna Edition, the artwork changes are meaningful rather than cosmetic. For a first-time buyer, the Luna Edition is the stronger choice if your practice leans toward moon, water, or intuitive work.
How to Use Ethereal Visions Tarot Luna Edition
Three ways to get the most from this beautifully illustrated tarot deck.
- Learn the Two Extra Cards
Before your first reading, study the two extra Major Arcana Hughes created. Read their guidebook entries carefully; these cards appear in spreads and need a clear interpretive framework before you start working with the full 80-card deck.
- Use the Guidebook Actively
The 140-page full-color guidebook supports structured study. Work through it alongside the cards rather than using it only for reference. Hughes's notes reflect the Art Nouveau sensibility and add layers that standard Rider-Waite commentary misses.
- Try Moonlit Spreads
The Luna Edition's silver foil and cooler palette suit moon-cycle and intuition readings. Pull cards near the new or full moon, letting the iridescent foiling remind you to follow imagery and feeling over strict keyword-based interpretation alone.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I carry the Luna Edition specifically because the silver foil and revised artwork represent genuine improvements over the original, not just a reprint. Matt Hughes’s Art Nouveau illustration style is meticulous and personal, and the quality shows in every card. If you’re a visual reader who responds to detailed, hand-crafted imagery, this deck rewards close study in a way that digitally illustrated decks rarely do. Find more carefully chosen decks in my tarot collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Luna Edition has silver iridescent foil instead of gold, plus revised artwork reflecting greater diversity. The card count and guidebook stay the same. It reads as a moonlit, cooler take on the original deck's Art Nouveau aesthetic.
Hughes added two Major Arcana beyond the standard 78-card structure. The guidebook covers their meanings fully. These extra cards appear in spreads, so reviewing their entries before your first session will improve the quality of your readings.
Yes, with the caveat that the extra cards add minor complexity. The 140-page guidebook offers solid support. Readers familiar with Rider-Waite symbolism will find the imagery accessible, though Art Nouveau style is more detailed than minimal decks.
Cards are standard tarot size on quality stock with iridescent silver foil stamping on each card. The foiling gives a luxurious feel without hindering shuffling. The full-color 140-page guidebook is included with every deck.
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