The Shakespeare Tarot

A Deck & Guidebook of the Bard's Arcana

Contributors

By Greg Schicker-Taubman

By Eunice Choi

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Mar 24, 2026
Page Count
136 pages
Publisher
RP Studio
ISBN-13
9798894141190

Price

$30.00

Price

$40.00 CAD

Format

Cards

Format:

Cards $30.00 $40.00 CAD

The definitive William Shakespeare tarot deck. This Bard-inspired deck of 78 tarot cards with accompanying guidebook is as gorgeous as it is rich with detail, using Shakespeare’s body of work to inspire your journey.
  • A Deck for and by Shakespeare Enthusiasts. The 78 Shakespeare tarot cards feature the Major and Minor Arcana inspired by the original Rider-Waite tarot and “cast” using characters from Shakespeare’s work or world. The cards feature well-known characters like Romeo and Juliet as the Lovers, as well as deeper-cuts like The Dark Lady as the Moon and Edward the Dark Prince as the Eight of Swords.
  • Deluxe deck fit for the Bard. The set includes 78 illustrated cards (3 x 5 inches), shrink wrapped and housed in a card sleeve; a 136-page illustrated paperback guidebook (4-3/4 x 6 inches); and a keepsake magnetic closure box (3-1/2 x 5-3/8 inches), featuring beautiful gold foil.
  • Insightful accompanying guidebook. The included guidebook contains an interpretation of each card, suggested Shakespeare-themed spreads and readings, and detailed notes on the artwork, demonstrating how each card’s image was carefully selected and revealing Easter eggs for fanatics.
  • Perfect entry point. This deck is perfect for both tarot beginners and experienced readers, as it provides a relatable understanding of the cards while maintaining the traditional meanings.
  • Shakespeare is for everyone. The imagery of these cards represents a wide and diverse range of Shakespeare characters, showcasing that Shakespeare and its adaptations are and have been accessible to people of all backgrounds.

Greg Schicker-Taubman

About the Author

Greg Taubman is Brooklyn-based Co-Founder + Partner at FORGE, a boutique consultancy dedicated to helping artists and makers take their next steps. As a freelance director and dramaturg, Greg has worked with institutions including The Public Theater, Classic Stage Company, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Shakespeare Society, and Theater of War. As an educator, Greg has taught and directed students at Stanford, Columbia, and LIU Post. He holds a BA in Classics from Princeton (Summa Cum Laude) and MFA in Directing from Columbia. Greg also serves as VP of Communications for the Barringer Crater Company and Co-Producer of the live speaker series Odd Salon NYC.

Eunice Choi is a designer and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. She has a BA from the University of Nevada, Reno, and her work has been recognized with the 2019 ADDY Award. Currently, she designs for Microsoft and is the founder of EUCO Design, her freelance creative firm.

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