Tarot of the Secret Forest

Tarot of the Secret Forest takes its owner into a world where every tree holds an ancient story, every shadow conceals a message, and every card reveals another layer of the human subconscious. Created by Lucia Mattioli, Pietro Alligo, and Riccardo Minetti, this extraordinary deck follows the Waite tradition yet reimagines it through the enchanting atmosphere of a living, breathing forest inhabited by magical creatures, fairies, and unseen forces.

Much like the human soul itself, the Secret Forest is filled with hidden paths, unspoken truths, and places reached only through intuition. The monochrome illustrations evoke the feeling of a dream, a memory, or a vision, where light and shadow intertwine to reveal the deep symbolism of the Major and Minor Arcana. Each card carries a sense of stillness that gradually fills with the sounds of the forest — the rustle of leaves, the flutter of butterflies, the trembling of wings, and the quiet presence of an invisible world.

Despite its enigmatic imagery, Tarot of the Secret Forest is an exceptionally rich and informative deck. It has a gift for uncovering the hidden causes behind events, inner processes, psychological states, and subtle energies that often go unnoticed. This is precisely why it is favoured by tarot readers who seek deeper analysis, nuanced answers, and symbolism that continues to unfold with every new spread.

This is a deck for those who are not afraid to venture beyond the visible — for people who know that the truest answers are often found not along well-lit paths, but among the quiet shadows of an ancient forest, where every card is an invitation to a new discovery.

Authors: Lucia Mattioli, Pietro Alligo, Riccardo Minetti

Illustrator: Lucia Mattioli

Deck: 78 cards + instruction booklet in English

Card size: 6.6 × 12 cm

Year: 2005, 2008, 2010

Tradition: Waite

Category: Magical Creatures (Fairies), Black & White