Necronomicon Tarot

Necronomicon Tarot is one of the most striking and unusual gothic decks ever created. Born from the imagination of renowned occultist and tarot scholar Donald Tyson and brought to life through the breathtaking illustrations of world-famous artist Anne Stokes, this deck carries you beyond the boundaries of the known world — into the mystical universe of H.P. Lovecraft, ancient gods, forgotten civilisations, and cosmic horror.

At the heart of the Necronomicon Tarot lie the legendary Cthulhu Mythos — a world in which humanity exists on the threshold between the familiar and the unspeakable. Each card reveals archetypes inspired by ancient entities, occult symbols, magical rituals, and cosmic forces that transcend human understanding. Despite its extraordinary theme, the deck is built on the structure of the Rider–Waite system, making it fully usable for classic spreads and professional readings.

This is not a deck that predicts the future in the conventional sense. Necronomicon Tarot penetrates deep into the subconscious, surfacing those thoughts, fears, desires, and instincts that often remain hidden even from ourselves. The cards act as a key to the inner world, opening a door to the archetypes that dwell in the deepest layers of the human psyche. That is precisely why every spread with this deck becomes a powerful psychological and spiritual experience.

The magnificent illustrations by Anne Stokes breathe life into every card through a rich gothic atmosphere, mystical landscapes, ancient gods, terrifying creatures, sorcerers, demons, and symbols of creation and destruction. Every detail carries deep meaning, and the stunning artistic style makes this deck a true work of fantasy art.

The set includes a 240-page book in English, written by Donald Tyson, which explores in depth the symbolism of each card, its connection to the Lovecraft mythos, astrological correspondences, and practical ways of working with the deck. This makes Necronomicon Tarot not only a tool for divination, but also a thorough study of occult philosophy and the archetypes of the human unconscious.

This deck is especially treasured by fans of H.P. Lovecraft, practising tarot readers, occultists, students of ceremonial magic, and all those drawn to mysticism, gothic aesthetics, and deep psychological symbolism. Thanks to its rare concept and exceptional artistic merit, Necronomicon Tarot holds a special place both in professional practice and in the collections of dark-deck enthusiasts.

Author: Donald Tyson

Artist: Anne Stokes

Set: 78 cards + book in English (240 pages)

Card language: English

Card size: 70 × 120 mm

Year: 2007

Tradition: Waite

Category: Gothic Tarot • Demons • Lovecraft • Cosmic Horror