Bard’s Arcana is a literary tarot deck by Greg Taubman and illustrator Eunice Choi, featuring watercolor art in a classical, theatrical style. Inspired by Shakespeare and the Waite-Smith Tarot, each card includes a quote and scene. Perfect for tarot readers and theater lovers who value symbolic storytelling.
Product information
Bard’s Arcana: The Tarot of Shakespeare – Where Shakespeare Meets the Tarot
Bard’s Arcana: The Tarot of Shakespeare by Greg Taubman and illustrator Eunice Choi is a 78-card tarot deck merging the worlds of William Shakespeare and the iconography of the Waite-Smith Tarot. Each image pairs a character or scene from the plays with the symbolism of the traditional tarot, creating a deck that is both literary and visually profound.
Why choose this deck?
Connects the language and symbolism of Shakespeare with the timeless structure of the Waite-Smith Tarot.
Includes 78 cards (22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana) printed on 350 gsm cardstock with a silky matte finish.
Each card features a quotation from the plays, with intricate backs inspired by the wrought-iron gate at Shakespeare’s Globe in London.
Design and creators
Illustrated by award-winning designer and artist Eunice Choi from Seattle, known for her background in sculpture, printmaking, and watercolor. Written and conceived by theater director and dramaturg Greg Taubman, whose work spans The Public Theater and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Together they blend theater, literature, and art into a unified visual narrative.
Set contents
78 cards: 22 Major Arcana and 56 Minor Arcana (Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles)
120-page handbook by Greg Taubman with original spreads and interpretations
Dimensions: approx. 2.75" x 4.75"
Printed on 350 gsm cardstock with silky matte coating
Illustrations by Eunice Choi
Language: English
Limited first print run of 10,000 decks
For whom?
Perfect for tarot readers, theater lovers, and Shakespeare enthusiasts seeking to explore symbolic links between art, story, and introspection. Ideal for both personal readings and literary study.
Usage tips
Try the four original spreads – Comedy, Tragedy, History, and Sonnet – from the handbook. Each card’s quote adds depth and context to your readings.
