Tarot Decks: Tarocchi Alchemici (Alchemical Tarot)

Published in 2007 by Museo dei Tarocchi (Hermatena), Tarocchi Alchemici (Alchemical Tarot) is a deck of the 22 Major Arcana Tarot cards designed by 22 separate artists. This Tarot deck offers a creative, not to mention alchemical, interpretation of the Tarot. The term alchemical here is not really intended to refer to the mystical science of alchemy. Instead, it refers to the spirit in which the cards were created. The artwork on each card of the Tarocchi Alchemici is made up primarily of paintings. These paintings come together in a diverse and non-traditional way, giving rise to some unique interpretations when the cards are used in a Tarot spread.

Most of the cards can be recognized by anyone familiar with the Tarot as part of the standand deck (based on the Rider-Waite Tarot). Some of them, however, are more abstract and difficult to not only recognize by to interpret. Only some of the cards are numbered and titled, and the titles are all in Italian anyway, making it more difficult to understand this deck. The deck does come with a leaflet to help with interpretations, but really this deck is more designed for Tarot collectors and enthusiasts.

Artists who worked on Tarocchi Alchemici include:

• L. Bergamini
• G. Boldrini
• A. Borlenghi
• A. Carlini
• C. (Catalani) & C. (Strozzieri)
• M. P. Daidone
• E. Le Donne
• U. Esposti
• M. C. Fioretti
• A. Fomez
• G. Lacatena
• G. A. Leone
• C. Lezzi
• F. Lista
• Nabil
• R. Nardi
• M. Pennazzi
• A. Perinelli
• M. Pompeo
• C. Rezzuti
• G. Rossi
• B. Succi