Most Tarot decks have a specific theme, whether it be places, vampires, or gods. In the case of Tarocco Balocco (The Toy Tarot), the theme is nostalgic playthings. Published in 2006, this deck depicts old-fashioned toys. These are meant to trigger memories of times gone by, innocent times when we were young and ready to face the world. Tarocco Balocco contains only the 22 cards of the Major Arcana and are more designed for collectors. They can be used in a reading, however, if you combine them with one of your favorite decks.
Created by Morena Poltronieri, the Toy Tarot is numbered and titled, but in Italian. The enclosed leaflet is also in Italian, and the cards aren't as intuitive as some decks, so you may need to spend some time translating in order to fully utilize Tarocco Balocco. There were only 500 decks produced, all numbered and signed by the artist. This makes Tarocco Balocco a rare deck and perfect for Tarot enthusiasts around the world.
