CULT

(2020)

CULT is a dark, horror themed tarot deck built for shadow work and with the queer body in mind. 

Queer people are isolated in society, forced over the decades to find themselves in the subtext of mainstream culture. With the rise of awareness around LGBTq+ issues and celebrity, the reaction from conservative straight communities is to vilify and demonize queer people and culture. CULT explores the isolation created by this vilification but also celebrates the humanity of the queer body but embracing our darkeness. Using the human figure and horror references, CULT aims to celebrate the beauty and erotic darkness of the human form. 

Based on the Rider-Waite-Smith format, the cards correlate to standard meanings, however this deck submerges the reader into their unconscious confronting deeper thoughts and feelings. Horror films have a long history in queer communities. Using horror elements and gothic imagery, CULT is perfect for those that perseverate on the darker side.