79 Art-Inspired Tarot Cards, Renaissance-Influenced Imagery, Tactile Intuitive Readings, Hands-Focused Symbolism, 60-Page Guidebook
Inspired by the masterpieces of early Renaissance Flemish artist Jan van Eyck, The Haptic Tarot offers a sensorial approach to tarot where hands become the primary language of intuition and meaning. Drawing on the concept of “haptic”—our sense of touch—this deck invites readers into a tactile journey of self-discovery. With the help of AI technology, tarot expert and designer Nick Jacobs harmonizes Smith-Waite symbolism with van Eyck's Realist flair, resulting in elegant and atmospheric images reminiscent of 15th-century oil paintings. The 79-card deck includes a bonus card, The Reader, and a 60-page guidebook with empowering messages for deep reflection.
Key Features:
- Hands-Focused Tarot Symbolism: 79-card tarot deck; hands as the central storytelling element; bonus card, The Reader
- Renaissance-Inspired Aesthetic: Visual homage to Jan van Eyck; early tarot iconography; timeless art-historical influence; celebrates tradition while embracing contemporary creative tools
- Innovative Creative Process: Artwork created through a thoughtfully guided generative AI process; human-led prompts and curation; expanded visual depth and imaginative expression
- Tarot Spreads and Keywords: Guidebook provides three keywords for each card; three tarot spreads for deep reflection
- Premium Quality: Packaged in sturdy two-piece box; luxurious card stock for a tactile experience; smooth shuffling The Haptic Tarot offers a one-of-a-kind fusion of classical art inspiration and modern creative technology, inviting readers to explore tarot through touch, intuition, and deeply personal symbolism.
About the Creator:
Nick Jacobs is a tarot reader, mentor, writer, and designer with over 20 years of experience handling and studying the cards. With a background in design and art history, he has found that the tarot is one of the best representations of the human experience. He also believes that the cards create space for individuals to reflect on their lives in a meaningful, actionable, and helpful way. Nick lives in San Francisco, California, with his husband and their little doggie, Matilda. He owns and operates his own tarot reading business, Page of Cups Tarot Readings.
Dimensions:
Cards measure 6.9 cm x 12 cm, Box measures 7.3 cm x 12.4cm
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