Guidebook for Medieval Secrets Tarot

An originally hand-illustrated deck by Taotao Maomaozi for lovers of illuminated manuscripts, Art Nouveau ornament, romantic storybook fantasy and old-school shōjo anime. Each Major Arcanum has its own individually designed frame, shaped around the card’s iconography.

Every card in this guidebook has a title, a character and the realm they belong to, three keywords, a core meaning, and upright and reversed readings for love, career, money & social life, and study. The cards shown here are from the Illustrated Edition; the Manuscript Edition shares the same meanings.

Before you read: Tarot is a tool for a conversation with yourself, not a verdict on your fate. The cards have no supernatural power and do not foretell fixed outcomes. Readings are not a substitute for medical, legal, financial or other professional advice — for major decisions or emotional difficulties, please turn to a qualified professional. Whatever you decide based on a reading is your own choice, and a reading reflects only the present moment: it can change with the person and the time. Think it through, trust your intuition, and be your own guide.