The Decolonized Tarot Illustrated Guidebook

A Diverse Approach to Divination

Maritess Zurbano, Cathleen Abalos

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Marahuyo
01 October 2025

Occult studies; Astrology; Tarot; Mysticism, magic & ritual

The Decolonized Tarot Illustrated Guidebook: A Diverse Approach to Divination Written by Maritess Zurbano and Illustrated by Cathleen Abalos. This coffee-table grade art book is based on the Rider-Waite deck, and can be used as an interpreter for similar decks. The illustrations draw heavily on Filipino American culture which by default, embraces all others. Decolonized Tarot creates a future that includes the full range of skin tones, genders, ages, and abilities. The Decolonized Tarot Illustrated Guidebook was created with real-world, practical explanations interpreted by professional magician Maritess Zurbano. An authority on tarot for over thirty-five years, she teaches classes on divination around the world. Readers obtain rare insights about the deck's illustrations, provided by the illustrator and artist, Cathleen Abalos. Whether you intend to use it to help you in your personal readings or meditations, as a guidebook for fast-paced, professional readings, or as an art book to inspire your creativity, The Decolonized Tarot Illustrated Guidebook is a unique addition to your reference library.

By: Maritess Zurbano, Cathleen Abalos
Imprint: Marahuyo
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 866g
ISBN: 9798992579505
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 01 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maritess began as a professional psychic by reading tarot cards in coffee shops across the street from her college. As her expertise grew, she began fortune telling at corporate events, for exclusive gatherings, and years later, as a phone psychic in NYC as a fortune teller to celebrities. She is fortunate to have been profiled by media outlets including Lifetime Television, New York Newsday, and the BBC News. She astounds and surprises even the most skeptical clients, and teaches divination to magic societies around the world. She has lectured at magic societies internationally, which includes the oldest theatrical magic club in the world, The Magic Circle in London. Maritess lives in Seattle with her family. Cathleen is an illustrator, art director, and visual development artist. She has worked for clients such as Sound Medicine Recordings LLC, Titan Books, Visual Communications, Upper Deck / Marvel Comics, Lethal Chicken Games, and Oh Rio! Productions. Her artwork has also been featured in the Torrance Art Museum, the San Diego Art Institute, and numerous galleries in the Southern California region. She lives with her husband and kids in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews for The Decolonized Tarot Illustrated Guidebook: A Diverse Approach to Divination

""The Decolonized Tarot Illustrated Guidebook is a one-of-a-kind addition to any spiritual library. Independently published, The Decolonized Tarot was brought to life through a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign backed by nearly 1,000 supporters across 26 countries-a testament to its global resonance and appeal.""-Bust Magazine ""Decolonized Tarot"" is magic itself, and is powerful.""-International Examiner ""The Decolonized Tarot"" is a wonderful and whimsical addition to the expanding diversification of the tarot landscape""-The Magical Buffet