The Sugar Skull Deck and Guidebook
Sugar skulls, or calaveras, have deep roots in Mexican tradition, hand-crafted as offerings for the Day of the Dead to honor those who have passed. This deck takes that vibrant, meaningful folk art form and uses it as the visual language for a fresh interpretation of the full 78-card tarot. Every card in the Major and Minor Arcana features these colorful skulls woven into the imagery in ways that are both playful and symbolically rich.
The illustrations are bright, warm, and immediately inviting. Rather than relying on solemnity, the deck leans into the celebratory spirit of Dia de Muertos, treating each card as an opportunity to connect the reader with their own inner potential. The Fool sets off to craft the perfect sugar skull, the Magician takes aim with skill and purpose, and the High Priestess discovers her truth reflected back in water. It is a deck that treats personal growth as something festive and alive.
Over de maker
Carolina Martinez is a freelance illustrator and 2D animator from Mexico City. Her work consistently reflects her passions for plants, women, and the esoteric, and she is drawn to projects that let her express who she is through art. She has worked as a freelance illustrator for several years, building a practice around imagery that feels both personal and purposeful.
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