The Steampunk Tarot wisdom from the gods of the machines - John & Caitlin Matthews

Tumble Into the Imperium — Where Machines Dream & Cards Divine

Imagine a world where vast helium-fuelled airships rule the skies, where Technomages hold court and Punk Divas reign as queens. A world where the hunger for discovery has carried humanity into stranger, more magnificent places than we ever dared to dream. Welcome to the Steampunk Tarot — an alternate-reality oracle born from the brilliant minds of John & Caitlin Matthews.

Part Victorian opulence, part Gothic invention, part pure imagination — this is tarot as you have never experienced it.

What Makes This Deck Extraordinary

• 78 richly imagined cards set within the Steampunk Imperium — a world of airships, engines, submersibles, and gears
• 22 Major Arcana reimagined as the Dei Machinae — the Gods of the Machine — powerful archetypes at the heart of this alternate universe
• 16 Court Cards reborn as the Legates of the Omniverse: Commander, Lady, Navigator, and Messenger — the movers and shakers of the four great Leagues
• 40 Minor Arcana spanning the elemental worlds of Airships, Engines, Submersibles, and Gears (Swords, Wands, Cups, and Coins)
• New spreads & life-navigation methods included, with skillful questioning techniques for deeper self-inquiry

A Tarot for the Discerning Adventurer

The Steampunk Tarot is not merely a deck — it is a portal. A nexus of innovation, alternate world-views, and retro-futurist vision that rewards both the seasoned tarot reader and the steampunk enthusiast. Each card is a scene from a world apart, layered with meaning, style, and the thrill of the undiscovered.

Perfect For

• Tarot readers who love immersive, world-building decks with rich lore
• Steampunk fans and lovers of Victorian Gothic aesthetics
• Those seeking a deck that blends divination with storytelling and adventure
• A striking gift for the imaginative seeker in your life

Deck Details

• 78 cards + companion guidebook
• Authors: John & Caitlin Matthews
• Includes new spreads and methods of tarot navigation

The Imperium awaits. The cards are turning. Step aboard.