Over the past few months, I’ve been quietly working on a project that combines two of my deepest passions: meditation and the symbolic language of tarot. It’s called the Journey Through Meditation Tarot Deck, and today I’m excited to give you a sneak peek at the first completed cards—the Major Arcana.
Designing this deck has been a slow, intentional process. Every card has been thoughtfully crafted, not just as art, but as a reflection of a deeper inner journey. I’ve spent countless hours refining the symbolism—tuning into the archetypes, rearranging visual language, and making sure each card speaks to the spiritual path in a grounded, accessible way.
What makes this deck unique is its roots. It’s inspired, in large part, by the natural beauty, culture, and quiet mysticism of Topanga Canyon. You’ll see hints of the hills, trails, and timeless calm of this place woven into the backgrounds and energies of the cards. Some cards reflect the free-spirited, creative energy of the Topanga community. Others feel more like an echo of the land itself—wild, wise, and a little weathered.
A Tarot Deck Built for Meditation
This isn’t a traditional tarot deck in the strictest sense—though it does follow the structure of the Major and Minor Arcana. The goal here is to create a deck that supports meditative reflection. Each card is a doorway, a prompt, or a mirror. Whether you’re pulling a single card before your sit or working with the full spread, the imagery is designed to gently guide you inward.
Some cards invite presence. Some offer challenge. Some speak in symbols. Others are more literal. But all of them point back to the same quiet reminder: the journey is within.
A First Look at the Major Arcana
The Major Arcana in this deck marks the core phases of the meditative path—the deep inner transformations, the cycles of resistance and release, the moments of clarity, surrender, and rebirth. Here are a few you’ll find in the deck:
The Fool stands on the edge of a canyon trail at sunrise, barefoot and open-hearted, symbolizing the beginning of conscious awareness.'
The Magician is a fire dancer spinning poi under twilight skies, drawing on the four elements to channel inner power.
The High Priestess appears as a moon circle host beneath the stars, guarding the space of intuition and inner knowing.
Strength kneels beside a mountain lion on a sunlit ridge, embodying calm through communion with wild instincts and the quiet power of inner resilience.
The Tower shows a fire-scorched ridge with a crumbling house overlooking the ocean—a personal image from my own experience with the Palisades fire.
The Star is grounded by earth and illuminated by cosmic light—offering restoration and hope after the storm.
Each card has a backstory, and each image is layered with meaning. I tried not to make these cards just abstract representations. They’re lived, felt, and deeply connected to both place and practice.
What’s Next
The Major Arcana is now complete, and I’m currently working on the Minor Arcana and court cards. Each suit in the deck corresponds to a different aspect of the meditation journey—body, breath, heart, and awareness—and is grounded in elemental and symbolic systems that tie everything together.
I’m hoping to have the deck printed and available for sale later this year. My dream is to share it not only with tarot enthusiasts, but with meditators, retreat guests, teachers, and anyone drawn to working with symbols as part of their inner exploration.
If you’re interested in updates as the project unfolds—or want to be notified when the deck becomes available—you can sign up in the box below.
I’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes soon, including sample cards, card meanings, and the stories that shaped them.
Thanks for following along on this journey. This deck has been a labor of love, and I can’t wait to place it in your hands.