NYC Tarot
Text by Bess Matassa
Art by Clara Kirkpatrick
Divine Your Dreams in the City that Never Sleeps!
Step into New York City’s bright lights and Big Apple energy with this inspired take on the classic tarot. The 78-card deck embodies archetypal cards like Temperance, the Hierophant, and Strength with iconic New York City symbols and landmarks. Pull a Page of Pentacles? That’s an everything bagel. The Knight of Wands? You’ll find its self-expressive essence in the Brooklyn Bridge, which has inspired generations of poets and artists. From historical buildings and monuments to must-see sites, street eats, and quintessential characters, this tarot is the perfect way to celebrate the city while seeing yourself in its physical and energetic qualities.
About the Author
Bess Matassa, PhD, is a New York-based astrologer and tarotist who harnesses the language of the stars to bring the worlds within us and around us more fully alive. She’s been a celestial consultant for platforms and institutions including Teen Vogue, Almay cosmetics, Ace Hotel, and the Rubin Museum of Art. When not busy combing the cosmos, Bess can be spotted sporting hot pink lipstick while wandering deserts and tropics.
