Created by the wildly talented Isabella Rotman, the This Might Hurt tarot is a cult deck with a strong following. Each card pays homage to the classic tarot imagery of the Rider-Waite-Smith yet is remixed to fit the modern-day tarot reader. After it exploded on Kickstarter, fans praised the deck for its relatable and inclusive approach to tarot. This Might Hurt is immediately accessible for those starting on their tarot journey and the perfect addition to any rebellious witch's collection. Many cards are lovingly crafted from portraits of real people in Isabella Rotman's life, ensuring that everyone gets the spotlight in magical spaces. This Might Hurt embraces the fact that sometimes, essential changes or fundamental truths might hurt at first... but after that, it will heal.
Keeping time-honored symbolism and imagery, but losing the medieval context, This Might Hurt tarot is designed to be both easy to read and highly relatable. Clothing and scenery are modernized, diversity is embraced, and queerness is lovingly acknowledged. The deck, like most tarot decks, consists of 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards, plus a bonus This Might Hurt/This Might Heal card.