SMT

The Sexual Magic Tarot deck was created by Laura Tuan, illustrated by Mauro De Luca, and published by Lo Scarabeo. The prints above were made by scanning the original tarot card illustrations and transferring them through a multi-step silkscreen printing process. Each piece is printed on black Legion Stonehenge paper using Speedball metallic silver ink.

“Knight of Chalices. Modesty. The magic of the red candle. Is awareness of oneself and sexuality born of shame or discretion? Without encounters with others, you cannot find yourself. Knight of Wands. Embracing. The magic of the spike of wheat. The bond that prevents others from escaping us is made not of fear but of joy, not of chains but of freedom, not of past promises but of future plans. 2 of Wands. Nearness. The magic of sliced bread. Sharing every bite of food to unite with another person without losing yourself. XIX - The Sun. Fusion. Fascination. The eye is the mirror of the soul and creates with the magic of thought. If partners suggest happy images to each other, the couple reaches a state of union and lasting splendour. Ace of Wands. Union. The magic of the statues in the fire. Abandon is the surrender of oneself. One loses his own likeness to enter into something much greater. 5 of Pentacles. Completeness. The magic of the rose and the violin. You cannot give up on transforming the world around you and making it more similar to your ideals. After all, the world is the home of our love. XVII - The Stars. Attraction. The magic of the union. An action aimed at attracting with no obligation brings serenity and relieves the soul of pettiness. It is only a romantic invitation to love, the rest will come spontaneously. 7 of Pentacles. Tiredness. The magic of the seven knots. A love cannot remain pure and precious over time, unless you learn how to give energy to your partner. 10 of Pentacles. Desire. The magic of the mirror. Vanity is the soul of love. You must love yourself to let yourself be loved, and you must love yourself before you can love another. Ace of Pentacles. Gratification. The magic of the three candles. A complete and gratifying relationship unites mind, flesh and spirit. Love is rooted in the intimacy that follows intercourse."