Deck Review: Gregory Scott Tarot

Gregory Scott (author) and Davide Corsi (Artist), Gregory Scott Tarot. Torino, Italy: Lo Scarabeo, 2020.  ISBN: 9780738767369. 

Genre: Tarot decks, cartomancy

Subgenre: fantasy

Format: 78-card deck with little white book

Source: I own this one  

The Hermit-IX 

I first used this deck in August 2025. The deck comes in a tuck box with the 78-card deck and a little white book (LWB). In typical Lo Scarabeo fashion, the LWB is written in multiple languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. The LWB has 63 pages; 22 pages are in English. 

The LWB includes the following: 

• A description of the deck's concept and author's vision.
• Brief instruction on how to use this deck. 
• Basic instructions on how to read Tarot. It includes a basic 3-card spread. 
• Major Arcana entries have a keyword or phrase followed by a short interpretation paragraph.
• Minor Arcana entries are arranged by suits: cups, pentacles, wands, and swords. The entries' format is the same as for the Major Arcana.
• A short note on reversals. 

I do recommend reading the LWB. The deck's images fall somewhat within Rider Waite Smith (RWS), but there are some significant differences. There are also some differences from traditional meanings. I found those interesting and a way to expand my understanding of Tarot. So read the LWB. You may get some new insights. 

The main reason I got the deck was for the art, which was done by Davide Corsi. If you like Corsi's art from other decks, you'll probably like this deck. The art is colorful and expressive. It provides good detail, so the deck can work very well for intuitive readers. If you read in RWS, the deck can work well for you, but as I mentioned there are some differences. I was not sure about this deck when I got it. As I wrote, I got it mainly for the art. 

Seven of Cups 

The deck grew on me, and some of the different interpretations gave me food for thought. As the LWB states, one of Scott's concepts for a Tarot deck is positivity. While the deck is very positive, don't be fooled. It can deliver some hard truths and some darker messages. Still, if you want a deck that leans into beauty and positivity, to see the good even in the Hard Times, this may be a deck for you. 

The cards measure about 4 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches. The art is borderless with a small black edge on bottom of the card with white lettering to identify a card. Card back design is reversible. The card stock is a bit thin. The cards have a soft glossy finish, and the cards shuffle with ease. 

Overall, I really like this deck, and I would recommend it. I would rate this as a deck for beginners, but some beginners may make it work. I am glad to have it in my collection. I would back it up. 

5 out of 5 stars.  

Side note: Apologies for the Amazon link, but it seems the deck is out of print now. Neither Llewellyn, the US distributor, nor Lo Scarabeo the publisher has it listed on their sites, sure sign it is out of print. I got lucky as Half Price Books had it discounted. It retailed for $24.95, and they were practically giving them away at $9.99.  At that price, yea, and due to the art, I did go back and get a second back up copy. From what I see you can still find it at the Big A and a few other online places, but it may not be for long. If you want it, I'd say get it now if you can. 

Photos are mine from my copy of the deck.