Deck Review: Whispers of Time Tarot

Sonya Kulynyak, Whispers of Time Tarot. Torino, Italy: Lo Scarabeo, 2025. ISBN: 9780738781594.  Distributed in the U.S. by Llewellyn Worldwide (link to Llewellyn).

Genre: Tarot decks

Subgenre: classical art, mysticism 

Format: 78-card deck and small companion book in box

Source: I own this one  

The Hierophant-V 

So far this may be one of the most beautiful decks I've used in 2026. The kit includes the 78-card deck and a small companion book. It is published by Lo Scarabeo, so the book's text is in multiple languages: English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The book has 178 pages; the English text has 65 pages. The small book is arranged as follows: 

• Introduction. Where the author briefly explains the deck's concept and provides a bit of advice on reading the cards. 
• The Spreads. We get three card spreads you can try out. 
• The Cards. Here are the card entries. Card entries include a short list of keywords and the interpretation text. The Minor Arcana entries also include a keywords list, but the interpretation text is a bit shorter than the text in the Major Arcana entries. 

All in all the interpretations are good in describing the card symbols and providing meanings. Interpretations fall well within Rider Waite Smith (RWS) system. Book is accessible and easy to read. For beginners it provides what is needed. If you are experienced, can you read the cards without the book? Yes. If you read in RWS tradition, you could skip the book. I read it, and I still suggest others read it just to see what insights the author provides. 

The deck features art in a classical style that evokes mysticism with a bit of magic and daily life. Art has a realistic style. It is colorful and expressive. Faces convey emotions very well. Art also makes use of shadowing very well. Given how expressive it is and its attention to detail, I'd say the deck can work well intuitive readers. 

Eight of Pentacles

I enjoy this deck for its classical art style. It feels traditional, and it is a deck you can use to read for yourself and others. The art feels like it could be found in a museum. It's art that invites you to look deeply and meditate on what you see. It could also be a good option for shadow work. 

The cards measure about 4 3/4 inches by 2 3/4 inches. Card stock is a bit on the thick side, so it feels durable. The finish is a soft matte, so the deck can be shuffled easily. A nice touch is the golden gilded edging. 

Overall, I love this deck. I found it to be a reliable reader, responsive, easy to use. It also just looks good when you lay them out. I was reluctant to put it away when I did my monthly deck rotation, so I know I will be reaching for it again soon. This is one I would be happy to get a back up copy. It can also be a good gift, especially for folks who enjoy classical art styles. I am very happy to have it in my collection. 

 

5 out of 5 stars.