This Might Hurt Tarot by Isabella Rotman First Edition - 3rd printing

This Might Hurt Tarot is a modern, heartfelt reimagining of the Rider–Waite–Smith tradition, created to reflect the world we live in today. This 3rd‑printing indie edition keeps the time‑honoured symbolism and structure readers know, while shedding medieval imagery in favour of contemporary clothing, scenery, and characters that feel familiar, diverse, and deeply relatable. The holographic pearl edges add a soft, magical shimmer to each card, enhancing the reading experience with a touch of light.

Within this deck, queerness is lovingly acknowledged, representation is embraced, and the imagery feels grounded in everyday life. Many of the court cards — and select Minor Arcana cards — are portraits of real people from Isabella Rotman’s world, giving the deck a sense of authenticity and lived connection. It was created with joy, intention, and a desire to make tarot accessible, intuitive, and emotionally resonant.

This edition offers clarity, relatability, and a modern voice within a classic structure. It’s a companion for readers who want tradition without rigidity, symbolism without distance, and a tarot world that mirrors our own.

Includes

Full 78‑card deck with holographic pearl edges
Guidebook
Original indie box

Condition

Cards: like new
Guidebook: like new
Box: a little worn
Lovingly cleansed and ready to be re‑homed

Perfect For

Readers who love modernized RWS decks
Intuitive and accessible everyday readings
Fans of contemporary symbolism and relatable imagery
Collectors seeking indie editions with personality and heart

A beautifully modern tarot experience — ready to continue its journey with a new reader who feels called to its honest, inclusive magic.

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Isabella Rotman - Creator
Isabella is a cartoonist, illustrator, and self publisher from Maine living and drawing in Chicago. She started drawing this tarot deck because she was learning how to read tarot cards for herself, and she learns by drawing. What started as a casual project where she would draw cards to learn their symbolism quickly turned into a full 78 -card deck that she has been obsessively and joyfully drawing for over two years. You can see Isabella’s other work at IsabellaRotman.com.

Addison Duke - Colorist
Addison is a Chicago-based colorist/illustrator for Dynamite and Image Comics. Addison's current works include Charlie's Angels/Bionic Woman, Barbarella/Dejah Thoris, and Curse Words. Follow Addison on Twitter at @AddisonDuke.