Happy
Warm, optimistic candy-land reimagining of Rider-Waite structure.
by Serena Ficca · 2015
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The record
The Happy Tarot certainly lives up to its name - it is a warm hearted and optimistic deck situated in a whimsical candy-land. However, the Happy Tarot is far from fatuous; it has a strong foundation in the Rider Waite Smith standard and all cards have scenes that are instantly recognisable from their classic forebear. The world of the Happy Tarot is gently humorous with with great attention paid to charming details. The countryside in which the inhabitants reside is a mouthwatering confection of children's sweets and favourite desserts. Mountains are topped with sweet sauces and giant cherries, a confetti of sprinkles, candy, lollipops, and ice creams and frozen treats lie on the ground; fairy floss trees and flowers made from boiled sweets sprout in gardens and rural scenes. Towers including those in The Moon, Death, and the Falling Tower appear to be giant chocolate bars, houses and castles are inevitably constructed from gingerbread. The suits themselves are denoted by sugary goodies: Cups are ice cream sundaes, Pentacles are cookies and macaroons, Wands are depicted by popsicle sticks, lollipops, chocolate curls, and marshmallows on sticks; and Swords are shown as children's w
The cards
