Fable Hedgehog Tarot — 78-Card Rider-Waite Deck
A prickly little guide through all 78 doors.
The Rider-Waite tradition, retold as a hedgehog fairy tale.
- Complete 78-card Rider-Waite-based deck
- Fairy-tale hedgehog artwork throughout
- Matte cards with a matching matte box
- Japanese guidebook included — see FAQ
Could an animal small enough to sit in your palm carry the whole tarot?
Japan loves hedgehogs enough to give them their own cafes, and this deck gives them something bigger: all 78 cards of the Rider-Waite tradition, restaged as scenes from a storybook. The Fable Hedgehog Tarot was drawn to dissolve the old complaint that tarot is difficult and scary — soft matte cards, gentle illustration, and the full structure that makes real study possible.
Three reasons readers choose this deck
The full 78, properly built
Major and Minor Arcana complete, compliant with the Rider-Waite system — the deck grows with you from first draw to serious study, and everything learned transfers to classic decks.
A storybook instead of a warning
The illustrations wrap each archetype in fairy-tale softness. Difficult cards keep their meanings but lose their menace, which keeps new readers reading.
Matte from card to box
Both the cards and the box carry a matte texture — low glare on the table, a quiet feel in the hand, and a set that looks composed on a shelf.
What you receive
A complete tarot set in a matte box.
| What's included | 78-card deck, guidebook, matte box |
|---|---|
| Number of cards | 78 (22 Major + 56 Minor Arcana) |
| System | Rider-Waite-based |
| Guidebook | Japanese, approx. 60 pages |
| Finish | Matte cards and matte box |
| Type | Tarot cards |
Your first reading
Shuffle
Mix the deck gently — matte cards give a soft, controlled shuffle.
Draw one
A single card a day is the classic way in. Meet the deck one hedgehog at a time.
Study as you go
The Rider-Waite structure means any tarot reference explains the card you drew.
First tarot deck? Start here
Five reasons beginners keep this oneRead more
- Standard structure, portable learningBecause it follows Rider-Waite, every tarot book, app and course maps directly onto this deck.
- Imagery that invites practiceYou learn tarot by handling cards often. Artwork this gentle removes the small reluctance that stops daily practice.
- About the guidebookThe included beginner guidebook (about 60 pages) is Japanese. English readers pair the deck with any standard Rider-Waite reference and lose nothing.
- A deck that photographs softlyThe matte finish and pastel palette make spread photos look like storybook pages — a small joy that keeps the habit alive.
- Kind to your hands and deskMatte coating means no glare under a lamp and no fingerprints across the artwork.
The artwork
Every archetype of the tarot, retold at hedgehog height.
The deck stages the Rider-Waite scenes inside a fairy-tale world — tiny travelers with bindles, crowned hedgehogs on acorn thrones, quiet forests where the swords and cups of the Minor Arcana wait in the undergrowth. The gentleness is the point: it keeps the symbols readable while making the deck a pleasure to open every day.
— Why a hedgehog carries the fable —
Small animals make brave protagonists.
"Difficult and scary — that image had to go."
Luna Factory drew this deck for everyone who ever said tarot felt intimidating. The hedgehog — beloved in Japan, soft-hearted under its spines — became the guide: an animal that proves gentleness and protection are not opposites. Wrapped in fairy-tale scenes and printed matte, the full 78-card tradition became something you look forward to touching.
From the makers
The Fable Hedgehog Tarot is an original deck by Luna Factory, a Japanese divination maker. Please purchase from authorized retailers.
For days like these
- For beginners who want real tarot in a gentle package
- For hedgehog and small-animal lovers
- As a comfort deck for readers who already own darker sets
— Small guide. Whole journey. —
Before you order
Frequently asked questions
Is this a complete tarot deck?
Yes — 78 cards covering the full Major and Minor Arcana, based on the Rider-Waite system.
What language is the guidebook?
Japanese — a beginner-oriented booklet of about 60 pages. Since the deck follows the standard system, any English Rider-Waite reference covers the same ground.
Is it good for absolute beginners?
Yes. It was designed specifically to remove the intimidation factor while keeping the full learning structure.
What is the card finish like?
A matte texture on both cards and box — soft to handle, low-glare, and resistant to fingerprints.
Will my tarot knowledge transfer to other decks?
Completely. The deck is Rider-Waite-compliant, so meanings and positions match the classic decks and standard references.
This deck suits you if
- You want to start tarot without the scary imagery
- You love hedgehogs and storybook art
- You want a standard deck your learning can grow on
- You give gifts to gentle-hearted friends
Often bought together
Follow the hedgehog in.
The whole Rider-Waite tradition, carried by the smallest guide in the forest. Gentle enough to open daily, complete enough to study for years.
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