Welcome back to Every Day Tarot and to Season 19, where I’m diving into something I’ve wanted to explore for a long time: different tarot decks and how to use them!

Today, I’m talking about The Sasuraibito Tarot, a deck that holds a very special place in my heart. This was the first tarot deck I ever owned, and in many ways, it’s the deck that taught me how to read tarot. It’s moody, modern, a little goth, a little Buddhist, and deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest—the place I call home. If a tarot deck could be a friend you’ve had since your twenties, this would be mine.

My Story with this Deck

I still remember the first time I saw this deck. There was a little boutique I used to walk past on my way to work in downtown Seattle—one of those handmade clothing shops where everything is beautiful and expensive, and you go inside even if you know you can’t afford anything. I was drawn in by the window displays long before I ever stepped inside.

One day, tucked between racks of hand-sewn dresses and local jewelry, I noticed this single tarot deck—just one, not a whole collection. I picked it up, put it back, picked it up again. It felt like the deck was waiting for me, even though at the time I wasn’t actively looking for one.

When I finally bought it, I didn’t know that this would be the deck that carried me through the years right before grad school, during huge transitions, heartbreaks, and new beginnings. I was wandering in a very literal sense—trying to figure out who I was becoming—and the name Sasuraibito translates to “wanderer.” It fit me more than I realized at the time.

Style:

It has a dark, slightly goth aesthetic—black borders, rich colors, a death moth on the back of the cards. But it’s also soft in places. Human. Tender. The imagery feels like it belongs to the world we live in right now, not a medieval fantasy.

Structure:

This is a Rider–Waite–Smith format deck through and through. No renamed cards. No rearranged suits. But with a twist: the minor cards spell out their numbers rather than using Roman numerals. (Bless. Truly.)

Imagery:

The deck is filled with Pacific Northwest vibes—mountains, hikers, tea, cozy interiors, rainy moods. The people in the deck are diverse in race, gender presentation, and expression. There are queer folks, androgynous folks, people with multicolored hair, people who feel like they might actually live down the street from me.

The guidebook is written by the artist themselves, which I adore. Sometimes they explain exactly why they drew something a certain way, and it feels like getting a personal behind-the-scenes tour of their creative mind. It’s such a cohesive experience.

What I use it for:

This deck is the one I reach for when I want clarity, honesty, or a grounding visual cue. It’s vivid and expressive, and the interpretations are strong without being harsh.

What I don’t use it for:

This deck isn’t always my go-to for people who are brand-new to tarot and feeling nervous about it. The imagery isn’t frightening—but it is moody, and some people need something gentler at first. In those cases, I tend to reach for my Anima Mundi deck or other softer, earth-based decks.

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington, I pulled the Three of Swords (Reversed).

The Three of Swords speaks about heartbreak, grief, and the experience of being hurt or even hurting someone else. Reversed, this leans into forgiveness, healing, and moving on—making space for understanding and integration after the storm.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where in my life am I still carrying an old heartbreak that wants acknowledgment?

• Am I holding onto a story of being “wronged” that’s ready to soften or shift?

• In what ways might I be unintentionally wounding myself or others, and what would repair look like?

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