Luna Sol Tarot is a deck that quietly centers itself around balance, duality, and harmony.

Created by Darren Shill and Kay Medaglia, this deck blends multiple tarot traditions while keeping a very calm, almost meditative energy throughout.

It feels intentional, balanced, and deeply reflective from the moment you open it.

Unboxing & Flipthrough

My First Impressions

The first thing that stood out to me was how soft and ethereal the deck feels.

The muted color palette gives it this gentle, almost vulnerable energy. It doesn’t demand attention, it invites you in.

It’s the kind of deck that feels grounding without being heavy.

The Artwork

The artwork by Kay Medaglia is soft, minimal, and emotionally expressive.

There’s a quiet depth to each card. The muted tones and fluid illustrations create a sense of calm, while still holding space for both light and shadow.

You can also see the influence of different tarot systems. The deck blends elements from Rider-Waite-Smith, Thoth, and Marseille traditions. The suit of Pentacles is renamed Disks, following the Thoth system, and you’ll notice sacred geometry subtly integrated into the artwork.

The card backs reflect light and dark, yin and yang, and the rhythm of the sun and moon, which ties beautifully into the deck’s core theme of duality.

Box, Card & Finish

The card stock has a matte finish, which suits the soft artwork and keeps everything easy to see without glare.

The deck includes two extra cards: Wu Wei and Duality, which focus on themes of flow, balance, and forces beyond everyday experience.

It comes in Liminal 11’s signature magnetic slipcase box, which is sturdy and well-designed for storage.

Guidebooks

The guidebook is detailed and thoughtfully written.

It includes:

• card meanings and interpretations

• colored illustrations

• spreads and guidance

• philosophical insights tied to the deck’s themes

There’s a strong reflective and almost philosophical tone throughout, which adds depth to the reading experience.

How the Deck Works

Luna Sol Tarot is centered around duality and balance. It explores:
✔ Light and shadow
✔ Yin and yang
✔ Growth and struggle
✔ Harmony between opposites

The deck carries a calm, meditative energy, inviting you to slow down and reflect on both sides of any situation.

You can use it as a full tarot deck in the traditional sense, but it also works beautifully for:
✔ Personal reflection
✔ Meditative readings
✔ Exploring emotional balance
✔ Understanding life’s dualities

The blend of tarot systems may take a little getting used to at first, but it adds a rich, layered experience once you connect with it.

Reading Style and Themes

This deck leans into:

• duality and balance

• self-reflection and awareness

• harmony between opposites

• growth through contrast

It’s less about prediction and more about understanding the bigger picture. The cards encourage you to see both sides, to sit with contradictions, and to find meaning in that space.

Who It’s For

This deck is perfect for anyone who:

✔ loves botanical and nature-inspired decks
✔ enjoys slow, reflective readings
✔ wants a deck for morning and evening rituals
✔ connects with seasonal living and cycles

If you prefer very direct, no-frills oracle messages, this might feel a bit more immersive than what you’re used to.

My Honest Thoughts

Luna Sol Tarot feels like a reminder that life isn’t just one thing.

It’s not just light or dark, easy or hard, beautiful or messy. It’s all of it, at the same time.

There’s a quote from the creators that really stayed with me: we are beautiful and ugly, small and large, loving and hateful, and each side defines the other. That idea is woven into the entire deck.

For me, this deck isn’t just about reading cards. It’s about understanding balance, accepting contrast, and recognizing that growth comes from holding both sides at once.

It’s calm, thoughtful, and one of those decks that stays with you long after the reading is done.

Where to Find the Deck & Creator Info

✦ Deck Creator & Artist / Illustrator: Darren Shill & Kay Medaglia

✦ Publisher: Sterling Ethos Publishing

✦ Publication Date: May 11, 2021

✦ Where to Get the Deck: Amazon 

Disclaimer: I received The Luna Sol Tarot Deck for review from Liminal 11, and as always, my thoughts are completely honest and based on my own experience using the deck.