Absurdo Tarot

About the Soul Weaver

Galvão Bertazzi was born in the enigmatic year of 1977, in the fascinating land of Brazil, where he continues to seek the universe's rhythms. As an innate visual dreamer, his brush never rests, naturally exploring the infinite possibilities of drawing—his mystical language for understanding the world, expressing his inner voice, and resonating with the vast cosmos.
With devotion, he creates and publishes "Vida Besta" (Absurd Life) comic strips daily, like a pilgrim's unceasing prayer. He splashes colors on canvas, sketches fantasies on paper, and creates the rhythm of life through light and shadow.
For over a decade, he has embraced tarot as a window to his inner self, exploring through daily meditation the subtle secrets and profound wisdom hidden behind patterns and colors.
To glimpse the full scope of his artistic sanctuary,

ABSURDO Tarot Deck: An Invitation Beyond Reality

ABSURDO – Tarot Deck
This deck was meticulously crafted by spiritual artist Galvão Bertazzi in 2019, born from his reverent pilgrimage into and profound interpretation of the ancient Tarot de Marseille.
ABSURDO stands as a portal to an alternate realm, infusing fresh spirit into the tarot world, reimagining the Major Arcana through unprecedented imagination and breathing new life into the Minor Arcana. More than mere reinterpretation, it represents a magnificent symbolic metamorphosis—embracing multiple meanings and the deep waves of the contemporary collective unconscious.
Remember with reverence: this is not an attempt to replace the venerable Tarot de Marseille—an eternal system, perfect in its uniqueness and truly irreplaceable spiritual masterpiece.
This deck extends an invitation to adventure, a courageous expedition into the unknown depths, a soul dialogue between ancient wisdom and innovative thought.

The Major Arcana: Weavers of the Wheel of Fate

VIII  Hope
Starlight twinkling at the tunnel's end. A gentle reminder that change flows naturally as seasons, and tomorrow's sun may shine brighter. The elixir of the spirit and rebirth of the soul. Yet hope's flame, if uncontrolled, might consume reason's forest.

XXI  The World
Wholeness vast as the universe, completion round as the full moon, and balance true as scales. The glorious crowning of a life cycle's perfect conclusion and complete achievement. Harmonious resonance and mystical fusion with all surrounding things.

The Minor Arcana: Detailed Portrayal of Life's Myriad Facets

Suit of Wands (Element: Fire  Flames of Creativity, Fire of Passion, Light of Energy)
Eight of Wands
Speed swift as lightning, changes sudden as storms, and rapid progress straight as an arrow's flight. Messengers bearing opportunity and doors standing open.

Suit of Cups (Element: Water  Sea of Emotions, Spring of Intuition, River of Relationships)
Knight of Cups
Love declarations sung like poetry, passion erupting like volcanoes, and charm enchanting as moonlight. Unceasing pursuit of spiritual connection.

Suit of Swords (Element: Air  Wind of Intellect, Language of Communication, Blade of Conflict)
Ten of Swords
Painful endings like broken strings, betrayal piercing the heart like sharp blades, and inevitable conclusions like winter's arrival. Precious wisdom tempered through suffering.

Suit of Pentacles (Element: Earth  Soil of Wealth, Field of Work, Mountain of Material Achievement)
King of Pentacles
Material success massive as gold mountains, leadership excellence tall as mountain peaks, and financial soundness secure as treasure vaults. Achievement of security feeling like a castle.