Bring Your Oracle or Tarot Deck to Life
Design a soul-aligned deck that looks and feels exactly like your vision.
From first concept to print-ready files, I’ll help you create a stunning, sacred tool that’s both intuitively powerful and professionally polished.
Whether you're a mystic, healer, or creative channel, this is for you if you're ready to birth your deck with beauty, clarity, and care.
Limited spots open for custom deck design
Feeling Lost in the Deck Creation Process?
You’ve got the vision. Maybe even a notebook full of card ideas, channeled messages, or rough sketches. But turning it into something tangible? That’s where things start to feel...overwhelming.
You’re not a designer, and this isn’t just any creative project. Your deck holds energy, intention, maybe even spirit. It deserves to be designed with devotion, not rushed or pieced together.
You have no idea how to get your deck printed. What specs? What file types? What vendors?
There are so many creative decisions to make (sizes, colors, card backs, boxes) and you're scared of getting it wrong.
You’ve heard people launch decks on Kickstarter or Etsy, but how do you even do that?
You wish someone could just walk you through the whole process step by step with care, clarity, and a little magic.
If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone, and you’re exactly who this offering was created for.
“There were other designers who came in with a lower quote and faster timeline, but something about Alex’s approach just felt different. She made me feel held. The way she spoke about the process, how everything I’d need was included, even down to uploading files, gave me this sense of, ‘Alex has my back.’ That kind of intuitive, supportive partnership is rare. I chose her not because it made the most logical sense, but because it felt right. I’m so grateful I followed that feeling.”
— Shannon Murphy, Everything Unsaid
Imagine This
Your deck is no longer just an idea. It’s real. Complete. Gorgeous. Sitting on your altar, or in your hands, ready to guide others.
The design reflects the heart of your message, every detail infused with intention.
Your printer has everything they need, because your files are already prepped and ready to go.
You're holding your first sample deck, feeling the weight of something you once only dreamed of.
You’re sharing sneak peeks on Instagram, opening pre-orders, or getting your Kickstarter ready to launch.
You're proud, not just of how it looks, but how it feels. Because you made this. And it’s so aligned.
This is what becomes possible when you have a guide who’s walked this path. Someone who’s done it before, and is now here to help you bring your vision to life with clarity, speed, and reverence.
What’s Included in Your Custom Deck Design Experience
Bringing Your oracle or Tarot Deck to Life
Every oracle or tarot deck project is tailored to your vision, but here’s what our collaboration will typically include:
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This isn’t just a design service, it’s a relationship built on trust, presence, and care.
Throughout our time together, you’ll have consistent access to me for questions, pivots, printer curveballs, or new ideas that arrive mid-process. Need to rename a suit? Want to tweak the box copy? Curious about a new launch platform? I’m here for all of it.
This is a collaborative journey, and you’ll never be left wondering what to do next or navigating it alone. You’ll feel supported, creatively and emotionally, every step of the way.
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We’ll begin with a collaborative deep dive into your deck’s soul: its purpose, message, intended audience, structure, themes, and energetic essence. Together, we’ll explore what your deck is here to do, who it’s meant for, and how it wants to show up in the world, visually, emotionally, and spiritually.
This process becomes a grounding force in your project, a luminous blueprint that shapes every design and creative decision moving forward. It’s not just helpful for this moment in time. It’s a lasting document you can return to whenever you’re expanding your offerings, writing your guidebook, launching your shop, or simply reconnecting to your why.
Before we move into design, we’ll review and refine this strategy together, making sure every detail feels like a true reflection of your vision. Clarity now leads to calm, confident creation later.
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Every deck is different, and your cards deserve design that honors their unique energy. I’ll design the full layout of each card, from typography and structure to colors, symbols, and subtle visual magic. If illustration is part of your vision and my style aligns, I’m happy to create those elements for you. If it’s not the perfect fit, I’ll help you find an illustrator whose work resonates with you, and seamlessly weave their art into the overall design.
Some decks don’t need illustrations at all, and that’s beautiful too. In those cases, I’ll craft layouts that carry the message with clarity and intention, then assemble all your card files with care, precision, and consistency.
Every card will feel like part of a complete visual story, one that reflects your voice, your vision, and your values.
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If your deck is calling for a guidebook, whether printed or digital, we’ll design it with the same care and intention as the cards themselves. From cover to content layout, every page will feel like an extension of your deck’s voice and visual world.
Together, we’ll shape an experience that supports your readers. Not just with information, but with beauty and flow. And if your project includes printing, I’ll make sure everything is formatted correctly and ready to go.
If a guidebook isn’t needed, we’ll simply focus on making the cards speak clearly on their own. This process is always tailored to what your deck wants to become.
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From two-piece boxes to magnetic lids, drawstring bags to belly bands, there are so many beautiful ways to house a tarot deck. I’ll guide you through all the options and help you choose the packaging style that best supports your vision, your audience, and your production needs.
Once we’ve landed on the format, I’ll design every element, from box artwork to expansion pack wraps to little details like inserts, seals, or inner lid messages. Whether you want minimal and modern or lush and layered, the outer design will echo the soul of what’s inside.
Together, we’ll ensure the full experience of your deck feels intentional, cohesive, and aligned.
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Once your deck is designed, I’ll make sure every element, cards, box, inserts, and guidebook (if needed), is perfectly formatted for print. I’ll handle all the technical specs, dielines, file exports, and template alignment for your chosen printer.
Need help choosing a printer? I’ve curated a list of trusted vendors, and I’ll guide you through the pros and cons of each based on your vision, timeline, and budget.
And if your printer has questions? I’ll communicate with them directly, ensuring your files meet every requirement and your project moves forward with ease. You won’t be stuck decoding PDFs or sending panicked emails. I’m here to support you through all of it.
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If you’re planning to fund your deck through Kickstarter (or another pre-order platform), I’ll be right there with you, from concept to campaign. I can create custom mockups and branded visuals to help your launch stand out, walk you through the Kickstarter setup process, and help you shape your reward tiers and pricing.
We’ll also craft soulful, strategic email drafts to support your launch. Whether this is your first launch or your fifth, I’ll help you stay grounded, confident, and organized throughout the process.
Because launching a deck shouldn’t feel like launching into the void. You don’t have to do this alone.
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When your brand is finalized, you’ll receive everything you need to confidently bring it to life across all platforms. I’ll deliver a complete, well-organized folder of final logo files in all the formats you need: ready for web, print, social, and anything else that comes your way.
Your brand assets will also be uploaded into Canva so you can start using them right away without needing fancy design software. No more scrambling to find the right logo version or wondering what file type to send to your printer. It’s all done for you, beautifully and intuitively packaged.
You’ll walk away with a brand that not only looks incredible but is ready to work for you practically, professionally, and energetically.
“It’s such a relief to finally have a designer who can hold the big picture while also managing the little details. Alex keeps everything moving forward with clarity and flow, and somehow makes it feel effortless. I love that I don’t have to over-explain anything. She just gets it. Working with someone who’s also deeply intuitive and connected to the energy of the work makes all the difference. I finally feel like I have a creative partner who speaks my language.”
— Astré Astoundance, The Spirit Oracle
About Me
The Desert As My Guide
Hi, I’m Alex McGinness, founder and lead designer at Arcoíris Design Studio.
My journey into designing tarot and oracle decks wasn’t a linear one. It began under a full moon in Joshua Tree, as the Geminid meteor shower danced above me. In that sacred moment, a symbol revealed itself to me in the desert’s quiet power, and I knew a deck needed to be born.
What followed wasn’t easy, but it was magical. Within a week, I taught myself the Photoshop tools I needed, and within two more, I channeled 53 messages from what I now lovingly call the Spirit of the Desert. I crafted The Desert Oracle Deck as a beginner-friendly, deeply intuitive tool, no guidebook needed. Just clarity, presence, and a container for your own inner wisdom.
That creation wasn’t just a wonderful side-project. It became the foundation of my entire design studio. It taught me that design is co-creation with spirit, not just strategy. The kind of decks I was being called to help bring into the world needed more than aesthetics, they needed soul alignment, ease, and grounded intuition.
So when you work with me, you're not just getting a designer. You’re getting someone who knows what it takes. I’ve walked the sacred design path, held the overwhelm, chased a dream into form, and, above all, listened to what wants to emerge. And I can help walk you through that too.
My Promise to You
By the end of our tarot or oracle deck design project, you’ll walk away with every single file you need to bring your deck into the world. From card layouts to packaging to print-ready PDFs, you will literally have everything you need. Whether you choose to print immediately or tuck them away for future release, you’ll have everything you need to move forward with ease and confidence.
This isn’t a maybe. It’s a promise.
What you do with the magic we create is entirely up to you, but the tools, the templates, and the vision will all be in your hands.
Let’s Make Magic Together
Is the Investment Worth It?
I hear you. This is a big decision, and a big investment. But here’s the truth: you’re not just paying for pretty visuals. You’re claiming the full support of a creative partner who’s going to hold your hand through every step of this process.
You get to stay in your visionary role. I’ll handle the design, the tech, the printers, the mockups, the layout files. The stress? I’ve got that part.
And energetically, this is powerful. By saying yes to this collaboration, you’re sending a clear signal to the universe: this deck matters. You're putting skin in the game—not just financially, but creatively, spiritually, and soulfully. That commitment tends to ripple. Ideas flow faster. Opportunities arrive. The project moves.
You don’t have to do it all alone anymore. That’s the shift.
You’ve Got Questions, I’ve Got Answers
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Yes, your deck needs to have a spark. You don’t need a full manuscript or every detail figured out, but you do need a foundational idea. A theme, a message, a vibe. Something we can build from. I’ll help you shape and refine the vision, but you have to come in holding the seed.
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No worries, that’s part of what we’ll refine together. You don’t need to show up with a finished manuscript. Just bring your idea and your heart. We’ll shape the rest as we go.
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Most decks take about 4 to 6 months to design, depending on the complexity of your vision and how many elements we’re creating (like expansion packs, guidebooks, or custom illustrations). We’ll co-create a timeline that honors the creative process while keeping things grounded and flowing.
Note: This timeline covers design only. Printing and production will depend on your chosen printer’s schedule, which I’ll help you navigate when the time comes.
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Yes, absolutely. I believe creative investments should feel expansive, not stressful. We'll set up a payment plan that works for you, depending on your project’s specific scope and needs.
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Yes. Once our project is complete and your final payment is made, you’ll receive all production-ready files for your deck. They’re yours to keep, print, and publish as you wish.
This is a one-time investment. No royalties, no licensing fees, no surprise costs down the line. Just clear ownership, spacious creativity, and full freedom to bring your deck to life on your terms.
The only thing I ask: I retain the right to showcase the work we create together in my portfolio and marketing materials. It helps future intuitive creators find their way to this offering, and I promise to always present your project with care and integrity. -
You can choose your own, or use one of my preferred printers. I’ll communicate directly with them as needed so you don’t have to.
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Yes! I offer support with launch mockups, campaign visuals, email copy, pricing strategy, and more. We’ll create a clear, aligned plan for your launch.
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Totally fair, and important to name early on. I’m a designer, not an illustrator. If you’re dreaming of a fully illustrated deck, I can help find and collaborate with an artist whose style aligns with your vision.
That said, many decks don’t need illustrations to be powerful. Whether we’re working with color, typography, symbols, or subtle design details, we’ll co-create a visual world that honors your message.
Even if an illustrator joins the project, I’ll remain your creative partner, overseeing layout, packaging, printer specs, production files, and all the behind-the-scenes magic that brings your deck into being. You’ll have someone holding the full vision from start to finish.
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Yes, and so much more. I design oracle decks, tarot decks, journal prompt decks, question decks, affirmation cards, reflection tools. If it’s a deck, I can bring it to life.
Whether your idea is intuitive and freeform or deeply structured and symbolic, we’ll co-create something that feels visually resonant, energetically aligned, and beautifully yours.
This is the Part Where You Choose
You’ve held this idea in your heart for long enough.
The deck that’s been whispering to you, nudging you awake at night, arriving in journal entries, showing up in client sessions, or dancing through your meditations, it’s not here by accident. It’s part of your path. And it’s ready to come through.
There are two paths from here:
Door One is staying in the swirl. Half-finished Google Docs, overwhelming Canva files, printer confusion, and that constant sense of “maybe someday.” It’s possible, but it’s heavy.
Door Two is saying yes to being held. Letting someone who gets it walk you through the process. Letting your idea breathe into form: clearly, beautifully, and without you having to carry the whole thing alone.
This offer was designed for the part of you that’s ready. Ready to be supported. Ready to trust the vision. Ready to bring this into the world. I’m here when you are.
Your deck deserves to exist. Let’s make it real.
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