About the author
Isabella Rotman is the creator of two tarot and oracle products for Sterling Ethos and Union Square Gift, "This Might Hurt Tarot Deck" (2024) and its companion "This Might Help Oracle Deck" (2026). "This Might Hurt" reworks the classic Rider-Waite-Smith tarot imagery with new artwork centered on queer and diverse figures and experiences, described by the publisher as a personal reinterpretation of the traditional deck. "This Might Help" follows as a 78-card oracle deck built around animals and objects drawn from the tarot deck's imagery, aimed at readers seeking clarity and self-reflection rather than the traditional tarot structure. Both decks come with guidebooks and are positioned for tarot readers and newcomers alike who want contemporary, inclusive artwork rather than historical reproduction. Rotman's work sits within illustrated, artist-led tarot publishing rather than the divination-history or academic side of the field.
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💬 What our editors say about Isabella Rotman's books
“Isabella Rotman delivers a visually captivating oracle that effectively merges her established tarot aesthetic with broader divinatory utility. The 78-card structure provides ample material for deep exploration, while the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on This Might Help Oracle Deck: A 78-Card Deck and Guidebook
“Isabella Rotman delivers a strikingly modern interpretation of the tarot that successfully revitalizes classic archetypes for a new generation. The vibrant, inclusive lens makes the cards feel immediately relevant to contemporary…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on This Might Hurt Tarot Deck
