The Guardian of the Night Tarot invites you to enter a world of moonlit forests, ancient trees and watchful owls.

Created by tarot author and artist MJ Cullinane, with artwork by Marguerite Jane, this 78-card deck uses the owl as its central symbol. Owls have long been associated with wisdom, intuition, mystery and the ability to see what others cannot — making them a natural companion for the introspective and intuitive nature of tarot.

The deck follows the traditional 78-card tarot structure, with the Major and Minor Arcana reimagined through an enchanting world inhabited by owls and other creatures of the natural world.

The imagery encourages you to look beyond the obvious and explore what may be hidden beneath the surface. The darkness isn't presented as something to fear, but as a place where intuition can become stronger and where secrets and possibilities can reveal themselves.

What's in the Deck?

The deck contains:

• 78 tarot cards
• 22 Major Arcana
• 56 Minor Arcana
• Four traditional Minor Arcana suits
• Illustrated guidebook
• Owl and nature-inspired imagery
• Traditional tarot symbolism interpreted through the natural world

The accompanying guidebook provides card meanings and guidance for working with the deck, making it suitable for both those learning tarot and experienced readers wanting to explore a new visual language.

How Can You Use It?

The Guardian of the Night Tarot can be used for traditional tarot readings, daily card pulls, meditation, journalling and intuitive exploration.

The strong connection with owls and the natural world makes it particularly appealing for readers interested in animal symbolism, nature spirituality, intuition and shadow work.

It can also be a lovely deck to use for readings focused on hidden information, personal insight and those moments when you need to trust your instincts rather than relying solely on what you can see.

About the Creator & Artist

MJ Cullinane is a tarot creator, author and artist known for her animal-centred tarot decks. Her work often combines tarot symbolism with the natural world, creating decks that encourage readers to develop their intuition and connection with nature.

Marguerite Jane is the artist behind the beautiful imagery of The Guardian of the Night Tarot. Her artwork creates the atmospheric woodland world in which the deck's owl guardians appear, combining detailed natural imagery with a mystical and dreamlike quality.

What the Deck Is Best For

The Guardian of the Night Tarot is particularly suited to:

• 🔮 Tarot readings
• 🦉 Owl and animal lovers
• 🌙 Readers drawn to nocturnal and moonlit imagery
• 🌿 Nature-based spirituality
• ✨ Intuitive tarot
• 👁️ Developing intuition
• 🌑 Shadow work and self-reflection
• 🧙 Witchcraft and Pagan practice
• 📖 Tarot beginners
• 🎴 Experienced tarot readers
• 🌲 Readers who enjoy animal and nature symbolism

Deck Details

Title: The Guardian of the Night Tarot
Creators: MJ Cullinane & Marguerite Jones
Publisher: Hay House
Publication date: 5 July 2022
Number of cards: 78
Card type: Tarot
Guidebook: 192 pages
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9781401969080
ISBN-10: 1401969089
Dimensions: approximately 138 × 100 × 52–54 mm
Weight: approximately 555–557g