Strength
A masked woman and a tiger bring the relationship between instinct and composure into focus. What asks for patience rather than force?
78 cards · 70 × 130 mm · 400gsm · Gold-gilded edges
Secrets, masks & tarot · Est. Venice at midnight
Persona Obscura
The Tarot Venice Kept Hidden
Every mask hides a card. Find yours.
A gothic tarot inspired by Venetian masks, hidden identities and the stories beneath the surface. Gold on every edge, a full Rider-Waite structure underneath.
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Printed guidebook included with collector-box editions only.
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78 illustrated cardsRider-Waite structureGold-gilded edgesBox or velvet pouch
Atto I · L'invito
Venice wears a mask. Persona Obscura pulls it off.
Persona Obscura is a gothic tarot deck inspired by Venetian masks, hidden identities, and the stories beneath the surface. Richly detailed artwork and gold-edged cards make every reading feel like a ritual.
Draw a card. See what comes to light.
- 300+ decks already in readers' hands
- 85 Kickstarter backers brought it to life
- 4.8 / 5 from our readers
Atto II · Scegli la maschera
Pick a mask. It will tell you which card is yours.
During Carnival, a mask decided who you could be for the night. Every card in this deck hides a face. Choose the mask that draws you and see which card was wearing it.
The Zendado
Venetian women once went out wrapped in the zendado, a black silk veil. Under it, a woman could cross the whole city unrecognised and never say a word.
Your card
The High Priestess
What you know, but have not said.
Find it in the deckSmascherati
The guests have unmasked.
“What surprised me was how quickly I connected to the imagery. Some cards instantly pulled my attention, others made me uncomfortable (in a good way). I’ve been reading for years, and this one definitely has its own voice.”
“So incredibly happy with this deck… such beautiful artwork, I love the orange & black… masquerade enhancement is extraordinary…”
“MY NEW FAVORITE DECK! The gilded edges are gorgeous.”
“Got here way sooner than I thought it would, and honestly the deck looks even prettier in person.”
“Got this for my mom as her first deck, and she absolutely loves the artwork. The card quality is really nice too.”
“The cards are high quality along with the beautiful designs for each card. The seller has excellent customer service.”
Atto III · La bocca di leone
Venice fed its secrets to stone lions.
In the old Republic, Venetians slipped folded notes into lions' mouths carved into the city's walls. Some of those mouths are still there.
Write the question you have not said out loud. The lion answers with a card.
The lion drew
All 78 cards are waiting in Persona ObscuraAtto IV · Il mazzo
This deck has no innocent cards.
Faces, gestures and animal symbolism offer a way into the reading. Explore the image first, then follow the meaning.
The Devil & The High Priestess
Desire and inner knowing share the same dark stage. What draws you in, and what do you already sense beneath appearances?
Strength & Queen of Cups
The outer role and the inner response can tell different stories. Let the figures guide questions about emotion, instinct and self-possession.
The complete masquerade
All 78 cards. One masquerade.
The complete Major and Minor Arcana share one masquerade world. Look across the collection and follow how the visual story changes from card to card.
Choose how it lives with you
Choose your edition.
Four ways to enter the masquerade. The pouch edition has matte cards without a guidebook. All collector-box editions have gloss cards and a printed guidebook.
01
Velvet Pouch
78 matte anti-scratch tarot cards with gold-gilded edges in a velvet pouch. No guidebook.
02
Collector Box + Guide
78 gloss-finish tarot cards, a collector box and the printed guidebook.
03
With Lenormand
Gloss-finish tarot in its box, printed guidebook and the 36-card Persona Obscura Lenormand.
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The Full Collection
Gloss-finish tarot, collector box, printed guidebook, Lenormand and matching playing cards.
Your first reading
A guide to the world beneath the mask.
The printed guidebook accompanies every collector-box edition and helps you explore the symbolism across the 78 tarot cards. The velvet-pouch edition contains cards only.
A companion deck
Meet Persona Obscura Lenormand.
A separate 36-card Lenormand deck for quick pulls and everyday questions, set in the same gothic masquerade world. Poker-size cards use 350gsm matte linen stock; a digital booklet explains the symbols.
It is included in the two larger Persona Obscura bundles.
Behind the mask
A world between concealment and revelation.
Venetian masquerade meets gothic romance. Masked figures, dramatic scenes and deep black tones give familiar tarot archetypes a different atmosphere.
The Rider-Waite structure gives each reading its foundation. The masks invite you to look again: which role is being played, and what is being kept out of sight?
The scene is familiar. The face is not.
First brought to life with 85 Kickstarter backers.
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From direction to deck
A visual world held together by choices.
See how the masks, palette and card scenes come together. Maneo Studio directs the project, and our in-house designer develops and refines the visuals across the collection.
The people behind Maneo
The people behind the collection.
Maneo Studio leads the creative direction. Our in-house designer develops the visuals and refines work by our collaborators into a consistent deck.
Idar Agirbov
Visuals & marketing
Shapes how our decks are presented and shared with the world.
Eduard Samaro
In-house designer & digital artist
Creates digital artwork and develops and refines work by our freelance collaborators.
Kristine Borisevica
CEO & executive director
Guides creative direction and oversees the process from idea to finished project.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
A few useful details.
Is this a complete tarot deck?
Yes. Persona Obscura has 78 cards and follows the Rider-Waite structure, with the Major and Minor Arcana interpreted through its masquerade world.
How do the two finishes differ?
The collector-box edition uses 400gsm gloss-finish cardstock. The velvet-pouch edition uses 400gsm cardstock with a matte anti-scratch finish. Both have gold-gilded edges.
What is included in each edition?
The velvet-pouch edition contains only the 78 matte-finish tarot cards in a velvet pouch, without a guidebook. Every collector-box edition contains the 78 gloss-finish tarot cards and a printed guidebook. The larger sets add Persona Obscura Lenormand, then matching playing cards.
What about delivery and returns?
Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout. Unused, unopened items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Please read our policies for full details.
Shipping details · Return policyPersona Obscura$90.00 USD
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