Morgan-Greer Tarot

A beloved classic. Rich colour, intimate imagery, and a borderless design that draws you straight into the cards.

Some tarot decks become classics for a reason.

The Morgan-Greer Tarot, first published in 1979 by US Games Systems, has remained one of the most consistently loved decks in the tarot world for over four decades. Created by Bill Greer and illustrated by Lloyd Morgan, it takes the familiar Rider-Waite-Smith structure and reimagines it with bold, saturated colour, close-cropped figures, and a striking borderless design that feels both intimate and immediate.

Where many classic decks feel distant or formal, Morgan-Greer pulls you in. The figures fill the cards. The colours are rich and warm. The symbolism is clear and accessible without ever feeling simplified. The result is a deck that works beautifully for beginners and experienced readers alike — easy to read intuitively, yet endlessly rewarding to study in depth.

At a Glance

• Illustrator: Lloyd Morgan
• Designer: Bill Greer
• Publisher: US Games Systems
• Cards: 78
• System: Rider-Waite-Smith Inspired
• Format: Borderless, Pocket Size
• Size: 7.5 x 12.5 cm
• ISBN: 978-0913866917
• First Published: 1979
• Theme: Classic tarot, bold colour, intuitive imagery

Why You'll Love This Deck

• 🎨 Bold, saturated artwork with a warm, immersive palette
• 🖼 Borderless design — cards flow together beautifully in spreads
• 🔮 Rider-Waite-Smith inspired for accessible, familiar readings
• ✨ Close-cropped figures create an intimate, immediate connection
• 📖 Clear symbolism that rewards both intuitive and studied reading
• 🖤 A modern classic beloved by readers for over 40 years
• 🌙 Compact pocket size — ideal for travel and daily draws
• 💫 Perfect for beginners and seasoned collectors alike

The Experience of Morgan-Greer Tarot

What makes Morgan-Greer so enduring is its warmth.

The figures in each card feel present and alive. Rather than standing at a distance within a formal border, they emerge from the card itself — close, expressive, and immediate. The rich colour palette, all deep greens, warm golds, vivid blues, and earthy reds, gives every reading a sense of depth and atmosphere that many more modern decks struggle to match.

The borderless format is particularly striking when cards are laid out in a spread. The imagery flows from card to card, creating a visual landscape that encourages intuitive reading and storytelling. It is a deck that rewards those who like to read the whole spread as a single narrative rather than card by card in isolation.

For daily draws, travel, or any reading where you want a deck that feels grounded, warm, and immediately accessible, Morgan-Greer is a perennial favourite for good reason.

Perfect For

• Beginners learning the Rider-Waite-Smith system
• Experienced readers seeking a warm, intuitive deck
• Collectors of classic and vintage tarot
• Daily card draws and travel readings
• Readers who prefer borderless decks
• Those drawn to bold colour and expressive imagery
• Anyone building a foundational tarot collection

Product Details

• Illustrator: Lloyd Morgan
• Designer: Bill Greer
• Publisher: US Games Systems
• Deck Type: Tarot Deck
• Card Count: 78 Cards
• System: Rider-Waite-Smith Inspired
• Format: Borderless, Pocket Size
• Size: 7.5 x 3 x 12.5 cm
• ISBN: 978-0913866917
• Language: English
• First Published: 1979

Why We Love It at Oneness Emporium

Morgan-Greer is one of those decks that earns its place in almost every serious collection.

It sits in a wonderful sweet spot — familiar enough for beginners, rich enough for experienced readers, and distinctive enough to feel genuinely special. The borderless design and close-cropped figures give it a personality that sets it apart from other RWS-inspired decks, and the compact size makes it one of the most practical decks we stock for everyday use.

If you don't already own a copy, this is one of those decks we'd always recommend having to hand. And if you're a collector, it's simply essential.