• Front cover of the Seljuq Tarot card deck by Parastoo Pakzad, featuring an illustrated woman in a red patterned robe holding a bird, surrounded by tarot card suits and trees, with the title 'SELJUQ TAROT' at the top.
  • A tarot card illustration titled 'THE FOOL' showing a stylized figure in a red patterned dress and brown leggings walking forward while carrying a staff and holding a small flower. A white dog stands at the lower right, with a large orange sun and decorative teal ground in the background. Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired tarot featuring colourful Persian miniature artwork and traditional decorative patterns.
  • A tarot-style art print titled 'THE MOON' showing a large pale moon over mountains, two towers, a red river, a red crab, and two wolves in a stylized illustrated landscape. Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired tarot featuring colourful Persian miniature artwork and traditional decorative patterns.
  • A stylized tarot card illustration reading 'TWO OF CUPS' shows two figures holding wine cups beneath a lion-headed caduceus symbol. The card has a parchment background with red border lines and the text 'TWO OF CUPS' at the bottom. Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired tarot featuring colourful Persian miniature artwork and traditional decorative patterns.
  • A stylized tarot card illustration labeled 'KNIGHT OF CUPS' shows a knight in armor riding a white horse while holding a gold cup. The card has a parchment-like beige background with red, teal, black, and orange illustration details. Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired tarot featuring colourful Persian miniature artwork and traditional decorative patterns.
  • A stylized tarot card illustration reading 'TWO OF PENTACLES' at the bottom. A person in a brown jacket and red pants stands over dark teal waves, holding two yellow pentagram spheres. Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired tarot featuring colourful Persian miniature artwork and traditional decorative patterns.
  • A stylized tarot card illustration reading 'SIX OF SWORDS' at the bottom. A figure in a teal patterned dress stands in a wooden boat using a long pole, while another figure in red sits in the boat. Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired tarot featuring colourful Persian miniature artwork and traditional decorative patterns.
  • A tarot-style art card titled 'Strength' with the Roman numeral VIII at the top. The illustration shows a woman in a dark teal floral dress standing over a lion with a bright orange and red mane, set against a warm beige parchment background with mountains and water. Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired tarot featuring colourful Persian miniature artwork and traditional decorative patterns.
  • Queen of Pentacles tarot card illustration featuring a woman in a red gown seated on a throne, holding a pentacle ball, with a goat at her side and the title 'QUEEN OF PENTACLES' at the bottom. Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired tarot featuring colourful Persian miniature artwork and traditional decorative patterns.
  • A square decorative art print or card featuring a symmetrical botanical and animal pattern on a dark teal background, with red border elements, green vine motifs, orange-red berries, and tan leaping cats around a central medallion. Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, 78-card Rider-Waite-Smith-inspired tarot featuring colourful Persian miniature artwork and traditional decorative patterns.
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Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad

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Persian Miniature Art Meets the Timeless Wisdom of Tarot

Step into a world of intricate patterns, vibrant colours and centuries of artistic tradition with Seljuq Tarot by Parastoo Pakzad, a beautifully illustrated 78-card tarot deck inspired by the classical Persian miniature painting tradition.

Published by U.S. Games Systems, Seljuq Tarot brings together the familiar symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith system and the extraordinary visual language of Persian art.

Ornate floral details, expressive figures, rich colour palettes and carefully layered compositions transform each card into a miniature work of art, inviting readers to discover fresh perspectives within familiar tarot archetypes.

A Meeting of Two Artistic Traditions

Seljuq Tarot draws inspiration from the Seljuq school of Persian miniature painting, celebrating an artistic heritage renowned for its intricate decorative details and distinctive approach to storytelling.

Creator Parastoo Pakzad reinterprets this tradition through the structure of Western tarot, preserving recognisable Rider-Waite-Smith symbolism while introducing the visual richness of Iranian art.

The result is a deck that feels both familiar and wonderfully different.

Rather than simply decorating traditional tarot scenes with Persian motifs, Pakzad creates a cohesive visual world in which colour, symbolism and composition encourage thoughtful exploration.

Explore the Spiral of Life

At the heart of Seljuq Tarot lies the idea of the Spiral of Life, a continuing journey of discovery, reflection and transformation.

Its imagery invites readers to look beyond the immediate meaning of each card, exploring the relationships between figures, symbols, patterns and the stories unfolding within each illustration.

Readers familiar with Rider-Waite-Smith tarot will find a recognisable foundation, while those drawn to art history and cultural symbolism will discover additional layers to contemplate.

The Persian Garden Spread

The accompanying 104-page guidebook offers interpretations for all 78 cards, including upright and reversed meanings.

It also introduces the Persian Garden Spread, a distinctive seven-card tarot layout inspired by the contemplative beauty and harmony of traditional Iranian gardens.

Designed around themes of balance, reflection and personal insight, this spread provides a beautiful way to begin exploring the deck's symbolism.

Why You'll Love Seljuq Tarot

  • 78 illustrated tarot cards: A complete tarot deck inspired by classical Persian art.

  • Rider-Waite-Smith foundations: Familiar symbolism reimagined through a distinctive artistic tradition.

  • Persian miniature inspiration: Intricate floral patterns, expressive figures and richly layered compositions.

  • 104-page guidebook: Includes upright and reversed interpretations.

  • Exclusive Persian Garden Spread: A seven-card layout exploring harmony and balance.

  • Smooth cardstock: Designed for comfortable handling and regular readings.

  • Artist-created imagery: A distinctive visual interpretation by multidisciplinary artist Parastoo Pakzad.

The Reading Experience

Seljuq Tarot rewards readers who enjoy spending time with their cards.

Its detailed illustrations encourage slow observation, allowing subtle gestures, decorative elements and colour relationships to contribute to the reading.

Whether you're exploring a familiar spread or working with the specially designed Persian Garden layout, the deck offers an opportunity to approach traditional tarot symbolism through a different artistic perspective.

It is particularly appealing to readers who appreciate richly illustrated cards, cultural history and intuitive storytelling.

Seljuq Tarot: At a Glance

  • Title: Seljuq Tarot

  • Creator and Illustrator: Parastoo Pakzad

  • Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

  • Deck Type: Tarot

  • Cards: 78

  • Tarot System: Rider-Waite-Smith inspired

  • Card Dimensions: Approximately 70 × 102 mm (2.75 × 4 inches)

  • Cardstock: Premium smooth-finish cardstock

  • Guidebook: 104 pages

  • Guidebook Contents: Card symbolism, upright and reversed meanings, Persian Garden Spread

  • Language: English

  • ISBN-13: 9781646713141

  • Publication: 2026

About Parastoo Pakzad

Born in Tehran in 1986, Parastoo Pakzad is a multidisciplinary artist whose work brings together graphic design, photography and classical painting.

After completing her master's degree in Rome, she continued exploring ways to connect Persian artistic traditions with contemporary visual storytelling.

Seljuq Tarot reflects this creative approach, drawing upon her cultural heritage while creating a tarot experience accessible to readers from many different backgrounds.

Perfect For

  • Tarot readers who appreciate fine art and historical artistic traditions.

  • Collectors of unusual Rider-Waite-Smith interpretations.

  • Anyone interested in Persian miniature painting and Iranian cultural heritage.

  • Readers who enjoy richly detailed symbolism.

  • Tarot enthusiasts seeking a distinctive deck for contemplative readings.

  • Lovers of artistic tarot decks with a strong cultural identity.

What's Inside the Box?

  • 78 illustrated Seljuq Tarot cards.

  • 104-page English-language guidebook featuring card interpretations and the Persian Garden Spread.

Why We Love It at Oneness Emporium

We love discovering tarot decks that bring something genuinely different to familiar symbolism, and Seljuq Tarot does exactly that.

Parastoo Pakzad's artwork introduces readers to the extraordinary beauty of Persian miniature painting while retaining the structure that makes Rider-Waite-Smith tarot so accessible.

The intricate details make this a particularly lovely deck to explore slowly, discovering something new each time the cards are handled.

A beautiful addition to our art-inspired tarot collection and a reminder that tarot continues to evolve through the creativity and cultural perspectives of artists around the world.

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