Frequently Asked Questions

Patch Tarot wasn't modeled after any single deck. It observed the Rider-Waite-Smith, the Thoth Tarot, the Hermetic Tarot, and others — and unified their wisdom into a single, coherent system. Every card contains astrology, Qabalah, numerology, and sacred geometry woven directly into the art, so the more you study, the more you find. Patch Tarot 3 also includes the Holy Arcana: four additional cards that point beyond the Tree of Life itself.

Patch Tarot 3 is built on a holographic foil base that shimmers and shifts with the light. The artwork was painstakingly designed with varying levels of transparency — backgrounds, borders, and key mystical elements are semi-transparent, allowing the rainbow holographic to blaze through, while figures and certain detailed art remain crisp and vivid.

The result is a living, light-responsive deck where the holographic feels like it's woven into the imagery rather than applied over it. It sometimes took up to a full day to get a single card looking right. No other tarot deck has attempted this approach.

The Holy Arcana is unique to Patch Tarot. It consists of four special cards — The Way, The Truth, The Life, and The All — representing aspects of reality beyond the Tree of Life itself. These correspond to Ain, Ain Soph, Ain Soph Aur, and the Name of God (YHVH). They're included not as cards to read in the traditional sense, but as invitations to contemplate the absolute ground of being.

Unlike all other cards in the deck, the Holy Arcana remain inherently benevolent even in reversal — they have no shadow correspondence in the Qliphoth. They can be included in readings, or used as altarpieces in your home to create sacred space.

The Ascended Tree of Life is a refinement introduced in Patch Tarot 3. It brings the classic Kabbalistic Tree of Life into greater geometric coherence with the Flower of Life — one of the foundational patterns of sacred geometry. The paths between the sephiroth have been recalibrated so that the Tree sits more naturally within the flower, creating a more harmonious and visually unified structure throughout the card art.

Patch Tarot contains 86 cards, broken into four families:

• Major Arcana — 26 cards (The Fool through The Universe, plus The Child)
• Holy Arcana — 4 cards (The Life, The Truth, The Way, The All)
• Minor Arcana — 40 cards (Ace through Ten in Wands, Cups, Swords, Coins)
• Royal Arcana — 16 cards (King, Queen, Prince, Princess × 4 suits)

In Patch Tarot, Card I — The Magician — has three variants: The Alchemist (Body), The Wizard (Mind), and The Mystic (Spirit). This reflects the understanding that the power of creation operates across all three dimensions of being. Together they represent the complete Magician archetype. You can use all three in your deck, or choose one that resonates most with your current focus.

Yes. The card art is designed so that the imagery reflects the meaning — you can sense what a card is about just by looking at it, even before reading any description. The mini booklet included gives quick references for every card. And if you want to go deeper, The Book of Patch is a comprehensive guide that'll take you from beginner to advanced practitioner.

You can also start right here — try a single-card daily draw or explore the full Card Library with descriptions for every card.

Not at all. Tarot adapts to whatever framework you bring to it. Some readers use it as a spiritual tool. Others use it for psychological reflection or journaling. The cards hold universal archetypes that are relevant across spiritual traditions and to those with no religious background whatsoever. Come as you are.

A reversed card doesn't mean something is "bad" — it indicates that the energy of the card is turned inward, blocked, or operating in an unbalanced way. The Book of Patch covers each card's reversed meaning in depth, including its correspondence with the Qliphoth (the shadow aspects of the Tree of Life). Every card in the Card Library also shows both upright and reversed keywords.

There's no single right way — but common practices include keeping your deck in a dedicated cloth or box, cleansing it periodically (some people use moonlight, sound, smoke, or intention), and handling it mindfully. The most important thing is developing a relationship with the cards through consistent use. They'll reward your attention.

Patch Tarot 3 (the holographic edition) is available exclusively through the Spirit Shop. Visit the official Patch Tarot 3 page to order — you'll find the deck, The Book of Patch, and bundle options there. Orders ship worldwide.

Patch Tarot 3 is currently available for advance order and ships in June 2026. The extra time was needed to engineer the holographic treatment — a process that had never been done quite this way before — and to ensure every card meets the quality standard the deck deserves.

Patch Tarot 3 is the flagship holographic edition — the full vision, with all the esoteric refinements, the Ascended Tree of Life, and the living holographic treatment. This is the version Jordan recommends for anyone serious about the practice.

Patch Tarot Classic is a classic 78-card deck based on Patch Tarot, featuring classic Patch Tarot card designs, new images entirely, and even some Patch Tarot 3 redesigns. It is a more accessible edition for those who prefer the traditional tarot experience. Now available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble — great for someone new to the deck, or as a gift. But for the full experience, Patch Tarot 3 is the one.

The deck includes 86 holographic cards and a companion mini booklet. The Book of Patch — a comprehensive guide to all 86 cards — is available separately or as a bundle. See the Shop page for all options.

Yes — a full video course is in development, walking you through every card, every arcana, and how to do powerful readings from beginner to master. Subscribe to the newsletter to be first to know when it launches.