Louisiana Cajun & Creole Tarot - 78 card deck - standard size 2.75 x 4.75in (70x120mm) on premium 330gsm black core cardstock LIMITED PRINT

ONLY 250 decks are being printed.

In this deeply immersive exhibit of mystical storytelling and vibrant cultural homage, The Louisiana Cajun & Creole Tarot emerges not simply as a tarot deck, but as a curated collection of 78 original paintings—a vivid tribute to the soul of South Louisiana.

Handpainted in acrylic on 8x10 canvas by Louisiana native Toby Breaux, each piece bursts with the raw emotion and lyrical intensity characteristic of New Orleans Expressionism. With thick brushwork, luminous hues, and haunting silhouettes, Breaux captures the living spirit of the bayou—where moss-draped oaks whisper stories, and ancestral wisdom floats on humid air. These works are more than images; they are living testaments to a world where past and present, myth and reality, merge.

Commissioned by the Cajun Conjuror—a folklorist, mystic, and keeper of cultural memory—this tarot project was born from a longing to tell the true story of Louisiana’s heart. Drawing from the histories of the Cajun and Creole peoples, the Acadians, the enslaved Africans, and the indigenous Houma, Chitimacha, Attakapa, and Opelousa tribes, the deck is an offering to the spirits of the land, the kitchen-table wisdom of traiteurs, and the joyous resilience of a people whose lives were carved into cypress and sung through zydeco accordions.

Every tarot archetype is reimagined through a South Louisiana lens—The Fool becomes Da Couillon, Strength is a bottle of hot sauce, and The Empress is transformed into Mawmaw, the matriarch whose pot never runs out of gumbo. These familiar forms are given new breath, echoing local tradition while remaining rooted in the universal themes of tarot.

But art is only half the story. This deck demanded a tactile quality equal to its artistic vision. That’s why it has been printed on S33 Superior Smooth Black Core cardstock—a 330 gsm premium-grade stock renowned for its velvety handling, luminous surface, and exceptional durability. With an ultra-smooth matte finish and a hidden black core to prevent translucency, this cardstock heightens the visual richness of Breaux’s art while ensuring that the cards feel as luxurious as they look. Often chosen for the most elite tabletop games and collector decks, S33 is the gold standard for projects where excellence is not optional.

In totality, The Louisiana Cajun & Creole Tarot is not merely a tarot deck—it is a museum in miniature. A tactile archive of folklore, spirituality, and art. A deck designed to be held, used, loved, and passed down. With each shuffle, the culture of South Louisiana is reawakened. With each reading, a story is told anew.

What’s Included:
📦 Custom-Burned Wooden Box: A beautifully crafted box, perfect for protecting your deck and displaying it as a piece of art.
🎴 Deck of 78 Cards: Each card uniquely illustrated by Louisiana artist Toby Breaux, celebrating Cajun and Creole culture.
📖 Small Booklet: Includes general meanings for all 78 cards to guide your readings.

*Ultimate Companion Guide (optional): For a deeper dive into each card’s symbolism and meaning, an in-depth companion guide can be added on under variations as the [deck+book] option.*

Whether you're a tarot enthusiast, a lover of Cajun and Creole culture, or simply drawn to the beauty of Louisiana's heritage, this deck is a timeless keepsake and a tool for self-reflection.

About the Artist:
Toby Breaux is a self-taught Expressionist painter from the Acadiana region, whose work draws deeply from the visual rhythms of New Orleans street art, folk iconography, and the textured natural beauty of the Gulf Coast.

About the Creator:
The Cajun Conjuror is a folklorist, spiritual worker, and cultural preservationist dedicated to the storytelling traditions, spiritual practices, and magical heritage of the Louisiana bayou country. This tarot deck represents the culmination of a lifelong dream: to give voice to the unseen magic of South Louisiana through the lens of tarot.