Inkromancy 2 Artists
Thank you to all the artists who’ve helped us create our second Inkromancy deck!
Here’s a list of all the artists from deck two, in order by card, links to their Instagrams, and brief descriptions of each card. This guide has info about the artist and meaning of each card based on the Rider-Waite tarot deck and information from Biddy Tarot.
Major Arcana
0 The Fool by Josh Keyser – Alabama, USA
IG: @splinterednails
Upright: New beginnings, innocence, spontaneous
Reserved: reckless, taking a risk
1 Magician by Zach Vaughn – Alabama, USA
IG: @zvaughnart
Upright: Manifest, being resourceful, powerful, inspiring
Reversed: Manipulating, unprepared, hidden talents
2 High Priestess by Joiex Hexa Wickens – Nova Scotia, Canada
IG: @joiex
Upright: Intuition, divine feminine, subconscious
Reversed: Secrets, blocked intuition, withdrawn
3 Empress by Sim Abbott – Essex, UK
IG: @toothannail
Upright: Feminine, beauty, natural, nurturing, motherly
Reversed: Creative block, lack of independence, overprotective
4 Emperor by Cody Tweedy – North Dakota, USA
IG: @cody_tweedy
Upright: Authority, structured, Father Figure
Reversed: Domineering, excessive control, lack of discipline
5 Hierophant by Zachariah Fincher – Tennessee, USA
IG: @monolith_x
Upright: Spiritual wisdom, religion, tradition
Reversed: Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the norm
6 Lovers by Rebecca Smith – Minnesota, USA
IG: @prettyinink_tattoo
Upright: Love, relationships, personal values or choices
Reversed: Self-love, imbalance, questioning values
7 Chariot by Christian Levkus – Pennsylvania, USA
IG: @xluckytattoosx
Upright: Control, willpower, success, determinated
Reversed: Self-discipline, lack of dedication, failing
8 Strength by Alexandra Heisler – North Dakota, USA
IG: @artofalexheisler
Upright: Strength, courage, influential, compassionate
Reversed: Inner strength, self-doubt, apathetic, raw
9 Hermit by Jorge Rivera – Florida, USA
IG: @jorgeriveratattoo
Upright: Soul introspection, being alone, inner guidance
Reversed: Isolated, loneliness, withdrawn
10 Wheel of Fortune by Gary Dressler – Colorado, USA
IG: @garydresslertattoo
Upright: Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny
Reversed: Bad luck, resistant to change, breaking cycles
11 Justice by Brittany Lively – Louisiana, USA
IG: @livelyink
Upright: Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, lawful
Reversed: Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonest
12 The Hanged Man by David Rodriguez – Whitburn, Scotland
IG: @rodriguez_tattoo
Upright: To give pause, surrender, let go, new perspectives
Reversed: Delays, resistance, stalling, indecisiveness
13 Death by Laura Jane – Eninburgh, UK
IG: @laurajane_ink
Upright: Endings, change, transformation, transition
Reversed: Resistance to change, personal transformation, letting go
14 Temperance by Charlotte Ann Harris – London, UK
IG: @charlotteannharris
Upright: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose
Reversed: Imbalance, self-healing, re-alignment
15 Devil by Matt “Poohki” Ward – Minnesota, USA
IG: @poohkioner
Upright: Attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality
Reversed: Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment
16 The Tower by Tau Fernandez – Madrid, Spain
IG: @tautuaje.ink
Upright: Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening
Reversed: Personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster
17 The Star by River Fae – Perth, Australia
IG: @riverfaetattoo
Upright: Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality
Reversed: Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnected
18 The Moon by Lyz-Able Geoffroy – Montreal, Canada
IG: @b.hurricane
Upright: Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition
Reversed: Release of fear, repressed emotion, inner confusion
19 The Sun by Alex Hall – Minnesota, USA
IG: @inkedbyalex
Upright: Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality
Reversed: Inner child, feeling down, overly optimistic
20 Judgement by Christopher James – Minnesota, USA
IG: @chrizzlyadams
Upright: Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution
Reversed: Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call
21 The World by Kayleigh Keyser – Alabama, USA
IG: @kaycelestetattoos
Upright: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel
Reversed: Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays
Wands
Ace of Wands by Fawn Banman – Edmonton, Canada
IG: @glitter_shits.ink,
Upright: Inspiration, new opportunities, growth, potential
Reversed: Emerging ideas, lack of direction, distractions, delays
2 of Wands by Dafni Christou – Athens, Greece
IG: @miss_d_tattoo
Upright: Future planning, progress, decisions, discovery
Reversed: Personal goals, inner alignment, fear of unknown, lack of planning
3 of Wands by Trevor Aarsvold – Minnesota, USA
IG: @trevordillonart
Upright: Progress, expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities
Reversed: Playing small, lack of foresight, unexpected delays
4 of Wands by Laura Miller – Tiny, Scotland
IG: @littleredheadtattoo
Upright: Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming
Reversed: Personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with others, transition
5 of Wands by Cecilie Kristensen Lie – Harstad, Norway
IG: @ceceleetattoos
Upright: Conflict, disagreements, competition, tension, diversity
Reversed: Inner conflict, conflict avoidance, tension release
6 of Wands by Dolores Enriquez – Minnesota, USA
IG: @dolores_tattoo
Upright: Success, public recognition, progress, self-confidence
Reversed: Private achievement, personal definition of success, fall – grace, egotism
7 of Wands by Katharina Michme – Brighton, UK
IG: @katharinamichme
Upright: Challenge, competition, protection, perseverance
Reversed: Exhaustion, giving up, overwhelmed
8 of Wands by Sarah Elizabeth Klebe – Wisconsin, USA
IG: @sarahelizabeth_tattoo
Upright: Movement, fast paced change, action, alignment, air travel
Reversed: Delays, frustration, resisting change, internal alignment
9 of Wands by Lindsee Bee – Minnesota, USA
IG: @lindseebeetattoo
Upright: Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith, boundaries
Reversed: Inner resources, struggle, overwhelm, defensive, paranoia
10 of Wands by Tattoo Suzette – Liège, Belgium
IG: @tattoosuzette
Upright: Burden, extra responsibility, hard work, completion
Reversed: Doing it all, carrying the burden, delegation, release
Page of Wands by Liz VonBorden – Wisconsin, USA
IG: @lizvonborden
Upright: Inspiration, ideas, discovery, limitless potential, free spirit
Reversed: Newly-formed ideas, redirecting energy, self-limiting beliefs, a spiritual path
Knight of Wands by Rylee Anderson – Minnesota, USA
IG: @rylee_west_anderson
Upright: Energy, passion, inspired action, adventure, impulsiveness
Reversed: Passion project, haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration
Queen of Wands by Jordanne Le Fae – Minnesota, USA
IG: @faetattoos
Upright: Courage, confidence, independence, social butterfly, determination
Reversed: Self-respect, self-confidence, introverted, re-establish sense of self
King of Wands by Jessica Canvas – Minnesota, USA
IG: @jessicacanvas74
Upright: Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour
Reversed: Impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations
Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles by Nate Leslie – Washington, USA
IG: @nateleslietattoo
Upright: A new financial or career opportunity, manifestation, abundance
Reversed: Lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight
2 of Pentacles by Adam Underwood – Minnesota, USA
IG: @tatzbyadam
Upright: Multiple priorities, time management, prioritisation, adaptability
Reversed: Over-committed, disorganisation, reprioritization
3 of Pentacles by Felix Iskander – Erdington, UK
IG: @felixxtattoo
Upright: Teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation
Reversed: Disharmony, misalignment, working alone
4 of Pentacles by Jazann Stoykov – Alberta, Canada
IG: @jazanntattoo
Upright: Saving money, security, conservatism, scarcity, control
Reversed: Overspending, greed, self-protection
5 of Pentacles by Jeff Naumann – Illinois, USA
IG: @shadowofjeff
Upright: Financial loss, poverty, lack of mindset, isolation, worry
Reversed: Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty
6 of Pentacles by Ryan Chapman of Washington, USA
IG: @ryanchapmantattoo
Upright: Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity
Reversed: Self-care, unpaid debts, one-sided charity
7 of Pentacles by Patrick Marshall – Minnesota, USA
IG: @marshall_tattoo
Upright: Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment
Reversed: Lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward
8 of Pentacles by Kelly Rehbein – Minnesota, USA
IG: @tattertoot
Upright: Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, mastery, skill development
Reversed: Self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity
9 of Pentacles by McKenzie Wilson – Minnesota, USA
IG: @mwilson_tattoo
Upright: Abundance, luxury, self-sufficiency, financial independence
Reversed: Self-worth, over-investment in work, hustling
10 of Pentacles by Kalia Hotchkiss – Minnesota, USA
IG: @tattoo_kalia
Upright: Wealth, financial security, family, long-term success, contribution
Reversed: The dark side of wealth, financial failure or loss
Page of Pentacles by ArJay Smith – Utah, USA
IG: @arjaytattoos
Upright: Manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development
Reversed: Lack of progress, procrastination, learn from failure
Knight of Pentacles by Ryan Tieszen – Minnesota, USA
IG: @ryantieszen
Upright: Hard work, productivity, routine, conservatism
Reversed: Self-discipline, boredom, feeling ‘stuck’, perfectionism
Queen of Pentacles by Helena Amor – Washington, USA
IG: @draconiangrace
Upright: Nurturing, practical, providing financially, a working parent
Reversed: Financial independence, self-care, work-home conflict
King of Pentacles by Meredith Little Sky – Colorado, USA
IG: @meredithlittlesky
Upright: Wealth, business, leadership, security, discipline, abundance
Reversed: Financially inept, obsessed with wealth and status, stubborn
Swords
Ace of Swords by Ashley Dahl – Minnesota, USA
IG: @dahlfacetattoos
Upright: Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success
Reversed: Inner clarity, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgement
2 of Swords by Garrett Rautio – Minnesota, USA
IG: @coffinlust
Upright: Difficult decisions, weighing up options, an impasse, avoidance
Reversed: Indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate
3 of Swords by Cialline Laurencin – Liège, Belgium
IG: @ciallinetattoo
Upright: Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt
Reversed: Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness
4 of Swords by Aurora Ink – Alberta, Canada
IG: @aurorainktattoos
Upright: Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation
Reversed: Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, stagnation
5 of Swords by Gaëlle Kervella – Draveil, France
IG: @ga_ker
Upright: Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs
Reversed: Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment
6 of Swords by Lee Wiedemeier – North Dakota, USA
IG: @leenus_tattooer
Upright: Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage
Reversed: Personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business
7 of Swords by Maddie Champagne – Florida, USA
IG: @mvddietvttoos
Upright: Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically
Reversed: Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets
8 of Swords by Seth McPhee – Minnesota, USA
IG: @seth_mcphee
Upright: Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality
Reversed: Self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open to new perspectives
9 of Swords by Steph Hanlon – Washington, USA
IG: @stephhanlontattoo
Upright: Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares
Reversed: Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry
10 of Swords by CM Rutledge – Minnesota, USA
IG: @cmrutledge
Upright: Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis
Reversed: Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end
Page of Swords by Mike Bean – Minnesota, USA
IG: @mikebean_tattoo
Upright: New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating
Reversed: Self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste
Knight of Swords by Amelia Westerholm – Minnesota, USA
IG: @amelia_inkheart
Upright: Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking
Reversed: Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out
Queen of Swords by Morgan Alynn – California, USA
IG: @redmagictattoo
Upright: Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication
Reversed: Overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted
King of Swords by Omri Amar – Ontario, Canada
IG: @omriamartattoos
Upright: Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth
Reversed: Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation
Cups
Ace of Cups by Tré Maxwell – Pennsylvania, USA
IG: @suckmydeckart
Upright: Love, new relationships, compassion, creativity
Reversed: Self-love, intuition, repressed emotions
2 of Cups by Fronkie L’Heureux – Virgina, USA
IG: @fronkietattoosrva
Upright: Unified love, partnership, mutual attraction
Reversed: Self-love, break-ups, disharmony, distrust
3 of Cups by Hunter Pettengill – Minnesota, USA
IG: @twostamp_ink
Upright: Celebration, friendship, creativity, collaborations
Reversed: Independence, alone time, hardcore partying, ‘three’s a crowd’
4 of Cups by Kandace Layne – Georgia, USA
IG: @kandacelayne
Upright: Meditation, contemplation, apathy, reevaluation
Reversed: Retreat, withdrawal, checking in for alignment
5 of Cups by Marria Landers – Ottawa, Canada
IG: @isaidgoddam
Upright: Regret, failure, disappointment, pessimism
Reversed: Personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on
6 of Cups by Missy Hoch – Wisconsin, USA
IG: @brokenmissyface
Upright: Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy
Reversed: Living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness
7 of Cups by Wile Crotty – Minnesota, USA
IG: @the_crotty_kid
Upright: Opportunities, choices, wishful thinking, illusion
Reversed: Alignment, personal values, overwhelmed by choices
8 of Cups by Lee (Roy) Rowlett – Indiana, USA
IG: @leerowlett_tattooer
Upright: Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism
Reversed: Trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, walking away
9 of Cups by Kameron Smith – Texas, USA
IG:@whip.witch
Upright: Contentment, satisfaction, gratitude, wish come true
Reversed: Inner happiness, materialism, dissatisfaction, indulgence
10 of Cups by Niki Hughes – Wisconsin, USA
IG: @nikihughestattoos
Upright: Divine love, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment
Reversed: Disconnection, misaligned values, struggling relationships
Page of Cups by Cory Claussen – North Dakota, USA
IG: @coryclaussentattoos
Upright: Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility
Reversed: New ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks, emotional immaturity
Knight of Cups by Jake Macqueen – Ontario, Canada
IG: @jakemacqueen
Upright: Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty
Reversed: Overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody
Queen of Cups by Věra Kopková – Olomouc, Czech Republic
IG: @veru_ko_tattoo
Upright: Compassionate, caring, emotionally stable, intuitive, in flow
Reversed: Inner feelings, self-care, self-love, codependency
King of Cups by Jeff Scott – Florida, USA
IG: @jeffytattoos
Upright: Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic
Reversed: Self-compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, emotionally manipulative
Additional Contributions
Hand-lettered Inkromancy 2: Apocalypse logo by Josh Tucker – Florida, USA
IG: @artoftucker
Graphic design, video production, and creative product development by Pip Arnes – Minnesota, USA
IG: @pipdesignshop
Additional creative assistance by Jordanne Le Fae – Minnesota, USA
IG: @faetattoos,
and Jenna Lopez – Minnesota, USA
IG: @haunted_hooker
