• Wonderland Tarot tin box with colorful Alice in Wonderland illustrations — pocket-sized 78-card tarot deck by Abbey and Abbey.
  • Wonderland Tarot card featuring two playing card figures in a whimsical Alice in Wonderland illustrated style.
  • Pink flamingo character wearing a crown and holding a branch — illustrated Wonderland Tarot card from the US Games Systems edition.
  • Whimsical tall-hatted character standing on a cliff — illustrated card from the Wonderland Tarot in a Tin deck.
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Wonderland Tarot in a Tin by Abbey & Abbey — 78-Card Alice Deck

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Wonderland Tarot in a Tin by Abbey & Abbey — a 78-card tarot deck mapping the characters and settings of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass onto the traditional tarot structure, published by U.S. Games Systems with a compact pocket tin and 55-page Little White Book. The Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit become tarot archetypes — familiar enough to be accessible, strange enough to invite fresh readings.

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Quick Specs


  • Creator: Chris Abbey (concept), artwork by Morgana Abbey
  • Publisher: U.S. Games Systems
  • Cards: 78-card standard tarot deck
  • Includes: Pocket tin, 55-page Little White Book
  • Theme: Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass


Down the Rabbit Hole with Lewis Carroll


The Wonderland Tarot in a Tin is a 78-card deck built entirely around the characters, scenes, and imagery of Lewis Carroll's classic tales. The Major Arcana features the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and other beloved figures reimagined as tarot archetypes. The artwork draws on the tradition of Sir John Tenniel's original illustrations, giving the deck a storybook quality that feels familiar even to readers who haven't yet encountered Carroll's work.


The Minor Arcana suits are reimagined with Wonderland objects: Flamingos stand in for Swords, Peppermills for Staves, Hats for Cups, and Oysters for Coins. This isn't mere decoration. The suit symbolism was chosen to reflect the tone of each element through the absurdist logic of Wonderland, giving even experienced readers something new to engage with.


The Tin Format and What It Includes


This is a pocket-size reissue presented in a collectible tin rather than a standard cardboard box. The format makes it easy to carry to study groups, readings on the go, or keep on a shelf without worrying about box wear. The included 55-page Little White Book was written by Chris Abbey and covers the conceptual framework of the deck along with basic card meanings, making this a complete starter set for anyone drawn to the theme.


How to Use The Wonderland Tarot


Tips for getting started with the Wonderland Tarot's unique imagery and symbolism.

  1. Explore the Suit Symbolism First

    Before your first reading, spend time with the Minor Arcana suits. Flamingos, Peppermills, Hats, and Oysters carry the same elemental correspondences as standard suits. Familiarity with the Wonderland equivalents makes readings flow more naturally.

  2. Read the Little White Book

    The included 55-page guide by Chris Abbey explains the conceptual choices behind each card. Reading it once before diving into readings helps you understand why specific Wonderland characters appear in specific Major Arcana positions.

  3. Use It for Storytelling Spreads

    Wonderland's absurdist narrative logic makes this deck particularly good for story-based spreads. Lay a three-card past, present, future spread and read the cards as chapters in a narrative rather than isolated symbols for richer interpretations.


The Tarot Fellow Standard


I stock themed decks when the creative execution matches the quality of the concept, and Wonderland Tarot earns its place on that basis. The suit reimaginings are genuinely thoughtful, not just aesthetic substitutions. The tin packaging is a practical upgrade over cardboard boxes for a deck this size. If you enjoy literary-themed decks, you'll find others worth exploring in my tarot deck collection.


Frequently Asked Questions


Is The Wonderland Tarot suitable for beginners?

Yes. The 55-page Little White Book covers card meanings for all 78 cards. The imagery is clear and narrative-driven, which many beginners find easier to interpret than more abstract symbolic decks. It works very well as a learning deck.

What are the suit names in the Wonderland Tarot?

The suits are Flamingos for Swords, Peppermills for Staves or Wands, Hats for Cups, and Oysters for Coins or Pentacles. They carry the same elemental correspondences as standard tarot suits, expressed through the imagery of Wonderland.

Does the tin version come with a guidebook?

Yes. The tin version includes a 55-page Little White Book written by Chris Abbey, the deck's conceptual originator. It covers the framework of the deck and meanings for both the Major and Minor Arcana cards throughout.

Is the Wonderland Tarot based on Rider-Waite symbolism?

The deck uses the standard 78-card tarot structure and draws on archetypal tarot meanings, but maps them through Lewis Carroll's characters and scenes. Readers familiar with Rider-Waite will find the correspondences broadly recognizable.
Wonderland Tarot tin box with colorful Alice in Wonderland illustrations — pocket-sized 78-card tarot deck by Abbey and Abbey.
Wonderland Tarot card featuring two playing card figures in a whimsical Alice in Wonderland illustrated style.
Pink flamingo character wearing a crown and holding a branch — illustrated Wonderland Tarot card from the US Games Systems edition.
Whimsical tall-hatted character standing on a cliff — illustrated card from the Wonderland Tarot in a Tin deck.