Sailor's Arcana Tarot {Deck + Book}

Sailor’s Arcana Tarot — Deck & Companion Book

Step aboard a vintage world where classic rubber-hose animation meets the timeless wisdom of tarot. Sailor’s Arcana is a fully illustrated 78-card deck created by indie artist Olena, drawing inspiration from the raw, expressive charm of early Popeye-era characters and traditional tarot symbolism. The result is a deck that feels both nostalgic and freshly enchanted—playful on the surface, powerful at its core.

Looking for something pocket-sized?
A mini version of this deck is also available—find it here: Sailor’s arcana mini tarot deck.

What’s Inside:

78 fully illustrated tarot cards
• 350gsm art paper
• Standard tarot size: 70 x 120 mm
• Matte, anti-glare finish with scratch-resistant coating
• Matte gold edges infused with golden particles

Full-Color Companion Book (Paperback)
• 100+ pages
• Card previews in full color
• Meanings, insights, and guidance written to match the deck’s storytelling spirit

Luxurious Magnetic Box
• Custom-designed to hold both the deck and the companion book
• Sturdy, elegant, and perfect for collectors

The Inspiration Behind the Deck:

Some characters live longer than the stories they come from—and some stories insist on being retold.

For years, Olena carried with her the rough, lovable spirit of the original Thimble Theatre versions of Popeye and Olive Oyl—less polished, more honest, endlessly alive. Rather than recreating them, she carved out space for their essence to expand into tarot:

He became grit and willpower.
She became insight and fire.

Together, their energy shaped Sailor’s Arcana—a deck that honors meaning, myth, and the messy, wonderful truth of being human.

A Deck for Collectors, Readers & Lovers of Classic Animation.