Dust Ii Onyx

Dust II Onyx is a groundbreaking tarot deck created by artist and author Courtney Alexander, making history as the first Black artist-produced tarot deck. This richly illustrated, multimedia deck weaves together African diasporic imagery, ancestral wisdom, and deep intuitive storytelling, offering a transformative experience for tarot readers, spiritual seekers, and collectors alike. Since its debut in 2016, Dust II Onyx has been widely celebrated for its artistry, depth, and cultural significance. The deck features 78 full-color cards, each intricately hand-painted using a blend of acrylic, charcoal, and metallic pigments, bringing forth a striking, ethereal quality. The accompanying guidebook provides historical, spiritual, and astrological insights, allowing users to deepen their understanding of both the tarot and themselves. Dust II Onyx has been featured in MIT Distinctive Collections, Black Futures Anthology, The Library of Esoterica: Tarot, Oprah, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, PBS, and more. It has played a pivotal role in expanding representation in the tarot and spiritual communities, paving the way for a new generation of Black and Brown creators to share their unique visions with the world. More than just a deck, Dust II Onyx serves as a portal to ancestral knowledge, a tool for self-reflection, and a testament to the power of storytelling through art. Whether used for personal insight, divination, or as a collector’s piece, this deck continues to inspire and empower those who engage with it.