In this wholly original, never-before-seen box set, the New York Times bestselling author who has redefined tarot for the twenty-first century takes seekers on a journey of self-discovery deep into the collective unconscious and through the realm of archetypes, where dreams and myths meet.
In this original box set, Kim Krans illuminates the revelatory power of archetypes—the ancient, universal symbols that have endured across time and cultures and reside deep in our shared psyche. Illustrated in her unmistakable “Wild Unknown” style, an emotionally evocative combination of elegant line art and lush watercolor painting, The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook fosters a profound understanding of our complex personalities, behaviors, and tendencies.
The Wild Unknown Archetypes deck includes 78 gorgeous circular oracle cards divided into four suits: The Selves, The Places, The Tools, and The Initiations. Each archetype has been carefully selected for its symbolic potency and the lesson at the core of its nature, such as The Poet, representative of deep emotional creativity and the drive to find our truth, and The Vision, which symbolizes the lifelong journey to rediscover our destiny. Accompanying the deck is a 224-page hand-lettered, fully illustrated guidebook written and designed by Krans, which details the meaning behind each card and offers clear, grounded explanations of the many spreads, practices, and concepts that power the Archetypes deck.
A beautiful and inclusive tool for self-exploration, The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook is sure to enchant readers drawn to personal study, symbology, and lore. Destined to become a treasured keepsake, The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and Guidebook is an exquisitely designed work of art that embodies the mystery, glamour, and allure that made Krans’s previous work collectible sensations, while introducing a whole new realm of magic and depth to The Wild Unknown.
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Abby –
Beautiful art work. The cards feel amazing as you shuffle them.
emily –
This is one of my favorite decks. I love the art and the messages.
Jane Russell –
High quality cards. They are deep, They bring a lot of insight to the reading. A little hard to handle because they are very stiff and round. But it does make them novel.
Amazon Customer –
Here to be so transparent. Orginally found this deck on shein. It came with no guidebook. I played around with the deck and became frustrated without finding defining meanings. After lots of research searching, Kim did a great job reserving the rights to this deck because it was HARD to find the meanings of the cards. I decided I should do the correct thing and purchase the deck FROM the creator. The effort and beauty that is in this deck, the DETAILS & the boxing 😍. Sadly mine came a little janked up box wise but to Kim you are an amazing artist, a true spirtual creator. You deserve all the credit for this amazing deck. The energy from this deck is soulfully illuminating, my first read had me in tear. Thank you Kim. 💫💖👁
Ma³gorzata Myk –
It’s really great deck to have in your collection beautifull card stock with great quality box lovely presentation of the box magnetic closure and inside you will find round box too love the artwork Kim krans book is well written. Am happy to have it. But yes this deck is not for everyone Because of collage artwork. It depends
Travis S. –
This deck is the gift that keeps giving. I use it as a spread for the year ahead. Spot on ! Also the quest spread..amazing. I’m not a big fan usually of the guidebook that come with decks. This one however is exceptional. It’s a honest deck and it requires you to be honest with yourself. Great for shadow work which really does bring the light into the situation at hand. A thorough , insightful deck that makes you seek further. Highly recommend for inner work and the artwork is beautiful.A stunning deck with heart and soul.
Soulflower –
Wow! Prepare yourselves because I have much, much to say about this deck.
It’s beautiful. And I feel beautiful & clear from experiencing everything about it. When I took it out of my Amazon packaging I felt the shake. When I unwrapped the plastic, then slid the box from its sleeve, then saw what was sitting inside… I was so moved by the presence and the introduction I was having with this deck that I couldn’t even pull the cards out. This is something that I wanted to take my time with. It’s like I was slowing down and not only that but somehow it flipped on me. I started taking my time with me…
There is much to be said about art. There is also much to be said about beings who do not hold out in or on their work. And Ms. Kim did not come to play. And at the same time, she did. The boxing and the packaging is beautiful and particular. It’s set up in a way where I feel like she did this for herself. And gave it TO the rest of us as a gift. And I am happy that she did.
There are many on here pointing out the waste of trees from her packaging. Which I find very odd, considering paper is made from cotton not trees. Hence why they call your toilet paper and paper towels cotton. Not wood. Many of you have researching to do. I feel as though this deck will trigger many and spark few. The complaints about the packaging is just a reflection of something triggered. Which is okay. Because every once and a while we need messiness and chaos to play in.
As I walked my way through the deck, I took my time. I went through every card. Sat with every thought. Enjoyed every word. The card stock is smooth and fits in my hands . The circular effect of the cards deepens the draw to them for me. It’s like it wants you to turn them. Change your perspective. Embrace the view. Know that chance and fate can come from any number of angles. And what I really love is how I can step into the artwork. I love the wonkyness. The pictures force you to stop and go “interesting” or “whoa” or “wow” or “this is amazing!”. It’s like she didn’t have an expectation for us to have. She just wanted people to step into a world. Any world. And the world held space for them to do so. What you seek to call it is up to you.
The wordplay about the cards… are enchanting. I’m a poet so words are my first go to. I need to know if someone is putting soul into their words. But this deck, it only shows the words from the soul you pour into it. Kim’s energy is here. Her spiritual presence can be felt. Her statements are clear, powerful, and warm. But the way they connect me to my own presence. I just don’t know how to describe this. It’s me experiencing me without an expectation. It’s like I’m sitting along a river bank and watching my reflection and at the same time, I know the water is moving and the reflection is changing to be part of the new current. I love this. It makes the deck come full circle!
I had no idea what to expect. Actually, upon purchasing this I didn’t expect anything… I was just excited to finally buy it for myself. And now, that I have… ✨wow!
Enjoy this deck. If you are drawn to it… truly enjoy it. Feel it. Feel you. Leave reviews to give people a glimpse at what you saw. Because it’s very rare that a deck takes you somewhere and unfolds by way of YOUR journey. This kind of a deck is a moment. No time. It isn’t about the cards. It’s about you. The cards reflect. You were drawn here for a reason. Get to know that reason. Get to know you. Enjoy. Enjoy. Enjoy. 💖
And make sure, when using this deck to read for others.. you allow them to step in like you did. This deck is very versatile. It can be light and then go deep. Great way to achieve balance!
Happy travels 🦋
Update:
It’s currently 2:25am Los Angeles time. And I am still going through the cards. I worked from the back of the book forward. And currently, I am on the Queen card. I am awestruck at the self-realizations that have occurred for me through EVERY SINGLE CARD. This one in particular has struck me so deep that I had to come update my review from earlier. There’s ‘Go deeper’ additions in the book that inspire or encourage deeper reflection after you’ve read the guidance for the card. And the Queen card asks that you search for Nina Simone’s star performance in 1976 at the Montreux jazz festival. And must I say, how unbounded I became while experiencing the virtual performance of this woman! The depth, the rawness, the forces to be reckoned with in this woman are just not for me to claim in expression! I have no words for what I experienced. It is to be held for each person on their own time. But this just really did something to me and I just… wow.
Get the deck. Enjoy all of it. And I wholeheartedly mean that!
💜
Soulflower –
I bought this deck 3 years ago now and it is my favorite oracle deck that I own. Sometimes I like it more than tarot. It changed the way I see things, use any deck of cards, and is one of the best decks I have ever used and come across. The art is beautiful. The book is great and insightful. The cards can be hard to shuffle. I’ve given so many great readings to myself and others with this deck.
The biggest downside is no matter what level of tarot you’re at, there is a learning curve to this deck, which means this is great for beginners. It requires you to think critically and abstractly with each archetype and how that shows for you or the person receiving the reading. It took a lot of practice and repetition over the last few years to get the hang of this deck, but it’s worth it. Love The Wild Unknown’s products and the amount of effort Kim has put into her work truly shows.
VioletSkies –
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Jane Russell –
Ok, this is by far the best design I’ve seen in an oracle deck. Just beautiful with the graphics, collage elements, and watercolor highlights. Great Guidebook. Beautiful, elegant packaging. The round cards with diamond graphics are a knockout!
Shelly Pierce –
I love this deck but not the card stock. The cards are matte and ‘buttery’ soft, causing them to stick together in clusters when shuffling. The cards are also quite large and round, which makes shuffling even more difficult.
It would have been much better if the card stock was the same as the Wild Unknown Spirit Animal deck. That card stock is really great. For this reason, I also bought the pocket deck. It has the same card stock as the Wild Unknown Spirit Animal deck, which makes shuffling the smaller cards so much easier.
emily –
I love Kim’s unique art style (I have her Wild Unknown Tarot) and the way she writes her guidebooks. This deck is a work of spiritual art. The guidebook is very interesting and I enjoyed just plain old reading it. Love working with the cards – they have interesting and deep insight. This deck would make a wonderful gift for someone doing shadow work or going through a time of therapy, coaching or inner thought work.
I understand the artistic choice to make the cards round, but that does make them hard to display – I like to prop up my daily draws on my desk. Also good to know is the deck and book come in a very lovely, high-quality box. The only downside to that is it’s pretty huge, and if you have a large collection like I do, well…I don’t have too much space left on my shelves.
The Wild Olive –
This would make a really beautiful gift 🎁 I got it for myself – YOLO – Glad I did!
I love the cards although they are not ones that can be shuffled. The book is great in itself too..
After doing normal Tarot for as long as I can remember this is a nice change! I like the the questions asked to think on, the suggested reading of poems etc and also the assignments to do for each card
So far the picks I have made for myself and others have picked have been incredibly accurate and interesting reading!
I hope there is more available from the author
VioletSkies –
This has quickly become my favourite deck.
The guidebook is very thought out and meaningful, each card was given so much thought and care. Each image has a distinct energy to it. It’s impossible not to fall in love with this deck.
I admit, they may not be for everyone. Some might find the images disturbing, but I think it makes the deck unique. The beauty in this deck far outweighs some of the more unsettling visuals, which I actually enjoy. This is also a deck that takes a long time to become familiar with, since we are given so much information for each individual card. The round cards take a bit of getting used to but after a few minutes of toying with them, shuffling them becomes easy.
I’ve seen that The Comic card gets a lot of hate, but I think it’s amusing, especially if it pops up in a darker reading.
My deck arrived in pristine condition, no damage in sight.
I already feel a strong connection with this deck and can’t wait to explore it further. There’s no other deck like it.
Soulflower –
First, the deck and book are beautiful and high quality. The boxing feels incredibly special. I love the illustrations and writing, too. I’ve asked it a few questions now, and I feel like the draws have been uncannily on point, feeling like this is helping me with deep questions at a time of transition. I would recommend this as a gift to yourself, or someone special in your life.
emily –
This deck is amazing. I mostly collect tarot cards, but I have a dozen or so non-tarot oracle decks in my collection and The Wild Unknown Archetypes deck is by far the best one I’ve come across. The quality of the physical product is exceptional, with a sturdy box and an in-depth book, along with a separate round deck box for the cards. The actual cards are printed on sturdy card stock and fit nicely in my hand.
The only other round deck that I use frequently is the Circle of Life Tarot by Maria Distefano. Compared to those the Wild Unknown cards are slightly larger, and are of similarly high quality and feel the same when shuffling them. The cards’ artwork takes full advantage of the round format, and just like reversed readings with tarot, the orientation of the archetype cards can add some additional layers of meaning to a reading. I’ve just started using this deck, and I’m still at the level of referring to the book for every card turn, but so far I’m really impressed with the symbolism and depth of meaning that shows up in these archetype cards and I feel like they’ll reward however much effort I put into learning them.
When I bought this deck it was discounted to $20 after tax, but I genuinely wouldn’t have minded paying the full list price of $45 for it… I just can’t say enough nice things about the quality of this deck!
Nikki –
I absolutely love this deck. I first experienced it during a weekly meditation circle I attend, and every time the facilitator pulled a card from it, the message resonated so deeply with me that I eventually knew I needed to buy it for myself.
I also guide weekly meditations and often incorporate oracle or archetype cards into ceremony and reflection, and this deck has been such a beautiful addition to my own practice. The artwork is stunning, the symbolism feels thoughtful and layered, and the guidebook is incredibly well written. I also really love the overall style and design of the book itself — it feels artistic, intentional, and immersive.
Definitely recommend this deck if you’ve been curious about adding it to your collection. It feels very special.
HippieMama –
Absolutely stunning deck! Love everything that Kim does!
loimprevisto –
Ok, this is by far the best design I’ve seen in an oracle deck. Just beautiful with the graphics, collage elements, and watercolor highlights. Great Guidebook. Beautiful, elegant packaging. The round cards with diamond graphics are a knockout!
emily –
I used this deck on the past full moon and it definitely didn’t disappoint. It’s a little awkward if you are a jumper person so it’s a little more clumsy to use than a traditional deck however the artwork is nice, and I really loved the intentionality of the readings it gave me.
Nikki –
Wow! Prepare yourselves because I have much, much to say about this deck.
It’s beautiful. And I feel beautiful & clear from experiencing everything about it. When I took it out of my Amazon packaging I felt the shake. When I unwrapped the plastic, then slid the box from its sleeve, then saw what was sitting inside… I was so moved by the presence and the introduction I was having with this deck that I couldn’t even pull the cards out. This is something that I wanted to take my time with. It’s like I was slowing down and not only that but somehow it flipped on me. I started taking my time with me…
There is much to be said about art. There is also much to be said about beings who do not hold out in or on their work. And Ms. Kim did not come to play. And at the same time, she did. The boxing and the packaging is beautiful and particular. It’s set up in a way where I feel like she did this for herself. And gave it TO the rest of us as a gift. And I am happy that she did.
There are many on here pointing out the waste of trees from her packaging. Which I find very odd, considering paper is made from cotton not trees. Hence why they call your toilet paper and paper towels cotton. Not wood. Many of you have researching to do. I feel as though this deck will trigger many and spark few. The complaints about the packaging is just a reflection of something triggered. Which is okay. Because every once and a while we need messiness and chaos to play in.
As I walked my way through the deck, I took my time. I went through every card. Sat with every thought. Enjoyed every word. The card stock is smooth and fits in my hands . The circular effect of the cards deepens the draw to them for me. It’s like it wants you to turn them. Change your perspective. Embrace the view. Know that chance and fate can come from any number of angles. And what I really love is how I can step into the artwork. I love the wonkyness. The pictures force you to stop and go “interesting” or “whoa” or “wow” or “this is amazing!”. It’s like she didn’t have an expectation for us to have. She just wanted people to step into a world. Any world. And the world held space for them to do so. What you seek to call it is up to you.
The wordplay about the cards… are enchanting. I’m a poet so words are my first go to. I need to know if someone is putting soul into their words. But this deck, it only shows the words from the soul you pour into it. Kim’s energy is here. Her spiritual presence can be felt. Her statements are clear, powerful, and warm. But the way they connect me to my own presence. I just don’t know how to describe this. It’s me experiencing me without an expectation. It’s like I’m sitting along a river bank and watching my reflection and at the same time, I know the water is moving and the reflection is changing to be part of the new current. I love this. It makes the deck come full circle!
I had no idea what to expect. Actually, upon purchasing this I didn’t expect anything… I was just excited to finally buy it for myself. And now, that I have… ✨wow!
Enjoy this deck. If you are drawn to it… truly enjoy it. Feel it. Feel you. Leave reviews to give people a glimpse at what you saw. Because it’s very rare that a deck takes you somewhere and unfolds by way of YOUR journey. This kind of a deck is a moment. No time. It isn’t about the cards. It’s about you. The cards reflect. You were drawn here for a reason. Get to know that reason. Get to know you. Enjoy. Enjoy. Enjoy. 💖
And make sure, when using this deck to read for others.. you allow them to step in like you did. This deck is very versatile. It can be light and then go deep. Great way to achieve balance!
Happy travels 🦋
Update:
It’s currently 2:25am Los Angeles time. And I am still going through the cards. I worked from the back of the book forward. And currently, I am on the Queen card. I am awestruck at the self-realizations that have occurred for me through EVERY SINGLE CARD. This one in particular has struck me so deep that I had to come update my review from earlier. There’s ‘Go deeper’ additions in the book that inspire or encourage deeper reflection after you’ve read the guidance for the card. And the Queen card asks that you search for Nina Simone’s star performance in 1976 at the Montreux jazz festival. And must I say, how unbounded I became while experiencing the virtual performance of this woman! The depth, the rawness, the forces to be reckoned with in this woman are just not for me to claim in expression! I have no words for what I experienced. It is to be held for each person on their own time. But this just really did something to me and I just… wow.
Get the deck. Enjoy all of it. And I wholeheartedly mean that!
💜
Soulflower –
Here to be so transparent. Orginally found this deck on shein. It came with no guidebook. I played around with the deck and became frustrated without finding defining meanings. After lots of research searching, Kim did a great job reserving the rights to this deck because it was HARD to find the meanings of the cards. I decided I should do the correct thing and purchase the deck FROM the creator. The effort and beauty that is in this deck, the DETAILS & the boxing 😍. Sadly mine came a little janked up box wise but to Kim you are an amazing artist, a true spirtual creator. You deserve all the credit for this amazing deck. The energy from this deck is soulfully illuminating, my first read had me in tear. Thank you Kim. 💫💖👁
Amazon Customer –
I love this author! Her art work is unique and beautiful. Guidebook is deep and well worded.
ShineGlitterConfetti –
This deck is the gift that keeps giving. I use it as a spread for the year ahead. Spot on ! Also the quest spread..amazing. I’m not a big fan usually of the guidebook that come with decks. This one however is exceptional. It’s a honest deck and it requires you to be honest with yourself. Great for shadow work which really does bring the light into the situation at hand. A thorough , insightful deck that makes you seek further. Highly recommend for inner work and the artwork is beautiful.A stunning deck with heart and soul.
Jessica Gundelach –
I love this deck but not the card stock. The cards are matte and ‘buttery’ soft, causing them to stick together in clusters when shuffling. The cards are also quite large and round, which makes shuffling even more difficult.
It would have been much better if the card stock was the same as the Wild Unknown Spirit Animal deck. That card stock is really great. For this reason, I also bought the pocket deck. It has the same card stock as the Wild Unknown Spirit Animal deck, which makes shuffling the smaller cards so much easier.