Shuffle the deck and deal a miniature ecosystem. Eastern Forest Playing Cards invite you into a richly imagined woodland world where every suit awakens a different sense. Created with text by David G. Haskell and illustrations by Ellen Litwiller, this deck transforms traditional playing cards into a living forest of connection and awareness. Each suit corresponds to one of the senses: ♥ Hearts invite touch — the textures of leaves, warmth of animal bodies, the spring of moss and wood.♦ Diamonds awaken sight — the flash of fireflies, the gleam of wildflowers, the intricate patterns etched into bark and leaf.♣ Clubs open hearing — howls, birdsong, rustling branches, the quiet footfalls of unseen creatures.♠ Spades call forth taste and scent — sweet fruit, bitter leaf, damp earth after rain. The result is a deck that encourages presence. As you handle the cards, you’re reminded that the forest is not separate from us — its life threads through our own. Beautifully printed by The U.S. Playing Card Company on FSC® certified paper and housed in a foil-stamped tuck box, this deck is both environmentally conscious and artfully crafted. A portion of proceeds supports education and forest conservation, reinforcing the deck’s deeper ecological intention. For those who appreciate using playing cards as contemplative or symbolic tools, the sensory structure of this deck offers a unique lens. Readings can draw upon the language of the senses — asking not only what is happening, but what is being felt, seen, heard, or sensed beneath the surface. Whether for play, reflection, or connection with the natural world, Eastern Forest is a quiet reminder to turn on your senses and seek the forest. Specs 54 playing cards (52 cards + 2 Jokers) Text by David G. Haskell Illustrations by Ellen Litwiller Each suit represents one of the five senses Printed by The U.S. Playing Card Company FSC® certified paper Foil-stamped tuck box A portion of proceeds supports education and forest conservation Standard poker size
