“Learning to apply the wisdom embedded in each tarot card to specific situations is always challenge. I am delighted that this book exists, and encourage everyone - queer, straight or otherwise - to pick it up.” - Melissa Cynova, author of Kitchen Table Tarot I have seen the impact that diversity and representation have in my community. I have seen queer tarot cards save people's lives. One that speaks to everyone regardless of their gender identity, sexuality or gender expression. From there, Cassandra Snow builds the cards a new form. Taking the tarot cards that we all love, and peeling them back to their bones. “ Queering the Tarot was a feature on the Little Red Tarot blog. It also speaks to those struggling with mental illness or the effects of trauma, all seekers looking for personal affirmation that who they are is okay. Cassandra's identity-based approach speaks directly to those whose identity is either up in the air or consuming the forefront of their consciousness. Queering the Tarot explores themes of sexuality, coming out, gender and gender-queering, sources of oppression and empowerment, and many other topics especially familiar to not-straight folks. In Queering the Tarot, Cassandra Snow deconstructs the meanings of the 78 cards explaining the ways in which each card might be interpreted against the norm. Tarot has the power to serve a greater population, with the right keys to unlock the tarot's deeper meanings. Humanity is diverse-culturally, spiritually, sexually. But at what point do archetypes become stereotypes? At the root of card meanings are archetypes that we accept without questioning. But what if that window only opened up on a world that was white, European, and heterosexual? The interpretations of the tarot that have been passed down through tradition presuppose a commonality and normalcy among humanity. Tarot archetypes provide the reader with a window into present circumstances and future potential. Tarot is best used as a tool for self-discovery, healing, growth, empowerment, and liberation.

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