Tarot is a tool of self-discovery, empowerment, and liberation. And yet the tarot archetypes and their interpretation as they've been passed down to us presuppose a commonality and sense of normalcy that is white, European, and heterosexual. But humanity is vast and diverse--culturally, spiritually, sexually. Tarot has the power to serve a greater population if we allow ourselves to unlock its deeper meanings, if we allow ourselves to queer the tarot.
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. Snow explores themes of sexuality, coming out, gender, sources of oppression and of empowerment, and related topics. This fresh and compassionate approach speaks directly to those whose identity is either up in the air or at the forefront of their consciousness. It also speaks to those who may struggle with mental illness or the effects of trauma, all seekers looking for personal affirmation of who they are.