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. Cassandra Snow (they/them/she/her) is best-known for penning the Queering the Tarot book and a series of the same name, which was seen on Little Red Tarot. 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. Read Queering the Tarot by Cassandra Snow for free on hoopla. But at what point do archetypes become stereotypes?Humanity is diverse-culturally, spiritually, sexually. 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. In this work Snow deconstructs the meanings of the 78 cards, explaining the ways in which each card might be interpreted. I appreciated the stripped bare version of the cards seen through Cassandras eyes, and the reapplication of traditional tarot meanings to feminist, queer. Now folks can find tarot books and decks that are truly inclusive. Tarot is best used as a tool for self-discovery, healing, growth, empowerment, and liberation. Back in the day, tarot decks and books were centered around the white, cisgender, heteronormative perspective.

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