AFTER TAROT
Title: “Beyond the Cards: A Journey with the After Tarot”
In
the realm of tarot, the Rider-Waite-Smith deck stands as a timeless beacon,
guiding seekers through the mysteries of life. Yet, the After Tarot deck
invites us to step beyond the frozen moments of these iconic images, offering a
glimpse into what happens next in the tarot narrative.
The
After Tarot, a creative brainchild of artists Pietro Alligo, Corrine Kenner,
and Giulia F. Massaglia, is a deck that captures the moments immediately
following the scenes depicted in the classic Rider-Waite-Smith tarot cards.
Published by Lo Scarabeo in 2016, this deck remains faithful to Pamela
Colman-Smith’s original artistic style while adding a layer of temporal depth
to each card.
The
concept of the After Tarot is intriguing—it challenges the static nature of
traditional tarot imagery and suggests a dynamic continuation of each card’s
story. This approach resonates with the belief that tarot images exist in a
parallel universe, one where time flows and stories evolve.
Take,
for instance, the Empress card. In the After Tarot, she is joined by a swan and
her cygnets, reinforcing themes of fertility, creativity, and love. This subtle
addition enhances the card’s original intent without altering its essence.
Conversely,
the Eight of Wands, typically a card of swift action and rapid progress, is
transformed. The addition of an archer poised for battle injects a sense of
urgency and potential conflict, shifting the card’s atmosphere from serene to
charged.
The
After Tarot is a testament to the enduring power of the tarot and its ability
to inspire new interpretations. It serves as a reminder that the stories within
the cards are ever-unfolding, and each reading is but a snapshot of a larger
tale.
As
we journey with the After Tarot, we are reminded that every ending is merely
the beginning of another story, and every card is a doorway to endless
possibilities.
More
info
https://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/after-tarot/