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tarot – african american

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This African American tarot, conceived by Jamal R and illustrated by Pietro Alligo, presents a unique deck designed to offer multiple layers of interpretation for each reading.

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The roots of the human race originate in Africa: Over time, the African continent has been the cradle of human civilization, giving rise to grand civilizations and diverse ethnicities. This is why we cannot speak of a single African civilization. The historical atrocities of slavery, racism, and racial segregation deprived African civilizations of their original cultural connections, though never completely breaking them. African-American culture, history, art, and mythology are shaped by a common origin: Africa. This tarot – african american revolves around this shared origin.

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This African American tarot deck is composed of 78 cards and a booklet of instructions in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German. The cards measure 6.6 cm in width by 12.00 cm in length.

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The colors of the African American tarot may vary slightly from what is displayed on your screen due to screen definitions and our photography edition.

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Key Concepts of the African American Tarot

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Archetypes: Each traditional arcana is associated with an archetype that serves as a link in the structure of the deck, designed to be transcultural.

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Mythology: The cards are linked to one or more deities of African origin.

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Tradition: The traditional tarot structure is maintained. Western esoteric symbols are replaced with literal equivalents from African origins.

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Association: Each mythic aspect is linked to a historical reflection of African-American culture.

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