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This deck follows the Rider-Waite structure and places it in the context of the African diaspora. Jamila Walker and Thomas Davis bring together history, spirituality and cultural identity in 78 cards with expressive illustrations.
An accessible deck that connects ancestral wisdom and personal development.
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Many tarot decks draw on European medieval symbolism. This deck takes a different approach. It follows the familiar structure of the Rider-Waite, but fills it with imagery from the African diaspora: kingdoms, ancestral traditions, and the African American experience.
It is the work of Jamila Walker, who developed the concept, and Thomas Davis, who created the illustrations. Published by Lo Scarabeo in the familiar pocket dimensions of 66 x 120 mm.
The images are expressive and direct. Figures wear clothing that references African textile patterns and historical periods. Backgrounds show elements from precolonial kingdoms or refer to spiritual practices from the diaspora.
The cards stick to the Rider-Waite layout, so the structure is recognisable. The Court cards, the Major Arcana, the suits: everything is where you expect it. What differs is the cultural framing. The Strength card does not show a white woman with a lion, but a figure drawing strength from a different symbolic tradition.
The cardstock is sturdy and smooth, with a slight gloss. The cards shuffle easily and feel durable.
This deck is accessible for beginners. The Rider-Waite structure means you find your way quickly, and the expressive images trigger intuitive responses. At the same time, the deck offers experienced readers a different lens: you can revisit familiar cards from a cultural context that is absent from most decks.
People looking for a deck that reflects their own background, or who want to learn about the symbolism of the African diaspora, will find points of connection here.
When laying out the cards, pay attention to the details in clothing and background. They often tell a story that complements the standard Rider-Waite interpretation.
Jamila Walker developed the concept with a focus on spiritual connection and historical representation. Thomas Davis drew the cards and provided the visual translation of that concept. Together they created a deck that shows respect for both the tarot tradition and the culture depicted in it.
Is the guidebook in English?
Yes. The instruction booklet is multilingual and includes English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.
How does this deck differ from a standard Rider-Waite?
The structure is the same: 78 cards, the same layout, comparable compositions. The difference lies in the cultural context. Where a classic Rider-Waite deck references European symbolism, this deck chooses imagery from the African diaspora.
| ISBN | |
| Auteur | Lo Scarabeo |
| ISBN | 9788883956492 |
| Uitgeverij | |
| Taal | English |
| SKU | 0432-LS01 |
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