Surrealist Tarot – The dream world as a mirror of the subconscious
About this deck
The
Surrealist Tarot, created by Luigi Di Giammarino and Massimiliano Filadoro, is a fascinating tarot deck that captures the essence of the surrealist art movement. Inspired by artists such as Magritte and Dalí, this deck combines dreamlike images with profound symbolism. Each card invites reflection and invites the reader to make new, unexpected connections between the conscious and the unconscious.
Background and imagery
The detailed illustrations bring a visual journey full of wonder and mystery. The cards not only pose questions, they also evoke a sense of poetic confusion typical of surrealism. With its layered symbolism, the deck is intended for readers who embrace an alternative and introspective view of tarot. The backs of the cards are equally enchanting and contribute to the overall aesthetic.
how the deck comes to life in readings
Although the symbolism in this deck is complex and abstract, experienced readers find this enriching. The deck is less suitable for absolute beginners, but is appreciated by people who are open to a non-linear, intuitive reading. The cards are easy to shuffle and feel pleasant to the touch thanks to their smooth finish. The deck invites exploration and even stimulates interest in surrealist art history.
Is this deck welcoming to those just starting out?The abstract and layered symbolism requires some tarot knowledge, making this deck especially suitable for advanced readers who are willing to surrender to an intuitive and visual approach to tarot.
Material and design
The cards are printed on sturdy, flexible cardboard and have a size of 65 x 118mm. They are supplied in a sturdy storage box with a multilingual guide that explains the meaning of each card. Although some readers would like to see a thicker cardstock, the deck is visually high quality and easy to use.
Author
Luigi Di Giammarino & Massimiliano Filadoro
Luigi Di Giammarino is an Italian illustrator and cartoonist with a distinguished career in magazines, animation and painting. His work has been featured at the Turin Biennale and he is known for other decks such as the Dream Cards and Tarot of Metamorphosis. Massimiliano Filadoro is a tarot expert and co-author of, among others, the Vice Versa Tarot and Yoga Tarot, and contributes to the depth of interpretation of the deck with his philosophical vision.
Main features
- Number of cards: 78
- Format: 65 x 118 mm
- Weight: 280 g
- Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
- Language: Multilingual (including English)
- ISBN: 9788865276983
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Be surprised by the unexpected with the
Surrealist Tarot. This deck is an invitation to let your intuition speak and explore tarot from a completely new, dream-like angle. Ideal for those who dare to get lost in the mystery of the unconscious.
