The Displacement Tarot

The Displacement Tarot, part of the Next Gen Tarot series by UK-based artist Zsuzsa, is a 78-card deck designed to offer a contemporary and inclusive take on traditional tarot. It explicitly focuses on queer representation, challenging gender roles, and addressing themes of displacement and the global pandemic. The deck aims to translate classic tarot archetypes into a visual language that resonates with modern, diverse experiences, ensuring that representation matters across different races and identities.

This deck builds upon Zsuzsa's previous work, the original Next Gen Tarot, by integrating new perspectives and addressing current societal issues. The campaign highlights its commitment to LGBTQ+ representation, featuring characters that reflect a wide spectrum of identities and experiences. The accompanying A6 reading book provides interpretations for each card, making the deck accessible for readers seeking guidance through its unique lens.

While the campaign for the full 78-card deck in a rigid box with gold ink did not fully fund, the project offered various tiers, including a 22 Major Arcana set for integration with the original Next Gen Tarot. The emphasis on challenging traditional norms and providing a reflective tool for contemporary struggles positions The Displacement Tarot as a significant contribution to inclusive divination practices.

This deck is ideal for queer readers, LGBTQ+ allies, and anyone seeking a tarot deck that actively challenges traditional gender roles and embraces diverse representation. It appeals to those interested in contemporary social themes like displacement and the pandemic, and readers who prefer a modern, digitally illustrated art style over traditional or vintage aesthetics. It is suitable for both experienced tarot readers looking for a fresh perspective and beginners interested in an inclusive entry point to tarot.

Zsuzsa, a 32-year-old award-winning queer illustrator and graphic designer from Brighton & Cambridge, UK, created The Displacement Tarot as a continuation of their Next Gen Tarot series. Driven by a belief that representation matters, Zsuzsa aimed to translate tarot into a modern context that reflects LGBTQ+ identities, diverse races, and challenges traditional gender roles. Their personal experiences and artistic vision inform the deck's themes of displacement and the pandemic, making it a deeply personal yet universally resonant project.