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A Tarot for beautiful and perplexing creatures

who live beyond boundaries

The Outsider Tarot is a queer-artist created deck, 10 years in the making. Reinterpreting every single card, the Outsider Tarot marries ancient esoteric systems with the colorful and revolutionary spirit of Outsiders past and present. The spark of inspiration was to create a deck that directly channels the wisdom of our beautifully eccentric, forward-thinking predecessors to provide guidance through obstacles and towards enlightenment.  

From diva to drag queen, poet to hustler, rebel to hacktivist, essential worker to young migrant, renegade filmmakers to queer tattooist, transgender icon to uncompromising revolutionary, the Outsider Tarot was created to be an indispensable divination tool for anyone who lives beyond the boundaries of society.

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Get a card for the day when you donate $10 to support to black lives, trans lives, immigrant lives, left leaning voter turnout in the 2020 election, and legal assistance for our fellow Outsiders who are persecuted by the government. ⁣ Just make a donation to any organization from the list and send me a screenshot of your receipt with the date and your name. ⁣ List of organizations available at outsidertarot.com ⁣ LINK in BIO! ⁣ ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #socialjustice #transequality #equalitynow #vote2020 #notmypresident via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/3bNmSx6

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SPARK, BILLOW, FATHOM & ROOT. ⁣ These are the ELEMENTAL cards of the Outsider Tarot, replacing the traditional royal court cards. Cuz the very notion of King, Queen, Page and Knight are the antithesis of an Outsider. ⁣ To 💥SPARK a 🔥FIRE. The 💨BILLOW of ☁️ AIR. 🤿FATHOM the 🌊WATER. Take 🌱ROOT in the 🌎EARTH. ⁣ A Spark in the realm of Lights is very different than a Spark in the realm of Bottles. ⁣ Over the next few posts I'll be detailing the Elementals and what they personify within the suits! ⁣ ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #courtcards #strega #tarocchi #esoterico #tarotreaders via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2DCi7dc

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I’m forwarding 100% of my rate for all tarot readings, up 10 slots per week until the election Nov 2, 2020. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Get a 1 hour reading when you donate $100 to an organization from an inclusive list of NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS that support black lives, trans lives, immigrant lives, left leaning voter turnout in the 2020 election, and legal assistance for our fellow Outsiders who are persecuted by the government. ⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣Feel free to suggest other organizations. I will not accept any money directly, nor will I accept tips.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Find the list and booking schedule at https://ift.tt/3gKvGVn ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Email/Message me with a screenshot of your completed donation, with your name and any date after Sept 4 and we can book a slot!⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #activist #socialjustice #protesthate #votevotevote #revolutionnow via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/3gWrmmh

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The Devil. What's your interpretation? ⁣ The Major Arcana from the Outsider Tarot do not feature figures. Rather, they are scenes with sets, costumes and props that invite every reader to become the central figure, or imagine a central figure. ⁣ How would you perform in this scene? ⁣ ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #thedevil #diablo #strega #tarocchi #majorarcana via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/32SL8tP

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Need a reading? I'm deferring 100% of my rate for all tarot readings (10 slots per week) to NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS that support black lives, trans lives, immigrant lives, left leaning voter turnout in the 2020 election, and legal assistance for our fellow Outsiders who are persecuted by the government. From 9/9/2020 - 11/2/2020 ⁣ Donate $100 (or more) to any one or combination of the non-profits listed at outsidertarot.com, get a 1-hour reading. ⁣ To book a reading, send a donation receipt with your name, date, and amount given and book any available. I will not accept any donation directly, I also will not accept any gratuity. ⁣ Link in bio. https://ift.tt/3gKvGVn ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #socialjustice #vote2020 #notmypresident #equality #protesthate via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2EMtjEJ

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Now this is a card for 2020. The 6 of Eyes (swords), The Hacktivist. ⁣ The power of this cards cuts both ways. It indicated virtual power. A power that can be used to expose the truth, unite, empower and inform -- or spread lies and misinformation. ⁣ In 2020, many of us have been challenged to live, learn, work, create, express ourselves, and maintain relationships virtually. If the 6 of Eyes appears in a reading, in this moment especially, the surrounding cards are going to be very informative. ⁣ ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #hackrivism #hacker #activist #mothernature #ipreview via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/34QNP1p

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The 9 OF ROSES (coins), Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. While other saints have an epic biography, often punctuated by some kind martyr-making violent death, St. Thérèse's story was the opposite. She meditated on the beauty of nature, the inspiring magic of the smallest and most overlooked of flowers, her nickname is The Little Flower. In her memoirs from the early 1900's she wondered why small acts of kindness and self-moderation couldn't be just as impactful as grand ones? Why couldn't women occupy the same positions of spiritual leadership as men? ⁣ I grew up as Roman Catholic. I was an altar boy who had to listen to some priest talk about how sinful and evil it was to live a life as a homosexual. I felt shunned by the church itself, but there were these crazy band of freaks called saints, who seemed to endure a lot of pain and persecution for being different. I really identified with their outsiderness. ⁣ Saint Thérèse of Lisieux was a big deal in my childhood home. My grandmother prayed to her every day, and always kept an eye out for roses as a sign that St. Thérèse was listening, and hopefully answering her prayers. In a society obsessed with material wealth and possessions, what an incredible message to just stop and look for the roses. ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #sainttherese #sttherese #tarotdaily #taroteveryday #tarotcollection via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2EzsFdC

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Yesterday I woke up to a wonderful email from tarot grandmaster extraordinaire Rachel Pollack, informing me that she was finally able to frame the print of the 3 OF BOTTLES I gave her a few months ago. The card shows Rachel and Eden Gray performing a tarot reading, receiving wisdom from the universe. ⁣ Rachel has been a huge inspiration and a mentor in my tarot and artistic journey. I really wouldn't have made this deck if I hadn't met her. She is a masterful, magical, powerful outsider who has touched so many lives. There was no question she needed to be represented in the Outsider Tarot, and I'm just honored that this card is hanging on her wall. ⁣ Here's what Rachel had to say on Facebook: ⁣ "Tarotist and artist Bobby Abate has created an original hand-drawn Tarot deck. One of the cards, the 3 of cups, is a picture of my and Eden Gray doing a reading together! (I'm on the left ⁣ For most of us who first found the Tarot in the late 60's or early 70's Eden Gray's books were our first "teachers" in the cards. What i loved about them were that they seemed very simple, but they had great depths because of her long involvement in esoteric traditions, including magic. ⁣ I met her once, at the first international symposium held in Chicago, in the late 90's. She was the Guest Of Honor, and when she was introduced the entire audience stood up and gave her a standing ovation. she was 97 at the time. ⁣ I am so honored by this picture. Thanks, Bobby!" -Rachel Pollack ⁣ ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #rachelpollack #78degreesofwisdom #tarotcardreader #tarotcollection #tarottribe #ipreview via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/3gzRPFQ

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Hi again! I took a much needed break from posting this last month, as I needed to be away from the computer for a while. I honestly felt like the 5 of Roses, just in need of restoration and to be physical after months of virtual work and zoom meetings. So what did I do? I cut my hair and repainted my house in the fabulous colors you see here, Tropical Pool ceilings and Million Dollar Red trim. ⁣ I got an email from Rachel Pollack today, with a beautiful snapshot of the her card from the Outsider Tarot framed on her wall!!! What an amazing surprise and honor! -- and also I a sweet little nudge to get back to posting and finally get the Outsider Tarot into the world! ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #tarotlover #tarotreader #tarotreading #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarottribe via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2QpxE2U

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THE BILLOW OF LIGHTS (knight of wands/fire) is based on a fantastical self-portrait drawing I did about 20 years ago. I recently re-designed this card, adding a halo of color and light around the lightbulb lantern, and give the Billow a teal and orange suit. ⁣ I keep trying to re-connect with the fiery artistic energy I felt back then, I never stopped exploring and creating. These days, I often feel depleted of creative energy. I especially feel that way right now after finished a rather intense video editing job. What I do feel is intense hermit energy, I love nothing more than tending to my plants in this moment. ⁣ As we're about to enter Leo season (my rising sign), it's time to do a spread on how to recharge and begin new exciting creative explorations -- and getting the Outsider Tarot out in to the world! ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #isolation #healthymindset #highvibelife #manifestation #manifestyourlife #beherenow via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2DPtLkN

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MENTOR CARD SPREAD. A simple 3 card reading asking the tarot for a MENTOR to guide you through the next project, challenge or phase of life. This is one of my top go-to spreads, and I just did it for myself this morning as I'm about to finish one project and return focus on getting the Outsider Tarot into the world. ⁣ Method: Shuffle the cards . Divide the deck into three. Hover a hand over each stack. Feel which one radiates the most heat. Restack. ⁣ CARD 1 (center) : THE MENTOR. This is the card that will guide you through, to be reflected upon every day. Create a spread based on the layout this card to go deeper. Search the muse in the deck, note the surrounding cards. ⁣ CARD 2 (left) : The present situation where the MENTOR wants to do the most work, give the most advice. ⁣ CARD 3 (right): Where the Mentor wants to take you. ⁣ My mentor is the 6 OF LIGHTS (wands). This card is inspired by James Baldwin, taking a moment to enjoy the success of his writing. As this reading is about getting the Outsider Tarot into the world, I can't think of a better mentor than one that wants me to be done and celebrate. ⁣ The 3 of LIGHTS is the area of my life where I need the most help, braving the tightrope across a sea of fire while juggling. This is fearless forward movement without a destination or goal. My mentor can to help find the other side. ⁣ The destination is the 5 of BOTTLES (cups), the Diva, inspired by Nina Simone. I love this because I really want the Outsider Tarot to be part of the world during this moment of uprising, as we head toward the next election. Also, the 5 of Bottles is the truest form of artist, unafraid to break down what no longer serves. ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #tarotspread #tarottribe #taroteveryday #tarotguidance #tarotreading #tarotlover via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2Cny3Pn

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The Hermit. This card has been coming to mind a lot lately, partly for the obvious reason of lockdowns and isolation, but the challenge this card presents is to learn how to work with nature and her cycles, to learn the names of trees and plants, birds and animals, to learn to cultivate and create with one’s own hands. ⁣ The other day, I passed an abandoned farm with dilapidated barn structures just as a sparrow landed on a post at the end of the driveway. I knew this card wanted my attention. ⁣ The Hermit isn't isolated just to be alone, the Hermit must connect to the natural world -- to learn, to plan and to advance through the progression of the Major Arcana. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #thehermit #majorarcana #isolation #mothernature #offthegrid via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/31Uc3qh

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America is Black. America is Trans. America is Black Trans Women. America is Queer. America is Immigrants. America is Refugees. America is Hispanic. America is Immigrants. America is Women. America is Freaks. America is Farmers. America is Artists. America is Nerds. America is Revolutionaries. America is Weirdos. America is Scientists. America is OUTSIDERS. ⠀⠀ INDEPENDENCE DAY. OUT WITH THE OLD, OUT WITH THE HATEFUL. OUT WITH THE SHAMEFUL HISTORY. ⠀⠀ IN WITH THE NEW. ⠀⠀ Happy Pluto Return, America. ⠀⠀ #dailyreading #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #outsidertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #tarot #tarotcommunity #blacktranswomenequality #shirleychisholm #transequality #equality #protesthate #speakout #votevotevote #revolutionnow #riseup #rolemodels #notmypresident #ninasimonetribute #riseupandvote #stoptheviolence #votenow #vote2020 #fightthepower #resist via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/38uNxgs

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🦀CANCER SEASON 🦀 The 4 of Bottles is inspired by an outsider named Carlson Wade who wrote hundreds of alternative nutrition books from the solitude of his tiny Coney Island apartment from 1950-1990. To his professional contacts, Carlson was an introverted bookworm who worked around the clock, but to his two close friends he was known as LADY B cautiously living in the shadows of NYC gay underground during the Stonewall era, while Marcia P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were marching in the light. ⠀⠀ The 4 OF BOTTLES features one of Carlson's magical elixirs meant to calm anxiety & nerves, but the effects are only temporary. In the center of the card, the moon passes through all of its phases as the bottle empties. ⠀⠀ The 4 OF BOTTLES talks about what we do to temporarily quell symptoms of a much deeper issue. With all the protests against police brutality and this country's shameful response to the Corona virus, this is one of the most pressing issues of the present moment. We're beyond the moment of temporary fixes. ⠀⠀ Cancer gives us a shell, armor, to go deep an address a problem at its roots. ⠀⠀ #dailyreading #tarotofinstagram #tarotreadersofig #cardoftheday #cardoftheweek #tarotchallenge #newtarotdeck #outsidertarot #bobbyabate #queertarot #queerartist #gaywitch #tarotspreads #tarotista #tarotcreator #tarotgram #tarotcollector #queerwitch #taroteverydamnday #queerart #tarot #tarotcommunity #subculture #occult #tarotoftheday #equality #protesthate #speakout #votevotevote #revolutionnow via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2CRR6Se

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To Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, ⠀⠀ Thank you for paving the way -- for LGBTQ rights, trans equality, and justice for trans black women. Thank you to all the people who never gave up the fight to make sure these two got the recognition they deserve for their activism, in the face of those who wanted to white wash our history. We have very long way to go, but the journey really began with these two fearless outsiders. ⠀⠀ #blacktranswomenequality #transequality #protesthate #speakout #votevotevote #revolutionnow #riseup #rolemodels #notmypresident #riseupandvote #stoptheviolence #votenow #vote2020 #fightthepower #resist ⠀⠀ #ipreview via @preview.app — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2NHFovV