Before Tarot and After Tarot kits published by Lo Scarabeo.The "Before Tarot" kit illustrates the moments immediately preceding the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith scenes.The "After Tarot" kit depicts the moments directly following the events of the traditional cards.

Left Card: Before Tarot – Nine of Pentacles Traditional RWS Scene: A solitary, wealthy woman stands contentedly inside a walled, mature garden surrounded by nine golden coins and a hooded falcon resting on her hand.The "Before" Twist: This image captures her before she settles into her quiet isolation. She is seen walking into her vineyard as an eagle flies dynamically overhead, holding a coin in her right hand as if she is still actively organizing and setting up her luxurious, self-made estate. Core Meaning: Personal abundance, self-sufficiency, building financial independence, and preparation to enjoy the fruits of your own labor. Right Card: After Tarot – Strength (Card VIII)Traditional RWS Scene: A woman wearing a flower crown calmly and gently closes or subdues the jaws of a wild red lion beneath an infinity symbol. The "After" Twist: This image shows the immediate aftermath of her calm approach. The ferocious beast has been entirely tamed; the lion leans in affectionately, wrapping its paws around her while she warmly embraces it.Core Meaning: True inner fortitude, mastering your base instincts through love and compassion, patience, and resolving conflicts with gentleness rather than brute force.