The Essential Guide To The Tarot : Understanding The Major And Minor Arcana :

David Fontana

ISBN 10: 1907486836 / ISBN 13: 9781907486838

Published by Watkins Publishing, 2011

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Published In 2011 : 1st. Edition : 2nd. Printing : Watkins Publishing : Small Tubby Format : Overall , A Very Nice Book :

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Essential Guide To The Tarot : Understanding The Major And Minor Arcana :
• Publisher: Watkins Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907486836
• ISBN 13: 9781907486838
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Astrology
  • Tarot

About this title

Synopsis

The Tarot is one of the richest of all Western mystical traditions, used for centuries for divination, meditation and self-discovery. This book offers a brilliant practical overview for the modern seeker who wishes to use this system to explore their hidden anxieties, desires, tensions and contradictions. Destiny is not a set of circumstances dreamed up randomly by fate but a path that unfolds from self-understanding. This book shows how the Tarot can be used to illuminate that path. The author describes the history and symbolism of the Tarot, and then goes on to clarify in detail the meanings of the individual cards of the Major and Minor Arcana and the special characteristics of the four suits (Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles). An original and very helpful section explains how to deal and read the cards in tried-and-tested formats, such as the Horseshoe and the Celtic Cross. To illustrate the book David Fontana has chosen a much-acclaimed, specially devised deck, using traditional symbolism rooted in medieval and Renaissance practice. However, the text applies equally well to other popular decks in modern use, such as the Rider-Waite deck. An invaluable feature of the book is the selection of special workshops - readings and interpretations, based on the circumstances of individual seekers.

About the Author

Professor David Fontana is the author of many bestselling books, including The New Secret Language of Dreams and The New Secret Language of Symbols. He holds a professorship at Liverpool John Moores University.