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Available
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Publication
Shambhala (1990), 61 pages
Description
The mysterious deck of cards known as the Tarot tells the story of life's journey through a series of symbolic images. This book discusses the twenty-two cards of the major arcana, which illustrate important stages of the path of inner development. Each image is a link in the chain of being that must be fully experienced and understood. In meditative passages, the author shows how to recognize these symbolic experiences in daily life and offers valuable insights into the process of self-development.
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This is a starter-book for the open-minded beginner looking for inner development. Tarot can be a valuable component and tool to point out the symbolic clues we all receive in everyday life, but may ignore or dismiss, or not notice altogether. This book is excellent for the curious beginner, with a
It is very important to read the Forward and Introduction sections of the book. The Forward discusses the author's background and her teacher's philosophy. The Introduction clarifies the question on various interpretations of the Tarot emerging out of different levels of understanding.
For the believer, Tarot is the hidden message of inner evolution. Whether one considers Tarot a `hobby' or tool for self- development, this small book provides the groundwork for a preliminary study.
The author has efficiently managed to condense a lot of crucial information in a tiny book.
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basic explanation of the twenty-two cards of the arcana. Each entry has a detailed picture of the card discussed.It is very important to read the Forward and Introduction sections of the book. The Forward discusses the author's background and her teacher's philosophy. The Introduction clarifies the question on various interpretations of the Tarot emerging out of different levels of understanding.
For the believer, Tarot is the hidden message of inner evolution. Whether one considers Tarot a `hobby' or tool for self- development, this small book provides the groundwork for a preliminary study.
The author has efficiently managed to condense a lot of crucial information in a tiny book.
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Language
Original language
English
ISBN
0877735751 / 9780877735755