Quester: The Journey of the Brave

by Patricia Beattie

Other authorsMike Giddens (Illustrator)
Book + Cards, 1999

Status

Available

Call number

133.32424

Collection

Publication

Houghton Mifflin (T) (1999), Edition: illustrated edition, 240 pages

Description

This is a tarot pack with a difference. It takes the quest of the Native American brave as its theme and invites the reader on a journey of self-revelation.Quester includes an illustrated hardcover book and 79 stunningly illustrated cards. The book provides easy-to-use spreads and detailed descriptions of the cards making this an accessible divination tool for newcomers to the Tarot.The Native American theme is beautifully conveyed in the cards, most of which are analogous to a traditional tarot deck. Unlike standard tarot packs, the Quester deck includes an extra card, the Warrior, providing a whole new dimension to the quest.The reader follows the young brave as he leaves his parents, the Chief and the Cornmother, and learns with him as, at various stages on his way, he encounters others such as the trickster Heyokah, the Shaman, the Shadow Dancer, Starwoman and Grandfather Sun. At the end of his testing journey he returns to his village; the Brave who has travelled so far is now the Warrior.In the accompanying book Patricia Beattie provides easy-to-use spreads, clear information and detailed descriptions of the cards are perfect for initiates to the Tarot. However, the extra information on the Qabbalah, Jungian psychology, meditations and visualizations also make this pack a must for any serious student.This deluxe book and card package is a unique combination of Tarot and Native American wisdom. Offering amazing insights, this exceptionally powerful system will help you to look at your life in a new light.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

240 p.; 8.75 x 2.5 inches

ISBN

186204550X / 9781862045507
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