| Description |
224 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 221) and index. |
| Contents |
The major arcana -- The minor arcana -- The suit of pentacles -- The suit of swords -- The suit of cups -- The suit of wands. |
| Summary |
"78 unforgettable tales behind all the cards in the modern tarot deck. Every tarot card has a story to tell and is rich in symbolic meaning. In this gorgeous book for aspiring and experienced tarot readers alike, expert practitioner Alison Davies brings the stories of the cards alive. With key words and themes to help you understand the meanings of the cards, use this storybook as a tool to learn the tarot, or take your tarot readings to the next level. Follow The Fool on his journey through the Major Arcana as he travels down the path of life, meeting iconic characters along the way such as The Magician, The Hermit, Death, and The High Priestess. Follow the stories of the four suits in the Minor Arcana, and watch three sisters rise to power in the Suit of Pentacles, and a world-changing idea is born in the Suit of Wands. Stories give us context, context gives us knowledge, and knowledge is empowerment. Enhance your tarot practice, and learn to understand, decode, and apply the wisdom and meaning of the tarot in your life through the power of these stories" -- Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Tarot cards.
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Tarot cards -- History.
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BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Divination / Tarot.
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SELF-HELP / Personal Growth.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology.
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BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Divination / Fortune Telling.
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Tarot cards (OCoLC)fst01143425
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| Genre/Form |
History (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| ISBN |
9780711280663 (hardback) |
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0711280665 (hardback) |
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