Tarot Mysteries: Rediscovering the Real Meanings of the Cards
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Book Overview
There's never been a more wide-ranging, eye-opening, and profoundly knowledgeable illustrated history of the Tarot. Every page uncovers fresh insights on the subject, because best-selling author Jonathan Dee's unique focus is on why the cards have the meanings they do. To that end, he returns to the cards' origins, and leads us on a fascinating journey through areas as diverse as Hebrew mysticism (the Qabalah), Celtic mythology (the Four Grail Hallows), astrology, and Renaissance theater. This deep background sets the stage for comprehensive and unusual interpretations of all the Major and Minor Arcana: the Suit of Wands, Suit of Coins, Suit of Swords, Suit of Cups, all the Court Cards, and more. No matter how well you think you know Tarot, this enlightening study will open your eyes to new possibilities. Among the books Jonathan Dee has written are Book of Prophecies, Chronicles of Ancient Egypt, Isis: Queen of Egyptian Magic, and Practical Astrology the Easy Way. He is also co-author, with Sasha Fenton, of the Moon Sign Kit.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1402707738
ISBN13:9781402707735
Release Date:September 2003
Publisher:Sterling/Zambezi
Length:328 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.6" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
One of the Best interpretive guides
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
The first few chapters on the history of the Tarot, like any attempt at a "history of the Tarot," are a mixture of fact and speculation. You don't need to read these chapters; they are unimportant. The section about the Grail Hallows was completely irrelevant and sounded made-up. The real meat of this book is the individual card descriptions. The black & white illustrations of the cards are pretty atrocious, but they get the idea across ... more importantly, you get 1 to 3 pages of info about each card, describing what is traditionally depicted on it, magickal & astrological correspondences, and what the symbols are supposed to mean. He also gives a basic divinatory interpretation for each card (with a seperate interpretation for the "inversed" or upside-down card, which I use.) Dee's writing is very straightforward and easy to understand. I have checked his correspondences and his interpretations against other sources, and they are correct. In actual practice I have found Dee's interpretations to be more useful and accurate than Waite or Crowley, and thus _Tarot Mysteries_ has become THE book I turn to first if I have a question.
This is a milestone book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Tarot Mysteries is truly an eye opener. I never thought that the tarot cards could range over so many fascinating topics. An excellent and informative read.
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