Discover the esoteric roots underlying the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, the Thoth Tarot, and contemporary decks that share their symbols. This illustrated, card-by-card analysis reveals detailed insights drawn from the multi-layered traditions of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the magical order that most strongly influenced modern tarot, helping you give better readings informed by the history of spiritual practice.
For each card, you will discover how astrology, mythology, alchemy, the elements, and Qabalah contribute to the card's overall meaning. Authors T. Susan Chang and M. M. Meleen, co-hosts of the popular Fortune's Wheelhouse podcast, decipher the symbols and stories of tarot. Their carefully researched synthesis of esoteric ideas is designed to foster a deeper connection with the wisdom of the cards.
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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: If you are looking for an extremely comprehensive guide to tarot that focuses on the Rider-Waite-Smith or Thoth decks this is definitely a must read. This book delves into the esoteric meaning of each card in these decks while following the traditions of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Personally I found the overall tone reminiscent of a text book and some of the information went right over my head, but I learned a great deal in reading it.
About the Author
T. Susan Chang (Springfield, MA) is the author of Tarot Correspondences and the co-host and producer of the Fortune's Wheelhouse tarot podcast. She reads tarot weekly at the Inspirit Crystals shop and offers an ongoing online tarot course called Living Tarot.
M. M. Meleen (Worcester, MA) is the illustrator/creator of the Tabula Mundi Tarot, the Rosetta Tarot, and the Pharos Tarot, as well as the author of Book M: Liber Mundi, Tthe Book of Seshet, and Spectrum Fari: The Keys of Pharos. She is the co-host and cocreator of the Fortune's Wheelhouse tarot podcast.
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