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Tarot Mysteries

Rediscovering the Real Meaning of the Cards
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Tarot Mysteries by Jonathan Dee is a practical and accessible guide to the tarot, one of the most popular divination systems. The book covers instruction on reading both the Major and Minor Arcana and explains the symbolism and sequence of the cards. It offers a balanced perspective on each card alongside an overview of the entire deck, tracing the spiritual origins of tarot from Celtic mythology and Hebrew mysticism to Renaissance theatre and astrology. Dee also explores the history of tarot and its connection to the Qabalah, providing fresh insights for contemporary readers.
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This book is ideal for anyone interested in tarot reading, whether beginners or those looking to deepen their understanding of tarot's history and symbolism. It will also appeal to readers fascinated by mysticism, mythology, and spiritual traditions.

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This is a practical and accessible guide to one of the most popular divination systems. What makes this book different from the others is that it:

  • Provides instruction on reading both the Major and Minor Arcana
  • Explains why the cards are the cards, why each picture forms part of a sequence and why they occupy a mystical place in our consciousness
  • Gives a balanced and informative perspective on each of the cards, as well as an overview of the entire deck
  • Provides a history of the tarot
  • Connects the tarot to the Qabalah

Dee is a life-long tarot reader and historian. He traces the spiritual origins of the cards from Celtic mythology and Hebrew mysticism to Renaissance theatrical productions and the stars and planets of astrology. He also examines how past scholars thought about the tarot and how that thinking has changed to make the cards meaningful for today's readers.

This wide-ranging primer provides readers with everything they need to know about the tarot and offers fresh insights into the cards.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781571747501

Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Hampton Roads Publishing Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Jonathan Dee was an acclaimed astrology, tarot card reader and psychic. He was, also, a scholarly astrologer and a prolific author who had an exhaustive knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history. A direct descendant of the Royal Astrologer and mathematician to Queen Elizabeth I, Dr John Dee of old, Johnathan died in 2010 at the age of 52.

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