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A Walk through the Forest of Souls

A Tarot Journey to Spiritual Awakening
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A Walk through the Forest of Souls by Rachel Pollack is a transformative exploration that combines elements of mysticism, tarot, and personal development to guide readers towards self-discovery and inner growth. The book beautifully intertwines storytelling, spiritual insights, and practical exercises, offering readers tools to connect deeply with their own spiritual journey and uncover hidden layers of their psyche. It's an inspiring guide for anyone looking to enhance their self-awareness and personal evolution.
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If you’re interested in exploring the deeper meanings and mysteries of life, this book might captivate you through its rich blend of spirituality and wisdom. It offers unique insights into personal growth and self-discovery, appealing to those who enjoy introspective journeys and mystical perspectives.

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For forty years, writes Neil Gaiman, Rachel Pollack has been one of the finest writers and thinkers about Tarot, and A Walk through the Forest of Souls feels like a distillation of everything she has been trying to get us to see. A must for people who want the Tarot in their lives or just for people like me who want it in our stories.

The author of the beloved Tarot classic Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom presents a magical journey that illuminates Tarot's many hidden meanings, leading readers on an exploration of their own spiritual and personal path. In over 350 illustrations, selected by the author, Pollack presents samples of Tarot cards ranging from the 15th-century Sforza to contemporary decks.

Taking advantage of the Tarot's most distinctive featureβ€”its artistryβ€”this book creates a breathtaking overview as we walk with Pollack through the landscape of Tarot. In words and images, we're shown how to explore unknown territoryβ€”in ourselves and in the world outside us, and in the sacred mysteries and riddles of existence.

Using symbols and myths to illuminate the hidden mysteries and spiritual truths of the Tarot, Rachel Pollack explores the connections and relationships between Tarot and such wide-ranging subjects as mythology, mythography, folklore, Kabbalah, divination, quantum physics, time travel, and more. A Walk through the Forest of Souls is a dazzling journey through the mysteries of Tarotβ€”suitable for Tarot masters, but accessible to newcomers, too.

This book was previously published in 2002 under the title Forest of Souls: A Walk through the Tarot. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated by the author.

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Rachel Pollack's A Walk through the Forest of Souls is celebrated as a profound exploration of the Tarot's role in spiritual growth. Critics commend Pollack for her expert integration of art, mythology, and spiritual traditions, offering both seasoned and novice Tarot enthusiasts inspiration and brilliant insight. Renowned authors and Tarot professionals laud this book as Pollack's defining work, recognised for its transformative potential and the depth of wisdom it imparts, making it an essential read for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Tarot and its mystical dimensions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781578637706

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Weiser Books

Illustration: 350 Illustrations of cards & spreads

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Rachel Pollack (1945-2023) was the leading light and foremost influence on modern Tarot. Her bestselling book, Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, first published in 1980 and never out of print, is widely described as the 'Bible of Tarot.' She was alsoa great influence upon the science fiction, fantasy, and comics communities, as well as being a trailblazer within the transgender community. A master of many genres, Pollack is renowned for her run of issues #64-87 of Doom Patrol (Vertigo Comics), where she created the first transgender superhero. A prolific author of both fiction and non-fiction, her other books include A Walk Through the Forest of Souls, Unquenchable Fire, Godmother Night, and The Fissure King. She was the creator of The Shining Tribe Tarot and wrote the books for numerous other decks, including The Vertigo Tarot and Salvador Dali's Tarot.Pollack taught at the famed Omega Institute for over thirty years.

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