SynopsisDesigned for beginning as well as experienced tarot readers, Holistic Tarot offers a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to the use of the tarot deck for tapping into subconscious knowledge and creativity. The tarot deck has been used as a divination tool for more than two centuries; while the tarot is still most commonly thought of as "fortune telling," the true power of the tarot lies in its ability to channel a clear path for our deep intuition to shine through. Consulting the tarot can help clear creativity blockages, clarify ambitions, work through complex decisions, and make sense of emotions and relationships. Whether used for simple decision-making or an understanding of your life's purpose, learning tarot can be an indispensible tool for being more mindful of the factors that can assist or weaken your efforts toward success. In Holistic Tarot , author Benebell Wen provides a complete guide to using the tarot to foster personal development. Wen gives a comprehensive overview of the history of the tarot and a wide array of theories on its use (including its relationship to Jungian archetypal psychology and traditional Chinese divination practices) before digging deeply into one of the best-known tarot systems, the Rider-Waite-Smith. Beginners will find a complete guide to working with the tarot, including choosing and caring for a deck, how best to learn and remember the attributes of the major and minor arcana, the interpretation of cards and spreads, the role of meditation in a tarot practice, and how to use the tarot for improving relationships, professional development, and personal resilience. More advanced practitioners will appreciate nuanced theoretical discussions of the tarot as well as practical advice about reading others' tarot cards and setting up a practice. Containing over 500 illustrations and detailed information on each card as well as numerous spreads, Holistic Tarot is a complete compendium of tarot study that every practitioner should have in his or her library. " A modern alchemical achievement."--Barbara Moore, author of Tarot Spreads "Will become one of the jewels in the crown of tarot literature." --Anthony Louis, MD, author of Tarot Beyond the Basics "A tarot classic."--Sasha Graham, author of Tarot Diva "A magnificent, intelligent, comprehensive overview and innerview of the Rider Waite Smith system of tarot This is the only guide you need to have. Bravo " --James Wanless, PhD, author of Voyager Tarot "A huge accomplishment ... likely to become the essential guidebook for serious students of the tarot."-- Joan Bunning, author of Learning the Tarot "No tarot enthusiast should be without this book "--Chic and Tabatha Cicero, authors of The Golden Dawn Magical Tarot "Arguably the most comprehensive guide to tarot on the market today. It's also innovative: it deftly combines Eastern mysticism with Western metaphysics. It's an impressive tome that presents a wholly modern, rational approach to tarot practice while preserving notable elements of tradition."--Corrine Kenner, author of Tarot and Astrology, The best-selling guide to the tarot from celebrated occultist and scholar Benebell Wen-history, practice, and 500+ illustrations and spreads Designed for beginning as well as experienced tarot readers, Holistic Tarot offers a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to the tarot for divination, self-knowledge, and tapping into your creativity and subconscious self. The power of the tarot lies in the cards'-and the reader's-ability to channel a clear path for deep wisdom and intuition to shine through. Consulting the tarot can help clear creative blockages, clarify ambitions, work through complex decisions, discover what fulfills you, and make sense of your emotions and relationships. Whether for simple decision-making or to understand your life's purpose, learning the tarot is an indispensable tool for being more mindful of the factors that can assist or weaken your efforts toward success. In this modern classic, Benebell Wen provides a complete guide to using the tarot, offering a comprehensive overview of- The history of the tarot - its evolution, uses, and relationships to Chinese divination practices, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Jungian archetypal psychology, and Egyptian mythology How to choose and care for your tarot deck A detailed anatomy of the Rider-Waite-Smith system Learning and practice methods - techniques for shuffling, cutting, and drawing cards; interpreting Court Cards; and reading spreads Applications of tarot to key life areas- tarot and love ; t arot and professional developmen t; the 5 Components of Circumstance ; and more Appendices with quick-reference guides for spreads, astrological symbols, elements, numerology (including Life Path numbers and Decisive Age) and journal templates Beginners will find a complete guide to working with the tarot, including choosing and caring for a deck; how best to learn and remember the attributes of the major and minor arcana; interpretations of cards and spreads; the role of meditation in a tarot practice; and using the tarot to elevate relationships, professional development, and personal resilience. Advanced practitioners will enjoy nuanced theoretical discussions of the tarot as well as practical advice about reading others' tarot cards and setting up a practice. Featuring more than 500 illustrations and detailed information on each card-as well as numerous spreads- Holistic Tarot is a complete compendium of tarot study that every practitioner should have in their library., The best-selling guide to the tarot from celebrated occultist and scholar Benebell Wen--history, practice, and 500+ illustrations and spreads Designed for beginning as well as experienced tarot readers, Holistic Tarot offers a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to the tarot for divination, self-knowledge, and tapping into your creativity and subconscious self. The power of the tarot lies in the cards'--and the reader's--ability to channel a clear path for deep wisdom and intuition to shine through. Consulting the tarot can help clear creative blockages, clarify ambitions, work through complex decisions, discover what fulfills you, and make sense of your emotions and relationships. Whether for simple decision-making or to understand your life's purpose, learning the tarot is an indispensable tool for being more mindful of the factors that can assist or weaken your efforts toward success. In this modern classic, Benebell Wen provides a complete guide to using the tarot, offering a comprehensive overview of: The history of the tarot its evolution, uses, and relationships to Chinese divination practices, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Jungian archetypal psychology, and Egyptian mythology How to choose and care for your tarot deck A detailed anatomy of the Rider-Waite-Smith system Learning and practice methods techniques for shuffling, cutting, and drawing cards; interpreting Court Cards; and reading spreads Applications of tarot to key life areas: tarot and love ; t arot and professional developmen t; the 5 Components of Circumstance ; and more Appendices with quick-reference guides for spreads, astrological symbols, elements, numerology (including Life Path numbers and Decisive Age) and journal templates Beginners will find a complete guide to working with the tarot, including choosing and caring for a deck; how best to learn and remember the attributes of the major and minor arcana; interpretations of cards and spreads; the role of meditation in a tarot practice; and using the tarot to elevate relationships, professional development, and personal resilience. Advanced practitioners will enjoy nuanced theoretical discussions of the tarot as well as practical advice about reading others' tarot cards and setting up a practice. Featuring more than 500 illustrations and detailed information on each card--as well as numerous spreads-- Holistic Tarot is a complete compendium of tarot study that every practitioner should have in their library.
LC Classification NumberBF1879.T2W39 2014