<p>"Astonishing revelations of Pixie Smith's contributions to the Tarot! Masterful, and not to be missed."—Mary K. Greer, author of <em>The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals</em></p> <p>"This book is perfect for learning how the world's most popular tarot deck was created and its many secrets! Authors Marcus Katz and Tali Goodwin will take you from tarot beginner to expert."—<em>Cosmopolitan</em></p>
Combining never-before-seen material, an exploration of A. E. Waite and Pamela Colman Smith's personal lives, and practical guidance to interpreting the cards, this ground-breaking book introduces you to a new understanding of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot presents the fascinating origins of one of the world's most widely used tarot systems. Unlock the symbols and intentions of the cards with Waite's unpublished writings. Explore comparisons between the Court cards and the stage characters that influenced Smith's art. With this thoroughly researched guide, you'll discover Waite and Smith's true wisdom while developing your tarot skills like never before.
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A fascinating guide to the world's most popular tarot deck
CHAPTERS Acknowledgments, Dedications & Permissions Foreword Prologue How to Read the TarotThe Pixie - Pamela Colman SmithThe Scholar - A. E. WaiteThe Waite-Smith Tarot DeckThe Major Arcana UnpackedThe Minors & Courts Unpacked Intermission: Q&A The Kabbalah of the MinorsThe Colour of the CardsPamela’s MusicSpreads & Reading MethodsArthur Reads the Tarot Conclusion Bibliography Q&A Answers Notes Appendices
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780738741192
Publisert
2015-04-08
Utgiver
Vendor
Llewellyn Publications,u.s.
Vekt
953 gr
Høyde
232 mm
Bredde
190 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
480