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Beyond Prediction: The Tarot and Your Spirituality

Beyond Prediction: The Tarot and Your Spirituality
By John Drane, Ross Clifford, Philip Johnson

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Tarot cards have long been a fascination for those interested in spiritual experimentation, and a horror for many church-goers. But where do the mysterious images on the Tarot cards come from? This book reveals that many of the Tarot symbols have their roots in what is perhaps the most unlikely place—the Bible. The authors go on to explore the links with religious phenomenology, folklore, Jungian analysis, and archetypes from the world of literary fantasy. They demonstrate how the symbols are expressions of the spiritual needs of people of all times and all places, and they investigate the swell of interest in the Tarot, particularly within the New Age movement.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1396922 in Books
  • Published on: 2001-09-01
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 135 pages

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slightly beyond prediction3
I found this book to be an interesting introduction to using the tarot as a tool for increasing self awareness. A quick overview of the history and development of the cards also gives an introduction into how they have been used, and a grounding in history.

The bulk of the book is devoted to an explanation of the symbolism used in the illustrations on the Rider Waite cards. The authors extensive research in the field and easy writing style make this part an interesting read and contribute an intersting perspective on the archetypes involved.

The third section of the book give some examples of how he has used the cards. In this the author describes a few exersizes using the cards in a non predictive manner. Someone who is more familiar with using cards for readings than me will probably find this section more helpfull. I would have preferred a little more discussion about techique, but that's just me!

The bibliography, or reading list, at the end gives a few leads for where to take your interest further. This is usefull as the book seems to be a short introduction into an area that deserves more attention.