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The Tarot: History, Mystery and Lore (Paperback)

by Cynthia Giles (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall & IBD; Reprinted edition edition (1 Oct 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671891014
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671891015
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 858,504 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A guide to the origin and meaning of Tarot cards traces the Tarot's history, demonstrates how the Tarot works from a scientific and metaphysical viewpoint, and offers advice on reading the cards for divination, meditation, and inner growth.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good overview of Tarotology, 26 Nov 1998
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If you want to learn how to read the Tarot, this book isn't going to help you much. But if you want an introduction into the history and theory of the Tarot, this may be the book you want. Giles' history is refreshingly skeptical, compared to most Tarot introductions I've seen; the discussions of the development of the Tarot ties it in to broader esoteric traditions. I have to confess that I was unconvinced by her attempt to link Tarot to quantum physics. One of the big pluses of the book is a lengthy annotated bibliography of books on the Tarot, which gives you enough information to make an educated guess as to which books would give you what you need. (There's are also several reading lists scattered throughout the book on various fascinating subjects.) There's also a bibliography of decks, which is helpful but could be more detailed. This book is more an introduction to learning about the Tarot than a book about the Tarot itself; if you want to read only one book, this may not be it. (I'd recommend "Tarot as a Way of Life," by Karen Hamaker-Zondag.) But if you are thinking about reading several books on the subject, this would be a great place to start.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Giles is great, 3 Nov 1998
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I love this book, I picked it up some time ago, and found it an excellant introduction to much about the Tarot. Its history, its non-history and alternatives to the traditional "fortune telling" aspects of the cards. I recommend this book to all my beginners and pros alike.
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