Tarot & Oracle
The Tarot is at its tabletop practical basis a deck of decorated cards. Its order and appearance began to be somewhat uniform in the Renaissance, roughly the 15th Century. More complex meanings and purposes of this tool of gamesmanship seem to have begun early in the 18th Century, eventually growing and roaming into the wide spectrum of entertainment, interrogation, divination, and cartomancy that we know today.
A friend introduced me to the I Ching in college, and I quickly understood it to be an effective and enjoyable method of psychological investigation. After years of being put off by some of the more arcane and ambitious claims of tarot enthusiasts, I finally saw the analogy to the I Ching. After many years of resisting carrying the tarot in the store, I now stock it in the simple and inquiring spirit of my understanding. I am attracted to eye-catching art, of course, and I like the idea of cats being involved, of course, although I suspect cats may be more interested in pushing the cards off the table than in being supportive familiars. I respect the tarot’s history, and I will seek out books that place in the context of its origin and survival.
I am aware that the supply and diversity of decks is enormous, but I begin simply and humbly, alert to what my customers like.
The Essential Tarot Book and Card Set
The Essential Tarot Book and Card Set
Unlock the secrets of the ancient and mystical art of the Tarot and plot your path to spiritual growth with The Essential Tarot Book and Card Set. Follow the simple instructions in the guidebook to discover the meanings behind the mysterious imagery of the cards and learn how to conduct your own Tarot readings.
Set includes 112-page full-color hardcover mini guidebook with dust jacket, full deck of Tarot cards, and keepsake box.
The Essential Book of Tarot explains the fortune-telling elements of each Tarot card, as well as the history and lore of the Tarot.
Rich, full-color illustrations by renowned artist Mary Hanson-Roberts adorn the book and each card in the complete 78-card deck. Her ethereal images, based on time-honored traditions, capture the spirit and soul of the Tarot.
Attractive keepsake box features a ribbon tab, ribbon hinge, and molded tray in which to keep your book and cards.
Beginners and established Tarot readers alike will enjoy this unique set.
Box measures 7-1/2 inches wide x 5-1/2 inches high x 1-1/2 inches deep.
A great value, wonderful gift, and superb resource for Tarot aficionados of all levels.