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

    Uncover the facts, myth, history, and mystery of the spiritual art of Tarot-reading. Whether you want to learn to read the cards or deepen your Tarot interpretation skills, The Ultimate Guide to Tarot honors the deep heritage of Tarot, while guiding you through practical techniques.Tarot expert Liz Dean offers an overview to all of the important elements of each card from symbols, to links with astrology, kabbala and numerology. The Ultimate Guide to Tarot also includes all the classic tarot spreads - Celtic Cross, Horseshoe, Star and Astrological Year Ahead - plus, a mini-layout to try for each of the 22 major cards.Learn how to combine the three essential ingredients of a great tarot reading: knowing the meaning of the cards, how to lay them out, and trusting the intuitive messages the images often spark within us during a reading. This synthesis is the true magic of tarot. With the authority and confidence this book offers, The Ultimate Guide to Tarot is the must-have companion for beginner readers and tarot aficionados alike.

    Presenting witchcraft practices and meaningful encounters with plants and animals, The Green Witch Tarot lets you open a channel between the reader and the spiritual beings of nature. Beautifully illustrated by Kiri Østergaard Leonard and accompanied by a comprehensive guidebook for easy interpretation, this deck is full of powerful symbols and energetic wisdom you can use to find the answers you seek.

    The fact is, you deserve it. You are a magnificent, radiant being. You are divine. And you are awesome. The sooner you start embracing that and treating yourself accordingly, the sooner your life will begin to unfold with compassion, purpose, ease, health, and vitality.        In this card deck from New York Times best-selling author Kris Carr, featuring gorgeous illustrations by artist Lori Portka, you’ll find gentle, yet powerful reminders to help you care for and appreciate yourself at the deepest level. Let these love notes guide you back home when you lose your way, and remind you to:  Choose love—extend your love to all beings, most importantly yourself.  Nourish yourself—choose healthy, wholesome foods prepared with love.  Notice the blessings—when we take stock of our blessings, we receive more of them.  Be gentle with yourself—you are precious.  Accept yourself unconditionally—let go of who you think you should be and fall madly in love with who you are in this moment.

    Through this vibrant deck, featuring the exquisite artwork of Josephine Wall, nature beckons you to experience a world of profound beauty and timeless wisdom. Re-ignite your connection to the great spirit of Mother Earth and tap into the profound peace, healing and guidance she offers us – if we only take a moment to listen.

    The full-size deck is a vibrantly recolored version of the classic Rider-Waite deck, updated with subtle shading that gives depth to the familiar tarot scenes. The 272-page, user-friendly handbook with full-color illustrations is perfect for beginners as well as experienced readers who want to refresh their tarot skills.

    The hand tells a story about your talents, relationships, health, and how you feel about yourself. It reveals periods of ease or challenge in your life, and it speaks about your weaknesses and the traits you need to develop. As you change, so do your hands, reflecting the progress you have made. In this comprehensive guide to hand reading, based on Ellen Goldberg’s 40 years of teaching palmistry and the Western Mystery tradition, the authors make the powerful insights of the hand accessible in an inviting and user-friendly manner. The book presents the character traits and personality archetypes associated with each of the seven mounts of the palm and shows how to determine which are most influential in the nature of the individual. The mount archetypes reveal the lifestyle, love,sex, and marriage preferences; the best career choices; and the unique strengths and weaknesses for each person. The book also examines other factors that enhance the qualities revealed by the mount types, including the flexibility of the hand, texture of the skin, and the shapes of the fingers, fingertips, and nails. The meaning of each major and minor line is described in detail as well as the influence the person’s own mind has in healing defects and obstacles found on their lines. The authors also provide accurate timing guides for each line, making it possible to locate specific events and to see how your lines change over time. Presenting the hand as a guide to self-fulfillment, The Art and Science of Hand Reading incorporates correspondences to other mystical sciences such as astrology, Kabbalah, the Hermetic teachings, and archetypal psychology. It also includes practical examples and more than 600 illustrations to show how to integrate the meanings of each part of the hand to form a complete picture of your inner psychology and your ever-changing destiny.

    This fully illustrated book takes you behind the scenes of Deviant Moon to glimpse the creative inspiration and artistic technique that gave rise to this popular tarot deck. Patrick also offers expanded meanings and interpretations, for both upright and reversed card positions.

    

    In this book you will learn: 1) Health: techniques for improving your physical well-being2) Wealth: creating abundance and prosperity in all its forms3) Love: enhancing self-love and creating more fulfillment in relationships4) Self-expression: transforming your life path and manifesting ideal work Topics include healing for self and others. It is appropriate for new or experienced pendulum healers.Presented here is a revolutionary healing system that goes beyond just asking your pendulum questions. Detailed step-by-step instructions take all the guesswork out and guide you to success. You will develop a solid foundation in pendulum healing, while being able to incorporate it with any other healing modalities you may already practice.

    The book covers the history and modern practice of trance as well as the methods of practice, including ecstatic ritual, drawing down the moon, sex magic, and working with the spirits of the dead. It also explores the Four Keys, which include the importance of understanding mythical cosmology and psychology, understanding the role of energy in trance, the nature of spirits and deity, and understanding what trance is and the techniques involved. Because trance-prophesy is a very subjective process, the book includes descriptions of the personal experiences of others and transcriptions from several independent sessions by modern seers and priestesses.

    Professor Porterfield brings A Deck of Spells to the table for all to see. Learn the origins of playing cards and how to use them in your magical work -- with more than 100 spells, charms, and authentic old-time divination methods!Professor Charles Porterfield is an Old Testament, old-school reader and rootworker and a proud member of Missionary Independent Spiritual Church. A natural man, he specializes in men's issues and the Biblical aspects of hoodoo. Texas born and raised, he lives with his wife, children, grandchildren, and three cats.CONTENTSDedication and Acknowledgements 4Preface 5Ante Up Hoodoo, Conjure, and Rootwork 7 A Curiosity to Open: The Bible in a Deck of Cards 8 A Brief History of Playing Cards 10 Many Cards, Many Uses 17 Many Decks, Many Nations 18Painted Ladies and the Man with the Axe A Paire of Cards 25 Interpreting the Colours 26 Interpreting the Suits 27 Interpreting the Ranks 28 Interpreting the Royals 31 Interpreting the Jokers 32 Interpreting Time by Colours and Suits 33 Divination Inspiration 34 A Single Card for the New Year 35 Lucky Lady Lenormand 36 A Way from Ol’ Kentucky 38 An Old Method from Illinois 40 The Professor’s Own 42 Combined Card Meanings 44 Layouts and Spreads 47Call, Raise, or Fold Care and Handling of Your Cards 48 Stamping, Folding, and Mutilating 51 A Deck of Spells by Single Cards 54 The Hearts 56 The Clubs 61 The Diamonds 66 The Spades 71 The Jokers 76 A Trick of Tarot Card Spells 78 Playing Card Spells by Condition 83 Work, Money, Success, and Gambling Spells 84 Love, Family, and Reconciliation Spells 87 Helping, Blessing, and Healing Spells 90 Harming and Cursing Spells 92 Protection and Jinx–Breaking Spells 94Bibliography 96

    This volume is the user’s manual for the pack, demonstrating the traditional assumptions built into the outline of the classical Tarots of continental Europe. Teachings from the ancient grimoires, the Seals of Solomon, the Sefer Yetzira, Paracelsus, Agrippa, and Jacob Boehme are collated with the root principles of astrological alchemy to demonstrate Tarot’s usefulness as an esoteric calculator for the Renaissance and thereafter. For the sake of newcomers to the field, historical explanations are condensed, offering a simplified overview of the intersecting esotericisms converging within the 78-card pack. Ten pages of occult illustrations and an appendix of esoteric graphs help the interested reader visualize the conceptual framework embedded in the cards. The bulk of the book comprises 78 illustrated essays illustrating how these technical underpinnings inform the divinatory meanings that practitioners have been relying on since at least the time of Etteilla (1790). These essays make it possible for even a true beginner to start reading the cards immediately. This book can also be used as an operative manual to support any pack of Tarot constructed in the Continental style, following the Marseille numbering of the Trumps. Dimensions: 5.2 wide x 7 tall, 496 pages, black & white soft bound.

    

    Smith has meticulously studied no less than 6 original Icelandic manuscripts dating from 1500 to 1860 to extract a picture of the aims, tools and techniques of Icelandic sorcerers. Set against the context of the harsh economic, social and environmental conditions of this North Atlantic island, the book gives a detailed account of the types of spells that were used and the motivations behind them. Hundreds of items from the six books of magic have been analysed to present the reader with a clear idea of the methods that were used, including incantation, invocation of deities and use of the enigmatic magical staves (galdrastafir). Furthermore, the book goes into great detail concerning the physical tools used by magicians and the kinds of objects that might have been found in a sorcerer's 'toolbox'. The book is illustrated throughout with images from the original manuscripts. Although it is not intended by any means as a book of instruction, one chapter does focus on workings of certain types and gives suggestions for those brave enough to try them out. All in all, this work will be an indispensable item for anyone interested in the history of magic in general and of Icelandic magic in particular.

    Three different bird cards represent the triple goddess. In-depth descriptions for each card include keywords, divinatory meanings, suggestions for spell use, timing, spiritual messages, dark and light aspects, and affirmations. The illustrated guidebook also presents interpretations based on the phases of the moon and the Wheel of the Year. It includes card spreads and instructions for several different methods of reading with the Celtic Lenormand deck.

    This special edition contains full-bleed images and a booklet that reveals every secret hidden in the cards.The companion booklets for most Lo Scarabeo decks are in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.

    It thus goes beyond reading cards for personal and spiritual growth and demonstrates how the cards create connections between people, from the living to the dead. It talks about objects magically landing in your kitchen, family secrets that get untangled in necromantic sessions, power and how we use it. At the heart of the book is a guide to storytelling and spellcrafting with cards, demonstrating the transformative power of stories that makes us skillful in the arts of asking, knowing, and having. Fully color illustrated with the unique and rarely seen Marseille cards of Carolus Zoya (ca. 1790), and accompanied also by the author's original art, the book is a delight to the eye.

    Anyone can use the Tarot to understand the forces at work in their lives and get guidance regarding what they must do. * Includes 78 col cards and book * Corresponds to the Tarot originally given to Moses * Includes the complete 56 Minor Arcana explanations of all 78 Tarot cards

    Join Frank Baba Eyiogbe in this fascinating introduction that discusses the functions of the babalawo, the role of women, the future of If�, and much more.Praise: "A wonderful and much needed addition to the literature on Afro-Cuban religion. Engagingly written, scholarly while remaining accessible . . . it presents an up-to-date exposition of both the history and contemporary philosophy of one of the world's most complex systems of divination."mdash;Stephan Palmi�, Chair of the Department of Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago and author of The Cooking of History: How Not to Study Afro-Cuban Religion

    Paxson now turns her attention to Trance Possession. Specifically, how to safely and effectively enter and to exit possessory trance. In possessory trance, one voluntarily offers one's body as a vehicle for spirit work. This differs from other forms of trance in that one's "normal" personality is replaced by a personality that is identified by oneself and one's community as a spirit or a god.Here Paxson explores all aspects of trance possession, including:how to prepare for possessory trancehow to enter and exit trance possession safely, and what to do if things get too heavyconnecting with Saints and Spirits, including those found in AfroDiasporic religionsA practical book of particular interest to witches and pagans, each chapter includes two to five exercises that will assist you in your personal experiences with possession.

    Jeremiah Lewis takes us on a guided tour of the divine nursery--a museum as much as a theatre--where we see as both exhibits on display and actors on stage the Toys of Dionysos. The labyrinthine corridors of their associated imagery and the intoxicating panoply of their legacies in ancient, medieval, and modern literature and philosophy are deftly explored via the marshaling of a great variety of sources. Amongst those contributing to this discussion under Lewis' curation and direction are Homer and Hesiod, Plato and Proklos, Aristophanes and Athenaios, Sophokles and St. Paul. We hear the maddening music of the Tarantists, the sweet strains of the raving Mainades, and the perplexing melodies of the Harlequinade even as we hear the voices of latter-day philosophers and scholars, poets and psychologists contribute to the complex choral dance of the Mystery, the Play, and the Mystery Play that is the Toys of Dionysos. We meet a cast of theological thespians which includes the obvious--Dionysos, Ariadne, and Orpheus--as well as the unexpected and nearly-unknown, who dart on and off stage, lead the chorus or dissolve into it, step forward as fully-fleshed out figures or exit as stock characters entangled in the strings of the deus ex machina, dripping with their own gore. The beating, bloody heart of the Starry Bull tradition and its place in the wider complex of Bacchic Orphic religiosity is on proud and potent display between these covers. Do you want to play?

    The 132-page booklet includes keywords and expanded meanings for Love and Career issues. This unique Lenormand deck comes in an adorable tin.

    The Tabula Mundi Tarot is a new and unique Thoth-based deck created using a traditional Golden Dawn framework, but with an inventive and singular point of view.When you read Book M: Liber Mundi, you will encounter a new perspective as the artist and author discusses symbolism covering a wide range of topics encompassing mythology, religion, history, alchemy, Qabalah, Thelema and astrology.

    He knows the heart is the gateway to divine union and he doesn't want you to play small this lifetime. He encourages humanity to live and love with absolute surrender, abandon and willingness to accept the mysteries of life. Whether you have studied his poetry for years or are drawn to him only now, this oracle deck will strengthen and illuminate your connection with this beautiful and powerful soul who loves you with a fierce passion. Rumi has a heart so open that the entire world that he loves so dearly can easily be held within it. His is a path of love. To dance in divine love with him, you need only be willing to enter your own heart. May the blessings of this spiritual brother lead you into the bliss of your own divine heart-centred nature. 44 full colour cards

    These mudra hand poses candeliver numerous benefits for both physical and emotionalwellness. The cards present inspirational artwork on oneside with instructions on the other side. The 112-pageillustrated guidebook offers further information andguided meditations for putting mudras into the practice.

    Created by Tess Whitehurst--intuitive counselor, energy worker, and author of The Magic of Flowers--this deck is designed to help you quiet your mind and access your inner wisdom. With gorgeous images by artist Anne Wertheim, this oracle deck connects you to the beauty of flowers, the whimsy of elementals, and the precious miracle of life itself.Bougainvillea Calla Lily Cherry Blossom Dahlia Daisy Forget-Me-Not Impatiens Iris Lilac Lily Orchid Pansy Rose Tulip Wisteria And Many More

    Through skull scrying you can draw forth answers to your questions and gain more insight into situations in your life with the help of the spirit within the bone. This booklet is by no means an exhaustive text on the art of scrying, but is an introduction to a particularly nature-centered version thereof. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.The table of contents gives you an idea of what you can look forward to:A Brief IntroductionChapter 1: What is Skull Scrying?Chapter 2: Choosing a Skull for ScryingChapter 3: Skull Scrying and Interpreting ResultsAfterword: Recommended Suppliers

    The earliest manuscripts that describe divinatory meanings for the cards with a system for laying them out in specific configurations date to 1735 and 1790.The Madenie version, included in this kit, is considered to be the standard model when referring to the Tarot de Marseilles. It is also commonly thought to be the most beautiful. The original deck is preserved in the Swiss National Museum of Zurich and is the only complete copy known to exist.The woodcut-style of the images on the cards have been faithfully re-created and the borders of these elegant cards are adorned with gold metallic ink. The cards and the book are housed in a beautiful gift box.

    The symbolism and messages remind us to embrace the positive, rather than dwell on the negative. Each card includes a magickal incantation that provides energy, reinforces the card's meaning, and helps the message desired to be sent out into the universe. This deck can be used in conjunction with the Tarot or other oracles for clarification in readings when messages seem inconclusive or cryptic. A perfect divination deck for Witches and non-Pagans alike, it is for both seasoned readers and beginners.

    The Hebrew Bible reveals a variety of traditions of women associated with divination. This sensitive and incisive book by respected scholar Esther J. Hamori examines the wide scope of women’s divinatory activities as portrayed in the Hebrew texts, offering readers a new appreciation of the surprising breadth of women’s “arts of knowledge” in biblical times. Unlike earlier approaches to the subject that have viewed prophecy separately from other forms of divination, Hamori’s study encompasses the full range of divinatory practices and the personages who performed them, from the female prophets and the medium of En-dor to the matriarch who interprets a birth omen and the “wise women” of Tekoa and Abel and more. In doing so, the author brings into clearer focus the complex, rich, and diverse world of ancient Israelite divination.

    For each description there's an interpretation that combines the cunning-folk method of reading the cards - based on making logical inferences about the meaning of the cards - and the visual argument method, which relies on the subjective and individual art of perceiving. The book also features full-length readings, based on real-life tarot consultations.

     Most people wish they had psychic powers to use in their everyday lives. How incredible would it be if you could read other people’s minds before they even said a word? And wouldn’t it be amazing if you could know exactly what your spouse was thinking about just by looking at him? Having psychic powers is something plenty of people fantasize about, but considering how useful it actually is, why not take the time to actually develop and refine your own innate psychic capabilities? Unfortunately, not everyone believes that being psychic is a real possibility, or that a person can gradually develop and enhance their own inherent psychic powers. But don’t let the disbelief of others scare you away: If you have the determination and perseverance to train and practice continuously, the results will follow. This book is designed to provide you with specific exercises and activities that will help you develop and refine your innate psychic abilities by teaching you how to cultivate your intuition and gain mental clarity when reading other people and external situations. So if you're ready to get a leg up in life, then let's get started! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Understanding Psychic Powers Developing and Nurturing the Required Traits Cultivating Your Intuition How to Read People and Body Language Ten Key Tips for Developing Psychic Powers Much, much more! Download your copy today!

    Arcana: The Tarot Poetry Anthology is a diverse collection of 78 poems, including original verse and new translations by over 50 contemporary writers and Tarot readers.