Review
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"A profound work that is both penetrating and
fascinating. It offers thought-provoking commentary on the cards
from a pair of authors who are among the world's most deeply
knowledgeable authorities on the tarot." (Kooch Daniels,
co-author of Matrix Meditations, Oct 2009)
"The Way of Tarot is a very impressive work. Whether you agree
with the authors conclusions or not, it will make you think
outside of the box, and will perhaps be the impetus needed for
someone out there in the Tarot world to connect the dots between
their thoughts and present them for examination. . . . This is a
worthwhile addition to the Tarot library of anyone that wishes to
move beyond the divination aspects of the cards into
self-realization." (Bonnie Cehovet, certified Tarot Grand Master,
Aeclectic Tarot, Oct 2009)
"An excellent all-around guide to both the nuts-and-bolts
practical and the spiritual sides of Tarot, The Way of Tarot is
filled with invaluable ins for Tarot practitioners of all
skill and experience levels." (The Midwest Book Review, Library
Bookwatch, Feb 2010)
"The beginning of this book reads like a sophisticated
treasure-hunt adventure. It also happens to include a history of
tarot cards, which will be invaluable to people who are studying
tarot seriously. . . . a reference they can go back to over and
over again as they gain experience with the cards." (Anna
Jedrziewski, New Age Retailer magazine, Feb 2010)
"The purpose of this book is to show the reader how the tarot can
be seen and used in a practical way that is holistic,
balanced,and grounded. . . . The Way of Tarot can be a guide
along this path." (New Spirit Journal, Vol. 5, No. 12, April
2010)
"The beauty of this deck is that Jodorwsky puts aside the
Kabalistic and other Western influences upon the tarot and just
studies the primal and bare gestures, numbers, and minute details
. . . " (Indras Net, blog: The Sync Whole;@The Heart of
Jupiter-Evolve!, Mar 10)
From the Back Cover
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TAROT / SPIRITUALITY Alejandro Jodorowsky's profound
study of the Tarot, which began in the early 1950s, reveals it to
be far more than a simple divination system. The Tarot is first
and foremost a powerful instrument of self-knowledge and a
representation of the structure of the soul. The Way of Tarot
shows that the entire deck is structured like a temple, or a
mandala, which is both an image of the world and a representation
of the divine. The authors use the sacred art of the original
Marseille Tarot--created during a time of religious tolerance in
the 11th century--to reconnect with the roots of the Tarot's
Western esoteric wisdom. They explain that the Tarot is a
"nomadic cathedral" whose parts--the 78 cards or "arcana"--should
always be viewed with an awareness of the whole structure. This
understanding is essential to fully grasp the Tarot's hermetic
symbolism. The authors explore the secret associations behind the
hierarchy of the cards and the correspondences between the suits
and energies within human beings. Each description of the Major
Arcana includes key word summaries, symbolic meanings,
traditional interpretations, and a section where the card speaks
for itself. Jodorowsky and Costa then take the art of reading the
Tarot to a depth never before possible. Using their work with
Tarology, a new psychological approach that uses the symbolism
and optical language of the Tarot to create a mirror image of the
personality, they offer a powerful tool or self-realization,
creativity, and healing. ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY is a filmmaker who
made the legendary El Topo and The Holy ain. He also is a
psychotherapist and author of many books on Tarot and
spiritualism, including Psychomagic and The Spiritual Journey of
Alejandro Jodorowsky. MARIANNE COSTA has worked with Jodorowsky
since 1997, coteaching workshops on Tarot and family-tree
therapy. She is the author of No Woman's Land. Both authors live
in Paris.