The Ancient Egyptian Tarot, 2nd Edition [Hardcover]

Clive Barrett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 2004

Barrett's accompanying book to his 78-card tarot deck gives seekers background information on each card, as well as how to use the cards for divination and to develop clairvoyant powers.

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About the Author

Clive Barrett is the author and illustrator of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, a lavishly illustrated guide to the mythology and beliefs of Ancient Egypt.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd.; Package edition (February 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007165498
• ISBN-13: 978-0007165490
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.6 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,915,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Egyptian Tarot, July 8, 2005

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Richard K. Kostoff "karmarich" (columbus, oh) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ancient Egyptian Tarot, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

Alas, scientific analysis and tedious research has more or less proven the tarot has its origins elsewhere. The romance and legend of early occultist have given rise to the theory that the Tarot as we know it today came from the land of Egypt! Nothing could be farther from the truth or dearer to my heart!

I would love to think that this vast and ancient culture could have left something so significant to modern civilization. This proved not to be the case, much to my disappointment! Many still hold Egypt in high regard in many Tarot circles. Clive Barrett was undoubtedly one of them. These images he creates are beautiful and magical.

This set clearly give some insight into this colorful and mysterious culture. If there was any possible way to bring this world to life through the Tarot, this would be it. I particularly like the references to the Egyptian Gods(Neteru). This set is great for revival Egyptophiles! Use the images alone for meditation and more. The book is excellent as well!

The Tarot may not have historically came from Egypt but there are many common element between the two styles. Mainly, the use of symbolism which may not be directly related, but there is a connection. I recommend this set for scholars and mystics alike!

Now, I eagerly await the re-release of Mr Barrett's legendary and elusive Norse Tarot!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Magic of Egypt finally explained, July 23, 2005

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Suzanne Wagner "Integral Tarot, Integral Nume... (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ancient Egyptian Tarot, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

This is the deck I use when I need some guidance. This deck integrates the knowledge of Egyptian Mythology and solidly brings it into the present life circumstances. The author has brought the history of Egypt back to life.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, August 11, 2006

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Madhavi S. Ghare (Dumont, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ancient Egyptian Tarot, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

This is a deck to have!

It has been a long held belief that Tarot originates from Egypt. Whether that is true or not is not a matter for me to decide. I have always been a big fan of Egyptian Mythology.

I have seen images from this deck on the net for quite some time now, and have wanted to buy it since then. This is quite an evocative deck and the illustrations show how much painstaking work has gone into its making. The rest of the cards are even more beautiful than what I had anticipated!

This is the best deck ever!

Keep it up Mr. Barrett!