Rachel Pollack's warm and friendly "big sister" approach puts teens at ease as they learn about Tarot and how it applies to their lives. Emphasising this centuries-old divination tool as a fun way to spark personal insight, she demonstrates how to become familiar with the cards through intuition. Detailed descriptions of the Major and Minor Arcanas are provided, along with examples of how they can apply to a young adult's life.
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"Sparkling, dynamic, easy-to-understand prose that delightfully entices the reader by perhaps the most accredited author in the field of Tarot." -- Silver RavenWolf, author of Solitary Witch and To Ride a Silver Broomstick
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Rachel is considered one of the World’s foremost authorities on the modern interpretation of the Tarot. She is also a poet, an award-winning novelist, and a Tarot card and comic book artist. She has published 12 books on the Tarot, including 78 Degrees of Wisdom (Thorsons, 1998), considered a modern classic and “the Bible of Tarot reading.” Its’ marriage of common sense, wide-ranging knowledge, and esoteric awareness have inspired many tens of thousands of readers worldwide to a deeper knowledge of the Tarot.
She is a member of the American Tarot Association, the International Tarot Society, and the Tarot Guild of Australia. With fellow Tarot author Mary Greer, she has taught at the famed Omega Institute for the past twelve years. She has been conferred the title of “Tarot Grand Master” by the Tarot Certification Board, an independent body located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As a fiction writer, Pollack has been bestowed many honors and awards, among them the famed Arthur C. Clarke Award for Science Fiction (for Unquenchable Fire) and the World Fantasy Award (for Godmother Night). She is a recommended member of PEN International, and has written for numerous publications.
She is a member of the American Tarot Association, the International Tarot Society, and the Tarot Guild of Australia. With fellow Tarot author Mary Greer, she has taught at the famed Omega Institute for the past twelve years. She has been conferred the title of “Tarot Grand Master” by the Tarot Certification Board, an independent body located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As a fiction writer, Pollack has been bestowed many honors and awards, among them the famed Arthur C. Clarke Award for Science Fiction (for Unquenchable Fire) and the World Fantasy Award (for Godmother Night). She is a recommended member of PEN International, and has written for numerous publications.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is probably the most approachable of all of Rachel's works
and the shortest, there is something to be said for keeping her concise. That said this book is a wonderful introduction to the Rider Waite Tarot.
An example from the book on the Moon card,
Keywords: Instinct, Mystery, journey and wilderness. Craziness (lunacy) and creativity.
Astrological sign: Pisces
Musical Note: B
Idea: Gift of Imagination
Challenge (a nice way to handle the reverse side) FEAR
She mentions that there are no people here, the only Major Arcana like that, and it is propitious for artists and writers and people who deal in dreams (I do a alot of dreamwork for my clients using the tarot probably why I am attracted to this card).
Reversed she says that it shows we are resistant to the powerful forces of accepting something, that may be more primitive, primal or larger than ourselves.
In the back of the book are several great spreads, probably about 12, including her favourite Situation/Don't Do/Do.
For advanced readers getting this little lovely is a nice reference guide and the spreads are very helpful. For the beginner it is just wonderful. The bibliography sadly is a loss,
but otherwise the book is just tops.
and the shortest, there is something to be said for keeping her concise. That said this book is a wonderful introduction to the Rider Waite Tarot.
An example from the book on the Moon card,
Keywords: Instinct, Mystery, journey and wilderness. Craziness (lunacy) and creativity.
Astrological sign: Pisces
Musical Note: B
Idea: Gift of Imagination
Challenge (a nice way to handle the reverse side) FEAR
She mentions that there are no people here, the only Major Arcana like that, and it is propitious for artists and writers and people who deal in dreams (I do a alot of dreamwork for my clients using the tarot probably why I am attracted to this card).
Reversed she says that it shows we are resistant to the powerful forces of accepting something, that may be more primitive, primal or larger than ourselves.
In the back of the book are several great spreads, probably about 12, including her favourite Situation/Don't Do/Do.
For advanced readers getting this little lovely is a nice reference guide and the spreads are very helpful. For the beginner it is just wonderful. The bibliography sadly is a loss,
but otherwise the book is just tops.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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"...Tarot does more than just give us information. It gives us tools to make real changes in our lives. This is because Tarot works in pictures, and pictures are very powerful." - From the book
Learning the Tarot can be a daunting task. These seventy-eight beguiling cards are laden with symbols, associated with the four elements (plus Spirit), and are often read reversed in addition to their upright meanings. For some, the sheer amount of information connected to the Tarot can be downright overwhelming.
Tarot author Rachel Pollack, author of the renowned book Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, has written an engaging new book designed for those just beginning their journey with the cards. Geared towards teenagers, Seeker - The Tarot Unveiled gives a brief overview of the origins of the Tarot, answers a few frequently asked questions regarding the cards ("Does someone have to give me my Tarot deck?"), and provides general upright and reversed meanings for each card.
Pollack dedicates two to three pages to each of the Major Arcana cards, while the Minors get about a page and a half of exposition. Pictures of the Universal Tarot are used in the book (although the author often mentions the Rider-Waite-Smith renderings), and a sidebar provides at-a-glance associations. For example, the sidebars for the Majors detail:
* Keywords
* Astrological association
* Musical Note
* Gift (upright meaning)
* Challenge (surprise events)
The Minor Arcana sidebars show:
* Keywords
* Elemental Quality
* Number Quality
The Court card sidebars are similar to the Minors, except that court quality replaces number quality. For example, the Page of Swords court qualities would be young and energetic while the elemental qualities would be air and mind. Keywords for this card are caution, alertness, intelligence, study, and high principles.
Pollack also dedicates three pages to the numerical patterns of the Minor Arcana and explains how these themes develop according to the suit and its own basic qualities. The end of book catalogues various 3-card spreads, as well as seven additional spreads using more than three cards (including the Celtic Cross). A few of these more complex layouts are spreads dedicated to special issues such as conflict, pressure, and sexual choice.
Seeker: The Tarot Unveiled is a fine introduction for those unfamiliar with the Tarot, especially for females ages 15-17. Pollack distills her wisdom into manageable chunks, bolstering confidence in young readers. Those already familiar with the Tarot won't find much new here, but this book does provide solid, basic information for at-a-glance reference-especially with the helpful sidebars. Individuals over the age of 20 or so may tire of the references to SAT's, teen pressures, backpacks, boyfriends, and college choices.
Pollack shows individuals the what of Tarot and, to some extent, the why. However, if you're someone who is serious about learning the Tarot and its traditional symbolism and correspondences-as well as how to read intuitively and form your own card associations-then I suggest getting The Complete Tarot Reader by Teresa Michelsen, instead. Another good choice for teen girls is Maria Shaw's Tarot Kit for Teens. A big plus for Shaw's kit is that is not only comes with a book, but also the Universal Tarot deck and a black organdy bag.
(Note: Llewellyn recently put out Shaw's kit. Why must there be yet another beginner Tarot book for teens?)
Learning the Tarot can be a daunting task. These seventy-eight beguiling cards are laden with symbols, associated with the four elements (plus Spirit), and are often read reversed in addition to their upright meanings. For some, the sheer amount of information connected to the Tarot can be downright overwhelming.
Tarot author Rachel Pollack, author of the renowned book Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom, has written an engaging new book designed for those just beginning their journey with the cards. Geared towards teenagers, Seeker - The Tarot Unveiled gives a brief overview of the origins of the Tarot, answers a few frequently asked questions regarding the cards ("Does someone have to give me my Tarot deck?"), and provides general upright and reversed meanings for each card.
Pollack dedicates two to three pages to each of the Major Arcana cards, while the Minors get about a page and a half of exposition. Pictures of the Universal Tarot are used in the book (although the author often mentions the Rider-Waite-Smith renderings), and a sidebar provides at-a-glance associations. For example, the sidebars for the Majors detail:
* Keywords
* Astrological association
* Musical Note
* Gift (upright meaning)
* Challenge (surprise events)
The Minor Arcana sidebars show:
* Keywords
* Elemental Quality
* Number Quality
The Court card sidebars are similar to the Minors, except that court quality replaces number quality. For example, the Page of Swords court qualities would be young and energetic while the elemental qualities would be air and mind. Keywords for this card are caution, alertness, intelligence, study, and high principles.
Pollack also dedicates three pages to the numerical patterns of the Minor Arcana and explains how these themes develop according to the suit and its own basic qualities. The end of book catalogues various 3-card spreads, as well as seven additional spreads using more than three cards (including the Celtic Cross). A few of these more complex layouts are spreads dedicated to special issues such as conflict, pressure, and sexual choice.
Seeker: The Tarot Unveiled is a fine introduction for those unfamiliar with the Tarot, especially for females ages 15-17. Pollack distills her wisdom into manageable chunks, bolstering confidence in young readers. Those already familiar with the Tarot won't find much new here, but this book does provide solid, basic information for at-a-glance reference-especially with the helpful sidebars. Individuals over the age of 20 or so may tire of the references to SAT's, teen pressures, backpacks, boyfriends, and college choices.
Pollack shows individuals the what of Tarot and, to some extent, the why. However, if you're someone who is serious about learning the Tarot and its traditional symbolism and correspondences-as well as how to read intuitively and form your own card associations-then I suggest getting The Complete Tarot Reader by Teresa Michelsen, instead. Another good choice for teen girls is Maria Shaw's Tarot Kit for Teens. A big plus for Shaw's kit is that is not only comes with a book, but also the Universal Tarot deck and a black organdy bag.
(Note: Llewellyn recently put out Shaw's kit. Why must there be yet another beginner Tarot book for teens?)
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I own a new age bookshop in the U.S. When customers ask me for books on how to read the tarot cards I always recommend the great Rachel Pollack. She is the world's expert on the tarot. This book is great for teenagers who are new to tarot. It suggests spreads especially suited to the needs of young women. This book is selling very well.
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Good starter book
Definitely oriented toward the young reader. Analogies are to how people behave in school, e.g. Not a bad read for an adult, but not really written for adults.
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I Valiant Early Attempt
Her latter work regarding the Tarot and the Kaballah is sooooooooooooooooooooo much better! I like Ms. Pollack very, Very, VERY much!!! Read more
Published on February 11, 2008 by Allen M. Mahan
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My mother gave me this book as a gift. It is a marvellous intro to the cards. I am 21 and am very interested in mystical topics. Ms. Read more
Published on September 8, 2005 by Ms. Fleming
teen girls will love this book
I am 28 years old and I will be giving this book to friends of mine who are teenagers. Teen girls in particular can learn alot with the tarot and this book shows them how to do it. Read more
Published on September 8, 2005 by tarot lass
Another tarot classic from THE TAROT GRAND MISTRESS
Rachel Pollack did the bible of tarot 'Seventy eight degrees of wisdom'. 'Seeker' is another informative book on the tarot. Read more
Published on August 26, 2005 by Alma
Rachel Pollack's latest book on the tarot unveiled
I have just finished reading SEEKER: THE TAROT UNVEILED. I have been a student of the cards for many years and it was Ms. Read more
Published on August 22, 2005 by Aleksei Green
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This question sounds very simple, doesn't it? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
compare this card, reversed card, court cards, reversed meanings, great card, other cards Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
High Priestess, Major Arcana, Hanged Man, Minor Arcana, Three of Cups, King of Wands, Knight of Wands, Page of Cups, Celtic Cross, King of Pentacles, Knight of Cups, Two of Cups, Wheel of Fortune, Four of Swords, King of Swords, Knight of Swords, Nine of Pentacles, Queen of Wands, Ace of Swords, Five of Cups, Page of Wands, Two of Swords, Ace of Cups, Eight of Cups, Eight of Swords New!
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This question sounds very simple, doesn't it? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
compare this card, reversed card, court cards, reversed meanings, great card, other cards Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
High Priestess, Major Arcana, Hanged Man, Minor Arcana, Three of Cups, King of Wands, Knight of Wands, Page of Cups, Celtic Cross, King of Pentacles, Knight of Cups, Two of Cups, Wheel of Fortune, Four of Swords, King of Swords, Knight of Swords, Nine of Pentacles, Queen of Wands, Ace of Swords, Five of Cups, Page of Wands, Two of Swords, Ace of Cups, Eight of Cups, Eight of Swords New!
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- The Complete Guide to the Tarot by Eden Gray in Back Matter
- The Waste Land and Other Writings (Modern Library Classics) by T.S. Eliot in Front Matter
- Tall Dark Stranger: Tarot for Love & Romance by Corrine Kenner in Back Matter
- The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals by Mary K. Greer on page 12
- Tarot Dictionary and Compendium by Jana Riley in Back Matter
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