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Tarot Affirmations: A wealth of affirmations inspired by the wisdom of the Tarot

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James Ricklef is well known within the Tarot community for his wisdom, his understanding of the cards, and his ability to communicate that understanding to others. In "Tarot Affirmations", James combines his own outstanding Tarot deck ("Tarot of the Masters") with affirmations that he has created. While he worked with different decks in creating his affirmations, black and white illustrations from "Tarot of the Masters" accompany the presentation of each card.

This works well, because no matter where the imagery comes from, it is representative of the same energy in all decks. Each card carries a discussion of the energy of the card, along with a discussion of how the specific "Tarot of the Masters" card was developed.

James defines affirmations as "truths we tell ourselves until we manifest them". He notes that affirmations can help us on our journey of self-empowermet, self improvement, and spiritual enlightenment. He walks the reader how to determine the card to use for their affirmation, and how to make the process of affirmation work for them.

Each of the 78 cards of the Tarot is addressed. Examples of affirmations from the book:

"Judgment: Every day brings me another change to atone for past mistakes."

"The Hermit: My heart is calm and composed, and I am at peace with myself and the world."

"The Fool: I am willing to take a leap of faith."

At the end of the book James includes a section focused on three categories of affirmations:(1) specific problems or situations, (2) general self improvement, (3) spiritual development.

For anyone who wants to work with affirmations and the Tarot - this is a must read book!

A book for all tarot readers. It takes the tarot to another level as a transformation tool. Spanish is my mother language and it was very easy for me to understand the concepts and affirmations. Written in a warm and compassionate style. Adding new insights to the cards as a healing tool and not for divination. But also adding other layers of meaning for the seasoned reader. I had used affirmations in my own healing path and they are a great tool. One of the best tarot books I had read this last year.

"Some people say that affirmations are lies we tell ourselves until they become true, but I think of them as truths we tell ourselves until we manifest them...Repeating an affirmation while you visualize or meditate upon an associated Tarot card helps to `transport' it into your unconscious mind, which communicates using images and symbols, like Tarot cards do." - From Tarot Affirmations

While the Tarot is often cast into the role as fortunetelling device or portable counselor, author James Ricklef reminds us that the cards speak in symbols--the language of the soul, as it were--making the Tarot an ideal vehicle for focused intent.

Whether you seek solace, need courage or desire prosperity, Tarot Affirmations can help inform your meditative and contemplative practice using the cards. Do you need to bolster your resolve? Consider pondering the fiery Ace of Wands. What about increasing attention to detail, especially in your work? Affirmations using Eight of Coins can help you stay alert, build upon your successes, use your skills effectively and find satisfaction at your job.

Improving relationships, sticking to a health regimen, accentuating the positive, fostering gratitude, obtaining clarity, promoting optimism, opening to abundance--all of these benefits and more can be gained from using the book Tarot Affirmations.

Using grayscale thumbnails of his Tarot of the Masters deck, James not only provides practical, direct affirmations for every card, but also insightful exposition and personal anecdotes showing the value and power of affirmations.

If you're looking for new ways to use the Tarot or want to incorporate the cards in your affirmations or contemplative practice, Tarot Affirmations is the only book on the market addressing the subject--and it does so in an accessible, compassionate and empowering way.

-- Janet Boyer, author of Back in Time Tarot

my daughter ordered this and she was not disappointed - came in a timely manner and as pictured and as described