Tarot: The Origins, Meaning and Uses of the Cards [Mass Market Paperback]

Alfred Douglas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1973

In this authoritative study, Douglas explores the traditions, myths, and religions associated with the Tarot, investigates their psychological importance, and shows how to use the cards for divination.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Books; Revised edition (October 1, 1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140037373
• ISBN-13: 978-0140037371
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,300,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Psychology, mythology, symbolism, and history, August 4, 2003

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Stephanie Holland (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tarot: The Origins, Meaning and Uses of the Cards (Hardcover)

When I started looking into Tarot, I asked an experienced reader which book to start out with and he recommended this one. He was so right! Buying this book was the best thing I could have done for myself as a beginner. This book examines the history of where the cards come from, what types of mythology are incorporated into the pictures on the cards, the evolution of the cards through time, and the psychology involoved in the Major and Minor Arcana. Every reader has a book that they always rely on for thier interpretations, and this one is mine!

This book is an excellent start for any beginner and I think that an experienced reader would benefit from reading it as well. Definately worth 5 stars!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Tarot by Alfred Douglas, May 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tarot (Hardcover)

comprehensive, philosophical tarot background with Jungian interpretation of the major arcana. Archetypal story progression of 0 through 21 in major arcana and memory key for minor arcana. Outstanding overall presentation on formal tarot use. Great, especially used in conjunction with similar texts.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book should be better know, March 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tarot: The Origins, Meaning and Uses of the Cards (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read this book several times it's on my web site as a recommended for beginners book. I plan to re read it if I ever get the time.