Voyager Tarot - Way of the Great Oracle [Paperback]

PhD James Wanless (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0961507934 | ISBN-13: 978-0961507930 | Publication Date: January 1, 1989 | Edition: 3

Voyager Tarot: Way of the Great Oracle blends shamanism, psychology, art, and mythology into a modern ritual for self-creation. Featured are "The Four Golden Truths" and "The Seven Steps of Power" - processes for easy every-day use of symbolic imagery for self-empowerment. Way of the Great Oracle brings together symbols and signs as never before so that everyone can become their own oracle and realize their highest dreams.

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About the Author

James Wanless, Ph. D. (Carmel, CA) is a pioneer of new thinking for organizational and personal transformation, motivation, and empowerment. He received his doctorate in political science from Columbia University in 1972.

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From the Introduction:

James Wanless, March 1989

“Oracles are misunderstood. The portal over the great ancient oracle of Delphi in Greece read, ‘Know Thyself.’ Oracles speak the truth about our human nature, but they only infer about our future.

“Oracles are a time-honored way of understanding ourselves as a microcosm of the universe. Through their symbolic way of telling this truth, they give us a way for ‘getting it all,’ for realizing the universe of riches that each of us possesses.

“Symbolic oracles, whether they be cards, stars, or crystals, provide a visual reminder of our natural wealth. These visual signs inspire us to realize this richness—for oracular symbols are powerful catalysts and motivators.

“By constant practice of consulting an oracle, recognition of our universality is firmly implanted in our consciousness-we remember ourselves. Through repeated oracular counsel, this seed within grows into actions, and our lives unfold fuller and richer in all ways.

“This book is about how to use symbolic oracles for self-knowledge and enrichment. It will teach you how to ‘read the signs,’ and how to apply them in your daily life for greater success. In the process, you will become your own ‘oracle maker,’ the creator of your own destiny.

“Voyager Tarot is the medium I have used to write this book. Through its wealth of symbols, it represents more of our universal richness than other oracles. It is a master oracle that includes many traditions and symbols. Voyager gives us power and inspiration to ‘get it all,’ for it is symbolically and visually evocative. As this oracle is ancient yet contemporary, profound yet easy-to-use and fun for everyone, and useful for all occasions and questions, we seek to consult the Voyager oracle often. By frequent remembering of our infinite nature, we reclaim the universe within us.” --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Positively Success; 3 edition (January 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961507934
• ISBN-13: 978-0961507930
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #319,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Symbolic Pathway, July 20, 2001

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"kyriesummer" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Way of the Great Oracle (Paperback)

I really enjoy to study this book. It is a book that invites pondering. I bought this book orginally to go with my deck of Voyager Tarot cards (which I love) and I have not been disappointed. Some of the side notes to geomancy and chirognomy can get a little confusing, but these are not major parts of the work and are worthwhile to consider. When Wanless invites you to study further the insight that the major and minor arcana can bring you are hooked. He also outlines several different throws that you may enjoy when using his cards that are enlightening. If you have a penchant for Jung and this type of symbology then the book will be a pleasure to be used with the deck.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most comprehensive review of Tarot and its relationships to other oracles, January 23, 2006

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S. Wilhite "Positively" (Santa Clara, CA) - See all my reviews
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James Wanless has done a monumental and impressive job of pulling together all the different oracular traditions and showing how they fit into the Tarot mind-space. Astrology, numerolgy, shamanism, and others are clearly explained and carefully related. If you've ever felt like expanding your knowledge and understanding of the Tarot, and how it works as an oracle, this is the book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome product!, August 12, 2009

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This review is from: Voyager Tarot - Way of the Great Oracle (Paperback)

If you're wondering if you need the book since a small version came with the card deck..than I'd say..absolutely! Get the book. It gives so much more information than the little booklet that comes with the cards. Reading it alone without the cards is a 'voyage' all by itself. The cards are so full of symbols though, that this book just really brings them to life. I highly recommend.