Living the Tarot (4th Edition) (Wordsworth Reference) (Paperback)

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Amber Jayanti's masterpiece of Tarot interpretation takes the Tarot out of the theoretical and the mystical and makes it accessible as a tool for daily living. Used as a guide and as a companion, LIVING THE TAROT reveals the practical applications of the Tarot. In addition, this book provides a wealth of references and insight, linking Tarot with Qabalah, mythology, astrology, numerology, magic, Buddhism, Hinduism and psychology. For advanced students and those who wish to take their studies further, LIVING THE TAROT offers keys to using the Tarot as a path to enlightenment and a more profound understanding of all aspects of life.

About the Author

AMBER JAYANTI, founder of the Santa Cruz School for Tarot and Qabalah Study in 1975, is a practical mystic who has been living, studying, consulting with and teaching these subjects for over thirty years. She is the author of PRINCIPLES OF THE QABALAH and the forthcoming LIVING THE QABALAH. Amber is also a graduate of the Builders of the Adytum (BOTA), a Qabalistic Mystery School, and an honorary Grandmaster in the American Tarot Association.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd; 4th edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840225130
• ISBN-13: 978-1840225136
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #763,926 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Gift, March 7, 2001

By	Ronald L. Zeiler "johnandram" (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This is the book on Tarot that I have been waiting for. It is the first book, of many that I have read, that makes the Tarot practical; that is, it presents the various Keys in such a way that one can immediately use them to positively impact your life. It is easy to read, inspiring, motivating, and totally engaging. In addition to explaining each Key, Amber includes personal examples from her life and from the lives of her students that clearly show how to put the perennial wisdom of the Tarot and the Qabalah to immediate use. There are many excellent books that deal with giving predictive type readings to oneself or others. This book is unique in that it uses divination to bring "the divinity present within each of us and all life situations to the fore." Here the Tarot is used, not only to bring wisdom and understanding to our daily experiences, but also to explore the questions that remain after all the affairs of daily life are put in order; such as, Who am I? What is the origin, substance, and goal of life? How do I use the Tarot to align myself with, experience, and reflect the Divine? This book is a gem, written by a person who deeply understands, and lives, the magic of the Tarot. It is at the top of my list of recommended books for people who are serious in their study of the Tarot.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At last ! A practical, reflexive approach to the Tarot. I've not found any other like this., December 24, 2005

By	Daniel Torres (Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Living the Tarot (Paperback)

At last! A reflexive and practical approach to the Tarot! Between too many books about Tarot, almost all of them only with a predictive approach to this ancient wisdom, here comes an important tool for the serious wisdom seeker. I strongly recommend it to all esoteric students. For years I've been looking for a book that not only tell me about the meanings of each card, but that also guide me with reflexive questions to view the tarot wisdom in my own life and current circumstances. The added value of this book is the recommendations about how to integrate each arcane in you life. The personal experiences of the author and their students give you a clear idea of how to "live" the tarot. The Case's Tarot Deck, which is used as the images in this book, is an excellent deck. The incorporation of the Hebrew letters associated to each card is an asset of this book and the images inside it. I don't buy things like these if I'm not sure they are serious, but this book is different. I think I would buy some as gifts to some friends.

Pity it is not in Spanish !!!!!