The Animal Wise Tarot (Paperback)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Dragonhawk Publishing; Book and Access edition (April 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888767359
• ISBN-13: 978-1888767353
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #180,516 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning!, June 11, 2002

By	Psychic Morgana "Temple of Wisdom" (AZ) - See all my reviews

I have been a professional Spiritual Consultant and Welsh Thaumaturgist for over twenty-five years and it's extremely rare that I am impressed with a Tarot book and deck to the extent that I am with Animal Wise Tarot by Ted Andrews. The book alone makes a fascinating read but I have to admit that initially I avoided the cards due to the "artwork." Psychic Readers in general seek a visual connection with the Tarot decks they use and I am more accustomed to cards that consist of hand paintings or drawings rich in subliminal and Spiritual symbology. Animal Wise Tarot, however, utilizes genuine photos of the vast array of creatures who reside in the animal kingdom - without any additional symbols or "hidden" meanings to explore.

A while back I read a review on Animal Wise Tarot which stated: "Don't be put off by the photos on the cards. This book and deck are uncannily insightful and accurate." This prompted me to give them a trial run. Wow! Am I delighted that I did. I used a good friend who resides in another state as a guinea pig for my first "test" reading and both of us were amazed at the in-depth psychological analysis the cards provided into her husband, as well as the underlying dynamics of their marital union. We won't be able to assess the accuracy element of the reading until more time transpires but I have a very good hunch it will exceed my expectations.

I drew the Grackle as being representative of her husband's current nature and was quite fascinated when my friend expressed to me that where she resides Grackles are abundant. In fact, her husband has taken notice of one in particular which seems to repeatedly cross his path. It is mentioned in the book that there is a relevant message for us when we run into a certain animal and the meaning of the Grackle (reversed) was definitely applicable to the emotional state my friend's husband has been enduring.

The more familiarized you become with the Animal Wise Tarot book the more intrigued you are by the concept that our beloved creatures have a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to impart simply by us studying their nature and relating said to our Inner Being and Outer Actions. Suffice it to say that I would absolutely recommend Animal Wise Tarot Book and the Deck, too, to everyone. However, the cards would be particularly beneficial to more advanced Tarot Practitioners because amazing readings can be accomplished by combining traditional Tarot knowledge a wee bit with the animal interpretations.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An animal tarot, destined to be a hit with animal lovers., May 11, 1999

By	Barbara A. Bolek (Hamtramck, MI USA) - See all my reviews

Tarot is for the birds, you say? Yes, and the bees and reptiles too! This Tarot deck is totally devoted to the imagery and symbolism of animals. Those who work with animal totem energies will really get into this deck, not necessarily for the cards themselves, but for the way author Andrews instinctively linked appropriate animals to what he believed to be their corresponding Tarot energies. Andrews has worked extensively with animals and claims to have a long history of working with the tarot. This does seem to be reflected here in this work. He chose a particular animal for a particular card because he believed it most strongly reflected the meaning of that particular card. Some connections are very obvious, such as the Snake for death. To me, others seemed a bit more subtle, such as choosing the bees (fertility / spiritual choice) to represent the lovers. Card suits are -- four-leggeds:mammals (Pentacles), winged ones: birds (Swords), shapeshifters: insects/arachnids (Cups), and the ancients: reptiles (Wands). It is a worthy effort, Andrews has put a lot of heart and soul into this work. He creates some wonderful connections between the animal kingdom and tarot card symbology. I would have liked it better if Andrews had done a more artistic interpretation of the animals and their energies on the cards, instead of what looks to be beautiful stock photo images of them. Also, I wish more had been done to address how to use the cards in totem work. It might also prove difficult for novices to learn with these cards because there is no familiar Tarot imagery present.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent deck, vivid pictures..., February 19, 2001

By	Yasmine F. Galenorn "Magic, Mystery, & Mayhem... (Seattle WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love Ted Andrew's work anyway and when I saw the Animal Wise tarot that a friend bought, I knew I had to have a copy of it. He's put a lot of research and work into this deck, and as a professional reader--I can only say he succeeded. For my own use, I tend to use it as an oracle rather than a tarot deck; i.e: I use it in specific circumstances and not for everyday readings, but it's well worth the money. If I were reading for a client, I would use this for my clients who tend to be more connected with earth-centered religions and native/aboriginal belief systems.

Not only do most of the cards really connect with the concepts they are meant to symbolize, but the pictures are clear, crisp and vivid. I was happy to see the use of actual photographs rather than illustrations--the animals are so beautiful they need no art to 'pretty them up'. I recommend this deck for anyone who takes a more shamanistic view of the world. Yasmine Galenorn-author of Embracing The Moon.