The Way of Tarot: The Spiritual Teacher in the Cards
by Alejandro Jodorowsky with Marianne Costa
The authors use the sacred art of the original Marseille Tarot--created during a time of religious tolerance in the 11th century--to reconnect with the roots of the Tarot’s Western esoteric wisdom. They explain that the Tarot is a “nomadic cathedral” whose parts--the 78 cards or “arcana”--should always be viewed with an awareness of the whole structure. This understanding is essential to fully grasp the Tarot’s hermetic symbolism.
The authors explore the secret associations behind the hierarchy of the cards and the correspondences between the suits and energies within human beings. Each description of the Major Arcana includes key word summaries, symbolic meanings, traditional interpretations, and a section where the card speaks for itself. Using their work with Tarology, a new psychological approach that uses the symbolism and optical language of the Tarot to create a mirror image of the personality, they offer a powerful tool for self-realization, creativity, and healing.
- Pages: 552
- Book Size: 6 x 9
- ISBN-13: 9781594772634
- Imprint: Destiny Books
- On Sale Date: November 17, 2009
- Format: Paperback Book
- Illustrations: Includes 8-page color insert and 544 b&w illustrations