Discover the tarot with Wild Card,a friendly,funny and straightforward guide to the seventy-eight cards,their stories and meanings.'A beautiful,playful,intriguing book.'- Nina Stibbe,author of Reasons to Be Cheerful.Every time you draw a card,you open up possibilities. What will appear and what will you see What lessons could the cards offer up What aspects of yourself might they revealAt its heart,the tarot is a storytelling device,a deck of symbols and narratives that can spark conversations,inspire ideas,and reveal new perspectives. And you don't need to be psychic to use it: it is a practice that is open to everyone. In this beautifully illustrated guide,tarot readers Jen Cownie and Fiona Lensvelt introduce each of the cards,drawing on literature,pop culture,and their own experiences,and encourage you to add your voice to this centuries-old tradition.Whether you are learning to read for yourself and others,refreshing your knowledge,or just curious,Wild Card will show you how the tarot can add a little bit of magic to your life.
Publisher: Pan MacmillanISBN: 9781529082111Number of pages: 362Weight: 265 gDimensions: 197 x 130 x 27 mm
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If you thought tarot was all about predicting the future,think again. Jen Cownie and Fiona Lensvelt reveal the here-and-now problems it can tackle.A deeply humane exploration of tarot awash with cultural references,humour and stories. A thoroughly modern (and welcome) reinvigoration of the tarot handbook.An indispensable guide to the tarot for both the seasoned reader and the novice...it's a classic for a new generation and a fun,friendly companion on anyone's tarot journey.This book is refreshingly original and yet respectful to the ancient art of Tarot too. I love it,it's superb. Now when I have readings or try my own I can discern a Fool from the Empress with ease...Authentic and rebellious!The perfect guide for anyone looking to incorporate and distill the wisdom of tarot into their life. A beautiful and fascinating guide.It is precisely the sane,wise,welcoming,inclusive,beautiful and sensitive introduction to the cards I needed when I was learning,and it is going straight to the top of my recommended tarot books.A tarot reading guide for people who aren't wholly sure that they are witchy enough to be into tarot. It's just the right balance of cosmic mystery and straight talking sense.A beautiful,playful,intriguing book.
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