the tarot handbook: practical applications of ancient visual symbols pdf

People seem to be really divided on this book, some adoring it, some hating it, and the controversy surrounds the writers ignorance of Crowley's writings regarding the Thoth Deck. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Though I have dozens of other tarot decks, many of them beautiful and fascinating, I always return to this one. This book seems to be a cheaper edition. Even with my minor complaints, I would still recommend this book. For those who do not understand how Tarot cards work, the System is based-upon Contacting Psychological Symbols and Archetypes in the subconscious mind--as-in Jungian Psychology. Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books. Buy The Tarot Handbook: Practical Applications of Ancient Visual Symbols Paperback – Illustrated, October 13, 1997 at Maxedbuy.com An exciting handbook for either a beginning or an ardent student of the tarot, it contains a multitude of charts, spreads, illustrations of the Thoth Deck, and other methodology tools for anyone looking for insights into personal and spiritual development.An anthropologist who specializes in cross-cultural myths, Arrien demonstrates how the seventy-eight figures of the tarot are portraitures and archetypes that are prevalent in the collective human experience. It approaches the Thoth deck from a very jungian perspective. Many users of the Thoth deck dislike this book because Arriens totally disregards Crowley's own material and interpretations. She then tells us that she wants to present a universal view based on Lady Frieda Harris' visual interpretation. I was so amazed with the first day of looking at it, that then I purchased a copy for two of my dear friends. ). This book has opened up a whole new world and I am looking forward to giving more acurate readings to my friends going forward. 1 Review. Angeles does cover much more than that though. Since then I have been studying world symbolism and magic amulets quite a bit. This is not a quick-read. I wish I would-have read this book several years ago, when I first acquired it. Rest in peace, Dr. Arrien, and many thanks. There are many charts, and symbols aligned with astrology and birth dates, giving additional meanings to the cards. This is where the author sets the table with their own inner most thoughts and guidance into the world as they receive the creative energy that oozes out across the pages of their essay. For anyone who uses the Thoth deck, only one version of The Magus (The Magician) is analyzed here. Subscribe to our newsletter to recieve special offers and discount codes by email. My one nit is the section on calculating growth cycles - despite using it every 3-4 months, I still go backwards and forwards (frustratingly) a few pages to figure this out. I'm so sorry she has passed and honor her work very much. As, a contribution to the "Toth Deck". Just grab a copy of this book and you will be set! Angeles interpretations of this deck have been very helpful to me over the years. The book includes an astrology symbol appendix. It occurred to me fifteen years ago when I read the above quote by M. L. von Franz that symbols may well be the creative ideas that function as a universal language in that area where an individual's internal and external worlds intersect and attempt to dialogue with one another. I've been using this book to help me understand the Thoth deck, and I found it very helpful. Personally I have no issues at all with her ignoring Crowley as the language of symbols is open to personal reinterpretation and there is no single "right reading" of a symbol. "Practical Applications of Ancient Visual Symbols" is a very descriptive and perfect title for this thick handbook, filled with a wealth of Knowledge, drawings and copies of the Thoth tarot cards, for easy reference. The Tarot Handbook: Practical Applications of Ancient Visual Symbols. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and (if not signed in) for advertising. If you're looking for a wonderful cross-cultural study guide to the Thoth tarot, this is the book for you. If you're learning divination, meditation, astrology and/or numerology, there is much here for you. Although its interpretations of the Thoth deck may very from some of Crowley's, I found them very in-tune with the energy of the deck. Each card is meticulously reviewed, with excellent attention paid to the symbols. This book is based on the personal views and theories of yet another member of the celebrated Golden Dawn turn-of-the century sect crystallized on yet another fancy deck (Rider-Waite-Smith anyone?) She shows new interpretations to traditional Thoth spreads to help you assess motives, and the likeliest energetic outcomes. I should note, then, that this book did not satisfy my intention. This is, in fact, a favorite book among my students and clients. This sort of thing abound. These 3 together give a well-rounded look at a sometimes enigmatic deck. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? She offers a more modern and upbeat look at this beautiful deck. A very well writing and illustrated addition on history, astrology, numerology, Egyptology and many, many other guides to understanding energy and meditative powers implanted in the " Majik" of the ""Toth Tarot Deck". The Library is now open for walk-ins daily from 9:30-11:30, 12:30-2:30 and 3:30-5:30 with a maximum of 25 patrons per time slot. Well worth the money. A few of the Major Arcana cards have been moved to a different number or renamed. The material is as always super high consciousness and useful on the path of self-knowledge. Admittedly, I have not read a book another reviewer had mentioned, "Hajo Something-rather" but if I have the opportunity to in the future I would like to expose myself to his view. By Please complete the fields below to send your friend a link to this product. Uploaded by This is an Amazing volume of information, based-upon Anthropological & Jungian interpretations of The Thoth deck. There are a variety of spreads taught from the book and so I do believe most folks will get a lot out of this. Decided to treat myself to new book as previous very battered now., Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2013. The item you are trying to purchase is currently out of stock.Please enter your name, email, and phone number below. An exciting handbook for either a beginning or an ardent student of the tarot, it contains a multitude of charts, spreads, illustrations of the Thoth Deck, and other methodology tools for anyone looking for insights into personal and spiritual development.An anthropologist who specializes in cross-cultural myths, Arrien demonstrates how the seventy-eight figures of the tarot are portraitures and archetypes that are prevalent in the collective human experience. In most Tarot decks, Strength is #8 and Justice is #11. With the season dramatically shifting to Spring here, I pulled out my Tarot Handbook again. This discovery had a profound effect, which has cast such a long shadow over the . Arrien provides some excellent interpretations to the deck, which I honestly find a very welcome addition to the constant rehasing of Crowley's ideas. A significant and classic piece of tarot literature, The Tarot Handbook is both a required manual for teachers and students of the subject, and an accessible and fascinating exploration of cultural anthropology. This is a great way to contact your Inner Emotions and Knowledge learned from the Higher Mind. I have read DuQuette's book in order to glean some more understanding of the original idea behind the deck and to gain insight regarding some of the more obscure symbols used throughout it as well. Your friend will receive an email from you with a link to our site. Crowley intended them to be venom, and in this book are said to be ``tears of the spirit'' (!). I enjoy how the suggestions for interpretation are generally more pleasant/positive, and use a 'mirror' approach as opposed to a 'fortune telling' approach. An excellent book! The images in the book pay no justice to the glory of the deck. The Guid to Understanding The Toth Tarot Deck. 14 day loan required to access EPUB and PDF files. I seem to always give my copies away to help others so I have to keep purchasing it. I love this book. Keeping it none the less, If you're looking for a wonderful cross-cultural study guide to the Thoth tarot. I give two stars for some of the spreads and other information is at least somewhat interesting. another interesting review: [...], By Arrived within the due date and all is good, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2018. She said that the Thoth deck had the most cross cultural symbology in their cards. Click on this books subject categories to see related titles: Religion & Spirituality It arrived on time in perfect condition. Therefore, I had the opportunity to delve into this Fascinating work, researched by someone familiar with cross-cultural and psychological Symbolism. Recommended for use as teaching material too. The written descriptions of the cards are repetitive or redundant, so not five stars. I use the Whole Person Spread 4-5 times a year and I always find something to reflect on. Tarcher/Putnam,US; 1st Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam Ed Edition (13 Oct. 1997), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 June 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2019. Judgment (#20) is called The Aeon in this deck. She also offers several card spreads which I've never seen before. Lackluster Thoth card reproductions. EMBED. I hate to sound cliche' but, she could have just as easily named this "The Only Tarot Book You will Ever Need." Flag this item for. In this updated edition of The Tarot Handbook, now with a new introduction by the author, Angeles Arrien takes tarot beyond the limits of the fortune-telling realm and shows us how this time-honored application is both a visual and symbolic map of consciousness, and a source of ancient wisdom. If you love the Thoth Deck or you want to understand the underlying Symbolism of All Tarot cards, this book will be a great asset to your studies and to your collection! Practical Applications of Ancient Visual Symbols. The Tarot Handbook: Practical Applications of Ancient Visual Symbols. This is a good reference for the classic Thoth deck. In this updated edition of The Tarot Handbook , now with a new introduction by the author, Angeles Arrien takes tarot beyond the limits of the fortune-telling realm and shows us how this time-honored application is both a visual and symbolic map of consciousness, and a source of ancient wisdom. The bulk of this large, relatively thick book is found in the descriptions of the cards. I originally purchased this in the hopes that it would be something along the lines of Crowley's "Book of Thoth for Dummies". Recently, the deck was changed to include just one. I now appreciate the magnitude and power of this book! She recommended taking the X card out and burning it or getting rid of it someway - tear it up put it in water or burn it. As a tarot reader of twenty years (I made a color video called "Learning Tarot" and wrote about tarot for New Woman Magazine) and teacher of tarot at Santa Fe Community College for nearly seven years, I can vouch for this book's authenticity. A lot of issues people go through are initiations, not lessons. The answers to questions have been amazingly accurate. I loved working with her and love her interpretation of the Thoth deck. Very detailed!! Unable to add item to List. Personally, I would not recommend it for use with other Tarot decks. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. Angeles Arrien was a profound woman and teacher and her insights are dead on. I believe that if a person purchases this book & one deck (Thoth, preferably), they will begin to understand The Tarot very quickly. 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