The tarot
Cynthia Elizabeth Giles
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The tarot
Published
1994
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
238
ISBN-10
0671891014
Description
Tarot is an ancient art that renews itself with every century, fascinating the artist and mystic in each of us. In the right hands the seventy-eight archetypal images of the tarot cards have the power to evoke insight, expand the imagination, and divine the future. Since the late 1800s many great minds have probed its secrets, seeking to explain the cards' symbolism and advise the reader, yet currently available books merely offer methods of reading various decks, Leaving Tarot's past shrouded in mystery and controversy. In this thorough and entertaining introduction to the world of Tarot, Cynthia Giles gathers the most useful nuggets of information and insight on its origins, symbolism, mystical powers, and current uses. Tracing Tarot's history - both actual and legendary - from the mists of antiquity to the present, the author shows how the art evolved from the popular card game "trumps" of Renaissance Italy; explores the notion. That it was propagated throughout Europe via migrating Gypsies; discusses the theories of Court de Gebelin and other Tarot historians who ascribe it to the ancient Egyptian Book of Thoth; and looks at the Tarot scene in America today including the legacy of the Golden Dawn group and other modern societies. Delving deeper into Tarot's esoteric meaning, Giles uses excerpts from a vast range of writers - from the outrageous "sex magick" proponent, Aleister Crowley, to Carl. Jung and Joseph Campbell - to examine suggested links to other mystical systems like Gnosticism, Kabbalism, and alchemy, and to human sexuality and creative imagination. Even the light of science is cast on this intriguing subject as Giles reveals how quantum physics and the holographic paradigm can be employed to explain Tarot's inner workings and divinatory powers. The Tarot concludes with practical advice to help you shape a personal relationship with the cards. Everything from selecting the appropriate deck to reading the cards for divination, meditation, and inner growth - and an extensive annotated Tarot book and resource list to guide you through the maze of materials available. With over forty illustrations, this fun-to-read exploration captures the scope and romance of the Tarot as no other single volume can, offering a standard work to delight the Tarot connoisseur and newcomer alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The tarot?
This edition of The tarot has approximately 238 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The tarot?
For most readers, The tarot typically takes between 4h 58m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The tarot?
The estimated word count for The tarot is approximately 59,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The tarot?
The tarot was written by Cynthia Elizabeth Giles.
When was The tarot published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.