Tarot Deciphered: Decoding Esoteric Symbolism in Modern Tarot

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Unlock the Symbols, Meanings & Magic of the Cards

Discover the esoteric roots underlying the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot, the Thoth Tarot, and contemporary decks that share their symbols. This illustrated, card-by-card analysis reveals detailed insights drawn from the multi-layered traditions of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the magical order that most strongly influenced modern tarot, helping you give better readings informed by the history of spiritual practice.

For each card, you will discover how astrology, mythology, alchemy, the elements, and Qabalah contribute to the card's overall meaning. Authors T. Susan Chang and M. M. Meleen, co-hosts of the popular Fortune's Wheelhouse podcast, decipher the symbols and stories of tarot. Their carefully researched synthesis of esoteric ideas is designed to foster a deeper connection with the wisdom of the cards.

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2.3
3 reviews
Jamie Brydone-Jack
March 22, 2021
Seriously, Just WOW! I have been a student of the tarot for over two decades, and the first word that springs to mind about this detailed and amazing book is simply “WOW”! In this book, the authors delve deep into tarot symbolism by deconstructing the images from the Rider-Waite-Smith and Thoth decks. They also include a detailed analysis of the cards in relation to astrology (especially as viewed by The Order of the Golden Dawn, which strongly influenced both decks) and the qabalah. The authors explore both the major and minor arcana in depth, starting with the major. Sections for each major arcana card include astrology, mythology, qabalah correspondences, symbolism in the two decks, an image of the card from another deck (aside from the two being studied in depth), other cards related to the particular card, and further ideas to explore about the symbolism and meaning of the cards. As you might imagine, the setup is slightly more simple for the minor arcana. You certainly need to read the introductory material before you delve deep into any particular card. The introductory material explains several points that will help you appreciate what is stated in the card sections later. The only fault I can see in this book is that it does not include the images for the Thoth cards as it does for the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. If you consider yourself a serious student or practitioner of the tarot, you need this book! It will certainly give you a grounding in tarot symbolism that will be a foundation and springboard for your intuition as you work with the cards. I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
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Daniel Snider
March 11, 2021
Not even the book that I purchased. Google support refuses to help.
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Amanda Lynn
March 10, 2021
this is not the book I downloaded. It shows the cover of the Tarot Deciphered, but once clicked on it is New World Witchery. Where is the actual book I purchased?
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About the author

T. Susan Chang is the author of Tarot Correspondences and 36 Secrets as well as the co-author of Tarot Deciphered. A tarot reader for nearly thirty years, Chang has taught Atlas Obscura's Secrets of Tarot online class and the Masters of the Tarot workshop at the Omega Institute. She also co-hosted and produced the Fortune's Wheelhouse podcast, and she offers an ongoing online course called the Living Tarot. Visit her at www.tsusanchang.com.

M. M. Meleen (Worcester, MA) is the illustrator/creator of the Tabula Mundi Tarot, the Rosetta Tarot, and the Pharos Tarot, as well as the author of Book M: Liber Mundi, Tthe Book of Seshet, and Spectrum Fari: The Keys of Pharos. She is the co-host and cocreator of the Fortune's Wheelhouse tarot podcast.

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