An Occult Guide to the Tarot

The occult secrets of the Tarot are revealed in this comprehensive guide to the world's oldest, most popular form of card divination. Focusing on the astrological, alchemical, and magical symbols of the cards, the entire Tarot is explained in intricate detail. Both experienced and novice cartomancers alike will discover deeper meaning in their readings, and querents are assured increased accuracy by utilizing the divinatory explanations found in these pages. Completely illustrated, featuring side-by-side comparisons of cards from Italian, French, and English decks for the entire Major Arcana, modern pictorial references of the Minor Arcana, and reproductions of woodcut fragments from 15th, 16th, and 17th Century card sheets. No card is left unturned in this essential handbook to the Tarot.